MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 Se with RTX 3080 Ti and i9 Comparison

MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070 $1,699	ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 Se with RTX 3080 Ti and i9 $2,499	Alienware M18 with RTX 4070
Overview
Brand
MSI	ASUS
Model
Creator M16 HX (C14VGG-291US) 2024	ROG Strix Scar 17 SE G733CX-XS97 (2022)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 16GB GDDR6
RTX 4070 Laptops \| RTX 3080 Laptops
RAM
32GB DDR5-5600MHz	32GB DDR5-4800MHz
32GB Laptops
Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
2TB Laptops
Display
16-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600), IPS, 240Hz	17.3-inch QHD (2560 x 1440), 240Hz, IPS
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Pro
Weight
2.20 kg or 4.85 lbs	2.9 kg or 6.39 lbs
Color
Black	Off Black
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i9-14900HX	Intel Core i9-12950HX
Intel Core i9 Laptops
Cores
24 Cores (8 Performance Cores + 16 Efficient Cores)	16 Cores (8 Performance + 8 Efficient)
Threads
32 Threads	24 Threads
Base Clock
2.6 GHz	2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
5.4 GHz	Up to 5.2 GHz
Cache
36MB Intel Smart Cache	30MB Intel Smart Cache
TDP
55W	55W (Base), Up to 150W with Turbo Boost Max 3.0
Display
Screen Size
16 inches	17.3 inches
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (QHD+)	2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Refresh Rate
240Hz	240Hz
Panel Type
IPS	IPS-Level
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3	100% DCI-P3
Brightness
Up to 500 nits	300 nits
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, G-Sync, Dolby Vision HDR	Adaptive Sync, Anti-Glare, Dolby Vision
Response Time
	3ms
Aspect Ratio
	16:9
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
VRAM
8GB GDDR6	16GB GDDR6
Ray Tracing
Yes	Yes
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3	Yes, DLSS 2.0
Additional Features
MUX Switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus	MUX Switch, ROG Boost, Advanced Optimus
TGP
	175W (150W + 25W Dynamic Boost)
Benchmark Scores
	3DMark Time Spy ≈ 14000
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
5600MHz	4800MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB	Yes, up to 64GB
Storage
Primary Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Not specified	Available M.2 Slot
RAID Support
No	Yes, RAID 0/1
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, with Macro Functionality	Yes, with Macro Keys
RGB Customization
Yes, via MSI Mystic Light	Yes, Per-Key RGB with Aura Sync + Light Bar
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	ROG Armoury Crate with Scenario Profiles
Performance
Cooling Technology
MSI Cooler Boost 5 with dual fans and six heat pipes	ROG Intelligent Cooling with Vapor Chamber and Liquid Metal
Overclocking Support
Yes, via MSI Center	Yes, via Armoury Crate
Performance Modes
Silent, Balanced, Extreme Performance	Silent, Performance, Turbo, Manual
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	Cinebench R23 Multi-Core ≈ 19500 \|\| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core ≈ 17000
Battery
Capacity
90Wh	90Wh
Backup Time
Up to 7 hours (varies with usage)	Up to 8 hours
Charging Type
Fast Charging	Fast Charging (50% in 30 minutes)
Power Adapter
330W	330W AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth
5.3	5.2
Ports
1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, G-Sync), 1 x 2.5G LAN port, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack	2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery), 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x 2.5G RJ-45 LAN port, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack, 1 x Keystone II slot
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet	Per-Key RGB Chiclet Keyboard
Key Travel
1.9mm	1.9mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Yes
Touchpad Features
Large Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support	Glass Precision Touchpad
Audio
Speakers
Dynaudio Speakers 2W x 2 + 2W x 4 woofers	Quad Speaker Setup with Smart Amp Technology
Audio Enhancements
Hi-Res Audio, Nahimic 3	Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes
Camera
Webcam
1080p FHD with Shutter	No built-in webcam
Privacy Shutter
Yes	Not applicable
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and Magnesium Alloy	Aluminum and Plastic Chassis
Color Options
Black	Off Black
RGB Lighting
Yes, Mystic Light with panoramic aurora lighting	Yes, Full Surround + Logo + Keyboard
Dimensions
36.2 x 26.5 x 2.2 cm	39.5 x 28.2 x 2.83 cm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with Cooler Boost 5	Yes, with Vapor Chamber and Liquid Metal
Software
Pre-installed MSI Center for system control and customization	ROG Armoury Crate, GameFirst VI, Aura Creator
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Yes
Power Adapter
Yes, 330W	Yes, 330W
User Manual
Yes	Yes
Warranty Card
Yes	Yes
Additional Accessories
None	ROG Keystone II, ROG Backpack
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	2022.0
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070 or ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 Se with RTX 3080 Ti and i9?

Based on the comparison, here's how each product stands out:

Advantages of MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070:

Offers better RAM (32GB DDR5-5600MHz vs 32GB DDR5-4800MHz)
Offers better CPU (Intel Core i9-14900HX vs Intel Core i9-12950HX)
Offers better Resolution (2560 x 1600 (QHD+) vs 2560 x 1440 (QHD))
Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti)

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