MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 Ultra with RTX 3080 and Ryzen 9 Comparison

MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070 $1,699	ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 Ultra with RTX 3080 and Ryzen 9 $1,489	Alienware 16 Aurora (RTX 5060 & Intel Core 7 240H)
Overview
Brand
MSI	ASUS
Model
Creator M16 HX (C14VGG-291US) 2024	ROG Zephyrus G15 GA503QS-BS96Q (2021)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 8GB GDDR6
RTX 4070 Laptops \| RTX 3080 Laptops
RAM
32GB DDR5-5600MHz	16GB DDR4-3200MHz
32GB Laptops \| 16GB Laptops
Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	1TB PCIe Gen3 NVMe SSD
2TB Laptops \| 1TB Laptops
Display
16-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600), IPS, 240Hz	15.6-inch QHD (2560 x 1440), 165Hz, IPS
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 10 Home
Weight
2.20 kg or 4.85 lbs	1.9 kg or 4.19 lbs
Color
Black	Eclipse Gray
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i9-14900HX	AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS
Intel Core i9 Laptops \| AMD Ryzen 9 Laptops
Cores
24 Cores (8 Performance Cores + 16 Efficient Cores)	8 Cores
Threads
32 Threads	16 Threads
Base Clock
2.6 GHz	3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
5.4 GHz	Up to 4.6 GHz
Cache
36MB Intel Smart Cache	20MB Total Cache
TDP
55W	35W
Display
Screen Size
16 inches	15.6 inches
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (QHD+)	2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Refresh Rate
240Hz	165Hz
Panel Type
IPS	IPS
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3	100% DCI-P3
Brightness
Up to 500 nits	300 nits
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, G-Sync, Dolby Vision HDR	Pantone Validated, Anti-Glare, Adaptive Sync
Response Time
	3ms
Aspect Ratio
	16:9
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
VRAM
8GB GDDR6	8GB GDDR6
Ray Tracing
Yes	Yes
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3	Yes, DLSS 2.0
Additional Features
MUX Switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus	Resizable BAR, Advanced Optimus
TGP
	100W (80W + 20W Dynamic Boost)
Benchmark Scores
	3DMark Time Spy ≈ 12500
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR4
RAM Speed
5600MHz	3200MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB	Yes, up to 40GB (8GB soldered + 1 slot)
Storage
Primary Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	1TB PCIe Gen3 NVMe SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Not specified	1 x M.2 Slot
RAID Support
No	No
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, with Macro Functionality	No
RGB Customization
Yes, via MSI Mystic Light	Yes, White Backlit Keyboard
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	Armoury Crate with Scenario Profiles
Performance
Cooling Technology
MSI Cooler Boost 5 with dual fans and six heat pipes	Dual Fan with Liquid Crystal Polymer Blades + Anti-Dust Tunnels
Overclocking Support
Yes, via MSI Center	No
Performance Modes
Silent, Balanced, Extreme Performance	Silent, Performance, Turbo
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	Geekbench 6 Multi-Core ≈11800 \|\| Cinebench R23 Multi-Core ≈14500
Battery
Capacity
90Wh	90Wh
Backup Time
Up to 7 hours (varies with usage)	Up to 8.5 hours
Charging Type
Fast Charging	USB-C Fast Charging Support
Power Adapter
330W	200W AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth
5.3	5.1
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 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery), 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x HDMI 2.0b, 1 x RJ-45 LAN, 1 x 3.5mm Audio Combo Jack, 1 x microSD Card Reader
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet	Backlit Chiclet Keyboard (White Lighting)
Key Travel
1.9mm	1.7mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Yes
Touchpad Features
Large Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support	Large Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support
Audio
Speakers
Dynaudio Speakers 2W x 2 + 2W x 4 woofers	6-Speaker Setup with Smart Amp
Audio Enhancements
Hi-Res Audio, Nahimic 3	Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation
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	Magnesium-Aluminum Alloy
Color Options
Black	Eclipse Gray
RGB Lighting
Yes, Mystic Light with panoramic aurora lighting	Keyboard Only (White)
Dimensions
36.2 x 26.5 x 2.2 cm	35.5 x 24.3 x 1.99 cm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with Cooler Boost 5	Yes, Dual Smart Fan with Anti-Dust Technology
Software
Pre-installed MSI Center for system control and customization	ROG Armoury Crate, MyASUS, GameVisual
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Yes
Power Adapter
Yes, 330W	Yes, 200W
User Manual
Yes	Yes
Warranty Card
Yes	Yes
Additional Accessories
None	None
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	2021.0
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070 or ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 Ultra with RTX 3080 and Ryzen 9?

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 16GB DDR4-3200MHz)
Offers better CPU (Intel Core i9-14900HX vs AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS)
Offers better Resolution (2560 x 1600 (QHD+) vs 2560 x 1440 (QHD))
Offers better Refresh Rate (240Hz vs 165Hz)
Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080)

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