MSI Vector 16 HX with RTX 5070 Ti GIGABYTE AORUS Master 16 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX) Comparison

MSI Vector 16 HX with RTX 5070 Ti $2,249	GIGABYTE AORUS Master 16 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX) $2,599	ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7
Overview
Brand
Empowered PC (MSI)	GIGABYTE
Model
Vector 16 HX AI Gaming Laptop	AORUS Master 16 BXH-C4USE64SH
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 12GB GDDR7	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
32GB DDR5 5600MHz	32GB DDR5-5600MHz
32GB Laptops
Storage
2TB NVMe Gen4 M.2 SSD	1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD
2TB Laptops \| 1TB Laptops
Display
16-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600), 240Hz, IPS, 100% DCI-P3	16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) OLED, 240Hz
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Home
Weight
5.95 lbs (approx. 2.70 kg)	2.5 kg or 5.51 lbs
Color
Not specified	Dark Tide (Black)
Processor
CPU
Intel Ultra 7 255HX	Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 275HX (Series 2)
Intel Ultra 7 255HX Laptops \| Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 275HX (Series 2) Laptops
Cores
20 Cores	24 (8 Performance-cores + 16 Efficient-cores)
Threads
Not specified	24.0
Base Clock
Not specified	2.7 GHz (P-core), 2.1 GHz (E-core)
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 5.2 GHz	Up to 5.4 GHz (P-core Max Turbo Frequency)
Cache
Not specified	36MB L3 Cache
TDP
Not specified	55W (Processor Base Power, Max TDP 230W CPU+GPU Combined)
Architecture
	Arrow Lake-HX (2nd Gen Core Ultra)
Additional Features
	Intel AI Boost NPU (up to 13 TOPS), GiMATE AI agent, Embedded LLM for local AI processing, Intel vPro Technology
Display
Screen Size
16 inches	16 inches (40.64 cm)
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (QHD+)	2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Refresh Rate
240Hz	240Hz
Response Time
Not specified	0.2ms (G2G)
Panel Type
IPS	OLED Display
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3	100% DCI-P3
Brightness
Not specified	500 nits (SDR), VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 (peak 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio)
Aspect Ratio
16:10 (derived from resolution)	16:10
Additional Features
Wide View Angle, Thin Bezels	Anti-Glare Display, G-SYNC, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus DDS Technology, Pantone Validated, TÜV Rheinland Certified, Dolby Vision®
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
VRAM
12GB GDDR7	12GB GDDR7
TGP
Not specified	140W (Maximum Graphics Power with Dynamic Boost, up to 230W total thermal power with CPU)
Ray Tracing
Yes (implied by RTX series)	Yes, with 4th Gen RT Cores
DLSS Support
Yes (implied by RTX series)	Yes, DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation
Benchmark Scores
Not specified
Additional Features
Power-Efficient Performance	NVIDIA Advanced Optimus DDS Technology, AI-enhanced graphics and performance, 1962 AI TOPS (GPU only)
Architecture
	NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series)
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
5600MHz	5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Not specified	Yes, up to 64GB (2x SO-DIMM Slots, 2x16GB configured for 32GB total)
Storage
Primary Storage
2TB NVMe Gen4 M.2 SSD	1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Not specified	1 additional PCIe Gen5x4 M.2 Slot available, and 1 additional PCIe Gen4x4 M.2 Slot (Total 2 M.2 slots for expansion, supports up to 4TB total storage).
RAID Support
Not specified	Yes, supports PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD in RAID 0 for higher-end configurations.
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Anti-Ghost key	Not explicitly specified, but a gaming-optimized keyboard with N-Key rollover.
RGB Customization
Full-Sized Steel Series 24 zone RGB Keyboard	Per-Key RGB backlit keyboard, Iridescent AORUS Logo, AORUS Beacon (logo projector).
Game Optimization
Not specified	GIGABYTE GiMATE (AI Agent for performance optimization and customization), AI Cooling.
Performance
Cooling Technology
Not specified	WINDFORCE Infinity EX (Vapor Chamber, Dual 84-blade Fans, 5x High-coverage Heat Pipes, 0.1mm Thin Fins, 3D VortX Air-Channeling with 4-way outlets, Keyboard & D-cover Inlets, Icy Touch Design, 0dB Ambient Experience via GiMATE)
Overclocking Support
Not specified	Yes (Intel Core Ultra HX processor offers overclocking headrooms, via GiMATE)
Performance Modes
Not specified	Dynamically adapts via GiMATE AI Cooling, user-controlled modes available (e.g., Gaming, Creator, Silent).
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	Not explicitly specified by Gigabyte, but expected leading performance for its class (e.g., Time Spy: ~20,377 with RTX 5080 variant, will be slightly lower for 5070 Ti).
Battery
Capacity
Not specified	99Wh Li-Polymer Battery
Backup Time
Not specified	Not explicitly specified, but large capacity for a gaming laptop, supports long usage hours.
Charging Type
Not specified	Fast Charge to 50% in 30 minutes, PD 3.0 Type-C Charging Support (up to 100W)
Power Adapter
Not specified	330W AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
WiFi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with MU-MIMO Support (2x2)
Bluetooth
5.4	5.4
Ports
2 x USB-C	1x Thunderbolt™ 5 (Type C, DP 2.1 and PD 3.0, up to 120Gbps), 1x Thunderbolt™ 4 (Type C, DP 1.4 and PD 3.0, up to 40Gbps), 2x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ-45, 1x microSD Card Reader (UHS-II), 1x 3.5mm Audio Combo Jack, 1x Power-adapter port
Ethernet
	RJ45 (Gigabit Ethernet)
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Full-Sized Steel Series 24 zone RGB Keyboard with Anti-Ghost key	Per-Key RGB backlit membrane keyboard, N-Key Rollover, Full Anti-Ghosting
Key Travel
Not specified	1.7mm key travel
N-Key Rollover
Yes (implied by Anti-Ghost key)	N-Key Rollover, Full Anti-Ghosting
Touchpad Features
Not specified	Multi-touch trackpad with gesture control, 26% larger operating area
Audio
Speakers
Not specified	4x 2W Speakers (total 8W)
Audio Enhancements
Not specified	Dolby Atmos®, Dual-channel Smart Amplifier system, Built-in Microphones, Hi-Res Audio Ready
Dedicated Audio Jack
Not specified	Yes (3.5mm Audio Combo Jack)
Camera
Webcam
IR Full HD Webcam	FHD 1080p IR Camera
Privacy Shutter
Yes	No
Enhancements
	Windows Hello Facial Recognition Log-in
Build & Design
Material
Not specified	Aluminum chassis with anti-fingerprint coating
Color Options
Not specified	Dark Tide (Black)
RGB Lighting
Full-Sized Steel Series 24 zone RGB Keyboard	Per-Key RGB Keyboard, Iridescent AORUS Logo, AORUS Beacon (logo projector), RGB Light Bar (on some designs, common for Master series).
Dimensions
14.05 x 11.18 x 1.12 inches	23.11-29.97 mm (H) x 357.12 mm (W) x 254 mm (D) / 0.91-1.18 x 14.06 x 10 inches
Additional Features
	Patented 4-sided Super-slim Bezels, NIL Technology for exquisite appearance, Icy Touch Design on keyboard area.
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Not specified	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Not specified	Yes (WINDFORCE Infinity EX with Vapor Chamber, high-density fins)
Software
Not specified	Windows 11 Home, GIGABYTE GiMATE (AI Agent), AI Cooling, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, Windows Hello.
Upgrade-Friendly Design
	Expandable RAM (up to 64GB), Dual-slot PCIe SSDs (up to 4TB total).
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Yes
Power Adapter
Not specified	Yes, 330W AC Adapter
User Manual
Not specified	Yes
Warranty Card
Yes (3-Year Limited Hardware Warranty)	Yes, 2-year manufacturer's guarantee
Additional Accessories
Not specified	None explicitly mentioned beyond standard accessories.
Launch Date
Release Date
Not specified	March 2025 (Pre-orders started Feb 2025, availability from March 2025)
Status
Available	Available

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