MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070 HP Victus 15 with RTX 3050 and i5 12th Gen Comparison

MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070 $1,699	HP Victus 15 with RTX 3050 and i5 12th Gen $645	Dell Alienware M16 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080
Overview
Brand
MSI	HP
Model
Creator M16 HX (C14VGG-291US) 2024	Victus 15-fa0031dx (2024)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB GDDR6
RTX 4070 Laptops \| RTX 3050 Laptops
RAM
32GB DDR5-5600MHz	16GB DDR4-3200MHz
32GB Laptops \| 16GB Laptops
Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	1TB PCIe NVMe SSD
2TB Laptops \| 1TB Laptops
Display
16-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600), IPS, 240Hz	15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080), 144Hz, IPS, Anti-Glare
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Weight
2.20 kg or 4.85 lbs	2.29 kg or 5.05 lbs
Color
Black	Performance Blue
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i9-14900HX	Intel Core i5-12450H
Intel Core i9 Laptops \| Intel Core i5 Laptops
Cores
24 Cores (8 Performance Cores + 16 Efficient Cores)	8 Cores (4 Performance + 4 Efficient)
Threads
32 Threads	12 Threads
Base Clock
2.6 GHz	2.0 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
5.4 GHz	Up to 4.4 GHz
Cache
36MB Intel Smart Cache	12MB Intel Smart Cache
TDP
55W	45W
Display
Screen Size
16 inches	15.6 inches
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (QHD+)	1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Refresh Rate
240Hz	144Hz
Panel Type
IPS	IPS
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3	45% NTSC
Brightness
Up to 500 nits	250 nits
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, G-Sync, Dolby Vision HDR	Anti-Glare, Micro-edge, Low Blue Light
Response Time
	7ms
Aspect Ratio
	16:9
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
VRAM
8GB GDDR6	6GB GDDR6
Ray Tracing
Yes	Yes
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3	Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 2.0
Additional Features
MUX Switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus	DirectX 12 Ultimate, Optimus
TGP
	75W
Benchmark Scores
	3DMark Time Spy ≈ 6100
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR4
RAM Speed
5600MHz	3200MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB	Yes, up to 32GB
Storage
Primary Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	1TB PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Not specified	Available M.2 slot
RAID Support
No	No
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, with Macro Functionality	Yes, Highlighted WASD
RGB Customization
Yes, via MSI Mystic Light	No
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	OMEN Gaming Hub
Performance
Cooling Technology
MSI Cooler Boost 5 with dual fans and six heat pipes	Dual Fan System with Wide Rear Vents
Overclocking Support
Yes, via MSI Center	No
Performance Modes
Silent, Balanced, Extreme Performance	Standard, Quiet, Performance
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	Geekbench 6 Multi-Core ≈9200 \|\| Cinebench R23 Multi-Core ≈11000
Battery
Capacity
90Wh	52.5Wh
Backup Time
Up to 7 hours (varies with usage)	Up to 6 hours (mixed usage)
Charging Type
Fast Charging	Fast Charge (50% in 30 minutes)
Power Adapter
330W	150W Smart AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth
5.3	5.3
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	1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x USB Type-C (10Gbps, DisplayPort 1.4), 2 x USB Type-A (5Gbps), 1 x RJ-45 LAN port, 1 x AC Smart Pin, 1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet	Backlit Keyboard (White)
Key Travel
1.9mm	1.5mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	No
Touchpad Features
Large Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support	Multi-Touch Precision Touchpad
Audio
Speakers
Dynaudio Speakers 2W x 2 + 2W x 4 woofers	Dual speakers by B&O
Audio Enhancements
Hi-Res Audio, Nahimic 3	HP Audio Boost, DTS:X Ultra
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes, 3.5mm combo jack
Camera
Webcam
1080p FHD with Shutter	720p HD with Temporal Noise Reduction
Privacy Shutter
Yes	No
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and Magnesium Alloy	Polycarbonate and Plastic
Color Options
Black	Performance Blue
RGB Lighting
Yes, Mystic Light with panoramic aurora lighting	No
Dimensions
36.2 x 26.5 x 2.2 cm	35.7 x 25.5 x 2.35 cm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Entry-Level
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with Cooler Boost 5	Yes, with rear venting system
Software
Pre-installed MSI Center for system control and customization	OMEN Gaming Hub, HP QuickDrop, HP Support Assistant
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Yes
Power Adapter
Yes, 330W	Yes, 150W
User Manual
Yes	Yes
Warranty Card
Yes	Yes
Additional Accessories
None	ICP Accessory Bundle
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	2024.0
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070 or HP Victus 15 with RTX 3050 and i5 12th Gen?

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 Refresh Rate (240Hz vs 144Hz)
Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050)

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