MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070 Lenovo Legion Pro 7 16IRX9H with RTX 4090 Comparison

MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070 $1,699	Lenovo Legion Pro 7 16IRX9H with RTX 4090 $2,949	MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen
Overview
Brand
MSI	Lenovo
Model
Creator M16 HX (C14VGG-291US) 2024	Legion Pro 7 16IRX9H (2024)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 16GB GDDR6
RTX 4070 Laptops \| RTX 4090 Laptops
RAM
32GB DDR5-5600MHz	32GB DDR5-5600MHz
32GB Laptops
Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	2TB SSD (1TB x 2)
2TB Laptops \| 1TB Laptops
Display
16-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600), IPS, 240Hz	16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600), IPS, 240Hz
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Weight
2.20 kg or 4.85 lbs	2.5 kg or 5.51 lbs
Color
Black	Black
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i9-14900HX	Intel Core i9-14900HX
Intel Core i9 Laptops
Cores
24 Cores (8 Performance Cores + 16 Efficient Cores)	24 Cores (8 Performance Cores + 16 Efficient Cores)
Threads
32 Threads	32 Threads
Base Clock
2.6 GHz	2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
5.4 GHz	5.4 GHz
Cache
36MB Intel Smart Cache	36MB Intel Smart Cache
TDP
55W	55W
Display
Screen Size
16 inches	16 inches
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (QHD+)	2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Refresh Rate
240Hz	240Hz
Panel Type
IPS	IPS
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3	100% DCI-P3
Brightness
Up to 500 nits	500 nits
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, G-Sync, Dolby Vision HDR	Anti-Glare, G-Sync
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090
VRAM
8GB GDDR6	16GB GDDR6
Ray Tracing
Yes	Yes
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3	Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3
Additional Features
MUX Switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus	MUX Switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
5600MHz	5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB	Yes, up to 64GB
Storage
Primary Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	2TB SSD (1TB x 2)
Secondary Storage Options
Not specified	Not specified
RAID Support
No	Yes, RAID 0
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, with Macro Functionality	Yes, with Macro Functionality
RGB Customization
Yes, via MSI Mystic Light	Yes, via Legion Spectrum
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	AI-powered performance tuning
Performance
Cooling Technology
MSI Cooler Boost 5 with dual fans and six heat pipes	Legion Coldfront 5.0 with advanced thermal design
Overclocking Support
Yes, via MSI Center	Yes, via Lenovo Vantage
Performance Modes
Silent, Balanced, Extreme Performance	Silent, Performance, Turbo
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	Not specified
Battery
Capacity
90Wh	80Wh
Backup Time
Up to 7 hours (varies with usage)	Up to 6 hours (varies with usage)
Charging Type
Fast Charging	Fast Charging
Power Adapter
330W	330W
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6E (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, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery, G-Sync), 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, G-Sync), 1 x 2.5G LAN port, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet	Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet
Key Travel
1.9mm	1.9mm
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	4-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology
Audio Enhancements
Hi-Res Audio, Nahimic 3	Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes, 3.5mm combo jack
Camera
Webcam
1080p FHD with Shutter	1080p FHD
Privacy Shutter
Yes	Yes
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and Magnesium Alloy	Aluminum and Plastic
Color Options
Black	Black
RGB Lighting
Yes, Mystic Light with panoramic aurora lighting	Yes, Legion Spectrum Lighting
Dimensions
36.2 x 26.5 x 2.2 cm	36.4 x 26.2 x 2.36 cm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with Cooler Boost 5	Yes, with Legion Coldfront 5.0
Software
Pre-installed MSI Center for system control and customization	Pre-installed Lenovo Vantage for system control and customization
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Yes
Power Adapter
Yes, 330W	Yes, 330W
User Manual
Yes	Yes
Warranty Card
Yes	Yes
Additional Accessories
None	None
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	2024.0
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070 or Lenovo Legion Pro 7 16IRX9H with RTX 4090?

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