MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070 Alienware M18 with RTX 4070 Comparison

MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070 $1,699	Alienware M18 with RTX 4070 $1,899	ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080
Overview
Brand
MSI	Alienware
Model
Creator M16 HX (C14VGG-291US) 2024	M18 Gaming Laptop - 2024
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6
RTX 4070 Laptops
RAM
32GB DDR5-5600MHz	16GB DDR5-5600MHz
32GB Laptops \| 16GB Laptops
Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
2TB Laptops \| 1TB Laptops
Display
16-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600), IPS, 240Hz	18-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600), 165Hz, 3ms
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Weight
2.20 kg or 4.85 lbs	3.5 kg or 7.72 lbs
Color
Black	Dark Metallic Moon
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i9-14900HX	Intel Core i7-14700HX
Intel Core i9 Laptops \| Intel Core i7 Laptops
Cores
24 Cores (8 Performance Cores + 16 Efficient Cores)	16 Cores (8 Performance Cores + 8 Efficient Cores)
Threads
32 Threads	24 Threads
Base Clock
2.6 GHz	2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
5.4 GHz	5.1 GHz
Cache
36MB Intel Smart Cache	24MB Intel Smart Cache
TDP
55W	55W
Display
Screen Size
16 inches	18 inches
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (QHD+)	2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
Refresh Rate
240Hz	165Hz
Panel Type
IPS	IPS
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3	100% sRGB
Brightness
Up to 500 nits	Up to 400 nits
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, G-Sync, Dolby Vision HDR	Anti-Glare, NVIDIA G-Sync
Response Time
	3ms
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
VRAM
8GB GDDR6	8GB 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, 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	1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Not specified	Not specified
RAID Support
No	No
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, with Macro Functionality	Yes, with Macro Functionality
RGB Customization
Yes, via MSI Mystic Light	Yes, via AlienFX Lighting
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	AI-powered performance tuning
Performance
Cooling Technology
MSI Cooler Boost 5 with dual fans and six heat pipes	Alienware Cryo-Tech™ Cooling with dual fans and vapor chamber
Overclocking Support
Yes, via MSI Center	Yes, via Alienware Command Center
Performance Modes
Silent, Balanced, Extreme Performance	Balanced, Performance, Full Speed
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	Not specified
Battery
Capacity
90Wh	90Wh
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	240W
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 1 Type-A, 1 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
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet	Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet
Key Travel
1.9mm	1.8mm
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	Stereo Speakers with Alienware Sound System
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 Magnesium Alloy
Color Options
Black	Dark Metallic Moon
RGB Lighting
Yes, Mystic Light with panoramic aurora lighting	Yes, AlienFX programmable lighting
Dimensions
36.2 x 26.5 x 2.2 cm	41.0 x 30.0 x 2.45 cm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with Cooler Boost 5	Yes, with Alienware Cryo-Tech™
Software
Pre-installed MSI Center for system control and customization	Pre-installed Alienware Command Center for system control and customization
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Yes
Power Adapter
Yes, 330W	Yes, 240W
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 Alienware M18 with RTX 4070?

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 DDR5-5600MHz)
Offers better CPU (Intel Core i9-14900HX vs Intel Core i7-14700HX)
Offers better Refresh Rate (240Hz vs 165Hz)

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