MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070 ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7 Comparison

MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070 $1,699	ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7 $799	ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080
Overview
Brand
MSI	ASUS
Model
Creator M16 HX (C14VGG-291US) 2024	TUF A15 (2024)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB GDDR6
RTX 4070 Laptops \| RTX 3050 Laptops
RAM
32GB DDR5-5600MHz	32GB DDR5-4800MHz
32GB 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	2.2 kg or 4.85 lbs
Color
Black	Mecha Gray
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i9-14900HX	AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS
Intel Core i9 Laptops \| AMD Ryzen 7 Laptops
Cores
24 Cores (8 Performance Cores + 16 Efficient Cores)	8 Cores
Threads
32 Threads	16 Threads
Base Clock
2.6 GHz	3.1 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
5.4 GHz	Up to 4.7 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+)	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	Adaptive Sync, Anti-Glare
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	MUX Switch, Optimus, DirectX 12 Ultimate
TGP
	75W
Benchmark Scores
	3DMark Time Spy ≈ 6100
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
5600MHz	4800MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB	Yes, up to 64GB
Storage
Primary Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	1TB PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Not specified	1 additional 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	Yes, Single-Zone RGB
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 fans with 84-blade Arc Flow, 4 exhaust vents
Overclocking Support
Yes, via MSI Center	No
Performance Modes
Silent, Balanced, Extreme Performance	Silent, Performance, Turbo
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	Geekbench 6 Multi-Core ≈10200 \|\| Cinebench R23 Multi-Core ≈14500
Battery
Capacity
90Wh	56Wh
Backup Time
Up to 7 hours (varies with usage)	Up to 6 hours (varies by usage)
Charging Type
Fast Charging	Fast Charging (0 to 50% in 30 mins)
Power Adapter
330W	150W AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth
5.3	5.2
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 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort 1.4), 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1 x RJ-45 Ethernet, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack, 1 x DC-in
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet	RGB Backlit Keyboard (Single Zone)
Key Travel
1.9mm	1.7mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Yes
Touchpad Features
Large Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support	Multi-Gesture Precision Touchpad
Audio
Speakers
Dynaudio Speakers 2W x 2 + 2W x 4 woofers	Dual Stereo Speakers with Dolby Atmos
Audio Enhancements
Hi-Res Audio, Nahimic 3	Hi-Res Audio, Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes, 3.5mm combo jack
Camera
Webcam
1080p FHD with Shutter	720p HD
Privacy Shutter
Yes	No
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and Magnesium Alloy	Military-Grade Durable Plastic (MIL-STD-810H)
Color Options
Black	Mecha Gray
RGB Lighting
Yes, Mystic Light with panoramic aurora lighting	Yes, RGB Keyboard
Dimensions
36.2 x 26.5 x 2.2 cm	35.9 x 25.6 x 2.28 ~ 2.49 cm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Entry-Level VR Ready
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with Cooler Boost 5	Yes, with Arc Flow Fans
Software
Pre-installed MSI Center for system control and customization	ASUS Armoury Crate, MyASUS, GameVisual
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Yes
Power Adapter
Yes, 330W	Yes, 150W
User Manual
Yes	Yes
Warranty Card
Yes	Yes
Additional Accessories
None	Alpacatec Accessory Bundle
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	2024.0
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070 or ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7?

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 32GB DDR5-4800MHz)
Offers better Refresh Rate (240Hz vs 144Hz)
Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050)

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