MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 with RTX 4070 and Ryzen AI 9 Comparison

MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070 $1,699	ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 with RTX 4070 and Ryzen AI 9 $1,999	MSI Vector 16 HX AI with RTX 5080 and Intel Ultra 9-275HX
Overview
Brand
MSI	Asus
Model
Creator M16 HX (C14VGG-291US) 2024	ROG Zephyrus G16 GA605WI-G16.R94070
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	2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
2TB Laptops
Display
16-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600), IPS, 240Hz	16-inch OLED, 240Hz
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Weight
2.20 kg or 4.85 lbs	2.00 kg or 4.41 lbs
Color
Black	Black
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i9-14900HX	AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
Intel Core i9 Laptops \| AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Laptops
Cores
24 Cores (8 Performance Cores + 16 Efficient Cores)	12 Cores (8 Performance Cores + 4 Efficient Cores)
Threads
32 Threads	24 Threads
Base Clock
2.6 GHz	2.0 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
5.4 GHz	5.1 GHz
Cache
36MB Intel Smart Cache	24MB L3 Cache
TDP
55W	55W
Display
Screen Size
16 inches	16 inches
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (QHD+)	2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
Refresh Rate
240Hz	240Hz
Panel Type
IPS	OLED
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3	100% DCI-P3
Brightness
Up to 500 nits	Up to 500 nits
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, G-Sync, Dolby Vision HDR	Anti-Glare, G-Sync, Dolby Vision HDR
Aspect Ratio
	16:10
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 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 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 ROG Aura Sync
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	AI-powered performance tuning
Performance
Cooling Technology
MSI Cooler Boost 5 with dual fans and six heat pipes	ROG Intelligent Cooling with Liquid Metal and Full-width Heatsink
Overclocking Support
Yes, via MSI Center	Yes, via ROG Armoury Crate
Performance Modes
Silent, Balanced, Extreme Performance	Silent, Performance, Turbo, Manual
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	Not specified
Battery
Capacity
90Wh	90Wh
Backup Time
Up to 7 hours (varies with usage)	Up to 8 hours (varies with usage)
Charging Type
Fast Charging	Fast Charging (50% in 30 minutes)
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 FRL, 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 Certification, AI Noise-Canceling Technology
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	Aluminum and Plastic
Color Options
Black	Black
RGB Lighting
Yes, Mystic Light with panoramic aurora lighting	Yes, Aura Sync Light Bar and Rear Glow
Dimensions
36.2 x 26.5 x 2.2 cm	35.4 x 26.4 x 2.26 ~ 3.04 cm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with Cooler Boost 5	Yes, with Liquid Metal and Full-width Heatsink
Software
Pre-installed MSI Center for system control and customization	Pre-installed ROG Armoury Crate 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	ROG Backpack, ROG Gladius III Mouse, Customizable Armor Cap
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	2024.0
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070 or ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 with RTX 4070 and Ryzen AI 9?

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)

Advantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 with RTX 4070 and Ryzen AI 9:

Offers better CPU (AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 vs Intel Core i9-14900HX)

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