MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070 Thunderobot Zero 16 Pro (RTX 5080 & Ultra 9) Comparison

MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070 $1,699 Check Deal	Thunderobot Zero 16 Pro (RTX 5080 & Ultra 9) $2,199 Check Deal	Acer Nitro V 16 AI with RTX 5050 & Ryzen 5
Overview
Brand
MSI	Thunderobot
Model
Creator M16 HX (C14VGG-291US) 2024	Zero 16 Pro
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
RTX 4070 Laptops \| RTX 5080 Laptops
RAM
32GB DDR5-5600MHz	32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800MHz
32GB Laptops \| 16GB Laptops
Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	1TB PCIe M.2 SSD
2TB Laptops \| 1TB Laptops
Display
16-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600), IPS, 240Hz	16" QHD+ (2560x1600) IPS, 360Hz, 100% sRGB, HDR, Eye-Care Technology
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Weight
2.20 kg or 4.85 lbs	Approximately 2.2 kg
Color
Black	Futuristic Silver
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i9-14900HX	Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Intel Core i9 Laptops \| Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Laptops
Cores
24 Cores (8 Performance Cores + 16 Efficient Cores)	24 cores (8 Performance cores + 16 Efficient cores)
Threads
32 Threads	32.0
Base Clock
2.6 GHz	2.4 GHz (Performance cores), 1.8 GHz (Efficient cores)
Max Turbo Boost
5.4 GHz	5.4 GHz
Cache
36MB Intel Smart Cache	24MB L3 cache
TDP
55W	45W
Display
Screen Size
16 inches	16 Inches
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (QHD+)	2560 x 1600 pixels (QHD+)
Refresh Rate
240Hz	360Hz
Panel Type
IPS	IPS
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3	100% sRGB
Brightness
Up to 500 nits	500 nits (Peak)
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, G-Sync, Dolby Vision HDR	HDR support, Eye-Care Technology, Anti-Glare coating
Response Time
	3ms (GTG)
Aspect Ratio
	16:10
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
VRAM
8GB GDDR6	12 GB GDDR6
Ray Tracing
Yes	Supported
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3	Supported
Additional Features
MUX Switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus	DirectX 12 Ultimate, NVIDIA Reflex
TGP
	270W (Total Graphics Power)
Benchmark Scores
	Approximate 3DMark Time Spy Score: 25,000
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5 SO-DIMM
RAM Speed
5600MHz	4800 MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB	Up to 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5
Storage
Primary Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	1TB PCIe M.2 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Not specified	Not available (single M.2 slot)
RAID Support
No	Not supported
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, with Macro Functionality	Backlit RGB Keyboard with customizable zones
RGB Customization
Yes, via MSI Mystic Light	Supported via Control Center
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	Pre-configured Performance Modes (Office, Gaming, High-Performance)
Performance
Cooling Technology
MSI Cooler Boost 5 with dual fans and six heat pipes	Dual Night Owl fans, 7 heat pipes, 316 copper fins, advanced airflow design
Overclocking Support
Yes, via MSI Center	Yes, via Control Center
Performance Modes
Silent, Balanced, Extreme Performance	Office, Gaming, High-Performance, Custom
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	See 'Graphics' section for 3DMark score
Battery
Capacity
90Wh	80Wh
Backup Time
Up to 7 hours (varies with usage)	Approximately 4-6 hours under mixed usage; up to 2 hours gaming
Charging Type
Fast Charging	Supports 100W fast charging; 30 minutes to 50%
Power Adapter
330W	230W AC adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth
5.3	Bluetooth 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	3 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Ethernet, 3.5mm Audio Jack
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet	Full-sized RGB backlit keyboard with numeric keypad
Key Travel
1.9mm	1.8mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Yes
Touchpad Features
Large Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support	Precision touchpad with multi-touch support
Audio
Speakers
Dynaudio Speakers 2W x 2 + 2W x 4 woofers	Stereo speakers with DTS:X Ultra support
Audio Enhancements
Hi-Res Audio, Nahimic 3	DTS:X Ultra, Noise suppression
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes
Camera
Webcam
1080p FHD with Shutter	720p HD webcam
Privacy Shutter
Yes	Yes
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and Magnesium Alloy	Aluminum chassis with reinforced magnesium alloy elements
Color Options
Black	Futuristic Silver
RGB Lighting
Yes, Mystic Light with panoramic aurora lighting	Spectra RGB lighting across keyboard and logo
Dimensions
36.2 x 26.5 x 2.2 cm	Approx. 356mm x 250mm x 20mm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with Cooler Boost 5	Yes, with customizable fan profiles
Software
Pre-installed MSI Center for system control and customization	Control Center for performance tuning, RGB customization, fan control
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Thunderobot Zero 16 Pro
Power Adapter
Yes, 330W	230W AC adapter
User Manual
Yes	Included
Warranty Card
Yes	Included (1-year standard warranty)
Additional Accessories
None	None included
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	November 5, 2025
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070 or Thunderobot Zero 16 Pro (RTX 5080 & Ultra 9)?

Based on the comparison, here's how each product stands out:

Advantages of Thunderobot Zero 16 Pro (RTX 5080 & Ultra 9):

Offers better CPU (Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX vs Intel Core i9-14900HX)
Offers better Refresh Rate (360Hz vs 240Hz)
Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070)

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