ASUS ROG Strix G16 with RTX 4070 MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix G16 with RTX 4070 $1,615	MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen $1,349	ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 Se with RTX 3080 Ti and i9
Overview
Brand
ASUS	MSI
Model
ROG Strix G16 (G614JIR-AS94) 2024	Pulse GL66 (2023)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 8GB GDDR6
RTX 4070 Laptops \| RTX 3070 Laptops
RAM
16GB DDR5-5600MHz	32GB DDR4-3200MHz
16GB Laptops \| 32GB Laptops
Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD	1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
1TB Laptops
Display
16-inch ROG Nebula Display, 16:10 QHD, 240Hz	15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080), 144Hz, IPS
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Weight
2.00 kg or 4.41 lbs	2.25 kg or 4.96 lbs
Color
Black	Black
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i9-14900HX	Intel Core i7-12700H
Intel Core i9 Laptops \| Intel Core i7 Laptops
Cores
24 Cores (8 Performance Cores + 16 Efficient Cores)	14 Cores (6 Performance + 8 Efficient)
Threads
32 Threads	20 Threads
Base Clock
2.6 GHz	2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
5.4 GHz	Up to 4.7 GHz
Cache
36MB Intel Smart Cache	24MB Intel Smart Cache
TDP
55W	45W
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	300 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:10	16:9
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, G-Sync, Dolby Vision HDR	Anti-Glare, Narrow Bezel
Response Time
	3ms
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
VRAM
8GB GDDR6	8GB GDDR6
Ray Tracing
Yes	Yes
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3	Yes, DLSS 2.0
Additional Features
MUX Switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus	Dynamic Boost, Resizable BAR
TGP
	140W
Benchmark Scores
	3DMark Time Spy ≈ 10500
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR4
RAM Speed
5600MHz	3200MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB	Yes, up to 64GB
Storage
Primary Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD	1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Additional M.2 slot available	1 additional M.2 slot available
RAID Support
No	No
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, with Macro Functionality	Yes, SteelSeries RGB Keyboard
RGB Customization
Yes, via ROG Aura Sync	Yes, Single-Zone RGB
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	MSI Center with Gaming Modes
Performance
Cooling Technology
ROG Intelligent Cooling with Liquid Metal and Full-width Heatsink	Cooler Boost 5 with dual fans and 6 heat pipes
Overclocking Support
Yes, via ROG Armoury Crate	Limited GPU Tuning via MSI Center
Performance Modes
Silent, Performance, Turbo, Manual	Silent, Balanced, Extreme
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	Geekbench 6 Multi-Core ≈15000 \|\| Cinebench R23 Multi-Core ≈17500
Battery
Capacity
90Wh	53.5Wh
Backup Time
Up to 8 hours (varies with usage)	Up to 5 hours (mixed use)
Charging Type
Fast Charging (50% in 30 minutes)	Standard Fast Charging
Power Adapter
330W	180W AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6 (Intel AX201)
Bluetooth
5.3	5.2
Ports
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	1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1 x RJ-45 LAN, 1 x 3.5mm Headphone/Mic Combo Jack
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet	RGB Gaming Keyboard by SteelSeries
Key Travel
1.9mm	1.8mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Yes
Touchpad Features
Large Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support	Multi-Gesture Precision Touchpad
Audio
Speakers
4-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology	2 x 2W Stereo Speakers
Audio Enhancements
Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Certification, AI Noise-Canceling Technology	Hi-Res Audio, Nahimic 3
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes, 3.5mm combo jack
Camera
Webcam
720p HD	720p HD
Privacy Shutter
No	No
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and Plastic	Brushed Aluminum and Plastic
Color Options
Black	Black
RGB Lighting
Yes, Aura Sync Light Bar and Rear Glow	Yes, Single-Zone RGB Keyboard
Dimensions
35.4 x 26.4 x 2.26 ~ 3.04 cm	35.8 x 25.9 x 2.39 cm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with Liquid Metal and Full-width Heatsink	Yes, Cooler Boost 5
Software
Pre-installed ROG Armoury Crate for system control and customization	MSI Center, Nahimic, SteelSeries Engine
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Yes
Power Adapter
Yes, 330W	Yes, 180W
User Manual
Yes	Yes
Warranty Card
Yes	Yes
Additional Accessories
ROG Backpack, ROG Gladius III Mouse, Customizable Armor Cap	None
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	2023.0
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: ASUS ROG Strix G16 with RTX 4070 or MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen?

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

Advantages of ASUS ROG Strix G16 with RTX 4070:

Offers better CPU (Intel Core i9-14900HX vs Intel Core i7-12700H)
Offers better Refresh Rate (240Hz vs 144Hz)
Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070)

Advantages of MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen:

Offers better RAM (32GB DDR4-3200MHz vs 16GB DDR5-5600MHz)

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