MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070 MSI Stealth A16 AI with RTX 5080 and Ryzen 9 HX 370 Comparison

MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070 $1,699	MSI Stealth A16 AI with RTX 5080 and Ryzen 9 HX 370 $3,399	Dell Alienware 16X Aurora (RTX 5070 & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX)
Overview
Brand
MSI	MSI
Model
Creator M16 HX (C14VGG-291US) 2024	Stealth A16 AI+ (A3XWIG-076US)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7
RTX 4070 Laptops \| RTX 5080 Laptops
RAM
32GB DDR5-5600MHz	32GB LPDDR5x-7500MHz
32GB Laptops
Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	2TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD
2TB Laptops
Display
16-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600), IPS, 240Hz	16-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600) OLED, 240Hz
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Weight
2.20 kg or 4.85 lbs	2.1 kg or 4.63 lbs
Color
Black	Core 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
Threads
32 Threads	24 Threads
Base Clock
2.6 GHz	2.0 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
5.4 GHz	Up to 5.0 GHz
Cache
36MB Intel Smart Cache	24MB
TDP
55W	Not specified
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 1000 nits (DisplayHDR 1000 certified)
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, G-Sync, Dolby Vision HDR	Anti-Glare, High Dynamic Range (HDR)
Aspect Ratio
	16:10
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
VRAM
8GB GDDR6	16GB GDDR7
Ray Tracing
Yes	Yes
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3	Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 4
Additional Features
MUX Switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus	Resizable BAR, AI Tensor Cores, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	LPDDR5x
RAM Speed
5600MHz	7500MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB	Not user-upgradeable
Storage
Primary Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	2TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Not specified	Not specified
RAID Support
No	No
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, with Macro Functionality	No
RGB Customization
Yes, via MSI Mystic Light	Per-Key RGB via SteelSeries GG
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	AI-powered performance tuning
Performance
Cooling Technology
MSI Cooler Boost 5 with dual fans and six heat pipes	Cooler Boost 5 with dual fans and five heat pipes
Overclocking Support
Yes, via MSI Center	Yes, via MSI Center
Performance Modes
Silent, Balanced, Extreme Performance	Silent, Balanced, Extreme Performance
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	Not specified
Battery
Capacity
90Wh	99.9Wh
Backup Time
Up to 7 hours (varies with usage)	Up to 13 hours (varies with usage)
Charging Type
Fast Charging	Fast Charging
Power Adapter
330W	Not specified
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Bluetooth
5.3	5.4
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 USB4 Type-C (with DisplayPort and Power Delivery), 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x RJ-45 LAN port, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet	Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet Keyboard
Key Travel
1.9mm	Not specified
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Yes
Touchpad Features
Large Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support	Precision Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support
Audio
Speakers
Dynaudio Speakers 2W x 2 + 2W x 4 woofers	6-Speaker System by Dynaudio (2 Speakers, 4 Woofers)
Audio Enhancements
Hi-Res Audio, Nahimic 3	Hi-Res Audio, Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes, 3.5mm combo jack
Camera
Webcam
1080p FHD with Shutter	1080p FHD IR Camera
Privacy Shutter
Yes	Yes
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and Magnesium Alloy	Magnesium-Aluminum Alloy Chassis
Color Options
Black	Core Black
RGB Lighting
Yes, Mystic Light with panoramic aurora lighting	Yes, Per-Key RGB Keyboard
Dimensions
36.2 x 26.5 x 2.2 cm	14.17 x 10.24 x 0.78 inches
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with Cooler Boost 5	Cooler Boost 5 Technology
Software
Pre-installed MSI Center for system control and customization	Pre-installed MSI Center for system control and customization
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Yes
Power Adapter
Yes, 330W	Yes
User Manual
Yes	Yes
Warranty Card
Yes	Yes
Additional Accessories
None	Not specified
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	2025.0
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070 or MSI Stealth A16 AI with RTX 5080 and Ryzen 9 HX 370?

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

Advantages of MSI Stealth A16 AI with RTX 5080 and Ryzen 9 HX 370:

Offers better RAM (32GB LPDDR5x-7500MHz vs 32GB DDR5-5600MHz)
Offers better CPU (AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 vs Intel Core i9-14900HX)
Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070)

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