ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 with RTX 4070 and Ryzen AI 9 MSI Raider 18 HX AI with RTX 5090 and Intel U9-285HX Comparison
Alienware M18 with RTX 4070
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| Overview | ||
| Brand | ||
| Asus | MSI | |
| Model | ||
| ROG Zephyrus G16 GA605WI-G16.R94070 | Raider 18 HX AI (A2XWJG-069US) | |
| Graphics | ||
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 24GB GDDR7 | |
| RTX 4070 Laptops | RTX 5090 Laptops | ||
| RAM | ||
| 16GB DDR5-5600MHz | 64GB DDR5-6400MHz | |
| 16GB Laptops | 64GB Laptops | ||
| Storage | ||
| 2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD | 2TB NVMe PCIe Gen5x4 SSD | |
| 2TB Laptops | ||
| Display | ||
| 16-inch OLED, 240Hz | 18-inch UHD+ (3840 x 2400) Mini LED, 120Hz | |
| Operating System | ||
| Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro | |
| Weight | ||
| 2.00 kg or 4.41 lbs | 3.6 kg or 7.94 lbs | |
| Color | ||
| Black | Core Black | |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | ||
| AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX | |
| AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Laptops | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX Laptops | ||
| Cores | ||
| 12 Cores (8 Performance Cores + 4 Efficient Cores) | 24 Cores (8 Performance + 16 Efficient) | |
| Threads | ||
| 24 Threads | 32 Threads | |
| Base Clock | ||
| 2.0 GHz | 2.1 GHz | |
| Max Turbo Boost | ||
| 5.1 GHz | Up to 5.7 GHz | |
| Cache | ||
| 24MB L3 Cache | 36MB Intel Smart Cache | |
| TDP | ||
| 55W | Not specified | |
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | ||
| 16 inches | 18 inches | |
| Resolution | ||
| 2560 x 1600 (QHD+) | 3840 x 2400 (UHD+) | |
| Refresh Rate | ||
| 240Hz | 120Hz | |
| Panel Type | ||
| OLED | Mini LED | |
| Color Gamut | ||
| 100% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 | |
| Brightness | ||
| Up to 500 nits | Up to 1000 nits (DisplayHDR 1000 certified) | |
| Aspect Ratio | ||
| 16:10 | 16:10 | |
| Additional Features | ||
| Anti-Glare, G-Sync, Dolby Vision HDR | Anti-Glare, VESA DisplayHDR 1000, IPS-Level | |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | ||
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 | |
| VRAM | ||
| 8GB GDDR6 | 24GB 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 | DDR5 | |
| RAM Speed | ||
| 5600MHz | 6400MHz | |
| Expandable Memory | ||
| Yes, up to 64GB | Yes, up to 96GB | |
| Slots | ||
| 2x SO-DIMM | ||
| Storage | ||
| Primary Storage | ||
| 2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD | 2TB NVMe PCIe Gen5x4 SSD | |
| Secondary Storage Options | ||
| Not specified | Additional M.2 slot available | |
| RAID Support | ||
| No | No | |
| Gaming Features | ||
| Dedicated Gaming Keys | ||
| Yes, with Macro Functionality | No | |
| RGB Customization | ||
| Yes, via ROG Aura Sync | Per-Key RGB via SteelSeries GG | |
| Game Optimization | ||
| AI-powered performance tuning | AI-powered performance tuning | |
| Performance | ||
| Cooling Technology | ||
| ROG Intelligent Cooling with Liquid Metal and Full-width Heatsink | Cooler Boost 5 with dual fans and seven heat pipes | |
| Overclocking Support | ||
| Yes, via ROG Armoury Crate | Yes, via MSI Center | |
| Performance Modes | ||
| Silent, Performance, Turbo, Manual | Silent, Balanced, Extreme Performance | |
| Benchmark Scores | ||
| Not specified | Not specified | |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | ||
| 90Wh | 99.9Wh | |
| Backup Time | ||
| Up to 8 hours (varies with usage) | Up to 8 hours (varies with usage) | |
| Charging Type | ||
| Fast Charging (50% in 30 minutes) | 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 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 | 2 x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C with DisplayPort and Power Delivery), 3 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, 1 x SD Card Reader (UHS-III) | |
| 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 | ||
| 4-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology | 6-Speaker System by Dynaudio (4 Speakers, 2 Woofers) | |
| Audio Enhancements | ||
| Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Certification, AI Noise-Canceling Technology | Hi-Res Audio, Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer | |
| Dedicated Audio Jack | ||
| Yes, 3.5mm combo jack | Yes, 3.5mm combo jack | |
| Camera | ||
| Webcam | ||
| 720p HD | 1080p FHD IR Camera | |
| Privacy Shutter | ||
| No | Yes | |
| Build & Design | ||
| Material | ||
| Aluminum and Plastic | Aluminum and Plastic | |
| Color Options | ||
| Black | Core Black | |
| RGB Lighting | ||
| Yes, Aura Sync Light Bar and Rear Glow | Yes, Per-Key RGB Keyboard and Mystic Light Bar | |
| Dimensions | ||
| 35.4 x 26.4 x 2.26 ~ 3.04 cm | 14.25 x 10.5 x 1.1 inches | |
| Special Features | ||
| Virtual Reality Ready | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Advanced Cooling | ||
| Yes, with Liquid Metal and Full-width Heatsink | Cooler Boost 5 Technology | |
| Software | ||
| Pre-installed ROG Armoury Crate 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 | ||
| ROG Backpack, ROG Gladius III Mouse, Customizable Armor Cap | Not specified | |
| Launch Date | ||
| Release Date | ||
| 2024.0 | 2025.0 | |
| Status | ||
| Available | Available | |
Which is Better: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 with RTX 4070 and Ryzen AI 9 or MSI Raider 18 HX AI with RTX 5090 and Intel U9-285HX?
Based on the comparison, here's how each product stands out:
Advantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 with RTX 4070 and Ryzen AI 9:
- Offers better Refresh Rate (240Hz vs 120Hz)
Advantages of MSI Raider 18 HX AI with RTX 5090 and Intel U9-285HX:
- Offers better RAM (64GB DDR5-6400MHz vs 16GB DDR5-5600MHz)
- Offers better CPU (Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX vs AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370)
- Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070)
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 with RTX 4070 and Ryzen AI 9
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