MSI Thin 15 Gray 2023
MSI
57 Overall Score
vs
ASUS ROG Strix G16 16" G615LP-XS97 Gray 2025
ASUS
76 Overall Score
Scores
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Compact
Specifications
| MSI Thin 15 | ASUS ROG Strix G16 16" G615LP-XS97 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 13420H | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 2.1 GHz | 2.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 16" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2560 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 45% NTSC | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 3 | 3 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | RJ45 Ethernet | 1 x RJ-45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.86 kg★ | 2.65 kg |
| Battery | 52 Wh | 90 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
MSI Thin 15 Gray 2023
- Strong gpu (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong port selection (72nd percentile)
- Strong screen (70th percentile)
- Below average social proof (32nd percentile)
ASUS ROG Strix G16 16" G615LP-XS97 Gray 2025
- Strong port selection (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gpu (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average portability (10th percentile)10th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: ASUS ROG Strix G16 16" G615LP-XS97
Scores 76 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 30 specs.
