ASUS ROG Strix 16" G16 Gray 2025
ASUS
77 Overall Score
vs
MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI Cosmo Gray
MSI
66 Overall Score
Scores
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Entertainment
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Ai Llm
Compact
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix 16" G16 | MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 4.0 GHz★ | 2.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 12 GB★ | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 18" |
| Resolution | 1900 px | 2560 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 300 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | RJ-45 | RJ45 Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.50 kg★ | 3.10 kg |
| Battery | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Strix 16" G16 Gray 2025
- Strong ram (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong cpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gpu (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average portability (12th percentile)12th %ile
MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI Cosmo Gray
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong port selection (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong storage (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong screen (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average portability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Pricing
ASUS ROG Strix 16" G16 Gray 20250.014score per dollar
vs
MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI Cosmo Gray0.019score per dollar
MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI Cosmo Gray offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: ASUS ROG Strix 16" G16
Scores 77 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 30 specs.
