ASUS X1404VA
ASUS
49 Overall Score
vs
MSI Vector 16" VECTOR16HXA2400 Cosmo Gray 2025
MSI
74 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
ASUS X1404VA
No customer feedback yet
MSI Vector 16" VECTOR16HXA2400 Cosmo Gray 2025
92 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The MSI Vector 16 HX is widely praised for its top-tier performance, combining an Intel Ultra 9-275HX processor and RTX 5080 graphics to handle gaming, multitasking, and creative work with ease. Users highlight the vibrant QHD+ 240Hz display, premium build quality, and excellent value for money, especially when purchased on sale. The main drawbacks are loud fan noise, even at idle, and the laptop's thick, heavy design, though many find the robust cooling and power efficiency trade-offs acceptable.
Pros
- Top-tier gaming performance
- Vibrant QHD+ 240Hz display
- Premium build quality
- Excellent value for money
- Robust cooling system
Cons
- Loud fan noise even at idle
- Thick and heavy design
- Fans spin up occasionally at idle
Performance 5
Display quality 4
Build quality 4
Value for money 3
Cooling system 3
Fan noise 3
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Specifications
| ASUS X1404VA | MSI Vector 16" VECTOR16HXA2400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 1334U | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 2.3 GHz★ | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 16" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2560 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 250 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 45% NTSC | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI v1.4 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5 | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.40 kg★ | 5.96 kg |
| Battery | 42 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
ASUS X1404VA
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong portability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average ram (23rd percentile)
- Below average storage (25th percentile)
MSI Vector 16" VECTOR16HXA2400 Cosmo Gray 2025
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong gpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong port selection (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average portability (7th percentile)7th %ile
Pricing
ASUS X1404VA0.064score per dollar
vs
MSI Vector 16" VECTOR16HXA2400 Cosmo Gray 20250.012score per dollar
ASUS X1404VA offers 5.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: MSI Vector 16" VECTOR16HXA2400
Scores 74 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 30 specs.
