ASUS TUF Gaming 16" A16 Black 2025
MSI GE Series 16" GE68 HX Black 2023
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS TUF Gaming 16" A16 | MSI GE Series 16" GE68 HX | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Ryzen 7 | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 6 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 3.5 GHz★ | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 6 GB | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 16" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 3840 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | RJ45 Ethernet Port | 1 x RJ-45 (2.5Gbps) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.20 kg★ | 2.75 kg |
| Battery | 56 Wh | 100 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
ASUS TUF Gaming 16" A16 Black 2025
- Strong port (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong cpu (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong ram (82th percentile)82th %ile
- Strong gpu (76th percentile)
- Below average compact (15th percentile)15th %ile
MSI GE Series 16" GE68 HX Black 2023
- Strong port (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong storage (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong cpu (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Below average compact (8th percentile)8th %ile
Pricing
ASUS TUF Gaming 16" A16 Black 2025 offers 2.0x better value for money
ASUS TUF Gaming 16" A16 Black 2025
MSI GE Series 16" GE68 HX Black 2023
Verdict
Scores 82 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 29 specs.