ASUS ROG Strix 16" G16 Eclipse Gray
ASUS
74 Overall Score
vs
MSI Raider 18" Raider A18 HX A9WIG-272US Núcleo preto 2025
MSI
68 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Creator
Developer
Entertainment
Ai Llm
Student
Business
Compact
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix 16" G16 | MSI Raider 18" Raider A18 HX A9WIG-272US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX | AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16 | 16 |
| Frequency | 4.0 GHz★ | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 64 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 12 GB | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Storage 2 | — | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 18" |
| Resolution | — | 2560 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 1000 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100 percent | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | USB-C 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | 2.5G Ethernet | GB LAN (Up to 2.5G) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.50 kg★ | 3.60 kg |
| Battery | — | 100 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Strix 16" G16 Eclipse Gray
- Strong ram (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong cpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average portability (12th percentile)12th %ile
MSI Raider 18" Raider A18 HX A9WIG-272US Núcleo preto 2025
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong port selection (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average portability (1st percentile)1st %ile
Pricing
ASUS ROG Strix 16" G16 Eclipse Gray
MSI Raider 18" Raider A18 HX A9WIG-272US Núcleo preto 2025
Verdict
Winner: ASUS ROG Strix 16" G16
Scores 74 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 4 of 32 specs.
