MSI Vector 16 HX AI Cosmo Gray 2025
MSI
65 Overall Score
vs
ASUS ROG Strix 16" G615LM-DS96 Black 2025
ASUS
75 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI Vector 16 HX AI Cosmo Gray 2025
75 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
The MSI Vector 16 HX AI Gaming Laptop features a high-quality 16" QHD+ IPS display with a 240Hz refresh rate, making it ideal for gaming. It is relatively heavy at 5.95 pounds and has a large footprint. Users are curious about its cooling effectiveness, battery life under load, and upgrade options, but no actual user experiences are provided.
Pros
- High-quality 16" QHD+ IPS display
- 240Hz refresh rate for smooth gaming
- Customizable RGB backlit keyboard
- Upgradeable RAM and storage
Cons
- Heavy at 5.95 pounds
- Large dimensions (14.05 x 11.1 x 1.12 inches)
- Battery life under load unknown
- Cooling effectiveness unverified
Display quality 1
Build and design 2
Cooling system 1
Battery life 1
Upgradeability 1
Keyboard customization 1
ASUS ROG Strix 16" G615LM-DS96 Black 2025
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Scores
Creator
Gaming
Developer
Entertainment
Business
Student
Ai Llm
Compact
Specifications
| MSI Vector 16 HX AI | ASUS ROG Strix 16" G615LM-DS96 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 5.2 GHz★ | 2.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 12 GB★ | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 16" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2560 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | RJ-45 | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.70 kg★ | 2.73 kg |
| Battery | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
MSI Vector 16 HX AI Cosmo Gray 2025
- Strong port selection (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong cpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong gpu (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong ram (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average portability (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average social proof (21st percentile)
ASUS ROG Strix 16" G615LM-DS96 Black 2025
- Strong port selection (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong screen (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average portability (9th percentile)9th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: ASUS ROG Strix 16" G615LM-DS96
Scores 75 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 30 specs.
