ASUS ROG Strix 16" G615LW-AS96 Eclipse Gray 2025
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
What Buyers Say
ASUS ROG Strix 16" G615LW-AS96 Eclipse Gray 2025
The ASUS ROG G16 receives mostly positive reviews for its powerful performance, especially in AI/ML workloads and gaming, with good battery life and a high-quality screen. However, several users report significant issues with networking (slow SMB transfers, poor Wi-Fi) and intermittent keyboard cutouts, which may require a Windows reinstall or RMA. The laptop also ships with bloatware and default settings that can cause crashes, but these are fixable with configuration tweaks. Overall, it's a capable machine marred by software and hardware reliability concerns.
Pros
- Outstanding performance for AI/ML workloads
- Good battery life
- High-quality screen
- Fast 2.5G LAN and Wi-Fi 7
- Oversized touchpad
Cons
- Intermittent keyboard cutouts every 30 minutes
- Slow SMB file transfer speeds
- Poor Wi-Fi performance after reinstall
- Bloatware including McAfee
- Armory Crate software is terrible
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
The MSI Raider GE68HX is praised for its blazing speed, smooth performance, and stunning display, making it ideal for gaming and demanding tasks. Users love the extensive customization options and futuristic design, though they note the fans can get loud under full load and the laptop is quite heavy. Battery life is decent for normal use but drains quickly during high-performance gaming. Overall, the pros far outweigh the cons for most reviewers.
Pros
- Blazing fast performance
- Smooth gaming experience
- Stunning display quality
- Extensive customization options
- Futuristic design
Cons
- Loud fans under full load
- Heavy and bulky design
- Battery drains quickly during gaming
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix 16" G615LW-AS96 | MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ | Intel Core i9 14900HX |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24 | 24 |
| Frequency | 2.7 GHz★ | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB | 36 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 16" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 3840 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 144 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 3 | 3 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Ethernet | 2.5G LAN port | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.00 kg★ | 2.75 kg |
| Battery | 90 Wh | 100 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Strix 16" G615LW-AS96 Eclipse Gray 2025
- Strong port selection (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong screen (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong gpu (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average portability (20th percentile)20th %ile
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
- Strong port selection (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong cpu (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average portability (9th percentile)9th %ile
Pricing
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 74 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 30 specs.
