MSI Thin 15.6" A15 Black
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 14" GA403WR-G14.R95070TI Platinum White 2025
What Buyers Say
MSI Thin 15.6" A15 Black
The MSI Thin A15 Gaming Laptop receives mixed feedback, with users appreciating its HDMI 2.1 port for external monitors and the benefit of a 144Hz display for smoother gaming. However, several key questions remain unanswered in the available Q&A, such as warranty details, battery life expectations, and RAM upgradeability, leaving potential buyers with incomplete information.
Pros
- HDMI 2.1 for external monitors
- 144Hz display for smoother gaming
Cons
- Unanswered warranty details
- Unclear battery life expectations
- Unknown RAM upgradeability
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 14" GA403WR-G14.R95070TI Platinum White 2025
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) with RTX 5070 Ti is widely praised for its powerful performance in a compact, portable 14-inch chassis. Users love the stunning OLED display, impressive speakers, and sleek design that doesn't scream "gamer." However, some units have a chassis wobble issue, and the laptop can run hot and loud under load, which is mitigated by using GHelper instead of Armoury Crate. Overall, it's considered an excellent choice for gaming, creative work, and college use.
Pros
- Powerful performance in compact 14-inch chassis
- Stunning OLED display with vibrant colors
- Impressive four-speaker Dolby Atmos audio
- Sleek, professional design that doesn't look like a gaming laptop
- Good battery life with undervolting
Cons
- Chassis wobble on flat surfaces
- Runs hot and loud under heavy load
- Bloatware requires cleanup (Armoury Crate)
- No SD card slot
- Needs undervolting for optimal battery life
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Thin 15.6" A15 | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 14" GA403WR-G14.R95070TI | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 13420H | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 12★ |
| Frequency | 2.1 GHz★ | 2.0 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 6 GB | 12 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Storage 2 | — | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 14" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 45% NTSC | 100 percent |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | 1 x RJ-45 (1Gbps) | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.86 kg | 1.57 kg★ |
| Battery | 52 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
MSI Thin 15.6" A15 Black
- Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong gpu (79th percentile)
- Strong port selection (72nd percentile)
- Strong screen (71st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (35th percentile)
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 14" GA403WR-G14.R95070TI Platinum White 2025
- Strong screen (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong gpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong ram (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
MSI Thin 15.6" A15 Black offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 32 specs.
