MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW Cosmo Gray 2025
MSI
70 Overall Score
vs
ASUS X1404VA
ASUS
48 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW Cosmo Gray 2025
48 out of 100 medium confidence 17 reviews
The MSI Vector 16 HX receives mixed feedback. Several users praise its performance, display quality, and value, noting it handles games and demanding tasks well. However, multiple verified reviews report serious issues like GPU failures and dead pixels, with some calling it a major financial mistake. The Q&A suggests it's a powerful but heavy machine, better suited for desk-first gaming than portability.
Pros
- Fast startup and shutdown
- Vibrant display colors
- Good gaming performance
- Reasonable price
- Upgradeable RAM
Cons
- GPU failures reported
- Dead pixel issues
- Warranty doesn't reset
- Heavy and bulky
- Poor customer support
Gpu reliability 3
Gaming performance 4
Display quality 3
Value for money 3
Portability 3
Warranty support 2
ASUS X1404VA
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW | ASUS X1404VA | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX★ | Intel Core i5 1334U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 10 |
| Frequency | 2.1 GHz | 2.3 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB★ | 12 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti★ | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 12 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 12 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 14" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | — |
| Panel | IPS★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 250 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 2 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI v1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5 |
| Ethernet | 2.5GbE | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 2.15 kg★ |
| Battery | 90 Wh★ | 42 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW Cosmo Gray 2025
- Strong port selection (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong gpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong cpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average portability (10th percentile)10th %ile
ASUS X1404VA
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average ram (23rd percentile)
- Below average screen (33rd percentile)
Pricing
MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW Cosmo Gray 20250.035score per dollar
vs
ASUS X1404VA0.078score per dollar
ASUS X1404VA offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW
Scores 70 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 30 specs.
