ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) vs MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14W
Which one should you buy?
Who leads where?
- PerformanceASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)
- Battery and ChargingASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)
- PortabilityMSI Crosshair 16 HX E14W
Wins are counted from the official values in the table below; the BUY / CONSIDER / WAIT call comes from each product's own decision box. We do not predict prices.
 ASUSASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)No reviews yet |  MSIMSI Crosshair 16 HX E14WNo reviews yet | |
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| Key Differences | ||
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| Graphics Card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| Battery | 90 Wh | 80 Wh |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| Graphics Card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU |
| GPU Power Limit | 175 W | 115 W |
| RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 1 TB | 512 GB |
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 16 inç | 16 inç |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Panel Type | ROG Nebula IPS | IPS |
| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 90 Wh | 80 Wh |
| Adapter Power | 380 W | 240 W |
| Portability | ||
| Weight | 2.65 kg | 2.3 kg |
| Thickness | 30.5 mm | 21.8 mm |
| Upgradability | ||
| RAM Upgradable | Yes (2 SO-DIMM slots) | Yes (2 SO-DIMM slots) |
| M.2 Slot | 2 | — |
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) leads on 3 of 5 compared specs.
This table is based on manufacturers official specifications. Winning on paper does not always mean a difference in everyday use.