MSI Vector 16 HX AI 2025
MSI
81 Overall Score
vs
ASUS ROG Strix 18" G18 Eclipse Gray
ASUS
71 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| MSI Vector 16 HX AI | ASUS ROG Strix 18" G18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 16 |
| Frequency | 2.7 GHz★ | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB | 64 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU ROG Boost: 1475MHz at 115W (1425MHz Boost Clock+50MHz OC, 100W+15W Dynamic Boost) 8GB GDDR7 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 18" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | — |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | USB 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 FRL |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | 2.5 GbE | RJ45 LAN port |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.70 kg★ | 3.00 kg |
| Battery | 90 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
MSI Vector 16 HX AI 2025
- Strong cpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong port (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong gpu (92th percentile)92th %ile
- Strong screen (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average compact (9th percentile)9th %ile
ASUS ROG Strix 18" G18 Eclipse Gray
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gpu (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average compact (2th percentile)2th %ile
Pricing
MSI Vector 16 HX AI 2025
No current pricing available
ASUS ROG Strix 18" G18 Eclipse Gray
Verdict
Winner: MSI Vector 16 HX AI
Scores 81 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 29 specs.
