If saving money is a priority, the Asus ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition offers good value with respectable performance for everyday tasks and gaming, though it may lag behind in extremely demanding applications when compared to the MSI Titan 18 HX, which boasts more power for intensive engineering work, 3D rendering, and top-tier gaming. However, the Titan's high performance comes at the cost of increased weight and possibly lower battery life, making it less convenient for frequent travel. The Asus, while lighter and with potentially better battery life, won't match the Titan's brute strength for heavy-duty tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Titan 18 HX
Very good for general use
Best in class for engineering and design
Excellent for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Excellent for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent speakers
Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
283.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
401.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.0/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX is very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition offers high performance with its strong CPU and ample RAM, making it efficient for general tasks, but its heaviness and shorter battery life make it less portable and convenient for on-the-go use. The MSI Titan 18 HX, on the other hand, also has a powerful CPU and plenty of RAM, along with a superior screen, but its larger size and premium features contribute to both a higher price and reduced portability compared to more modest alternatives.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
9.4/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX is excellent for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition offers a high refresh rate and a powerful GPU, which provides smooth visuals and good gaming performance, but the MSI Titan 18 HX steps it up with an even more advanced GPU that excels in 3D rendering and top-tier games. While both have quality displays and capable processors, the MSI's superior screen refresh rate adds to a more immersive and responsive experience, especially in fast-paced gaming scenarios.
Engineering and Design
8.0/10
9.9/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
128.0 GB
The MSI Titan 18 HX is best in class for engineering and design, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is very good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15, with its capable CPU, ample RAM, and powerful GPU, delivers robust performance for engineering software, while its high-quality screen provides clear visuals for design work. However, the MSI Titan 18 HX outshines it with even better processing power and graphics capabilities, crucial for the most demanding tasks, but it is less portable and might have louder operating noise, which could be a concern for some users.
Content Creation
7.7/10
9.0/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
128.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Titan 18 HX is excellent for content creation, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.3/10
8.9/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
128.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX is very good for software development, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
7.9/10
9.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
18.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
401.0 nits
The MSI Titan 18 HX has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the MSI Titan 18 HX stands out with a high-resolution display that is bright and clear, providing a visually crisp and vibrant experience, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 offers quality viewing but doesn't match the Titan's level of clarity and brightness. The Titan's display excels in engineering and design because it covers a wide range of colors in DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, ensuring that professionals see accurate and rich colors essential for their work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short due to lower refresh rates, which means less smooth motion and responsiveness compared to laptops with higher refresh rates designed specifically for these tasks.
Battery
9.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has 9 hours of battery life. The MSI Titan 18 HX has 4 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Fair
Poor
15.6in
SIZE
18.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
7.9 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.2in
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has only fair portability, while the MSI Titan 18 HX has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
8.5/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX has very good build quality, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,500
$4,800
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has a price of $1,500 and the MSI Titan 18 HX costs $4,800.
"The Asus ROG Strix G15, as the first in a line of "AMD Advantage"-branded notebooks, is a statement that yes, you can get a premium AMD gaming notebook. Maybe you can't have it all, but you can get pretty close. The ROG Strix G15's combination of the AMD Ryzen 5900HX and Radeon RX 6800M, as well as other technologies that take advantage of them, make a potent, thin gaming machine. Powerful Dolby Atmos speakers and long battery life when you aren't gaming are nice bonuses."
"With no new Nvidia GPU this year for laptops, MSI had to refresh everything surrounding the graphics card to make up for it. Users are getting a new 18-inch chassis design, new 14th gen Intel HX CPU, new AC adapter, larger keys, and a new 120 Hz HDR1000 mini-LED 4K display to accompany the high price tag. Most of these changes are a step up from last year's GT77, but users are ultimately getting the same gaming performance out of both models."
Get a great deal on the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition or the MSI Titan 18 HX
About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
About MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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