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Updated March 22, 2024·
If saving money is a priority, the ASUS ROG Strix may be a solid choice, but it may fall short in areas like gaming or engineering tasks compared to the MSI Titan which boasts higher performance. The MSI Titan's larger size could hinder portability, and it may also have shorter battery life, so if you need to work on the go, the ASUS could be more practical. Consider how often you'll carry the laptop and what tasks you'll use it for; high-performance demand favors the MSI Titan, while budget-friendliness and portability lean towards the ASUS. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024)
- Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Titan 18 HX
- Best in class for engineering and design
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Excellent for content creation
- Excellent overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.1
8.8
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
459.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
401.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.0/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX and ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) are both very good for general use, though the MSI Titan 18 HX is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 offers a balance of performance and portability with a capable CPU and RAM for smooth multitasking, a quality screen for clear visuals, and manageable weight, but its battery life might not last as long away from a power source. The MSI Titan 18 HX, on the other hand, provides powerhouse performance with top-notch CPU and RAM, a high-quality, larger screen conducive to detailed work or immersive entertainment, albeit at the expense of heavier weight and shorter battery life, making it less ideal for frequent travel.
Gaming and AI
8.4
9.4
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
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 G16 (2024) is very good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 offers a high screen refresh rate and a strong GPU, making it very good for smooth and immersive gaming and 3D workflows, while the MSI Titan 18 HX, with its even more powerful GPU and comparable refresh rate, delivers excellent performance in these areas, handling demanding graphical tasks with ease. The CPU and screen quality of both laptops also contribute positively, but it’s the superior graphics capabilities that really enhance their appeal for gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.8
9.9
9.9/10
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 G16 (2024) is very good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 offers robust CPU, RAM, and GPU capabilities suitable for demanding engineering tasks, with a high-quality screen providing clear visuals, but it falls short of the MSI Titan 18 HX, which delivers top-tier performance in these areas. While both laptops are less portable due to their size and power, the MSI Titan 18 HX, despite being heavier and possibly louder, has a marginal advantage in keyboard and speaker quality, making it the better choice for intensive engineering and design work.
Content Creation
8.4
9.0
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2560 x 1600
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 G16 (2024) is very 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
8.0
8.9
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
128.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX and ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) are both very good for software development, though the MSI Titan 18 HX is somewhat better.
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
8.8
9.2
16.0in
SIZE
18.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
459.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
401.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a better screen than the MSI Titan 18 HX for gaming and AI, while the MSI Titan 18 HX has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 boasts a display that shines in resolution and brightness, making it highly suitable for general use and detailed work required in engineering and design due to accurate color representation. The MSI Titan 18 HX, on the other hand, takes screen quality up a notch with superior color accuracy across wider gamuts, being an ideal match for professionals in fields where color fidelity is critical. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D applications, where their screens' lower refresh rates do not cater to the need for smooth motion rendering.
Battery
8.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has 8 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
16.0in
SIZE
18.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
7.9 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
1.2in
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) 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
8.5
The MSI Titan 18 HX has very good build quality, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,590
$4,949
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) has a price of $1,590 and the MSI Titan 18 HX costs $4,949.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) and the MSI Titan 18 HX compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | MSI Titan 18 HX |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,590 | $4,949 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2024 | February 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10.4'' x 1.05'' | 15.9'' x 12.1'' x 1.26'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.51 lbs | 7.93 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 15.9" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.39" | 12.08" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-14900HX | Intel i9-14900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 128 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 4 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 4096 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 18" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 459 nits | 401 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.5/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.3/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 10/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024)
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Marc Herter | March 2023
"With the mobile Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080, the Asus ROG Stix G16 hits the sweet spot between performance and cooling. The G16 also does not have to shy away from direct comparison with its supposedly stronger family member, the ROG Strix Scar 18 with its RTX 4090, as most benchmarks of the two laptops are very close to each other. Moreover, the G16 should be significantly cheaper. Depending on the supplier, the price difference here could be almost US$ 2,000. In the 2023 model series, Asus has significantly leveled out the differences between the two high-end lines."
MSI Titan 18 HX
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Allen Ngo | January 2024
"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."
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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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