Asus ROG Strix G16 G614 RTX 4070 (2024) vs MSI Vector 17 HX A14V RTX 4080 (2024)
What ROG Strix G16 G614 RTX 4070 (2024) does better (9) and where Vector 17 HX A14V RTX 4080 (2024) wins (14) — every spec side by side.
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8.7Graphics9.4
9.0Overall performance9.1
7.4Display6.9
3.3Memory & storage4.7
4.7Battery & portability4.8
7.8Features & cooling8.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
ROG Strix G16 G614 RTX 4070 (2024)Vector 17 HX A14V RTX 4080 (2024)
| ROG Strix G16 G614 RTX 4070 (2024) | Vector 17 HX A14V RTX 4080 (2024) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 264 mm | 298 mm | −34 mm |
| Width | 354 mm | 380 mm | −26 mm |
| Thickness | 30 mm | 24 mm | +6 mm |
| Weight | 2.5 kg | 3 kg | −0.5 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is ROG Strix G16 G614 RTX 4070 (2024) better than Vector 17 HX A14V RTX 4080 (2024)?
- Brightness500 nits vs 300 nits+67%
- Weight2.5 kg vs 3 kg+20%
- G-Sync / FreeSyncYes · Vector 17 HX A14V RTX 4080 (2024): No
- Liquid metal (CPU)Yes · Vector 17 HX A14V RTX 4080 (2024): No
- Dolby AtmosYes · Vector 17 HX A14V RTX 4080 (2024): No
- Cooling fans3 vs 2+50%
- RAM speed5,600 MHz vs 5,200 MHz+8%
- Pixel density138 ppi vs 133 ppi+4%
- Max CPU clock5.8 GHz vs 5.6 GHz+4%
Why is Vector 17 HX A14V RTX 4080 (2024) better than ROG Strix G16 G614 RTX 4070 (2024)?
- RAM (up to)16 GB vs 32 GB2×
- GPU compute (FP32)21.8 TFLOPS vs 37.6 TFLOPS+72%
- GPU power (TGP)140 W vs 175 W+25%
- Video memory16 GB vs 32 GB2×
- Resolution classFull HD (1080p/1200p) vs QHD (1440p/1600p)
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light15,004 vs 21,600+44%
- GPU shader cores4,608 vs 7,424+61%
- Thickness30 mm vs 24 mm+25%
- RAM (base)16 GB vs 32 GB2×
- SD card readerNo · ROG Strix G16 G614 RTX 4070 (2024): Yes
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 7+17%
- Max. supported RAM64 GB vs 96 GB+50%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 140 W | 175 W |
| Video memory | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 4,608 | 7,424 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 21.8 TFLOPS | 37.6 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 15,004 | 21,600 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i9-14900HX | Core i9-14900HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 24 | 24 |
| CPU threads | 32 | — |
| Max CPU clock | 5.8 GHz | 5.6 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i9-13980HX, Core i9-14900HX | Core i9-13980HX, Core i9-14900HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 19,702 | — |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 3,233 | — |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 1,923 | — |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 16″ | 17.3″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | Full HD (1080p/1200p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 300 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Pixel density | 138 ppi | 133 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | No |
| Advanced Optimus | No | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | No | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 5,600 MHz | 5,200 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 64 GB | 96 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 1,000 GB | 1,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,000 GB | 1,000 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Power adapter | 330 W | 330 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.5 kg | 3 kg |
| Thickness | 30 mm | 24 mm |
| Width | 354 mm | 380 mm |
| Depth | 264 mm | 298 mm |
| Body material | Plastic | Aluminium, Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Cooling fans | 3 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 44 dB | — |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 3 |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | No |
| Ethernet | 5 Gbit/s | 5 Gbit/s |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | No | Yes |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | No | Yes |
| Key travel | 1.8 mm | — |
| Webcam | 720p | 720p |
| IR camera (face login) | No | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 4 speakers | 2 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | No |
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