Asus ROG Strix G16 G615 RTX 5070 (2025) vs MSI Vector 17 HX AI A2XW RTX 5070 Ti (2025)
What ROG Strix G16 G615 RTX 5070 (2025) does better (11) and where Vector 17 HX AI A2XW RTX 5070 Ti (2025) wins (20) — every spec side by side.
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8.0Graphics9.0
7.8Overall performance9.3
6.9Display7.4
8.7Memory & storage5.6
3.3Battery & portability2.8
9.6Features & cooling8.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
ROG Strix G16 G615 RTX 5070 (2025)Vector 17 HX AI A2XW RTX 5070 Ti (2025)
| ROG Strix G16 G615 RTX 5070 (2025) | Vector 17 HX AI A2XW RTX 5070 Ti (2025) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 268 mm | 298 mm | −30 mm |
| Width | 354 mm | 380 mm | −26 mm |
| Thickness | 30.8 mm | 29 mm | +1.8 mm |
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 3 kg | −0.3 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is ROG Strix G16 G615 RTX 5070 (2025) better than Vector 17 HX AI A2XW RTX 5070 Ti (2025)?
- RAM (up to)64 GB vs 32 GB2×
- SSD (up to)4,096 GB vs 2,000 GB2×
- Weight2.73 kg vs 3 kg+10%
- G-Sync / FreeSyncYes · Vector 17 HX AI A2XW RTX 5070 Ti (2025): No
- Vapor chamber coolingYes · Vector 17 HX AI A2XW RTX 5070 Ti (2025): No
- IR camera (face login)Yes · Vector 17 HX AI A2XW RTX 5070 Ti (2025): No
- Dolby AtmosYes · Vector 17 HX AI A2XW RTX 5070 Ti (2025): No
- Cooling fans3 vs 2+50%
- USB-A ports3 vs 2+50%
- Fan noise (max. load)54.2 dB vs 59.2 dB+9%
- Pixel density142 ppi vs 133 ppi+7%
Why is Vector 17 HX AI A2XW RTX 5070 Ti (2025) better than ROG Strix G16 G615 RTX 5070 (2025)?
- Geekbench 6 multi-core11,840 vs 22,395+89%
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core833 vs 2,1292.6×
- CPU cores10 vs 242.4×
- GPU power (TGP)115 W vs 140 W+22%
- Resolution classFull HD (1080p/1200p) vs QHD (1440p/1600p)
- Refresh rate165 Hz vs 240 Hz+45%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light16,088 vs 21,874+36%
- GPU compute (FP32)26.2 TFLOPS vs 31.2 TFLOPS+19%
- Video memory8 GB vs 12 GB+50%
- GPU shader cores4,608 vs 5,888+28%
- RAM (base)16 GB vs 32 GB2×
- SD card readerNo · ROG Strix G16 G615 RTX 5070 (2025): Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 115 W | 140 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 4,608 | 5,888 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 26.2 TFLOPS | 31.2 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 16,088 | 21,874 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i5-13450HX | Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 10 | 24 |
| CPU threads | 16 | 24 |
| Max CPU clock | 4.6 GHz | 5.4 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i5-13450HX, Core i7-13650HX, Core i7-14650HX, Core Ultra 7 255H, Core i9-14900HX, Core Ultra 9 275HX, Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, Ryzen 9 9955HX | Core Ultra 9 275HX, Core Ultra 9 285HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 11,840 | 22,395 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,478 | 3,282 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 833 | 2,129 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 16″ | 17.3″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | Full HD (1080p/1200p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
| sRGB coverage | — | 100% |
| Response time | 3 ms | — |
| Pixel density | 142 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) | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 5,600 MHz | 6,400 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 64 GB | 96 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 4,096 GB | 2,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,024 GB | 2,000 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 | 380 W | 330 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging power | 100 W | — |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.73 kg | 3 kg |
| Thickness | 30.8 mm | 29 mm |
| Width | 354 mm | 380 mm |
| Depth | 268 mm | 298 mm |
| Body material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Grey |
| Cooling fans | 3 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | Yes | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | No | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 54.2 dB | 59.2 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | 3 | 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | No |
| Ethernet | — | 5 Gbit/s |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | No | Yes |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | No | Yes |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | Yes | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | No |
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