Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608 RTX 4070 (2024) vs MSI Vector 17 HX A14V RTX 4080 (2024)
What TUF Gaming A16 FA608 RTX 4070 (2024) does better (7) and where Vector 17 HX A14V RTX 4080 (2024) wins (16) — every spec side by side.
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7.8Graphics9.4
7.5Overall performance9.1
7.0Display6.9
3.3Memory & storage4.7
8.9Battery & portability4.8
7.5Features & cooling8.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
TUF Gaming A16 FA608 RTX 4070 (2024)Vector 17 HX A14V RTX 4080 (2024)
| TUF Gaming A16 FA608 RTX 4070 (2024) | Vector 17 HX A14V RTX 4080 (2024) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 269 mm | 298 mm | −29 mm |
| Width | 354 mm | 380 mm | −26 mm |
| Thickness | 26 mm | 24 mm | +2 mm |
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 3 kg | −0.8 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is TUF Gaming A16 FA608 RTX 4070 (2024) better than Vector 17 HX A14V RTX 4080 (2024)?
- Weight2.2 kg vs 3 kg+36%
- G-Sync / FreeSyncYes · Vector 17 HX A14V RTX 4080 (2024): No
- RAM typeLPDDR5X vs DDR5
- Dolby AtmosYes · Vector 17 HX A14V RTX 4080 (2024): No
- Webcam1,080p vs 720p+50%
- RAM speed7,500 MHz vs 5,200 MHz+44%
- Pixel density142 ppi vs 133 ppi+7%
Why is Vector 17 HX A14V RTX 4080 (2024) better than TUF Gaming A16 FA608 RTX 4070 (2024)?
- RAM (up to)16 GB vs 32 GB2×
- Video memory8 GB vs 32 GB4×
- GPU compute (FP32)21.8 TFLOPS vs 37.6 TFLOPS+72%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light13,427 vs 21,600+61%
- GPU power (TGP)140 W vs 175 W+25%
- CPU cores12 vs 242×
- GPU shader cores4,608 vs 7,424+61%
- Max. supported RAM32 GB vs 96 GB3×
- RAM (base)16 GB vs 32 GB2×
- SD card readerNo · TUF Gaming A16 FA608 RTX 4070 (2024): Yes
- Brightness250 nits vs 300 nits+20%
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 7+17%
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 | 8 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 | 13,427 | 21,600 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Core i9-14900HX |
| CPU maker | AMD | Intel |
| CPU cores | 12 | 24 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.6 GHz |
| Processor options | Ryzen 7 7445HS, Ryzen 7 170, Ryzen 9 7845HX | Core i9-13980HX, Core i9-14900HX |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 16″ | 17.3″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 250 nits | 300 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | 3 ms | — |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 40% | — |
| 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) | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 7,500 MHz | 5,200 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 32 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 | 240 W | 330 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging power | 100 W | — |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 3 kg |
| Thickness | 26 mm | 24 mm |
| Width | 354 mm | 380 mm |
| Depth | 269 mm | 298 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium, Plastic | Aluminium, Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | No | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 39.4 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 |
| 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Key travel | 1.7 mm | — |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 720p |
| IR camera (face login) | No | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2 speakers | 2 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | No |
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