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ASUS ROG Strix G16 STRIX-G16-G615LW-DRS5055W Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Laptop vs MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-085CA

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  • 102specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 72identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • ROG Strix G16 STRIX-G16-G615LW-DRS5055W Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Laptop:Grey
    • Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-085CA:Black
  • Colour name
    • ROG Strix G16 STRIX-G16-G615LW-DRS5055W Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Laptop:Eclipse Gray
    • Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-085CA:Core Black
  • Display diagonal
    • ROG Strix G16 STRIX-G16-G615LW-DRS5055W Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Laptop:40.6 cm (16")
    • Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-085CA:45.7 cm (18")
  • Display resolution
    • ROG Strix G16 STRIX-G16-G615LW-DRS5055W Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Laptop:2560 x 1600 pixels
    • Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-085CA:3840 x 2400 pixels
  • HD type
    • ROG Strix G16 STRIX-G16-G615LW-DRS5055W Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Laptop:WQXGA
    • Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-085CA:UHD+
  • Maximum refresh rate
    • ROG Strix G16 STRIX-G16-G615LW-DRS5055W Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Laptop:240 Hz
    • Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-085CA:120 Hz
  • High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology
    • ROG Strix G16 STRIX-G16-G615LW-DRS5055W Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Laptop:Dolby Vision
    • Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-085CA:DisplayHDR 1000
  • Processor model
    • ROG Strix G16 STRIX-G16-G615LW-DRS5055W Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Laptop:275HX
    • Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-085CA:285HX

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144 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack
Colour nameDiffersEclipse GrayCore Black
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningGamingGaming
Introduction yearKnown for one2025Unknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMetal, Plastic
Original brand nameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMSI
Display5 differ
Display diagonalDiffers40.6 cm (16")45.7 cm (18")
Display resolutionDiffers2560 x 1600 pixels3840 x 2400 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersWQXGAUHD+
Panel typeIPS-LevelIPS-Level
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Anti-glare screenYesYes
Display brightnessKnown for one500 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour gamut100%100%
RGB colour spaceDCI-P3DCI-P3
Maximum refresh rateDiffers240 Hz120 Hz
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one1200:1Unknown — not stated by the source
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedYesYes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyDiffersDolby VisionDisplayHDR 1000
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel Core Ultra 9Intel Core Ultra 9
Processor generationIntel Core Ultra (Series 2)Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor modelDiffers275HX285HX
Processor cores2424
Processor threads2424
Processor boost frequencyDiffers5.4 GHz5.5 GHz
Performance cores88
Efficient cores1616
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers5.4 GHz5.5 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency4.6 GHz4.6 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz2.8 GHz
Efficient-core base frequency2.1 GHz2.1 GHz
Processor cache36 MB36 MB
Maximum turbo power160 W160 W
Processor base power55 W55 W
Neural processor unit (NPU)1 differ
Neural processor unit (NPU)Intel AI BoostIntel AI Boost
Sparsity supportYesYes
Windows Studio effects supportYesYes
AI software frameworks supported by NPUDiffersDirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNNDirectML, ONNX RT, OpenVINO, WebNN, Windows ML
Total processor performance up to36 TOPs36 TOPs
NPU performance up to13 TOPs13 TOPs
GPU performance up to8 TOPs8 TOPs
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers32 GB64 GB
Internal memory typeDDR5-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers5600 MHz6400 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 16 GB2 x 32 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB96 GB
Memory channelsKnown for oneDual-channelUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB4 TB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Total SSDs capacityDiffers1 TB4 TB
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
NVMeYesYes
SSD interfacePCI Express 4.0PCI Express 4.0
SSD form factorM.2M.2
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete GPU manufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
Discrete graphics card modelNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
Discrete graphics card memory16 GB16 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR7GDDR7
On-board GPU manufacturerIntelIntel
On-board graphics card familyIntel® GraphicsIntel® Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® GraphicsIntel® Graphics
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersDolby AtmosNahimic 3
Number of built-in speakersDiffers26
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNahimic
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera HD typeFull HDFull HD
Front camera resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Infrared (IR) cameraYesYes
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Privacy cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Privacy typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePrivacy shutter
Network1 differ
Mobile network connectionNoNo
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Antenna typeKnown for one2x2Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s2500 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.4
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKiller Wi-Fi 7 BE1750
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity33
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI version2.12.1
Thunderbolt 5 ports quantity22
Intel® Thunderbolt 5YesYes
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Repairability indexKnown for one9.9Unknown — not stated by the source
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHM870
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitYesYes
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Keyboard backlit colourRGBRGB
Keyboard backlit zoneDiffers4-zone RGB24-zone RGB
Copilot keyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for one1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customersUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cells44
Battery capacityDiffers90 Wh99.9 Wh
Fast chargingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Fast charging time (50%)Known for one30 minUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers380 W400 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one19 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one20 VUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C charging portYesYes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)YesYes
Securityidentical
Face recognitionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows HelloKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)YesYes
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.73 kg3.6 kg
WidthDiffers354 mm404 mm
DepthDiffers268 mm307.5 mm
Height (front)Differs2.28 cm2.4 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.08 cm3.21 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Silver

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