ASUS TUF A16 vs MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247
ASUS TUF A16 2025, Ryzen 7 7735HS, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Radeon RX 7700S, Black
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 2023, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4070, Black
What Buyers Say
ASUS TUF A16 2025, Ryzen 7 7735HS, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Radeon RX 7700S, Black
The ASUS TUF A16 Gaming Laptop features a 16.0" WUXGA display with a 165Hz refresh rate, weighing 4.85 pounds. Users inquire about its 720p webcam, warranty options, GPU performance versus NVIDIA, RAM upgradeability beyond 64GB, and dedicated cooling for extended gaming. Overall sentiment is positive but limited by the small sample size.
Pros
- High refresh rate 165Hz display
- Lightweight at 4.85 pounds
- Dedicated GPU cooling system
Cons
- 720p webcam quality concerns
- Limited warranty information
- RAM upgrade uncertainty beyond 64GB
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 2023, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4070, Black
The MSI Raider GE68HX is praised for its blazing speed, smooth performance, and stunning display, making it ideal for gaming and demanding tasks. Users love the extensive customization options and futuristic design, though they note the fans can get loud under full load and the laptop is quite heavy. Battery life is decent for normal use but drains quickly during high-performance gaming. Overall, the pros far outweigh the cons for most reviewers.
Pros
- Blazing fast performance
- Smooth gaming experience
- Stunning display quality
- Extensive customization options
- Futuristic design
Cons
- Loud fans under full load
- Heavy and bulky design
- Battery drains quickly during gaming
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS TUF A16 | MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 3.2 GHz★ | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | AMD Radeon RX 7700S | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 16" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 3840 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 144 Hz |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | RJ-45 | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.20 kg★ | 2.75 kg |
| Battery | — | 100 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
ASUS TUF A16 2025, Ryzen 7 7735HS, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Radeon RX 7700S, Black
- Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong port selection (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong gpu (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong storage (79th percentile)
- Below average affordability (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average portability (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average social proof (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (26th percentile)
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 2023, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4070, Black
- Strong port selection (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average portability (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average affordability (10th percentile)10th %ile
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 29 specs.