ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5605CAA) vs MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14W
49.5Performance50.9
38.5Display53.8
73Battery73.3
61.3Portability37
3 spec wins — ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5605CAA)6 spec wins — MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14W
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5605CAA) scores 54 against 54 for MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14W. Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5605CAA) edges ahead in portability, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5605CAA)
- Stronger portability score: 61 vs 37
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 30% lower thickness: 18 mm vs 25.6 mm
- 20% lower weight: 1.83 kg vs 2.3 kg
Reasons to pick the MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14W
- Stronger display score: 54 vs 39
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 67% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 144 Hz
- 27% higher capacity: 80 Wh vs 63 Wh
- 26% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 15,982 vs 12,710
- Lower launch price: $1,299 vs $3,000
Display
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5605CAA) | MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD, anti-glare (100% sRGB) | IPS-level |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 240 Hz+67% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 447 nits+12% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5605CAA) | MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 356H | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (4 Xe3 cores, integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (upgradeable) | DDR5-5600 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5605CAA) | MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,715Bottom 37% | 2,732+1%Bottom 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,710Bottom 42% | 15,982+26%Top 33% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5605CAA) | MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 63 Wh | 80 Wh+27% |
| Web browsing endurance | 15.6 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 240 W+269% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5605CAA) | MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.83 kg+20% | 2.3 kg |
| Thickness | 18 mm+30% | 25.6 mm |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5605CAA) | MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14W |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4, display and power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 2x USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort, PD 3.0), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, RJ45, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint sensor and IR camera for Windows Hello | — |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5605CAA) | MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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