ASUS ExpertBook PM5 G2 (PM5406CGA) vs MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW
54.9chipPerformancespec-based52.6
58.2chipGraphics92.6
26.5Displayspec-based54.6
60Batteryspec-based50.5
73.6Portabilityspec-based23
4 spec wins — ASUS ExpertBook PM5 G2 (PM5406CGA)5 spec wins — MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ExpertBook PM5 G2 (PM5406CGA) scores 53.1 against 53.2 for MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW. Pick by the categories that matter to you — MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ExpertBook PM5 G2 (PM5406CGA)
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 47% lower weight: 1.42 kg vs 2.7 kg
- 37% lower thickness: 18 mm vs 28.6 mm
Reasons to pick the MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW
- Stronger graphics score: 93 vs 58
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 267% higher charging: 330 W vs 90 W
- 29% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 70 Wh
- 18% higher Peak brightness: 473 nits vs 400 nits
Display
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook PM5 G2 (PM5406CGA) | MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | IPS, anti-glare, non-touch | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz+300% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 473 nits+18% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook PM5 G2 (PM5406CGA) | MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 890M | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 (SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | PCIe NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook PM5 G2 (PM5406CGA) | MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,923Top 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 16,885Top 27% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 17,434Top 21% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook PM5 G2 (PM5406CGA) | MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 90 Wh+29% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 7 h |
| Charging | 90 W | 330 W+267% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook PM5 G2 (PM5406CGA) | MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.42 kg+47% | 2.7 kg |
| Thickness | 18 mm+37% | 28.6 mm |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook PM5 G2 (PM5406CGA) | MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB4 Type-C (display and power delivery), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (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 Thunderbolt 5 (DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5GbE RJ45, SD Express card reader, 3.5mm combo jack, Kensington lock |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 5MP with IR and privacy shutter | 1080p IR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint sensor in power key and IR camera for Windows Hello | — |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook PM5 G2 (PM5406CGA) | MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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