ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) vs MSI Prestige 16 AI+ C3M
61.1Performancechip61.8
85.9Graphicschip72.8
55.5Displayspec-based40
86.7Batteryspec-based74.7
29Portabilityspec-based74
3 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024)3 spec wins — MSI Prestige 16 AI+ C3M
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) scores 63 against 62.9 for MSI Prestige 16 AI+ C3M. Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024)
- Stronger graphics score: 86 vs 73
- 331% higher charging: 280 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 11% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 81 Wh
Reasons to pick the MSI Prestige 16 AI+ C3M
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 54% lower thickness: 13.9 mm vs 30.4 mm
- 36% lower weight: 1.59 kg vs 2.5 kg
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | MSI Prestige 16 AI+ C3M |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level (ROG Nebula, anti-glare) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | MSI Prestige 16 AI+ C3M |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | Intel Arc B390 Graphics (integrated, 12 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1 M.2 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | MSI Prestige 16 AI+ C3M |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,990Top 23% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,266Top 18% | — |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 12,516Top 48% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | MSI Prestige 16 AI+ C3M |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+11% | 81 Wh |
| Charging | 280 W+331% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | MSI Prestige 16 AI+ C3M |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.5 kg | 1.59 kg+36% |
| Thickness | 30.4 mm | 13.9 mm+54% |
| Material | — | Aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | MSI Prestige 16 AI+ C3M |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, RJ45 Ethernet, 3.5mm combo audio | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.0), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel Killer BE1775) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 720p HD | 1080p IR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader, IR camera for Windows Hello |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | MSI Prestige 16 AI+ C3M |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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