ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G814 vs MSI Vector 17 HX AI A2XW
65.8Performance64.9
80Display80
86.7Battery86.7
20Portability20
3 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G8143 spec wins — MSI Vector 17 HX AI A2XW
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G814 scores 65.7 against 65.4 for MSI Vector 17 HX AI A2XW. Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G814 edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G814
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Reasons to pick the MSI Vector 17 HX AI A2XW
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 18% higher charging: 330 W vs 280 W
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G814 | MSI Vector 17 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+6% | 17 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level (100% DCI-P3, Pantone validated) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G814 | MSI Vector 17 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7, up to 115W) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU (16GB GDDR7, 175W) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 (SO-DIMM, upgradeable) | DDR5-5600 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G814 | MSI Vector 17 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,253+5%Top 8% | 3,096Top 13% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,523+3%Top 14% | 18,979Top 17% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G814 | MSI Vector 17 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Charging | 280 W | 330 W+18% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G814 | MSI Vector 17 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3 kg | 3 kg |
| Thickness | 30.8 mm | 28.8 mm+7% |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G814 | MSI Vector 17 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2x USB4 Type-C (DisplayPort, one with power delivery), RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 2x Thunderbolt 5 (DisplayPort, PD 3.1), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, SD Express card reader, 2.5GbE RJ45, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD | 1080p FHD IR |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G814 | MSI Vector 17 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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