ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) vs MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XW
49.4Performancespec-based57.8
85.9Graphics87.6
38.4Displayspec-based54.6
64Batteryspec-based66.1
73.5Portabilityspec-based29
4 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)7 spec wins — MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XW
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) scores 58.3 against 58.1 for MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XW. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 42% lower thickness: 16.3 mm vs 27.9 mm
- 40% lower weight: 1.5 kg vs 2.5 kg
Reasons to pick the MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XW
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 39% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 18,253 vs 13,155
- 33% higher charging: 240 W vs 180 W
- 23% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 73 Wh
- 16% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,058 vs 2,632
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+6% | 472 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,632Bottom 30% | 3,058+16%Top 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,155Bottom 45% | 18,253+39%Top 19% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 12,516Top 48% | 13,644+9%Top 31% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 73 Wh | 90 Wh+23% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 11.1 h |
| Charging | 180 W | 240 W+33% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg+40% | 2.5 kg |
| Thickness | 16.3 mm+42% | 27.9 mm |
| Material | CNC aluminum alloy | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB4 Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD (UHS-II), 3.5mm combo audio | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.0), 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack, Kensington lock |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 720p HD with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | None |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Related comparisons
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)vs Acer Nitro 16 AI AN16-61VSASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (AMD)VSASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)vs Acer Swift X 14 AI (SFX14-61G)VSASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025)VSMSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XWvs Acer Swift X 14 AI (SFX14-61G)VSMSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XWvs Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4)VSMSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XWvs Acer Nitro 16 AI AN16-61VSMSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XWvs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (AMD)VS