ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) vs MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14W
49.4Performance50.9
85.9Graphics87.6
38.4Displayspec-based53.8
64Batteryspec-based73.3
73.5Portabilityspec-based37
4 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)7 spec wins — MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14W
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) scores 58.3 against 58.4 for MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14W. Pick by the categories that matter to you — MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14W edges ahead in graphics and performance, 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
- 36% lower thickness: 16.3 mm vs 25.6 mm
- 35% lower weight: 1.5 kg vs 2.3 kg
- 12% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 447 nits
Reasons to pick the MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 33% higher charging: 240 W vs 180 W
- 21% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 15,982 vs 13,155
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
- 10% higher capacity: 80 Wh vs 73 Wh
- Lower launch price: $1,299 vs $1,600
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula) | IPS-level |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+12% | 447 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 |
| 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 E14W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,632Bottom 31% | 2,732+4%Bottom 40% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,155Bottom 45% | 15,982+21%Top 32% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 12,516Top 48% | 13,644+9%Top 31% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 73 Wh | 80 Wh+10% |
| Charging | 180 W | 240 W+33% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg+35% | 2.3 kg |
| Thickness | 16.3 mm+36% | 25.6 mm |
| Material | CNC aluminum alloy | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14W |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | — |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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