ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) vs MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14W
54.4Performancespec-based50.9
92.6Graphics87.6
38.4Displayspec-based53.8
51.6Batteryspec-based73.3
74Portabilityspec-based37
6 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025)5 spec wins — MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14W
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) scores 58.4 against 58.4 for MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14W. Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025)
- Stronger graphics score: 93 vs 88
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 38% lower thickness: 15.9 mm vs 25.6 mm
- 35% lower weight: 1.5 kg vs 2.3 kg
- 28% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU): 17,434 vs 13,644
Reasons to pick the MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 20% higher charging: 240 W vs 200 W
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
- 10% higher capacity: 80 Wh vs 73 Wh
- Lower launch price: $1,299 vs $2,499
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) | 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 (2025) | MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7500 (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 (2025) | MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,870+5%Top 40% | 2,732Bottom 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,800Top 40% | 15,982+8%Top 33% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 17,434+28%Top 21% | 13,644Top 31% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) | MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 73 Wh | 80 Wh+10% |
| Web browsing endurance | 9 h | — |
| Charging | 200 W | 240 W+20% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) | MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg+35% | 2.3 kg |
| Thickness | 15.9 mm+38% | 25.6 mm |
| Material | CNC aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) | MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14W |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB4, USB-C 3.2, 2x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm | 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 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | — |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) | MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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