ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 vs MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XW
58.3Performance60.9
55.5Display80
86.7Battery86.7
58.5Portability20
4 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU6052 spec wins — MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XW
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 scores 63.9 against 64 for MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XW. Pick by the categories that matter to you — MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XW edges ahead in display and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605
- Stronger portability score: 59 vs 20
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 42% lower thickness: 17.4 mm vs 29.9 mm
- 37% lower weight: 1.95 kg vs 3.1 kg
Reasons to pick the MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XW
- Stronger display score: 80 vs 56
- 17% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 18,984 vs 16,183
- 13% higher Screen size: 18 ″ vs 16 ″
- Lower launch price: $1,700 vs $2,800
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 18 ″+13% |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula, G-Sync) | IPS-level |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2 slots, up to 96GB) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,885+1%Top 36% | 2,856Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,183Top 31% | 18,984+17%Top 16% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Charging | 240 W | 240 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.95 kg+37% | 3.1 kg |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm+42% | 29.9 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum alloy | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader (UHS-II), 3.5mm combo audio | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, PD 3.0), 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 720p30 |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | — |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 | MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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