ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) vs MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14W
48.5Performance50.9
41.5Display53.8
64Battery73.3
69.8Portability37
3 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024)6 spec wins — MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14W
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) scores 54 against 54 for MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14W. Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) edges ahead in portability, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024)
- Stronger portability score: 70 vs 37
- 37% lower weight: 1.46 kg vs 2.3 kg
- 22% lower thickness: 19.9 mm vs 25.6 mm
Reasons to pick the MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14W
- Stronger display score: 54 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 73 vs 64
- 45% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 165 Hz
- 20% higher charging: 240 W vs 200 W
- 16% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 15,982 vs 13,799
- Lower launch price: $1,299 vs $1,500
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare (100% sRGB, G-Sync) | IPS-level |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 240 Hz+45% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 447 nits+12% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR6) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7500 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,846+4%Top 46% | 2,732Bottom 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,799Top 49% | 15,982+16%Top 33% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 73 Wh | 80 Wh+10% |
| Charging | 200 W | 240 W+20% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.46 kg+37% | 2.3 kg |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm+22% | 25.6 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid and bottom panel, plastic keyboard deck (MIL-STD-810H tested) | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14W |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB4 (DisplayPort/PD), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, microSD reader (UHS-II), 3.5mm combo audio jack | 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 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR camera | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | Windows Hello IR face recognition | — |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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