ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) vs MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW
48.5Performance75.4
41.5Display59.7
64Battery99.9
69.8Portability20
3 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024)8 spec wins — MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW
InnoReviews verdict
MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW wins this laptop face-off, 66.9 to 54, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+36) and performance (+27). ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024)
- Stronger portability score: 70 vs 20
- 59% lower weight: 1.46 kg vs 3.6 kg
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 38% lower thickness: 19.9 mm vs 32.1 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,500 vs $6,380
Reasons to pick the MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW
- Stronger performance score: 75 vs 49
- Stronger display score: 60 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 100 vs 64
- 500% higher storage: 6,144 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 300% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 16 GB
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 18 ″+29% |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare (100% sRGB, G-Sync) | Mini-LED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3840 x 2400 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 1,153 nits+188% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR6) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB+300% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7500 (soldered) | DDR5-6400 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 6,144 GB+500% |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 5.0 / 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,846Top 39% | 3,088+9%Top 19% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,799Top 45% | 22,104+60%Top 8% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 73 Wh | 100 Wh+37% |
| Charging | 200 W | 400 W+100% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.46 kg+59% | 3.6 kg |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm+38% | 32.1 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid and bottom panel, plastic keyboard deck (MIL-STD-810H tested) | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 5 (DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.1), 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen2, HDMI 2.1, SD Express card reader, 2.5GbE RJ45, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR camera | 1080p IR with HDR |
| Biometrics | Windows Hello IR face recognition | Windows Hello IR facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) | MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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