ASUS Zenbook A16 (UX3607) vs MSI Raider A16 HX B8W
78.8Performancespec-basedchip55.9
62.8chipGraphics97.5
58Displayspec-based80
65.7Batteryspec-based89.1
79.2Portabilityspec-based32.1
3 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook A16 (UX3607)4 spec wins — MSI Raider A16 HX B8W
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS Zenbook A16 (UX3607) scores 69.7 against 69.2 for MSI Raider A16 HX B8W. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook A16 (UX3607)
- 50% higher RAM: 48 GB vs 32 GB
- 47% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 2.45 kg
- 36% lower thickness: 16.5 mm vs 25.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,700 vs $3,700
Reasons to pick the MSI Raider A16 HX B8W
- Stronger graphics score: 98 vs 63
- 154% higher charging: 330 W vs 130 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 31% higher capacity: 92 Wh vs 70 Wh
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook A16 (UX3607) | MSI Raider A16 HX B8W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED touchscreen (ASUS Lumina, 100% DCI-P3) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook A16 (UX3607) | MSI Raider A16 HX B8W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite X2E-94-100 | AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno X2-90 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU (16GB GDDR7, 175W) |
| RAM | 48 GB+50% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-9523 (on package, soldered) | DDR5-5200 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook A16 (UX3607) | MSI Raider A16 HX B8W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,807Top 6% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 22,733Top 3% | — |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 22,099Top 9% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook A16 (UX3607) | MSI Raider A16 HX B8W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 92 Wh+31% |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | — |
| Charging | 130 W | 330 W+154% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook A16 (UX3607) | MSI Raider A16 HX B8W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+47% | 2.45 kg |
| Thickness | 16.5 mm+36% | 25.9 mm |
| Material | Ceraluminum (ceramic-treated magnesium-aluminum alloy) | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook A16 (UX3607) | MSI Raider A16 HX B8W |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB4 Type-C (40Gbps, display and power delivery), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, SD 4.0 card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 2x USB4 Type-C (DisplayPort, PD 3.1, Thunderbolt 4 compatible), HDMI 2.1, 2.5Gb Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD with IR | 1080p FHD IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | — |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook A16 (UX3607) | MSI Raider A16 HX B8W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Related comparisons
ASUS Zenbook A16 (UX3607)vs MSI Vector 17 HX AI A2XWVSASUS Zenbook A16 (UX3607)vs AI Master M7000VSASUS Zenbook A16 (UX3607)vs Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10)VSASUS Zenbook A16 (UX3607)vs Lenovo Yoga Air 14 Ultra AuraVSMSI Raider A16 HX B8Wvs Lenovo Yoga Air 14 Ultra AuraVSMSI Raider A16 HX B8Wvs Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5)VSMSI Raider A16 HX B8Wvs HONOR WIN H9VSMSI Raider A16 HX B8Wvs Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10)VS