ASUS Zenbook A16 (UX3607) vs MSI Vector 17 HX AI A2XW
78.8Performancespec-based64.9
62.8chipGraphics97.5
58Displayspec-based80
65.7Batteryspec-based86.7
79.2Portabilityspec-based20
5 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook A16 (UX3607)5 spec wins — MSI Vector 17 HX AI A2XW
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS Zenbook A16 (UX3607) scores 69.7 against 69.6 for MSI Vector 17 HX AI A2XW. 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)
- 57% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 3 kg
- 50% higher RAM: 48 GB vs 32 GB
- 43% lower thickness: 16.5 mm vs 28.8 mm
- 23% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,807 vs 3,096
- 20% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 22,733 vs 18,979
Reasons to pick the MSI Vector 17 HX AI A2XW
- 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
- 29% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 70 Wh
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook A16 (UX3607) | MSI Vector 17 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 17 ″+6% |
| 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 Vector 17 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite X2E-94-100 | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| 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) | DDR5-5600 |
| 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 Vector 17 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,807+23%Top 6% | 3,096Top 13% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 22,733+20%Top 3% | 18,979Top 16% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 22,099Top 9% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook A16 (UX3607) | MSI Vector 17 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 90 Wh+29% |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | — |
| Charging | 130 W | 330 W+154% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook A16 (UX3607) | MSI Vector 17 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+57% | 3 kg |
| Thickness | 16.5 mm+43% | 28.8 mm |
| Material | Ceraluminum (ceramic-treated magnesium-aluminum alloy) | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook A16 (UX3607) | MSI Vector 17 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 5 (DisplayPort, PD 3.1), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, SD Express card reader, 2.5GbE RJ45, 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 Vector 17 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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