ASUS Zenbook S 14 vs MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XW
47chipPerformance57.8
62.7chipGraphics87.6
38.4Displayspec-based54.6
69.3Batteryspec-based66.1
88.4Portabilityspec-based29
4 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook S 145 spec wins — MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XW
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS Zenbook S 14 scores 57.9 against 58.1 for MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XW. Pick by the categories that matter to you — MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XW edges ahead in graphics and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook S 14
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 57% lower thickness: 11.9 mm vs 27.9 mm
- 52% lower weight: 1.2 kg vs 2.5 kg
Reasons to pick the MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XW
- Stronger performance score: 58 vs 47
- Stronger graphics score: 88 vs 63
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 17% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 77 Wh
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+6% | 472 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,000 GB | 1,024 GB+2% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,058Top 17% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 18,253Top 18% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 13,644Top 31% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 77 Wh | 90 Wh+17% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 11.1 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 240 W+269% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2 kg+52% | 2.5 kg |
| Thickness | 11.9 mm+57% | 27.9 mm |
| Material | Ceraluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5mm audio | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.0), 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack, Kensington lock |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR | 720p HD with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR facial recognition | None |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook S 14 | MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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