ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 with RTX 5060 and AMD Ryzen 9 270 MSI Titan 18 HX AI with RTX 5090 and Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX Comparison

Overview
Brand
ASUSMSI
Model
ROG Zephyrus G14 GA403UM-QS007WSTitan 18 HX AI A2XWJG-486IN
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
RAM
16GB LPDDR5X-7500MHz64GB DDR5-6400MHz
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Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD (2230)6TB NVMe SSD (1x 2TB PCIe Gen5x4 + 2x 2TB PCIe Gen4x4 SSDs)
More 1TB laptopsMore 2TB laptops
Display
14-inch 3K (2880 x 1800) OLED ROG Nebula Display, 120Hz, 100% DCI-P318-inch UHD+ (3840 x 2400) MiniLED, 120Hz, 100% DCI-P3
Operating System
Windows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home
Weight
1.5 kg or 3.31 lbs3.6 kg or 7.93 lbs
Color
Eclipse GrayCore Black
Processor
CPU
AMD Ryzen 9 270 ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 Processor 285HX
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Architecture
Zen 4 (implied from 8000 series naming convention in AMD roadmap, though specifically '270' might be a unique SKU within the series, acting like a placeholder for the latest-gen 8-core part)Arrow Lake-HX (2nd Gen Core Ultra)
Cores
824 (8 Performance-cores + 16 Efficient-cores)
Threads
1624
Base Clock
4.0 GHz2.8 GHz (Performance Cores), 2.1 GHz (Efficient Cores)
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 5.2 GHzUp to 5.5 GHz (Performance Cores), 4.6 GHz (Efficient Cores)
Cache
24MB L3 Cache36MB L3 Cache
TDP
Not explicitly specified in TDP range, but Graphics TGP is 90W. Max System Power generally around 120W-150W for Zephyrus G14.95W (CPU Power, Total System Power up to 270W with MSI OverBoost Ultra Technology)
Additional Features
AMD XDNA™ NPU up to 16TOPSIntel AI Boost NPU (up to 13 TOPS), Desktop-Grade CPU Power (up to 220W)
Display
Screen Size
14 inches (35.56 cm)18 inches (46 cm)
Resolution
2880 x 1800 (3K WQXGA+)3840 x 2400 (UHD+)
Refresh Rate
120Hz120Hz
Response Time
0.2ms (G2G)Not explicitly specified, but MiniLED panels are generally very fast.
Panel Type
OLED ROG Nebula DisplayMiniLED, IPS-Level
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3100% DCI-P3 (Typical)
Brightness
500 nits (HDR brightness can be higher, peak 600 nits)1000 nits (VESA DisplayHDR™ 1000 Certified)
Aspect Ratio
16:1016:10
Additional Features
Glossy display, G-Sync / Adaptive-Sync, Pantone Validated, Support Dolby Vision HDR, Contrast Ratio: 1,000,000:1Anti-Glare Display, Wide Viewing Angle, Per-unit Calibration, SGS Certified
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
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VRAM
8GB GDDR724GB GDDR7
Architecture
NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series)NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series)
TGP
90W (75W + 15W Dynamic Boost, Turbo mode: 1737MHz)175W (with Dynamic Boost 2.0)
Ray Tracing
YesYes, with 4th Gen RT Cores
DLSS Support
Yes, DLSS 4Yes, DLSS 4 with Frame Generation
Additional Features
MUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, AI acceleratorsMSI OverBoost Ultra Technology (Max. 270W CPU-GPU Power), Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, Max-Q technologies, 1824 AI TOPS (GPU only)
Memory
RAM Type
LPDDR5XDDR5
RAM Speed
7500MHz6400MHz
Expandable Memory
No (16GB Onboard RAM, Max Capacity: 16GB, no expansion slots)Yes, up to 96GB (2 Slots, 32GB*2 configured for 64GB)
Storage
Primary Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD (2230 form factor)6TB NVMe SSD (Configured as: 1x 2TB NVMe PCIe Gen5x4 SSD + 2x 2TB NVMe PCIe Gen4x4 SSDs)
Secondary Storage Options
No additional M.2 slot (1x M.2 PCIe slot used)Total 4x M.2 SSD slots (1x PCIe Gen5, 3x PCIe Gen4)
RAID Support
Not specifiedYes, Super RAID with PCIe Gen5 + Gen4 SSDs for up to 18000MB/s (implied from benchmarks with RAID configuration)
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Not explicitly specified, but standard ROG keyboard layoutYes (Cherry Mechanical Per-Key RGB Gaming Keyboard by SteelSeries with Copilot Key)
RGB Customization
Backlit Chiclet Keyboard Single Light (White backlight)Per-Key RGB Gaming Keyboard, Mystic Light with seamless RGB haptic touchpad design
Game Optimization
Armoury CrateMSI Center (with AI solutions), MSI APP Player (for mobile gaming on PC), SteelSeries GG
Performance
Cooling Technology
ROG Intelligent Cooling, Tri-Fan Technology, Dual Exhaust Heatsink, Conductonaut Extreme Liquid Metal (on CPU), Arc Flow Fans Gen 2, Dust FilterVapor Chamber Cooler with dedicated PCIe Gen5 SSD cooling pipe, Dual fan system with Arc Flow Fans, 7 Heat Pipes
Overclocking Support
Yes (via Manual mode in Armoury Crate)Yes (via MSI Center)
Performance Modes
Silent, Performance, Turbo, Manual (via Armoury Crate)Not explicitly detailed, but MSI Center offers various modes (e.g., Extreme Performance)
Benchmark Scores
Not specified in official documentation, varies by testNot explicitly specified in official documentation, but expected to be among the highest for gaming laptops.
Battery
Capacity
73WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion99.9 Whrs, 4-cell
Backup Time
Not explicitly specified, but good for a thin and light gaming laptop.Up to 5 hours (general usage, actual gaming time will be less).
Charging Type
Standard Charging, Fast charging (0-50% in 30 minutes), USB-C Power Delivery (Min: 45W, Max: 100W)Standard Charging, Power Delivery 3.1 (up to 140W on Thunderbolt 5 ports)
Power Adapter
200W AC Adapter400W AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) (Triple band) 2*2Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750
Ethernet
No (No RJ45 LAN port)2.5 Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45 port)
Bluetooth
5.45.4
Ports
1x Type-C USB 4 with support for DisplayPort™ / power delivery (40Gbps), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with support for DisplayPort™ / power delivery / G-SYNC (10Gbps), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10Gbps), 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack, 1x card reader (microSD) (UHS-II)2x Thunderbolt™ 5 (DisplayPort™ / Power Delivery 3.1) (up to 120Gbps transmit bandwidth), 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI™ 2.1 (8K @ 60Hz / 4K @ 120Hz), 1x SD Card Reader (Full Size SD UHS-III), 1x Mic-in/Headphone-out Combo Jack
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Backlit Chiclet Keyboard Single Light (White)Cherry Mechanical Per-Key RGB Gaming Keyboard by SteelSeries with Copilot Key
Key Travel
Not explicitly specifiedCherry MX Ultra Low Profile mechanical switch
N-Key Rollover
Not explicitly specifiedNot explicitly specified, but expected for a high-end gaming keyboard.
Touchpad Features
Precision Touchpad, With Copilot keyMystic Light with seamless RGB haptic touchpad design
Audio
Speakers
4-speaker (dual force woofer) system with Smart Amplifier Technology, 2 Tweeters4x 2W Audio Speaker, 2x 2W Audio Woofer (Sound by Dynaudio)
Audio Enhancements
AI noise-canceling technology, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res certification (for headphone), Smart Amp Technology, Built-in 3-microphone arrayNahimic 3 Audio Enhancer, Hi-Res Audio Ready, Built-in Array Microphone
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes (3.5mm Combo Audio Jack)Yes (1x Mic-in/Headphone-out Combo Jack)
Camera
Webcam
1080P FHD IR CameraIR FHD type (30fps@1080p) with HDR
Enhancements
Windows Hello support3D Noise Reduction+ (3DNR+), Webcam Shutter
Privacy Shutter
NoYes (Webcam Shutter)
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum chassis (top lid), Magnesium-aluminum alloy (keyboard deck), Plastic (bottom chassis)Magnesium-Aluminum Alloy Chassis (Thixomolding Technology)
Color Options
Eclipse GrayCore Black
RGB Lighting
Single-zone keyboard backlight (White), Slash Lighting (on lid, AniMe Matrix removal)Per-Key RGB Keyboard, Mystic Light (Seamless RGB Haptic Touchpad)
Dimensions
31.1 x 22.0 x 1.59 ~ 1.63 cm (12.24" x 8.66" x 0.63" ~ 0.64")404 mm x 24 mm x 307.5 mm (15.91" x 0.94" x 12.11")
Additional Features
Encased in a strong yet lightweight chassis
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
YesYes
Advanced Cooling
Yes (Liquid Metal, Tri-Fan, etc.)Yes (Vapor Chamber, dedicated SSD cooling pipe, high-performance fans)
Software
Armoury Crate, Microsoft 365 Basic (1 Year), Office Home 2024 (lifetime validity), McAfee (1 year), Xbox Game Pass for PC (3 months)MSI Center, Windows 11 Home, Microsoft 365 Basic (1 Year), Office Home 2024 (lifetime), Xbox Game Pass (pre-installed details may vary by region)
Upgrade-Friendly Design
Tool-less access for M.2 SSD (though only one slot)Up to 96GB RAM support, 4 SSD slots (including Gen5)
AI PC Features
Intel AI Boost NPU inside, AI-powered optimizations via MSI Center
Box Contents
Laptop
YesYes
Power Adapter
Yes, 200W AC AdapterYes, 400W
User Manual
YesYes
Warranty Card
Yes, 1 Year Onsite WarrantyYes, 2-Year Warranty (for India region, as per Gaming Icons)
Additional Accessories
Microsoft 365 Basic (1 Year), Office Home 2024 (lifetime validity), McAfee (1 year), Xbox Game Pass for PC (3 months), ROG Zephyrus G14 Sleeve (2024)MSI Dual Drive 256GB + MSI Lucky Figure Keychain_Black, MSI Gaming Mouse, MSI Laptop Bag
Launch Date
Release Date
June 2025 (as per current market listings)June 2025 (as per current market listings)
Status
AvailableAvailable

Which is Better: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 with RTX 5060 and AMD Ryzen 9 270 or MSI Titan 18 HX AI with RTX 5090 and Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX?

Based on the comparison, here's how each product stands out:

Advantages of MSI Titan 18 HX AI with RTX 5090 and Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX:

Frequently Asked Questions

How do the weights compare?

MSI Titan 18 HX AI with RTX 5090 and Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX has 2 more WEIGHT (140% MORE) than ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 with RTX 5060 and AMD Ryzen 9 270.

Which laptop offers more RAM?

MSI Titan 18 HX AI with RTX 5090 and Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX has 48 more RAM (300% MORE) than ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 with RTX 5060 and AMD Ryzen 9 270.

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