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MSI Titan 18 HX AI with RTX 5090 and Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX has 5 more STORAGE (500% MORE) than ASUS TUF A16 with RTX 5070 and Ryzen 9 8940HX.

Compare ASUS TUF A16 with RTX 5070 and Ryzen 9 8940HX and MSI Titan 18 HX AI with RTX 5090 and Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX Specs, Price, Reviews

ASUS TUF A16 with RTX 5070 and Ryzen 9 8940HX MSI Titan 18 HX AI with RTX 5090 and Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX Comparison

ASUS TUF A16 with RTX 5070 and Ryzen 9 8940HX ₹169,990	MSI Titan 18 HX AI with RTX 5090 and Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX ₹620,990
Overview
Brand
ASUS	MSI
Model
TUF Gaming A16 FA608PP-QT014WS	Titan 18 HX AI A2XWJG-486IN
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
RAM
16GB DDR5-5200MHz	64GB DDR5-6400MHz
More 16GB laptops	More 64GB laptops
Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD	6TB NVMe SSD (1x 2TB PCIe Gen5x4 + 2x 2TB PCIe Gen4x4 SSDs)
More 1TB laptops	More 2TB laptops
Display
16-inch 2.5K (2560 x 1600) WQXGA IPS-level, 165Hz, 100% sRGB	18-inch UHD+ (3840 x 2400) MiniLED, 120Hz, 100% DCI-P3
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Weight
2.2 kg or 4.85 lbs	3.6 kg or 7.93 lbs
Color
Jaeger Gray	Core Black
Processor
CPU
AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX Processor	Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 285HX
More Ryzen 9 laptops
Architecture
Zen 4 (Hawk Point)	Arrow Lake-HX (2nd Gen Core Ultra)
Cores
16 (8 Performance-cores + 8 Efficient-cores)	24 (8 Performance-cores + 16 Efficient-cores)
Threads
32	24
Base Clock
2.4 GHz	2.8 GHz (Performance Cores), 2.1 GHz (Efficient Cores)
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 5.3 GHz	Up to 5.5 GHz (Performance Cores), 4.6 GHz (Efficient Cores)
Cache
80MB L3 Cache	36MB L3 Cache
TDP
45W (standard, up to 75W in performance modes, 280W AC adapter suggests higher system power potential)	95W (CPU Power, Total System Power up to 270W with MSI OverBoost Ultra Technology)
Additional Features
AMD Ryzen AI, AMD 3D V-Cache™ technology (implied by 80MB L3 Cache for HX series), up to 16 TOPS NPU	Intel AI Boost NPU (up to 13 TOPS), Desktop-Grade CPU Power (up to 220W)
Display
Screen Size
16 inches (40.64 cm)	18 inches (46 cm)
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (2.5K WQXGA)	3840 x 2400 (UHD+)
Refresh Rate
165Hz	120Hz
More 165Hz laptops	More 120Hz laptops
Response Time
3ms (G2G)	Not explicitly specified, but MiniLED panels are generally very fast.
Panel Type
IPS-level	MiniLED, IPS-Level
Color Gamut
100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB	100% DCI-P3 (Typical)
Brightness
400 nits	1000 nits (VESA DisplayHDR™ 1000 Certified)
Aspect Ratio
16:10	16:10
Additional Features
Anti-glare display, G-Sync / Adaptive-Sync, 170-degree viewing angle, 1000:1 Contrast Ratio	Anti-Glare Display, Wide Viewing Angle, Per-unit Calibration, SGS Certified
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
	More RTX 5090 laptops
VRAM
8GB GDDR7	24GB GDDR7
Architecture
NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series)	NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series)
TGP
115W (100W + 15W Dynamic Boost)	175W (with Dynamic Boost 2.0)
Ray Tracing
Yes	Yes, with 4th Gen RT Cores
DLSS Support
Yes, DLSS 4 (implied with RTX 50 series)	Yes, DLSS 4 with Frame Generation
Additional Features
MUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus	MSI OverBoost Ultra Technology (Max. 270W CPU-GPU Power), Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, Max-Q technologies, 1824 AI TOPS (GPU only)
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
5200MHz	6400MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB (2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots, supports dual channel)	Yes, up to 96GB (2 Slots, 32GB*2 configured for 64GB)
Storage
Primary Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD	6TB NVMe SSD (Configured as: 1x 2TB NVMe PCIe Gen5x4 SSD + 2x 2TB NVMe PCIe Gen4x4 SSDs)
Secondary Storage Options
1 additional M.2 PCIe slot available (2 total M.2 PCIe slots, supports Gen 4)	Total 4x M.2 SSD slots (1x PCIe Gen5, 3x PCIe Gen4)
RAID Support
Not explicitly specified, but dual M.2 slots in TUF series can sometimes support RAID 0.	Yes, 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 TUF keyboard layout with highlighted WASD keys.	Yes (Cherry Mechanical Per-Key RGB Gaming Keyboard by SteelSeries with Copilot Key)
RGB Customization
Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 1-Zone RGB, Aura Sync compatible	Per-Key RGB Gaming Keyboard, Mystic Light with seamless RGB haptic touchpad design
Game Optimization
Armoury Crate	MSI Center (with AI solutions), MSI APP Player (for mobile gaming on PC), SteelSeries GG
Performance
Cooling Technology
ROG Intelligent Cooling (or TUF-specific equivalent), Dual 2nd Gen Arc Flow Fans, Full-width heatsink, 0.1mm Ultra-Thin Copper Fins, Inward airflow 2.0, Dust Filter, 7 Comprehensive Heatpipes, 0dB Ambient Cooling	Vapor 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 test	Not explicitly specified in official documentation, but expected to be among the highest for gaming laptops.
Battery
Capacity
90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion	99.9 Whrs, 4-cell
Backup Time
Not explicitly specified, but known for good battery life in TUF series.	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
280W AC Adapter	400W AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) (Triple band) 2*2	Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750
Ethernet
10/100/1000 Mbps (Gigabit LAN) (RJ45 LAN port)	2.5 Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45 port)
Bluetooth
5.3	5.4
Ports
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with support for DisplayPort™ / G-SYNC (10Gbps), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with support for DisplayPort™ / power delivery (10Gbps), 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10Gbps), 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1x RJ45 LAN port, 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack	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 1-Zone RGB	Cherry Mechanical Per-Key RGB Gaming Keyboard by SteelSeries with Copilot Key
Key Travel
1.7mm	Cherry MX Ultra Low Profile mechanical switch
N-Key Rollover
Not explicitly specified	Not explicitly specified, but expected for a high-end gaming keyboard.
Touchpad Features
Precision Touchpad, With Copilot key, 10% larger touchpad area	Mystic Light with seamless RGB haptic touchpad design
Audio
Speakers
2-speaker system	4x 2W Audio Speaker, 2x 2W Audio Woofer (Sound by Dynaudio)
Audio Enhancements
AI noise-canceling technology, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res certification (for headphone), Built-in array microphone, Support Microsoft Cortana	Nahimic 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 Camera	IR FHD type (30fps@1080p) with HDR
Enhancements
Windows Hello support	3D Noise Reduction+ (3DNR+), Webcam Shutter
Privacy Shutter
No	Yes (Webcam Shutter)
Build & Design
Material
Plastic / Polycarbonate, Aluminum (lid)	Magnesium-Aluminum Alloy Chassis (Thixomolding Technology)
Color Options
Jaeger Gray	Core Black
RGB Lighting
1-Zone RGB keyboard backlight, no underglow RGB specified	Per-Key RGB Keyboard, Mystic Light (Seamless RGB Haptic Touchpad)
Dimensions
35.4 x 26.9 x 1.79 ~ 2.73 cm (13.94 x 10.59 x 0.70 ~ 1.07 inches)	404 mm x 24 mm x 307.5 mm (15.91" x 0.94" x 12.11")
Additional Features
MIL-STD-810H durability standard	Encased in a strong yet lightweight chassis
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes (detailed in Performance section)	Yes (Vapor Chamber, dedicated SSD cooling pipe, high-performance fans)
Software
Armoury Crate, Microsoft 365 Basic (1 Year, 100GB Cloud Storage), 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
User-upgradeable dual RAM and SSD storage slots (with Q-latch system)	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
Yes	Yes
Power Adapter
Yes, 280W AC Adapter	Yes, 400W
User Manual
Yes	Yes
Warranty Card
Yes, 1 Year Onsite Warranty	Yes, 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)	MSI Dual Drive 256GB + MSI Lucky Figure Keychain_Black, MSI Gaming Mouse, MSI Laptop Bag
Launch Date
Release Date
2025 (model year)	June 2025 (as per current market listings)
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: ASUS TUF A16 with RTX 5070 and Ryzen 9 8940HX 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 ASUS TUF A16 with RTX 5070 and Ryzen 9 8940HX:

Offers better Refresh Rate (165Hz vs 120Hz)

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

Offers better RAM (64GB DDR5-6400MHz vs 16GB DDR5-5200MHz)
Offers better Storage (6TB NVMe SSD (1x 2TB PCIe Gen5x4 + 2x 2TB PCIe Gen4x4 SSDs) vs 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD)

Frequently Asked Questions

Which laptop has better battery capacity?

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How do the screen sizes compare?

MSI Titan 18 HX AI with RTX 5090 and Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX has 2 more SCREEN SIZE (13% MORE) than ASUS TUF A16 with RTX 5070 and Ryzen 9 8940HX.

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