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ASUS ROG Strix G16 G614JI vs MSI Raider 16 Max HX

Laptop · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix G16 G614JI

Core i9-13980HX · RTX 4070 Laptop · 240 Hz · 2023
GEAR SCORE 64.0 / 100Good
Graphics58
Screen100
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Laptop · MSI

MSI Raider 16 Max HX

Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus · RTX 5090 · 32 GB RAM · 240 Hz · 2026
GEAR SCORE 88.0 / 100Top tier
Graphics85
RAM95
Screen100
Verdict

On specs, MSI Raider 16 Max HX comes out ahead: a gear score of 88 versus 64 for ASUS ROG Strix G16 G614JI.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix G16 G614JIMSI Raider 16 Max HX
64Gear score88
Core i9-13980HXCPUIntel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
RTX 4070 LaptopGraphics cardRTX 5090
—RAM32 GB
2560×1600 · 240 HzScreen2560×1600 · 240 Hz
—Estimated price≈ $3,000

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is ASUS ROG Strix G16 G614JI or MSI Raider 16 Max HX better?

On specs, MSI Raider 16 Max HX comes out ahead: a gear score of 88 versus 64 for ASUS ROG Strix G16 G614JI.