The MSI Raider GE78 HX 2024 wins in 6 out of 16 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is GPU VRAM (100% better).
ROG Strix G16 2025 wins in 2 specs (MSRP: 45% better).
Recommendation
Choose Raider GE78 HX 2024 if you want the best overall performance — especially gpu vram.
Choose ROG Strix G16 2025 if msrp matters more to you.
| Spec | ASUSROG Strix G16 2025 | MSIRaider GE78 HX 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| CPU Cores | 24 | 24 |
| Boost Clock | 5.8 GHz | 5.8 GHz |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU |
| GPU VRAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| GPU TGP | 140W | 175W+25% |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM Speed | 5,600 MHz | 5,600 MHz |
| Storage | 1000 GB | 2000 GB+100% |
| Storage Type | NVMe PCIe Gen4 | NVMe PCIe Gen4 |
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 16 | 17.3 |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh Rate | 240 | 240 |
| Panel Type | IPS | Mini LED |
| Portability | ||
| Battery | 90 | 99.9+11% |
| Weight | 2.5−19% | 3.1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 1+100% |
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Type | ||
| Category | Gaming | Gaming |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $1,800−45% | $3,300 |
| Release Date | Apr 2025 | Jan 2024 |
