ASUS ROG Strix AI 16″ vs MSI Titan 18″ (18HXA21240)
Comparison summary
- For performance MSI Titan 18″ has a better performing processor. It also features more memory.
- Titan has a higher resolution screen (5k).
- For graphics performance Titan has a faster graphics card.
- Titan features a bigger display. For carrying ASUS ROG Strix AI 16″ is lighter and smaller in size.
- ROG Strix AI has a bigger SSD.
ASUS ROG Strix AI 16″
MSI Titan 18″ (18HXA21240)
Compare specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix AI 16″ | MSI Titan 18″ (18HXA21240) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 32gb | 64gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | GeForce RTX 5090 |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 18″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| WQXGA (2560 x 1600 pixels) | 5k (5120 x 2880 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 6.1 lbs (2.77 kg) | 7.93 lbs (3.6 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 14 x 10.5 x 1.25 inches | 15.9 x 12.08 x 1.26 inches |
| (35.56 x 26.67 x 3.17 cm) | (40.39 x 30.68 x 3.2 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| Hard drives | |
| 4000gb SSD | 2000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| January 6, 2026 | July 27, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,839.99 | $7,699.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,839.99 | $7,699.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 4 h agoOnly 1 new offer left | Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 4 h agoOnly 1 new offer left |
Laptop Dimensions
ASUS ROG Strix AI 16″
MSI Titan 18″ (18HXA21240)
Compare ASUS ROG Strix AI 16″ / MSI Titan 18″ vs other gaming laptops:
ASUS ROG Strix AI 16″ summary
ASUS ROG Strix AI is a gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2026. It has the GeForce RTX 5080 video card that is ok great for playing games. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop has an adequate Intel processorand not that much memory for its price. Just WQXGA resolution is underwhelming for the 16″ 240 Hz display. Your 4000gb SSD storage is reasonable but could be higher. It is quite bulky at 6.1 lbs (2.77 kg).
ASUS ROG Strix AI Gaming Laptop 16.0" 240Hz Mini LED WQXGA Display (Intel Ultra 9- 275HX, GeForce RTX 5080 16GB, 32GB DDR5, 4TB PCIe SSD, RGB KB, 2 Thunderbolt 5, WiFi 7, Webcam, Win 11 Pro)
15th Gen Ultra 9- 275HX 2.70GHz Processor (upto 5.4GHz, 36MB Cache, 24-Cores, 24-Threads, 8 Performance-cores); GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 Dual (Integrated+Dedicated) Graphics
32GB DDR5 SODIMM; 802.11be, Bluetooth 5.4, RJ-45, Webcam, RGB KB Standard Keyboard
16.0" Mini LED WQXGA (2560x1600) 240Hz Display; 380W PSU, 4-Cell 90 WHr Battery; Off Black Color
4TB PCIe NVMe SSD; HDMI, 2 Thunderbolt 5, Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
Windows 11 Pro-64, 1 Year Manufacturer warranty from MichaelElectronics2 (Professionally upgraded by MichaelElectronics2)
ASIN: B0FP5QD16D
MSI Titan 18″ (18HXA21240) summary
MSI Titan is an impressive value gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2026. It has the GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card which is excellent great for playing games. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop has a very good Intel CPU and decent memory for its price. 5k resolution is very good for the 18-inch 120 Hz display. The 2000gb SSD storage is satisfactory leaves room for improvement. It is light enough at 7.93 lbs (3.6 kg).
msi Titan 18" Gaming Laptop – Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 24GB, 64GB DDR5 RAM, 2TB Gen5 SSD, 18" UHD+ 120Hz Mini LED Display, Windows 11 Pro, Core Black
Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (1.8GHz) Processor
64GB DDR5-6400 RAM
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Graphics Card
2TB NVMe Gen5x4 SSD
18" UHD+ Mini LED 120Hz Display
2.5GbE LAN; Killer WiFi 7 BE1750; Bluetooth 5.4
Microsoft Windows 11 Pro
Full Size SD UHS-III Memory Card Reader
ASIN: B0HBNT2BDW