
Head-to-head
MSI Raider 16 Max HX vs Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo
MSI Raider 16 Max HX is the faster machine, averaging 23% more frames across 9 games. We haven't confirmed a UK price for both machines, so treat this as a performance comparison rather than a value one.
Frame rates, side by side
| Game | MSI Raider 16 Max HX | Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assassin's Creed Shadows | 89 | 72 | +17 |
| Baldur's Gate 3 | 211 | 169 | +42 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 177 | 142 | +35 |
| Dota 2 | 190 | 153 | +37 |
| F1 24 | 364 | 261 | +103 |
| Final Fantasy XV | 205 | 164 | +41 |
| GTA V | 188 | 137 | +51 |
| Strange Brigade | 471 | 357 | +114 |
| X-Plane 11 | 113 | 92 | +21 |
1920×1080, High preset, upscaling off. Source: Notebookcheck.
Specifications
| MSI Raider 16 Max HX | Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| GPU | RTX 5090 | RTX 5090 |
| GPU power | 175W | 150W |
| CPU | Core Ultra 9 290HX | Core Ultra 9 386H |
| Memory | 32GB | 64GB |
| Display | 16in 2560x1600 | 16in 2880x1800 |
| Refresh | 240Hz | 120Hz |
| Weight | 2.655kg | 2.82kg |
| Score | Not scored - no UK price | Not scored - no UK price |
How these numbers were produced
Frame rates here are not measured by us, and we label how each one was arrived at. A figure marked measured comes from a published run on that exact machine. A figure marked representative is derived from the GPU and its power limit (TGP) and cross-referenced against published reviews - a sound estimate of what that configuration delivers, but not a measurement of that specific laptop. Unless stated otherwise, numbers are 1920x1080, High preset, upscaling off. Where a laptop ships in several power configurations we use the wattage of the exact SKU listed, because a 140W RTX 5070 and a 115W one are not the same product.
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