Dell Alienware 16X Aurora (RTX 5070 & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX) Thunderobot Radiant 16 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel i9 14th Gen) Comparison
ASUS ROG Strix G18 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen
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| Overview | ||
| Brand | ||
| MSI | Thunderobot | |
| Model | ||
| Katana 15 HX B14WGK-016US | Radiant 16 | |
| Graphics | ||
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU | |
| RTX 5070 Laptops | ||
| RAM | ||
| 32GB DDR5-5600MHz | 64GB DDR5-5600MHz (commonly listed as 4800MHz by some retailers, but 5600MHz is common for 14th Gen HX with DDR5) | |
| 32GB Laptops | 64GB Laptops | ||
| Storage | ||
| 1TB NVMe PCIe Gen4x4 SSD | 2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD | |
| 1TB Laptops | 2TB Laptops | ||
| Display | ||
| 15.6-inch QHD (2560x1440) IPS-Level, 165Hz | 16-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600) IPS, 300Hz | |
| Operating System | ||
| Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | |
| Weight | ||
| 2.4 kg or 5.29 lbs | 2.1 kg or 4.62 lbs | |
| Color | ||
| Black | Grey (often marketed as Black/Grey) | |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | ||
| Intel Core i9-14900HX Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX Processor | |
| Intel Core i9 Laptops | ||
| Architecture | ||
| Raptor Lake (14th Gen) | Raptor Lake (14th Gen) | |
| Cores | ||
| 24 (8 Performance-cores + 16 Efficient-cores) | 24 (8 Performance-cores + 16 Efficient-cores) | |
| Threads | ||
| 32.0 | 32.0 | |
| Base Clock | ||
| 2.2 GHz (P-core base), 1.6 GHz (E-core base) | 1.60GHz (E-cores), 2.40GHz (P-cores) | |
| Max Turbo Boost | ||
| Up to 5.8 GHz (P-core Max Turbo Frequency) | Up to 5.8 GHz (P-core Max Turbo Frequency) | |
| Cache | ||
| 36MB L3 Cache | 36MB L3 Cache | |
| TDP | ||
| 55W (Processor Base Power, Max Turbo Power up to 157W, Total System Power up to 115W GPU + CPU Power Share) | 55W (Processor Base Power, Max Turbo Power up to 157W, System Power Draw can go higher based on GPU power share) | |
| Additional Features | ||
| MSI AI Engine for AI-Powered computing experience, Copilot Key integrated in keyboard. | AI capabilities through Intel's architecture and potential software integration. | |
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | ||
| 15.6 inches | 16 inches (40.6 cm) | |
| Resolution | ||
| 2560 x 1440 (QHD) | 2560 x 1600 (QHD+ / WQXGA) | |
| Refresh Rate | ||
| 165Hz | 300Hz | |
| Response Time | ||
| 2.5ms | Not explicitly specified, but generally very fast for 300Hz panels. | |
| Panel Type | ||
| IPS-Level, Anti-Glare | IPS-Level | |
| Color Gamut | ||
| 100% DCI-P3 (Typical) | Pro-grade color accuracy (often 100% sRGB or DCI-P3 for such high-refresh QHD panels) | |
| Brightness | ||
| Not explicitly specified, but typically around 300-350 nits for QHD IPS-level gaming panels. | Not explicitly specified, but typically 300-500 nits for high-end gaming panels. | |
| Aspect Ratio | ||
| 16:9 | 16:10 | |
| Additional Features | ||
| Discrete Graphics Mode (MUX Design) for optimal performance. | Anti-Glare Display, Ultra-Crisp Display. | |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | ||
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU | |
| VRAM | ||
| 8GB GDDR7 | 12GB GDDR7 | |
| Architecture | ||
| NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series) | NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series) | |
| TGP | ||
| 115W (Maximum Graphics Power with Dynamic Boost, Boost Clock up to 2347MHz) | Up to 140W (Total Graphics Power with Dynamic Boost) | |
| Ray Tracing | ||
| Yes, with 4th Gen RT Cores | Yes, with 4th Gen RT Cores | |
| DLSS Support | ||
| Yes, DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation | Yes, DLSS 4 with Frame Generation | |
| Additional Features | ||
| Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, Max-Q technologies, powers advanced AI with 798 AI TOPS. | AI accelerators, NVIDIA Reflex 2, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus (implied by high-end gaming laptop design). | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM Type | ||
| DDR5 | DDR5 | |
| RAM Speed | ||
| 5600MHz | 5600MHz (some retailers might list 4800MHz, but 5600MHz is standard for 14th Gen HX) | |
| Expandable Memory | ||
| Yes, up to 96GB (2 Slots, 32GB*2 configured for 32GB total) | Yes, up to 64GB (2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots) | |
| Storage | ||
| Primary Storage | ||
| 1TB NVMe PCIe Gen4x4 SSD | 2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD | |
| Secondary Storage Options | ||
| 1x M.2 SSD slot (NVMe PCIe Gen4) - occupied by 1TB SSD. No additional empty slot without replacing. | Supports additional M.2 NVMe SSD (Total 2x M.2 slots, allowing for expansion or RAID) | |
| RAID Support | ||
| Not specified | Yes (implied by dual M.2 support and high-end configuration, often RAID 0 capable). | |
| Gaming Features | ||
| Dedicated Gaming Keys | ||
| Yes (lighted WASD, specially-designed keycaps) | Not explicitly specified, but standard gaming keyboard layout with highlighted WASD. | |
| RGB Customization | ||
| 4-Zone RGB Gaming Keyboard with Copilot Key | RGB Backlit Keyboard (often 4-zone or per-key, but details not specified). | |
| Game Optimization | ||
| MSI Center (with AI Engine), MSI App Player | Proprietary control software for performance modes (similar to MSI Center/Armoury Crate). | |
| Performance | ||
| Cooling Technology | ||
| Cooler Boost 5 Technology (CPU & GPU Share-pipe Design, 2 Fans, 5 Heat Pipes) | High-efficiency cooling system (exact name not specified, but designed for high-performance components, likely with multiple fans and heat pipes). | |
| Overclocking Support | ||
| Yes (via MSI Center) | Yes (via system control software) | |
| Performance Modes | ||
| Available via MSI Center (e.g., Extreme Performance, Silent) | Available via system control software for optimizing CPU/GPU power. | |
| Benchmark Scores | ||
| Not explicitly specified in official documentation, but expected strong performance for its class. | Not explicitly specified by manufacturer, but expected high performance. | |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | ||
| 75Whr, 4-cell Li-Polymer | 63Whr (some configurations may have higher, like 73Whr or 90Whr) | |
| Backup Time | ||
| Not explicitly specified, but general gaming laptop battery life. | Approx. 4-6 hours for light tasks, less for gaming. | |
| Charging Type | ||
| Standard Charging, Power Delivery 3.0 (supports 100W PD charging via Type-C) | Standard Charging | |
| Power Adapter | ||
| 240W AC Adapter | 230W or 280W AC Adapter (commensurate with GPU TGP) | |
| Connectivity | ||
| WiFi | ||
| Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) & Bluetooth | |
| Ethernet | ||
| Gigabit LAN (RJ45) | RJ-45 (Gigabit Ethernet) | |
| Bluetooth | ||
| 5.3 | 5.x (usually 5.2 or 5.3 with Wi-Fi 6) | |
| Ports | ||
| 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (DisplayPort™ / Power Delivery 3.0), 3x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 1x HDMI™ 2.1 (8K @ 60Hz / 4K @ 120Hz), 1x RJ45, 1x Mic-in/Headphone-out Combo Jack, 1x DC-in | 3x Superspeed USB Type-A, 1x Superspeed USB Type-C (likely USB 3.2 Gen 2 or higher, with DisplayPort functionality), 1x HDMI, 1x RJ-45, 1x Audio Port (3.5mm combo jack) | |
| Keyboard & Touchpad | ||
| Keyboard Type | ||
| 4-Zone RGB Gaming Keyboard with Copilot Key | RGB Backlit Keyboard, Numeric Keypad | |
| Key Travel | ||
| 1.7mm Key Travel | Not explicitly specified | |
| N-Key Rollover | ||
| Anti-Ghost Key (implied N-Key rollover capability) | Not explicitly specified, but expected for a gaming keyboard. | |
| Touchpad Features | ||
| 31% Larger Touchpad (compared to previous generation), Multi-touch | Precision Touchpad | |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | ||
| 2x 2W Speakers | Built-in stereo speakers | |
| Audio Enhancements | ||
| Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer, Hi-Res Audio Ready | Not explicitly specified, but common features like Nahimic or DTS are possible. | |
| Dedicated Audio Jack | ||
| Yes (1x Mic-in/Headphone-out Combo Jack) | Yes (3.5mm combo jack) | |
| Camera | ||
| Webcam | ||
| HD type (30fps@720p) | Built-in Webcam (Resolution not specified, but often HD or FHD for 2025 models) | |
| Enhancements | ||
| Not explicitly specified, but generally basic. | Not explicitly specified | |
| Privacy Shutter | ||
| No | No | |
| Build & Design | ||
| Material | ||
| Plastic chassis (Black) | Chassis material not explicitly specified, but typically a mix of plastic and metal for durability. | |
| Color Options | ||
| Black | Grey (or Black/Grey) | |
| RGB Lighting | ||
| 4-Zone RGB Keyboard | RGB Backlit Keyboard, additional lighting if any not specified. | |
| Dimensions | ||
| 359 x 262 x 25.5 mm (14.13" x 10.31" x 0.99") | 358 x 254 x 20.8 mm (approx. 14.09 x 10 x 0.82 inches) | |
| Special Features | ||
| Virtual Reality Ready | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Advanced Cooling | ||
| Yes (Cooler Boost 5 with Share Pipe Design) | Yes (dedicated cooling for high-performance components) | |
| Software | ||
| MSI Center, Windows 11 Home, Microsoft 365 Basic (1 Year), Office Home 2024 (lifetime), AI Engine, MSI App Player | Windows 11 Home, manufacturer's control software. | |
| Upgrade-Friendly Design | ||
| Up to 96GB RAM (2 slots), 1x M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen4 slot (already populated with 1TB) | User-upgradeable RAM and SSD slots (2 M.2 slots). | |
| Box Contents | ||
| Laptop | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Power Adapter | ||
| Yes, 240W AC Adapter | Yes, 230W or 280W AC Adapter | |
| User Manual | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Warranty Card | ||
| Yes, 3-Year Limited Warranty (may vary by region) | Yes, standard limited warranty (details vary by region). | |
| Additional Accessories | ||
| Microsoft 365 Basic (1 Year), Office Home 2024 (lifetime) | None explicitly mentioned beyond standard laptop accessories. | |
| Launch Date | ||
| Release Date | ||
| July 2025 (as per current market listings) | April 2025 (as per some retailer listings, expected for 2025 models) | |
| Status | ||
| Available | Available | |
Which is Better: Dell Alienware 16X Aurora (RTX 5070 & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX) or Thunderobot Radiant 16 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel i9 14th Gen)?
Based on the comparison, here's how each product stands out:
Advantages of Thunderobot Radiant 16 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel i9 14th Gen):
- Offers better RAM (64GB DDR5-5600MHz (commonly listed as 4800MHz by some retailers, but 5600MHz is common for 14th Gen HX with DDR5) vs 32GB DDR5-5600MHz)
- Offers better Weight (2.1 kg or 4.62 lbs vs 2.4 kg or 5.29 lbs)
- Offers better Resolution (2560 x 1600 (QHD+ / WQXGA) vs 2560 x 1440 (QHD))
- Offers better Refresh Rate (300Hz vs 165Hz)
- Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU)
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora (RTX 5070 & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX)
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