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Acer Predator PH18-73-92Q3 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Laptop vs MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-008US

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  • 92specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 62identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • HD type
    • Predator PH18-73-92Q3 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Laptop:WQXGA
    • Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-008US:Quad HD+
  • Panel type
    • Predator PH18-73-92Q3 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Laptop:IPS
    • Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-008US:IPS-Level
  • Maximum refresh rate
    • Predator PH18-73-92Q3 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Laptop:250 Hz
    • Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-008US:240 Hz
  • Internal memory
    • Predator PH18-73-92Q3 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Laptop:32 GB
    • Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-008US:64 GB
  • Memory clock speed
    • Predator PH18-73-92Q3 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Laptop:4000 MHz
    • Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-008US:5600 MHz
  • Memory layout (slots x size)
    • Predator PH18-73-92Q3 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Laptop:2 x 16 GB
    • Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-008US:2 x 32 GB
  • Memory slots
    • Predator PH18-73-92Q3 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Laptop:2x CSODIMM
    • Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-008US:2x SO-DIMM
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Predator PH18-73-92Q3 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Laptop:192 GB
    • Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-008US:96 GB

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129 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Original brand nameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMSI
Market positioningKnown for oneGamingUnknown — not stated by the source
Display3 differ
Display diagonal45.7 cm (18")45.7 cm (18")
Display resolution2560 x 1600 pixels2560 x 1600 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersWQXGAQuad HD+
Panel typeDiffersIPSIPS-Level
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Anti-glare screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Colour gamut100%100%
RGB colour spaceDCI-P3DCI-P3
Maximum refresh rateDiffers250 Hz240 Hz
Display technology marketing nameKnown for oneComfyViewUnknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneMattUnknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one1000 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel Core Ultra 9Intel Core Ultra 9
Processor generationIntel Core Ultra (Series 2)Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor model275HX275HX
Processor cores2424
Processor threads2424
Processor boost frequency5.4 GHz5.4 GHz
Performance cores88
Efficient cores1616
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency5.4 GHz5.4 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency4.6 GHz4.6 GHz
Performance-core base frequency2.7 GHz2.7 GHz
Efficient-core base frequency2.1 GHz2.1 GHz
Processor cache36 MB36 MB
Maximum turbo power160 W160 W
Processor base power55 W55 W
Neural processor unit (NPU)identical
Neural processor unit (NPU)Intel AI BoostIntel AI Boost
Sparsity supportYesYes
Windows Studio effects supportYesYes
AI software frameworks supported by NPUDirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNNDirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN
Total processor performance up to36 TOPs36 TOPs
NPU performance up to13 TOPs13 TOPs
GPU performance up to8 TOPs8 TOPs
Memory5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers32 GB64 GB
Internal memory typeDDR5-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers4000 MHz5600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 16 GB2 x 32 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x CSODIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers192 GB96 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers2 TB1 TB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Total SSDs capacityDiffers2 TB1 TB
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers2 TB1 TB
NVMeYesYes
SSD interfaceDiffersPCI Express 5.0PCI Express 4.0
SSD form factorM.2M.2
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete GPU manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR7GDDR7
On-board GPU manufacturerIntelIntel
On-board graphics card familyIntel® GraphicsIntel® Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® GraphicsIntel® Graphics
Audio1 differ
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNahimic 3
Number of built-in speakersDiffers62
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of microphonesKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Camera2 differ
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera HD typeDiffersFull HDHD
Front camera resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Privacy cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Privacy typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePrivacy shutter
Infrared (IR) cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network4 differ
Mobile network connectionNoNo
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
WLAN controller manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
WLAN controller modelDiffersKiller Wi-Fi 7 1750xIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers5000 Mbit/s2500 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.45.3
Antenna typeKnown for one2x2Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers13
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Intel® Thunderbolt 4Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitYesYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Keyboard backlit colourRGBRGB
Keyboard backlit zoneDiffersPer-key RGB24-zone RGB
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source99
Copilot keyYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 11 Home
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNvidia App, Nahimic 3, MSI App Player, Mystic Light, MSI Companion, Crosshair, Battery Master, MSI Center, Discrete Graphics Mode, MSI AI Engine, Intel Application Optimization, Microsoft Effect Pack (MEP)
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Battery capacityDiffers99 Wh90 Wh
Battery weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source322 g
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one5.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers400 W240 W
USB Type-C charging portYesYes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Silver
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3.5 kg2.9 kg
WidthDiffers401 mm404 mm
DepthDiffers307.9 mm280 mm
HeightDiffers29.6 mm29.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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