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Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71 - Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX vs MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-049NL

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  • 37differ
  • 52identical
  • 51known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-049NL has 120 Hz more maximum refresh rate than the Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71 - Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX (240 Hz vs 120 Hz). The MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-049NL has 4 more processor cores than the Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71 - Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX (20 vs 16). The MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-049NL has 4 more processor threads than the Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71 - Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX (20 vs 16). Only the MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-049NL has numeric keypad. Display diagonal: 36.8 cm (14.5") on the Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71 - Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, 45.7 cm (18") on the MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-049NL.

  • Display diagonal
    • Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71 - Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX:36.8 cm (14.5")
    • Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-049NL:45.7 cm (18")
  • Display resolution
    • Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71 - Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX:2880 x 1800 pixels
    • Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-049NL:2560 x 1600 pixels
  • HD type
    • Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71 - Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX:WQXGA+
    • Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-049NL:Quad HD+
  • Panel type
    • Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71 - Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX:OLED
    • Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-049NL:IPS-Level
  • Maximum refresh rate
    • Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71 - Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX:120 Hz
    • Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-049NL:240 Hz
  • Processor model
    • Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71 - Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX:255H
    • Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-049NL:255HX
  • Processor cores
    • Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71 - Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX:16
    • Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-049NL:20
  • Processor threads
    • Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71 - Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX:16
    • Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-049NL:20

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140 specifications
Designidentical
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMetal, Plastic
Original brand nameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMSI
Market positioningKnown for oneGamingUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Display5 differ
Display diagonalDiffers36.8 cm (14.5")45.7 cm (18")
Display resolutionDiffers2880 x 1800 pixels2560 x 1600 pixels
HD typeDiffersWQXGA+Quad HD+
Panel typeDiffersOLEDIPS-Level
Anti-glare screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 cd/m²
Colour gamutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100%
RGB colour spaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDCI-P3
Maximum refresh rateDiffers120 Hz240 Hz
Display technology marketing nameKnown for oneCineCrystalUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor13 differ
Processor modelDiffers255H255HX
Processor coresDiffers1620
Processor threadsDiffers1620
Processor boost frequencyDiffers5.1 GHz5.2 GHz
Performance coresDiffers68
Efficient coresDiffers812
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers5.1 GHz5.2 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers4.4 GHz4.5 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.4 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyDiffers1.5 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers24 MB30 MB
Maximum turbo powerDiffers115 W160 W
Processor base powerDiffers28 W55 W
Processor frequencyKnown for one2 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Low Power Efficient-coresKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for one2.5 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Low Power Efficient-core Base FrequencyKnown for one700 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Neural processor unit (NPU)2 differ
Total processor performance up toDiffers96 TOPs33 TOPs
GPU performance up toDiffers74 TOPs8 TOPs
Copilot+ PCKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersLPDDR5x-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6400 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 32 GB2 x 16 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB96 GB
Storageidentical
M.2 SSD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2280 (22 x 80 mm)
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMicroSD (TransFlash)Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel Arc GraphicsIntel® Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel Arc 140TIntel® Graphics
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNahimic 3
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Camera1 differ
Front camera HD typeDiffersFull HDHD
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 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
Network2 differ
WLAN controller manufacturerDiffersKillerIntel
WLAN controller modelDiffersKiller Wi-Fi 6E 1675iIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Antenna typeKnown for one2x2Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers03
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
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
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHM870
Keyboard2 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Keyboard backlit zoneDiffers3-zone RGB24-zone RGB
Softwareidentical
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)
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one13 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers230 W240 W
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB Type-C required charging power (min)Known for one90 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Silver
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.9 kg2.9 kg
WidthDiffers323.9 mm404 mm
DepthDiffers254.7 mm280 mm
HeightDiffers20.8 mm29.9 mm
Height (rear)Known for one2.08 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Warranty periodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 year(s)
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one480 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one310 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one73 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one3.6 kgUnknown — not stated by the source

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