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ASUS ExpertBook B5 B5605CCA-MB0207 Intel Core Ultra 7 255H Laptop vs MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XWGKG-001FR

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  • 96specifications compared
  • 50differ
  • 46identical
  • 51known for one product only

Key differences

  • Colour name
    • ExpertBook B5 B5605CCA-MB0207 Intel Core Ultra 7 255H Laptop:Gentle Grey
    • Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XWGKG-001FR:Cosmos Gray
  • Housing material
    • ExpertBook B5 B5605CCA-MB0207 Intel Core Ultra 7 255H Laptop:Aluminium
    • Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XWGKG-001FR:Metal, Plastic
  • Display resolution
    • ExpertBook B5 B5605CCA-MB0207 Intel Core Ultra 7 255H Laptop:1920 x 1200 pixels
    • Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XWGKG-001FR:2560 x 1600 pixels
  • HD type
    • ExpertBook B5 B5605CCA-MB0207 Intel Core Ultra 7 255H Laptop:WUXGA
    • Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XWGKG-001FR:Quad HD+
  • Display brightness
    • ExpertBook B5 B5605CCA-MB0207 Intel Core Ultra 7 255H Laptop:300 cd/m²
    • Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XWGKG-001FR:500 cd/m²
  • Colour gamut
    • ExpertBook B5 B5605CCA-MB0207 Intel Core Ultra 7 255H Laptop:45%
    • Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XWGKG-001FR:100%
  • RGB colour space
    • ExpertBook B5 B5605CCA-MB0207 Intel Core Ultra 7 255H Laptop:NTSC
    • Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XWGKG-001FR:DCI-P3
  • Maximum refresh rate
    • ExpertBook B5 B5605CCA-MB0207 Intel Core Ultra 7 255H Laptop:60 Hz
    • Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XWGKG-001FR:240 Hz

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147 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourGreyGrey
Colour nameDiffersGentle GreyCosmos Gray
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Housing materialDiffersAluminiumMetal, Plastic
Market positioningKnown for oneWorkUnknown — not stated by the source
Introduction yearKnown for one2025Unknown — not stated by the source
Original brand nameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMSI
Display6 differ
Display diagonal40.6 cm (16")40.6 cm (16")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1200 pixels2560 x 1600 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersWUXGAQuad HD+
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioKnown for one16:10Unknown — not stated by the source
Anti-glare screenKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessDiffers300 cd/m²500 cd/m²
Colour gamutDiffers45%100%
RGB colour spaceDiffersNTSCDCI-P3
Maximum refresh rateDiffers60 Hz240 Hz
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS-Level
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel Core Ultra 7Intel Core Ultra 7
Processor generationIntel Core Ultra (Series 2)Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor modelDiffers255H255HX
Processor coresDiffers1620
Processor threadsDiffers1620
Processor boost frequencyDiffers5.1 GHz5.2 GHz
Performance coresDiffers68
Efficient coresDiffers812
Low Power Efficient-coresKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers5.1 GHz5.2 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers4.4 GHz4.5 GHz
Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for one2.5 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance-core base frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.4 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyDiffers1.5 GHz1.8 GHz
Low Power Efficient-core Base FrequencyKnown for one700 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers24 MB30 MB
Maximum turbo powerDiffers115 W160 W
Processor base powerDiffers28 W55 W
Neural processor unit (NPU)2 differ
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 toDiffers96 TOPs33 TOPs
NPU performance up to13 TOPs13 TOPs
GPU performance up toDiffers74 TOPs8 TOPs
Memory1 differ
Internal memory16 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR5-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB96 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB512 GB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Total SSDs capacityDiffers1 TB512 GB
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers1 TB512 GB
NVMeYesYes
SSD interfacePCI Express 4.0PCI 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 oneMicroSD (TransFlash)Unknown — not stated by the source
M.2 SSD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2280 (22 x 80 mm)
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
On-board GPU manufacturerIntelIntel
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel Arc GraphicsIntel® Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel Arc 140TIntel® Graphics
Discrete GPU manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR7
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersDiracNahimic 3
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNahimic
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Camera2 differ
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera HD typeDiffersFull HDHD
Front camera resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Infrared (IR) cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Privacy cameraYesYes
Privacy typePrivacy shutterPrivacy shutter
Network3 differ
Mobile network connectionNoNo
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Antenna typeKnown for one2x2Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.45.3
WLAN controller manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI version2.12.1
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantityDiffers21
Intel® Thunderbolt 4YesYes
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Repairability indexDiffers9.78
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel HM870
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard backlit colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRGB
Keyboard backlit zoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24-zone RGB
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAZERTY
Keyboard languageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFrench
Copilot keyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersNoWindows 11 Home
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNvidia App, Nahimic 3, MSI App Player, Mystic Light, MSI Companion, MSI Center, Discrete Graphics Mode, MSI AI Engine, Nvidia Broadcast
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers34
Battery capacityDiffers63 Wh90 Wh
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W240 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageDiffers100 - 240 V90 - 265 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one3.25 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one20 VUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C charging portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)YesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Face recognitionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows HelloKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)YesYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version2.02.0
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers1.75 kg2.5 kg
WidthDiffers358.4 mm359 mm
DepthDiffers253.9 mm266.4 mm
Height (front)Differs1.75 cm2.18 cm
Height (rear)Differs1.79 cm2.79 cm
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one481 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one65 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one288 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one5.27 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Warranty periodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 year(s)

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