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ASUS Chromebook Plus Enterprise CB54 CB5403CMA-QM1602 Intel Core Ultra 7 155U vs MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGXKG-088BE

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  • 89specifications compared
  • 45differ
  • 44identical
  • 55known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Chromebook Plus Enterprise CB54 CB5403CMA-QM1602 Intel Core Ultra 7 155U:Chromebook
    • Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGXKG-088BE:Laptop
  • Product colour
    • Chromebook Plus Enterprise CB54 CB5403CMA-QM1602 Intel Core Ultra 7 155U:Silver
    • Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGXKG-088BE:Black
  • Housing material
    • Chromebook Plus Enterprise CB54 CB5403CMA-QM1602 Intel Core Ultra 7 155U:Aluminium
    • Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGXKG-088BE:Plastic
  • Display diagonal
    • Chromebook Plus Enterprise CB54 CB5403CMA-QM1602 Intel Core Ultra 7 155U:35.6 cm (14")
    • Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGXKG-088BE:45.7 cm (18")
  • HD type
    • Chromebook Plus Enterprise CB54 CB5403CMA-QM1602 Intel Core Ultra 7 155U:WQXGA
    • Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGXKG-088BE:Quad HD+
  • Maximum refresh rate
    • Chromebook Plus Enterprise CB54 CB5403CMA-QM1602 Intel Core Ultra 7 155U:120 Hz
    • Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGXKG-088BE:240 Hz
  • Processor family
    • Chromebook Plus Enterprise CB54 CB5403CMA-QM1602 Intel Core Ultra 7 155U:Intel Core Ultra 7
    • Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGXKG-088BE:Intel Core Ultra 9
  • Processor model
    • Chromebook Plus Enterprise CB54 CB5403CMA-QM1602 Intel Core Ultra 7 155U:155U
    • Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGXKG-088BE:275HX

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144 specifications
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersChromebookLaptop
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Housing materialDiffersAluminiumPlastic
Original brand nameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMSI
Colour nameKnown for oneFog SilverUnknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningKnown for oneWorkUnknown — not stated by the source
Certified refurbishedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")45.7 cm (18")
Display resolution2560 x 1600 pixels2560 x 1600 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersWQXGAQuad HD+
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS-Level
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Anti-glare screenYesYes
Display brightness500 cd/m²500 cd/m²
Colour gamut100%100%
RGB colour spaceDCI-P3DCI-P3
Maximum refresh rateDiffers120 Hz240 Hz
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel Core Ultra 7Intel Core Ultra 9
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ Ultra (Series 1)Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor modelDiffers155U275HX
Processor coresDiffers1224
Processor threadsDiffers1424
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4.8 GHz5.4 GHz
Performance coresDiffers28
Efficient coresDiffers816
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers4.8 GHz5.4 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers3.8 GHz4.6 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.7 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyDiffers1.2 GHz2.1 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers12 MB36 MB
Maximum turbo powerDiffers57 W160 W
Processor base powerDiffers15 W55 W
Low Power Efficient-coresKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for one2.1 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Low Power Efficient-core Base FrequencyKnown for one700 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cache typeKnown for oneSmart CacheUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 2049Unknown — not stated by the source
Neural processor unit (NPU)3 differ
Neural processor unit (NPU)Intel AI BoostIntel AI Boost
Sparsity supportYesYes
Windows Studio effects supportYesYes
AI software frameworks supported by NPUDiffersDirectML, ONNX RT, OpenVINO, Windows MLDirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN
Total processor performance up toDiffers22 TOPs36 TOPs
NPU performance up toDiffers11 TOPs13 TOPs
GPU performance up to8 TOPs8 TOPs
Copilot+ PCKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersLPDDR5x-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
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 16 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB96 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneOn-boardUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB1 TB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Total SSDs capacityDiffers256 GB1 TB
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB1 TB
NVMeYesYes
SSD interfacePCI Express 4.0PCI Express 4.0
SSD form factorM.2M.2
Optical drive typeNoNo
M.2 SSD sizeKnown for one2280 (22 x 80 mm)Unknown — not stated by the source
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 cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete GPU manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR7
On-board GPU manufacturerIntelIntel
On-board graphics card familyIntel® GraphicsIntel® Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® GraphicsIntel® Graphics
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNahimic 3
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneHarman KardonUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
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 cameraYesYes
Privacy typePrivacy shutterPrivacy shutter
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one8 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Mobile network connectionNoNo
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
WLAN controller manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2500 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.3
Antenna typeKnown for one2x2Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers03
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI version2.12.1
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantityDiffers21
Intel® Thunderbolt 4YesYes
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 Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitYesYes
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Keyboard backlit colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRGB
Keyboard backlit zoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24-zone RGB
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source99
Keyboard layoutQWERTYQWERTY
Keyboard languageDiffersUS InternationalFrench
Copilot keyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersChromeOSWindows 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)
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers34
Battery capacityDiffers63 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
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W240 W
USB Type-C charging portYesYes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)YesYes
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one3 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one15 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersENERGY STAR, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Mix, TCOEPEAT Silver
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.3 kg3.1 kg
WidthDiffers313.7 mm404 mm
DepthDiffers222.8 mm280 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.56 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.99 cm
HeightKnown for one16.9 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Warranty periodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 year(s)
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneREACHUnknown — not stated by the source

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