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ASUS TUF Gaming A16 FA608UP-RV019W AMD Ryzen™ 7 260 Laptop vs MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-049NL

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  • 87specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 54identical
  • 65known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • TUF Gaming A16 FA608UP-RV019W AMD Ryzen™ 7 260 Laptop:Black, Grey
    • Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-049NL:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • TUF Gaming A16 FA608UP-RV019W AMD Ryzen™ 7 260 Laptop:40.6 cm (16")
    • Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-049NL:45.7 cm (18")
  • Display resolution
    • TUF Gaming A16 FA608UP-RV019W AMD Ryzen™ 7 260 Laptop:1920 x 1200 pixels
    • Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-049NL:2560 x 1600 pixels
  • HD type
    • TUF Gaming A16 FA608UP-RV019W AMD Ryzen™ 7 260 Laptop:WUXGA
    • Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-049NL:Quad HD+
  • Display brightness
    • TUF Gaming A16 FA608UP-RV019W AMD Ryzen™ 7 260 Laptop:300 cd/m²
    • Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-049NL:500 cd/m²
  • RGB colour space
    • TUF Gaming A16 FA608UP-RV019W AMD Ryzen™ 7 260 Laptop:sRGB
    • Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-049NL:DCI-P3
  • Maximum refresh rate
    • TUF Gaming A16 FA608UP-RV019W AMD Ryzen™ 7 260 Laptop:165 Hz
    • Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-049NL:240 Hz
  • Processor manufacturer
    • TUF Gaming A16 FA608UP-RV019W AMD Ryzen™ 7 260 Laptop:AMD
    • Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-049NL:Intel

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152 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, GreyBlack
Colour nameKnown for oneJaeger GrayUnknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningKnown for oneGamingUnknown — not stated by the source
Introduction yearKnown for one2025Unknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMetal, Plastic
Original brand nameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMSI
Display6 differ
Display diagonalDiffers40.6 cm (16")45.7 cm (18")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1200 pixels2560 x 1600 pixels
HD typeDiffersWUXGAQuad HD+
Display brightnessDiffers300 cd/m²500 cd/m²
RGB colour spaceDifferssRGBDCI-P3
Maximum refresh rateDiffers165 Hz240 Hz
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD Ryzen™ 7Intel Core Ultra 7
Processor generationDiffersAMD Ryzen 200 SeriesIntel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor modelDiffers260255HX
Processor coresDiffers820
Processor threadsDiffers1620
Processor boost frequencyDiffers5.1 GHz5.2 GHz
Processor frequencyKnown for one3.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cache typeKnown for oneL2 & L3Unknown — not stated by the source
L3 cacheKnown for one16 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
L2 cacheKnown for one8 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Efficient coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.2 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.5 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.8 GHz
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 MB
Maximum turbo powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 W
Processor base powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 W
Neural processor unit (NPU)3 differ
Neural processor unit (NPU)DiffersAMD Ryzen AIIntel AI Boost
Total processor performance up toDiffers38 TOPs33 TOPs
NPU performance up toDiffers16 TOPs13 TOPs
Sparsity supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows Studio effects supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AI software frameworks supported by NPUKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN
GPU performance up toKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 TOPs
Memory2 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers5600 MHz6400 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB96 GB
Memory channelsKnown for oneDual-channelUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
M.2 SSD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2280 (22 x 80 mm)
Graphics3 differ
On-board GPU manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
On-board graphics card familyDiffersAMD Radeon GraphicsIntel® Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon 780MIntel® Graphics
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersDolby AudioNahimic 3
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Camera2 differ
Front camera HD typeDiffersFull HDHD
Front camera resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Infrared (IR) cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Networkidentical
Antenna typeKnown for one2x2Unknown — not stated by the source
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 quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers03
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 one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB4 Gen 3x2 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Intel® Thunderbolt 4Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard backlit zoneDiffers1-zone RGB24-zone RGB
Software1 differ
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for one1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers. Credit card required.Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareDiffersXbox Game Pass for PC_3 months (*Terms and exclusions apply. Offer only available in eligible markets for Xbox Game Pass for PC. Eligible markets are determined at activation. Game catalog varies by region, device, and time.)Nvidia 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)
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Fast chargingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Fast charging time (50%)Known for one30 minUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
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 one12 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one20 VUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Face recognitionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows HelloKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersENERGY STAR, EPEAT SilverEPEAT Silver
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg2.9 kg
WidthDiffers354 mm404 mm
DepthDiffers269 mm280 mm
Height (front)Known for one1.79 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.57 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source29.9 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one426.6 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one103 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one326 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one6.55 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHM870
Other featuresidentical
Warranty periodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 year(s)

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