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GIGABYTE AORUS ELITE 16 BWHC3NEC65SH vs MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XWGKG-083AU

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  • 100specifications compared
  • 27differ
  • 73identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XWGKG-083AU has 75 Hz more maximum refresh rate than the GIGABYTE AORUS ELITE 16 BWHC3NEC65SH (240 Hz vs 165 Hz). The MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XWGKG-083AU has 32 GB more maximum internal memory than the GIGABYTE AORUS ELITE 16 BWHC3NEC65SH (96 GB vs 64 GB). The MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XWGKG-083AU has 1 TB more total storage capacity than the GIGABYTE AORUS ELITE 16 BWHC3NEC65SH (2 TB vs 1 TB). Only the MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XWGKG-083AU has numeric keypad. Colour name: Gray Tide on the GIGABYTE AORUS ELITE 16 BWHC3NEC65SH, Cosmos Gray on the MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XWGKG-083AU.

  • Colour name
    • AORUS ELITE 16 BWHC3NEC65SH:Gray Tide
    • Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XWGKG-083AU:Cosmos Gray
  • Original brand name
    • AORUS ELITE 16 BWHC3NEC65SH:GIGABYTE
    • Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XWGKG-083AU:MSI
  • HD type
    • AORUS ELITE 16 BWHC3NEC65SH:WQXGA
    • Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XWGKG-083AU:Quad HD+
  • Panel type
    • AORUS ELITE 16 BWHC3NEC65SH:IPS
    • Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XWGKG-083AU:IPS-Level
  • RGB colour space
    • AORUS ELITE 16 BWHC3NEC65SH:sRGB
    • Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XWGKG-083AU:DCI-P3
  • Maximum refresh rate
    • AORUS ELITE 16 BWHC3NEC65SH:165 Hz
    • Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XWGKG-083AU:240 Hz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • AORUS ELITE 16 BWHC3NEC65SH:64 GB
    • Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XWGKG-083AU:96 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • AORUS ELITE 16 BWHC3NEC65SH:1 TB
    • Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XWGKG-083AU:2 TB

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132 specifications
Design2 differ
Colour nameDiffersGray TideCosmos Gray
Introduction yearKnown for one2025Unknown — not stated by the source
Original brand nameDiffersGIGABYTEMSI
Display4 differ
HD typeDiffersWQXGAQuad HD+
Panel typeDiffersIPSIPS-Level
Native aspect ratioKnown for one16:10Unknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one400 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
RGB colour spaceDifferssRGBDCI-P3
Maximum refresh rateDiffers165 Hz240 Hz
Memory1 differ
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB96 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB2 TB
Total SSDs capacityDiffers1 TB2 TB
SSD capacityDiffers1 TB2 TB
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMicroSD (TransFlash)Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersDolby AtmosNahimic 3
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Privacy cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Privacy typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePrivacy shutter
Network4 differ
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 LAN data ratesDiffers10,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
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 & interfaces1 differ
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
Thunderbolt 5 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Thunderbolt 5Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard2 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Keyboard backlit zoneDiffers3-zone RGB24-zone RGB
Copilot keyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityDiffers99 Wh90 Wh
Battery weightKnown for one338 gUnknown — 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
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C charging portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Windows HelloKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg2.5 kg
WidthDiffers357 mm359 mm
DepthDiffers254 mm266.4 mm
Height (front)Differs2 cm2.18 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.6 cm2.79 cm
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one92 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one417 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one310 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one5.2 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Warranty periodDiffers2 year(s)1 year(s)
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel HM870

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