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HP EB6G2A14AI RAI5430 14 16GB/512 PC vs MSI Crosshair A18 HX A8WFKG-044FR

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  • 67specifications compared
  • 40differ
  • 27identical
  • 85known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • EB6G2A14AI RAI5430 14 16GB/512 PC:Silver
    • Crosshair A18 HX A8WFKG-044FR:Black
  • Colour name
    • EB6G2A14AI RAI5430 14 16GB/512 PC:Pike silver
    • Crosshair A18 HX A8WFKG-044FR:Black
  • Market positioning
    • EB6G2A14AI RAI5430 14 16GB/512 PC:Premium
    • Crosshair A18 HX A8WFKG-044FR:Gaming
  • Original brand name
    • EB6G2A14AI RAI5430 14 16GB/512 PC:HP
    • Crosshair A18 HX A8WFKG-044FR:MSI
  • Display diagonal
    • EB6G2A14AI RAI5430 14 16GB/512 PC:35.6 cm (14")
    • Crosshair A18 HX A8WFKG-044FR:45.7 cm (18")
  • Display resolution
    • EB6G2A14AI RAI5430 14 16GB/512 PC:1920 x 1200 pixels
    • Crosshair A18 HX A8WFKG-044FR:2560 x 1600 pixels
  • HD type
    • EB6G2A14AI RAI5430 14 16GB/512 PC:WUXGA
    • Crosshair A18 HX A8WFKG-044FR:Quad HD+
  • Panel type
    • EB6G2A14AI RAI5430 14 16GB/512 PC:IPS
    • Crosshair A18 HX A8WFKG-044FR:IPS-Level

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Comparison of EB6G2A14AI RAI5430 14 16GB/512 PC, Crosshair A18 HX A8WFKG-044FR
152 specifications
Design4 differ
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Colour nameDiffersPike silverBlack
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePlastic
Market positioningDiffersPremiumGaming
Original brand nameDiffersHPMSI
Display6 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")45.7 cm (18")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1200 pixels2560 x 1600 pixels
HD typeDiffersWUXGAQuad HD+
Panel typeDiffersIPSIPS-Level
Native aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:10
Anti-glare screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display brightnessDiffers400 cd/m²500 cd/m²
RGB colour spaceDifferssRGBDCI-P3
Maximum refresh rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 Hz
Display diagonal (metric)Known for one35.6 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
sRGB coverage (typical)Known for one100%Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor6 differ
Processor familyDiffersAMD Ryzen™ AI 5AMD Ryzen™ 9
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD Ryzen 8000 Series
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8940HX
Processor coresDiffers416
Processor threadsDiffers832
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4.5 GHz5.3 GHz
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers8 MB64 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3L2 & L3
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 16 GB2 x 16 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB96 GB
Non-ECCKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers512 GB1 TB
Total SSDs capacityDiffers512 GB1 TB
SSD capacityDiffers512 GB1 TB
SSD interfaceDiffersPCI Express 5.0PCI Express 4.0
M.2 SSD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2280 (22 x 80 mm)
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete GPU manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 Laptop GPU
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR7
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon 840MAMD Radeon 610M
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNahimic 3
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of microphonesKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Network5 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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)
WLAN controller manufacturerDiffersMediaTekAMD
WLAN controller modelDiffersMediaTek MT7925AMD RZ616
Bluetooth versionDiffers6.05.3
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Antenna typeKnown for one2x2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB4 Gen 3x2 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Thunderbolt 4Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel SoC
Repairability indexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Hall sensorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Temperature sensorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersClickpadTouchpad
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 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
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 11 ProWindows 11 Home
Bundled softwareKnown for oneHP Wolf Pro Security Edition (1 year)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers34
Battery capacityDiffers68 Wh90 Wh
Battery weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source322 g
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 W
AC adapter input voltageDiffers100 - 240 V90 - 264 V
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, Power onUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.4 kg3.1 kg
WidthDiffers318.6 mm404 mm
DepthDiffers224.3 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
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Warranty periodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 year(s)
Manufacturer warrantyKnown for one1 year (1/1/0) limited warranty includes 1 year of parts and labor. No on-site repair. Terms and conditions vary by country. Certain restrictions and exclusions apply.Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory module typeKnown for oneSODIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
UNSPSC-codeKnown for one43211503Unknown — not stated by the source
Neural processor unit (NPU)identical
Neural processor unit (NPU)Known for oneAMD Ryzen AIUnknown — not stated by the source
NPU performance up toKnown for one50 TOPsUnknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP speaker typeKnown for oneHP Dual SpeakersUnknown — not stated by the source
HP segmentKnown for oneBusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC)Known for one826581267331Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneGS mark, CCC, RoHS, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), CE, BSMIUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR, EPEAT, TCO, TCO10Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainable technologies and materialsKnown for oneAt least 30% recycled metal; Product Carbon Footprint; HP paper-based packaging is from recycled or certified sources; At least 30% post-consumer recycled plastic; At least 30% ocean-bound plastic; Low halogen; Bulk packaging available; External power supply 90% efficiencyUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) URLKnown for onehttps://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_6126692-6126777-16?openCLC=trueUnknown — not stated by the source

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