Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XWFKG-091BE vs MSI Vector 18 HX AI A2XWHG-815NL

113specifications compared
37differ
76identical
13known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XWFKG-091BE:40.6 cm (16")
- Vector 18 HX AI A2XWHG-815NL:45.7 cm (18")
Processor family
- Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XWFKG-091BE:Intel Core Ultra 7
- Vector 18 HX AI A2XWHG-815NL:Intel Core Ultra 9
Processor model
- Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XWFKG-091BE:255HX
- Vector 18 HX AI A2XWHG-815NL:275HX
Processor cores
- Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XWFKG-091BE:20
- Vector 18 HX AI A2XWHG-815NL:24
Processor threads
- Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XWFKG-091BE:20
- Vector 18 HX AI A2XWHG-815NL:24
Processor boost frequency
- Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XWFKG-091BE:5.2 GHz
- Vector 18 HX AI A2XWHG-815NL:5.4 GHz
Efficient cores
- Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XWFKG-091BE:12
- Vector 18 HX AI A2XWHG-815NL:16
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
- Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XWFKG-091BE:5.2 GHz
- Vector 18 HX AI A2XWHG-815NL:5.4 GHz

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Comparison of Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XWFKG-091BE, Vector 18 HX AI A2XWHG-815NL
126 specifications	A MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XWFKG-091BE View product	B MSI Vector 18 HX AI A2XWHG-815NL View product
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	40.6 cm (16")	45.7 cm (18")
Processor11 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel Core Ultra 7	Intel Core Ultra 9
Processor modelDiffers	255HX	275HX
Processor coresDiffers	20	24
Processor threadsDiffers	20	24
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	5.2 GHz	5.4 GHz
Efficient coresDiffers	12	16
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers	5.2 GHz	5.4 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers	4.5 GHz	4.6 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	2.7 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyDiffers	1.8 GHz	2.1 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	30 MB	36 MB
Neural processor unit (NPU)1 differ
Total processor performance up toDiffers	33 TOPs	36 TOPs
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	32 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	2 x 8 GB	2 x 16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	2 TB
Total SSDs capacityDiffers	1 TB	2 TB
SSD capacityDiffers	1 TB	2 TB
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SD
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	8 GB	12 GB
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Nahimic	Unknown — not stated by the source
Camera2 differ
Front camera HD typeDiffers	HD	Full HD
Front camera resolutionDiffers	1280 x 720 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 fps
Infrared (IR) cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network5 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffers	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN controller modelDiffers	Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211	Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	2500 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionDiffers	5.3	5.4
WLAN controller manufacturerKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	3	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Thunderbolt 5 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Intel® Thunderbolt 5Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Thunderbolt 4Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Repairability indexKnown for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard backlit zoneDiffers	24-zone RGB	26-Zone RGB
Software1 differ
Bundled softwareDiffers	Nvidia App, Nahimic 3, MSI App Player, Mystic Light, MSI Companion, MSI Center, Discrete Graphics Mode, MSI AI Engine, Nvidia Broadcast	Nvidia App, Nahimic 3, MSI App Player, MSI Center, Discrete Graphics Mode, MSI AI Engine, AI Noise Cancellation Pro
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers	90 Wh	99.9 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	240 W	400 W
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.5 kg	3.6 kg
WidthDiffers	359 mm	404 mm
DepthDiffers	266.4 mm	307.5 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.18 cm	2.4 cm
Height (rear)Differs	2.79 cm	3.21 cm

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