Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XWGKG-001FR vs MSI Stealth 16 AI A2HWGG-005FR

111specifications compared
42differ
69identical
15known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XWGKG-001FR has 4 more processor cores than the MSI Stealth 16 AI A2HWGG-005FR (20 vs 16). The MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XWGKG-001FR has 4 more processor threads than the MSI Stealth 16 AI A2HWGG-005FR (20 vs 16). The MSI Stealth 16 AI A2HWGG-005FR has 0.2 GHz more processor boost frequency than the MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XWGKG-001FR (5.4 GHz vs 5.2 GHz). Product colour: Grey on the MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XWGKG-001FR, Black on the MSI Stealth 16 AI A2HWGG-005FR. Colour name: Cosmos Gray on the MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XWGKG-001FR, Core Black on the MSI Stealth 16 AI A2HWGG-005FR.

Product colour
- Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XWGKG-001FR:Grey
- Stealth 16 AI A2HWGG-005FR:Black
Colour name
- Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XWGKG-001FR:Cosmos Gray
- Stealth 16 AI A2HWGG-005FR:Core Black
Processor family
- Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XWGKG-001FR:Intel Core Ultra 7
- Stealth 16 AI A2HWGG-005FR:Intel Core Ultra 9
Processor model
- Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XWGKG-001FR:255HX
- Stealth 16 AI A2HWGG-005FR:285H
Processor cores
- Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XWGKG-001FR:20
- Stealth 16 AI A2HWGG-005FR:16
Processor threads
- Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XWGKG-001FR:20
- Stealth 16 AI A2HWGG-005FR:16
Processor boost frequency
- Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XWGKG-001FR:5.2 GHz
- Stealth 16 AI A2HWGG-005FR:5.4 GHz
Performance cores
- Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XWGKG-001FR:8
- Stealth 16 AI A2HWGG-005FR:6

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Comparison of Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XWGKG-001FR, Stealth 16 AI A2HWGG-005FR
126 specifications	A MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XWGKG-001FR View product	B MSI Stealth 16 AI A2HWGG-005FR View product
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffers	Grey	Black
Colour nameDiffers	Cosmos Gray	Core Black
Displayidentical
Anti-glare screenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Display brightnessKnown for one	500 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel Core Ultra 7	Intel Core Ultra 9
Processor modelDiffers	255HX	285H
Processor coresDiffers	20	16
Processor threadsDiffers	20	16
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	5.2 GHz	5.4 GHz
Performance coresDiffers	8	6
Efficient coresDiffers	12	8
Low Power Efficient-coresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers	5.2 GHz	5.4 GHz
Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	2.9 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyDiffers	1.8 GHz	2.7 GHz
Low Power Efficient-core Base FrequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1000 MHz
Processor cacheDiffers	30 MB	24 MB
Maximum turbo powerDiffers	160 W	115 W
Processor base powerDiffers	55 W	45 W
Neural processor unit (NPU)2 differ
Total processor performance up toDiffers	33 TOPs	99 TOPs
GPU performance up toDiffers	8 TOPs	77 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	512 GB	1 TB
Total SSDs capacityDiffers	512 GB	1 TB
SSD capacityDiffers	512 GB	1 TB
M.2 SSD sizeKnown for one	2280 (22 x 80 mm)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card familyDiffers	Intel® Graphics	Intel Arc Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® Graphics	Intel Arc 140T
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	6
Audio systemKnown for one	Nahimic 3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Nahimic	Unknown — not stated by the source
Camera3 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
Privacy typeDiffers	Privacy shutter	Privacy cover
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	Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	2500 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionDiffers	5.3	5.4
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	2
Performance1 differ
Repairability indexDiffers	8	8.1
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel HM870	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard backlit zoneDiffers	24-zone RGB	Per-key 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	Killer Control Center, Nvidia App, True Color, Nahimic 3, MSI App Player, Mystic Light, MSI Companion, MSI Center, Steelseries GG, Discrete Graphics Mode, MSI AI Engine, AI Noise Cancellation Pro
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers	90 Wh	99.9 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter input voltageDiffers	90 - 265 V	90 - 264 V
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.5 kg	2.1 kg
WidthDiffers	359 mm	355.8 mm
DepthDiffers	266.4 mm	259.7 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19.9 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.18 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	2.79 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source

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