Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14WFK-202FRY vs MSI Cyborg 17 B2RWGKG-445FRY

117specifications compared
42differ
75identical
11known for one product only

Key differences

Colour name
- Crosshair 16 HX E14WFK-202FRY:Black
- Cyborg 17 B2RWGKG-445FRY:Translucent Black
Housing material
- Crosshair 16 HX E14WFK-202FRY:Plastic
- Cyborg 17 B2RWGKG-445FRY:Metal, Plastic
Display diagonal
- Crosshair 16 HX E14WFK-202FRY:40.6 cm (16")
- Cyborg 17 B2RWGKG-445FRY:43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- Crosshair 16 HX E14WFK-202FRY:2560 x 1600 pixels
- Cyborg 17 B2RWGKG-445FRY:1920 x 1080 pixels
HD type
- Crosshair 16 HX E14WFK-202FRY:Quad HD+
- Cyborg 17 B2RWGKG-445FRY:Full HD
Display brightness
- Crosshair 16 HX E14WFK-202FRY:500 cd/m²
- Cyborg 17 B2RWGKG-445FRY:250 cd/m²
Colour gamut
- Crosshair 16 HX E14WFK-202FRY:100%
- Cyborg 17 B2RWGKG-445FRY:45%
RGB colour space
- Crosshair 16 HX E14WFK-202FRY:DCI-P3
- Cyborg 17 B2RWGKG-445FRY:NTSC

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Comparison of Crosshair 16 HX E14WFK-202FRY, Cyborg 17 B2RWGKG-445FRY
128 specifications	A MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14WFK-202FRY View product	B MSI Cyborg 17 B2RWGKG-445FRY View product
Design2 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colour	Black	Black
Colour nameDiffers	Black	Translucent Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Housing materialDiffers	Plastic	Metal, Plastic
Market positioning	Gaming	Gaming
Original brand name	MSI	MSI
Display7 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	40.6 cm (16")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	2560 x 1600 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeDiffers	Quad HD+	Full HD
Panel type	IPS-Level	IPS-Level
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:9
Anti-glare screen	Yes	Yes
Display brightnessDiffers	500 cd/m²	250 cd/m²
Colour gamutDiffers	100%	45%
RGB colour spaceDiffers	DCI-P3	NTSC
Maximum refresh rateDiffers	240 Hz	144 Hz
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel Core 7
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7 (14th gen)	Intel Core (Series 2)
Processor modelDiffers	i7-14650HX	240H
Processor coresDiffers	16	10
Processor threadsDiffers	24	16
Processor boost frequency	5.2 GHz	5.2 GHz
Performance coresDiffers	8	6
Efficient coresDiffers	8	4
Low Power Efficient-coresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency	5.2 GHz	5.2 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers	3.7 GHz	4 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyDiffers	2.2 GHz	2.5 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyDiffers	1.6 GHz	1.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	30 MB	24 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1964	BGA 1744
Maximum turbo powerDiffers	157 W	115 W
Processor base powerDiffers	55 W	45 W
Neural processor unit (NPU)identical
Copilot+ PC	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	16 GB	16 GB
Internal memory type	DDR5-SDRAM	DDR5-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	5600 MHz	5600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	2 x 8 GB	1 x 16 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	96 GB	96 GB
Memory form factorKnown for one	SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity	512 GB	512 GB
Storage media	SSD	SSD
Total SSDs capacity	512 GB	512 GB
Number of SSDs installed	1	1
SSD capacity	512 GB	512 GB
NVMe	Yes	Yes
SSD interface	PCI Express 4.0	PCI Express 4.0
M.2 SSD size	2280 (22 x 80 mm)	2280 (22 x 80 mm)
SSD form factor	M.2	M.2
Optical drive type	No	No
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete GPU manufacturer	NVIDIA	NVIDIA
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
Discrete graphics card memory	8 GB	8 GB
Discrete graphics memory type	GDDR7	GDDR7
On-board GPU manufacturer	Intel	Intel
On-board graphics card familyDiffers	Intel® UHD Graphics	Intel® Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® UHD Graphics	Intel® Graphics
Audioidentical
Audio system	Nahimic 3	Nahimic 3
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speaker power	2 W	2 W
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Number of microphonesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera HD type	HD	HD
Front camera resolution	1280 x 720 pixels	1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speed	30 fps	30 fps
Privacy camera	Yes	Yes
Privacy type	Privacy shutter	Privacy shutter
Network1 differ
Mobile network connection	No	No
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
WLAN controller manufacturer	Intel	Intel
WLAN controller model	Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211	Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.4	5.4
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	2	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
HDMI version	2.1	2.1
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel HM770	Intel SoC
Repairability index	7.9	7.9
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard backlit	Yes	Yes
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Keyboard backlit colour	RGB	RGB
Keyboard backlit zone	4-zone RGB	4-zone RGB
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	99
Keyboard language	French	French
Copilot key	Yes	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cells	4	4
Battery capacityDiffers	80 Wh	55.2 Wh
Battery weightKnown for one	283.8 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	240 W	150 W
AC adapter input voltageDiffers	90 - 265 V	90 - 264 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
USB Type-C charging port	Yes	Yes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)	Yes	Yes
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	Yes	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version	2.0	2.0
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.3 kg	2.5 kg
WidthDiffers	363 mm	399.3 mm
DepthDiffers	269.7 mm	258 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.19 cm	2.12 cm
Height (rear)Differs	2.56 cm	2.22 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Warranty period	2 year(s)	2 year(s)

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