Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI CROSSHAIR 17 HX AI D2XWGKG-029XES vs MSI Vector 18 HX AI A2XWJG-804UK

109specifications compared
26differ
83identical
23known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI Vector 18 HX AI A2XWJG-804UK has 800 MHz more memory clock speed than the MSI CROSSHAIR 17 HX AI D2XWGKG-029XES (6400 MHz vs 5600 MHz). The MSI Vector 18 HX AI A2XWJG-804UK has 1 TB more total storage capacity than the MSI CROSSHAIR 17 HX AI D2XWGKG-029XES (2 TB vs 1 TB). The MSI Vector 18 HX AI A2XWJG-804UK has 1 TB more total SSDs capacity than the MSI CROSSHAIR 17 HX AI D2XWGKG-029XES (2 TB vs 1 TB). Only the MSI Vector 18 HX AI A2XWJG-804UK has card reader integrated. Display diagonal: 43.2 cm (17") on the MSI CROSSHAIR 17 HX AI D2XWGKG-029XES, 45.7 cm (18") on the MSI Vector 18 HX AI A2XWJG-804UK.

Display diagonal
- CROSSHAIR 17 HX AI D2XWGKG-029XES:43.2 cm (17")
- Vector 18 HX AI A2XWJG-804UK:45.7 cm (18")
Memory clock speed
- CROSSHAIR 17 HX AI D2XWGKG-029XES:5600 MHz
- Vector 18 HX AI A2XWJG-804UK:6400 MHz
Total storage capacity
- CROSSHAIR 17 HX AI D2XWGKG-029XES:1 TB
- Vector 18 HX AI A2XWJG-804UK:2 TB
Total SSDs capacity
- CROSSHAIR 17 HX AI D2XWGKG-029XES:1 TB
- Vector 18 HX AI A2XWJG-804UK:2 TB
SSD capacity
- CROSSHAIR 17 HX AI D2XWGKG-029XES:1 TB
- Vector 18 HX AI A2XWJG-804UK:2 TB
Card reader integrated
- CROSSHAIR 17 HX AI D2XWGKG-029XES:No
- Vector 18 HX AI A2XWJG-804UK:Yes
Discrete graphics card model
- CROSSHAIR 17 HX AI D2XWGKG-029XES:NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
- Vector 18 HX AI A2XWJG-804UK:NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
Discrete graphics card memory
- CROSSHAIR 17 HX AI D2XWGKG-029XES:8 GB
- Vector 18 HX AI A2XWJG-804UK:24 GB

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only

Comparison of CROSSHAIR 17 HX AI D2XWGKG-029XES, Vector 18 HX AI A2XWJG-804UK
132 specifications	A MSI CROSSHAIR 17 HX AI D2XWGKG-029XES View product	B MSI Vector 18 HX AI A2XWJG-804UK View product
Designidentical
Housing materialKnown for one	Metal, Plastic	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.2 cm (17")	45.7 cm (18")
Display brightnessKnown for one	400 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers	5600 MHz	6400 MHz
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	2 TB
Total SSDs capacityDiffers	1 TB	2 TB
SSD capacityDiffers	1 TB	2 TB
Card reader integratedDiffers	No	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SD
M.2 SSD sizeKnown for one	2280 (22 x 80 mm)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	8 GB	24 GB
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	6
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
Network4 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 BE1750x
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
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
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard backlit zoneDiffers	24-zone RGB	26-Zone RGB
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	FreeDOS	Windows 11 Home
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacityDiffers	90 Wh	99 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	240 W	400 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	90 - 264 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.8 kg	3.6 kg
WidthDiffers	383.2 mm	404 mm
DepthDiffers	279.9 mm	307.5 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	27 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.22 cm	2.4 cm
Height (rear)Differs	2.97 cm	3.21 cm
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	548 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	108 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	406 mm
Logistics dataidentical
Commodity Classification Automated Tracking System (CCATS)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8471300000
Other features1 differ
Warranty periodDiffers	3 year(s)	2 year(s)

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More laptop comparisons

All laptop comparisons