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Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWFKG-007FR Dragon Station vs MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-241ES

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  • 119specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 89identical
  • 14known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-241ES has 20 HX more processor model than the MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWFKG-007FR Dragon Station (275HX vs 255HX). The MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-241ES has 4 more processor cores than the MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWFKG-007FR Dragon Station (24 vs 20). The MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-241ES has 4 more processor threads than the MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWFKG-007FR Dragon Station (24 vs 20). Only the MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-241ES has card reader integrated. Product colour: Black on the MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWFKG-007FR Dragon Station, Grey on the MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-241ES.

  • Product colour
    • Black
    • Grey
  • Housing material
    • Plastic
    • Metal, Plastic
  • Display diagonal
    • 45.7 cm (18")
    • 40.6 cm (16")
  • Processor family
    • Intel Core Ultra 7
    • Intel Core Ultra 9
  • Processor model
    • 255HX
    • 275HX
  • Processor cores
    • 20
    • 24
  • Processor threads
    • 20
    • 24
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 5.2 GHz
    • 5.4 GHz

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Design2 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Housing materialDiffersPlasticMetal, Plastic
Market positioningGamingGaming
Original brand nameMSIMSI
Colour nameKnown for oneCosmos Gray
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers45.7 cm (18")40.6 cm (16")
Display resolution2560 x 1600 pixels2560 x 1600 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeQuad HD+Quad HD+
Panel typeIPS-LevelIPS-Level
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Anti-glare screenYesYes
Display brightness500 cd/m²500 cd/m²
Colour gamut100%100%
RGB colour spaceDCI-P3DCI-P3
Maximum refresh rate240 Hz240 Hz
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel Core Ultra 7Intel Core Ultra 9
Processor generationIntel Core Ultra (Series 2)Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor modelDiffers255HX275HX
Processor coresDiffers2024
Processor threadsDiffers2024
Processor boost frequencyDiffers5.2 GHz5.4 GHz
Performance cores88
Efficient coresDiffers1216
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers5.2 GHz5.4 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers4.5 GHz4.6 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.7 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.1 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers30 MB36 MB
Maximum turbo power160 W160 W
Processor base power55 W55 W
Neural processor unit (NPU)1 differ
Neural processor unit (NPU)Intel AI BoostIntel AI Boost
Sparsity supportYesYes
Windows Studio effects supportYesYes
AI software frameworks supported by NPUDirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNNDirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN
Total processor performance up toDiffers33 TOPs36 TOPs
NPU performance up to13 TOPs13 TOPs
GPU performance up to8 TOPs8 TOPs
Memoryidentical
Internal memory32 GB32 GB
Internal memory typeDDR5-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Memory clock speed5600 MHz5600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)2 x 16 GB2 x 16 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory96 GB96 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity1 TB1 TB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Total SSDs capacity1 TB1 TB
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacity1 TB1 TB
NVMeYesYes
SSD interfacePCI Express 4.0PCI Express 4.0
M.2 SSD size2280 (22 x 80 mm)2280 (22 x 80 mm)
SSD form factorM.2M.2
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete GPU manufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers8 GB12 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR7GDDR7
On-board GPU manufacturerIntelIntel
On-board graphics card familyIntel® GraphicsIntel® Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® GraphicsIntel® Graphics
Audioidentical
Audio systemNahimic 3Nahimic 3
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker power2 W2 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Camera2 differ
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Front camera resolutionDiffers1280 x 720 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Video capturing speed30 fps30 fps
Privacy cameraYesYes
Privacy typePrivacy shutterPrivacy shutter
Infrared (IR) cameraKnown for oneYes
Network1 differ
Mobile network connectionNoNo
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
WLAN controller manufacturerIntelIntel
WLAN controller modelIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX211Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s2500 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers30
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI version2.12.1
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantityKnown for one1
Intel® Thunderbolt 4Known for oneYes
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one2
Thunderbolt 5 ports quantityKnown for one2
Intel® Thunderbolt 5Known for oneYes
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeKnown for oneYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetHM870HM870
Repairability indexKnown for one8
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitYesYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Keyboard backlit colourRGBRGB
Keyboard backlit zone24-zone RGB24-zone RGB
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one99
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneAZERTY
Keyboard languageKnown for oneFrench
Copilot keyYesYes
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 11 ProWindows 11 Home
Bundled softwareDiffersNvidia App, Nahimic 3, MSI App Player, Mystic Light, MSI Companion, Crosshair, Battery Master, MSI Center, Discrete Graphics Mode, MSI AI Engine, Intel Application Optimization, Microsoft Effect Pack (MEP)Killer Control Center, Nvidia App, Nahimic 3, MSI App Player, Mystic Light, Crosshair, Battery Master, MSI Center, Discrete Graphics Mode, MSI AI Engine, AI Noise Cancellation Pro, Intel Application Optimization
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells44
Battery capacity90 Wh90 Wh
Battery weightKnown for one322 g
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers240 W330 W
AC adapter input voltage90 - 264 V90 - 264 V
USB Type-C charging portYesYes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)YesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)YesYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version2.02.0
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesEPEAT SilverEPEAT Silver
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers3.1 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers404 mm357 mm
DepthDiffers280 mm284 mm
Height (front)Differs2.56 cm2.22 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.99 cm2.85 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Warranty period3 year(s)3 year(s)

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