Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-001FR vs MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWGG-003FR

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  • 113specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 81identical
  • 17known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-001FR:Black
    • Vector 16 HX AI A2XWGG-003FR:Grey
  • Display diagonal
    • Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-001FR:45.7 cm (18")
    • Vector 16 HX AI A2XWGG-003FR:40.6 cm (16")
  • Processor family
    • Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-001FR:Intel Core Ultra 7
    • Vector 16 HX AI A2XWGG-003FR:Intel Core Ultra 9
  • Processor model
    • Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-001FR:255HX
    • Vector 16 HX AI A2XWGG-003FR:275HX
  • Processor cores
    • Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-001FR:20
    • Vector 16 HX AI A2XWGG-003FR:24
  • Processor threads
    • Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-001FR:20
    • Vector 16 HX AI A2XWGG-003FR:24
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-001FR:5.2 GHz
    • Vector 16 HX AI A2XWGG-003FR:5.4 GHz
  • Efficient cores
    • Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-001FR:12
    • Vector 16 HX AI A2XWGG-003FR:16

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Comparison of Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-001FR, Vector 16 HX AI A2XWGG-003FR
130 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
Colour nameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCosmos Gray
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePerformance
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers45.7 cm (18")40.6 cm (16")
Processor11 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel Core Ultra 7Intel Core Ultra 9
Processor modelDiffers255HX275HX
Processor coresDiffers2024
Processor threadsDiffers2024
Processor boost frequencyDiffers5.2 GHz5.4 GHz
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
Neural processor unit (NPU)1 differ
Total processor performance up toDiffers33 TOPs36 TOPs
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers8 GB12 GB
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNahimic
Camera2 differ
Front camera HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Front camera resolutionDiffers1280 x 720 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Privacy cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Privacy typeKnown for onePrivacy shutterUnknown — not stated by the source
Infrared (IR) cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network4 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN controller manufacturerKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
WLAN controller modelDiffersIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX211Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.35.4
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers30
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Thunderbolt 4Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 5 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Intel® Thunderbolt 5Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one99Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Battery weightKnown for one322 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers240 W280 W
USB Type-C charging portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Other features1 differ
Warranty periodDiffers3 year(s)2 year(s)

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