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MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-008US vs MSI Raider 16 Max HX B2WI-034NL

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  • 93specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 64identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-008US:45.7 cm (18")
    • Raider 16 Max HX B2WI-034NL:40.6 cm (16")
  • Panel type
    • Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-008US:IPS-Level
    • Raider 16 Max HX B2WI-034NL:OLED
  • Processor model
    • Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-008US:275HX
    • Raider 16 Max HX B2WI-034NL:290HX Plus
  • Processor cores
    • Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-008US:24
    • Raider 16 Max HX B2WI-034NL:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-008US:5.4 GHz
    • Raider 16 Max HX B2WI-034NL:5.5 GHz
  • Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
    • Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-008US:5.4 GHz
    • Raider 16 Max HX B2WI-034NL:5.5 GHz
  • Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency
    • Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-008US:4.6 GHz
    • Raider 16 Max HX B2WI-034NL:4.7 GHz
  • Efficient-core base frequency
    • Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-008US:2.1 GHz
    • Raider 16 Max HX B2WI-034NL:1.8 GHz

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Comparison of Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-008US, Raider 16 Max HX B2WI-034NL
131 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Colour nameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCore Black
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMetal, Plastic
Original brand nameMSIMSI
Display2 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 typeDiffersIPS-LevelOLED
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Anti-glare screenYesYes
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 cd/m²
Colour gamut100%100%
RGB colour spaceDCI-P3DCI-P3
Maximum refresh rate240 Hz240 Hz
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDisplayHDR True Black 1000
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel Core Ultra 9Intel Core Ultra 9
Processor generationIntel Core Ultra (Series 2)Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor modelDiffers275HX290HX Plus
Processor coresDiffers248
Processor threads2424
Processor boost frequencyDiffers5.4 GHz5.5 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers5.4 GHz5.5 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers4.6 GHz4.7 GHz
Performance-core base frequency2.7 GHz2.7 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor cache36 MB36 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Maximum turbo power160 W160 W
Processor base power55 W55 W
Performance coresKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Efficient coresKnown for one16Unknown — not stated by the source
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 NPUDiffersDirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNNOpenVINO, Windows ML, DirectML, ONNX RT
NPU performance up to13 TOPs13 TOPs
Total processor performance up toKnown for one36 TOPsUnknown — not stated by the source
GPU performance up toKnown for one8 TOPsUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers64 GB32 GB
Internal memory typeDDR5-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Memory clock speed5600 MHz5600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 32 GB2 x 16 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one96 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB2 TB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Total SSDs capacityDiffers1 TB2 TB
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers1 TB2 TB
NVMeYesYes
SSD interfacePCI Express 4.0PCI Express 4.0
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD
SSD form factorKnown for oneM.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete GPU manufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR7GDDR7
On-board GPU manufacturerIntelIntel
On-board graphics card familyIntel® GraphicsIntel® Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® GraphicsIntel® Graphics
Audio1 differ
Audio systemNahimic 3Nahimic 3
Number of built-in speakersDiffers26
Speaker power2 W2 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Video capturing speed30 fps30 fps
Infrared (IR) cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Privacy cameraYesYes
Privacy typePrivacy shutterPrivacy shutter
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Mobile network connectionNoNo
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)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates2500 Mbit/s2500 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.35.4
WLAN controller manufacturerKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX211Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity33
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI version2.12.1
Thunderbolt 5 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Intel® Thunderbolt 5Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Thunderbolt 4Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel HM870
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadTrackpad
Keyboard backlitYesYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Keyboard backlit colourRGBRGB
Keyboard backlit zoneDiffers24-zone RGBPer-key RGB
Copilot keyYesYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one99Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedWindows 11 HomeWindows 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)AI Noise Cancellation Pro, Discrete Graphics Mode, MSI AI Engine, MSI App Player, MSI Center, MSI Companion, Nahimic 3, Nvidia App, Steelseries GG, True Color
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells44
Battery capacityDiffers90 Wh99.99 Wh
Battery weightKnown for one322 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers240 W400 W
USB Type-C charging portYesYes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)YesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.9 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers404 mm357.2 mm
DepthDiffers280 mm284.1 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.22 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.85 cm
HeightKnown for one29.9 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Warranty periodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 year(s)
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT SilverUnknown — not stated by the source

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