Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-011FR vs MSI Vector 17 HX AI A2XWIG-054NL

106specifications compared
39differ
67identical
24known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI Vector 17 HX AI A2XWIG-054NL has 20 HX more processor model than the MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-011FR (275HX vs 255HX). The MSI Vector 17 HX AI A2XWIG-054NL has 4 more processor cores than the MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-011FR (24 vs 20). The MSI Vector 17 HX AI A2XWIG-054NL has 4 more processor threads than the MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-011FR (24 vs 20). Product colour: Black on the MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-011FR, Grey on the MSI Vector 17 HX AI A2XWIG-054NL. Display diagonal: 45.7 cm (18") on the MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-011FR, 43.2 cm (17") on the MSI Vector 17 HX AI A2XWIG-054NL.

Product colour
- Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-011FR:Black
- Vector 17 HX AI A2XWIG-054NL:Grey
Display diagonal
- Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-011FR:45.7 cm (18")
- Vector 17 HX AI A2XWIG-054NL:43.2 cm (17")
Processor family
- Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-011FR:Intel Core Ultra 7
- Vector 17 HX AI A2XWIG-054NL:Intel Core Ultra 9
Processor model
- Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-011FR:255HX
- Vector 17 HX AI A2XWIG-054NL:275HX
Processor cores
- Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-011FR:20
- Vector 17 HX AI A2XWIG-054NL:24
Processor threads
- Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-011FR:20
- Vector 17 HX AI A2XWIG-054NL:24
Processor boost frequency
- Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-011FR:5.2 GHz
- Vector 17 HX AI A2XWIG-054NL:5.4 GHz
Efficient cores
- Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-011FR:12
- Vector 17 HX AI A2XWIG-054NL:16

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Comparison of Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-011FR, Vector 17 HX AI A2XWIG-054NL
130 specifications	A MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-011FR View product	B MSI Vector 17 HX AI A2XWIG-054NL View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Grey
Colour nameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Cosmos Gray
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	45.7 cm (18")	43.2 cm (17")
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS-Level	Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour gamutKnown for one	100%	Unknown — not stated by the source
RGB colour spaceKnown for one	DCI-P3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor11 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel Core Ultra 7	Intel Core Ultra 9
Processor modelDiffers	255HX	275HX
Processor coresDiffers	20	24
Processor threadsDiffers	20	24
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	5.2 GHz	5.4 GHz
Efficient coresDiffers	12	16
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers	5.2 GHz	5.4 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers	4.5 GHz	4.6 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	2.7 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyDiffers	1.8 GHz	2.1 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	30 MB	36 MB
Neural processor unit (NPU)1 differ
Total processor performance up toDiffers	33 TOPs	36 TOPs
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	32 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers	5600 MHz	6400 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	2 x 8 GB	2 x 16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	2 TB
Total SSDs capacityDiffers	1 TB	2 TB
SSD capacityDiffers	1 TB	2 TB
SSD interfaceDiffers	PCI Express 4.0	PCI Express
M.2 SSD sizeKnown for one	2280 (22 x 80 mm)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SD
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Nahimic
Camera3 differ
Front camera HD typeDiffers	HD	Full HD
Front camera resolutionDiffers	1280 x 720 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Privacy typeDiffers	Webcam kill switch	Privacy shutter
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 manufacturerKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN controller modelDiffers	Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211	Killer Wi-Fi 7 1750x
Bluetooth versionDiffers	5.3	5.4
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	3	0
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 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
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
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	HM870	Intel HM870
Repairability indexKnown for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	99	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Bundled softwareDiffers	Nvidia 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 one	322 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	240 W	330 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	90 - 264 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C charging portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	EPEAT Silver	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	3.1 kg	3 kg
WidthDiffers	404 mm	380.3 mm
DepthDiffers	280 mm	298 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.56 cm	2.29 cm
Height (rear)Differs	2.99 cm	2.88 cm

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