Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-049NL vs MSI Modern 15 H AI C2HMG-276IT

96specifications compared
35differ
61identical
30known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-049NL:45.7 cm (18")
- Modern 15 H AI C2HMG-276IT:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution
- Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-049NL:2560 x 1600 pixels
- Modern 15 H AI C2HMG-276IT:1920 x 1080 pixels
HD type
- Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-049NL:Quad HD+
- Modern 15 H AI C2HMG-276IT:Full HD
Colour gamut
- Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-049NL:100%
- Modern 15 H AI C2HMG-276IT:45%
RGB colour space
- Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-049NL:DCI-P3
- Modern 15 H AI C2HMG-276IT:NTSC
Maximum refresh rate
- Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-049NL:240 Hz
- Modern 15 H AI C2HMG-276IT:60 Hz
Processor family
- Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-049NL:Intel Core Ultra 7
- Modern 15 H AI C2HMG-276IT:Intel Core Ultra 9
Processor model
- Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-049NL:255HX
- Modern 15 H AI C2HMG-276IT:285H

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Comparison of Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-049NL, Modern 15 H AI C2HMG-276IT
126 specifications	A MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-049NL View product	B MSI Modern 15 H AI C2HMG-276IT View product
Designidentical
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Housing materialKnown for one	Metal, Plastic	Unknown — not stated by the source
Original brand name	MSI	MSI
Colour nameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Classic Black
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Business
Display6 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	45.7 cm (18")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	2560 x 1600 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeDiffers	Quad HD+	Full HD
Panel type	IPS-Level	IPS-Level
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	16:10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Anti-glare screen	Yes	Yes
Display brightnessKnown for one	500 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour gamutDiffers	100%	45%
RGB colour spaceDiffers	DCI-P3	NTSC
Maximum refresh rateDiffers	240 Hz	60 Hz
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel Core Ultra 7	Intel Core Ultra 9
Processor generation	Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)	Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor modelDiffers	255HX	285H
Processor coresDiffers	20	16
Processor threadsDiffers	20	16
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	5.2 GHz	5.4 GHz
Performance coresDiffers	8	6
Efficient coresDiffers	12	8
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers	5.2 GHz	5.4 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency	4.5 GHz	4.5 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	2.9 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyDiffers	1.8 GHz	2.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	30 MB	24 MB
Maximum turbo powerDiffers	160 W	115 W
Processor base powerDiffers	55 W	45 W
Low Power Efficient-coresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5 GHz
Low Power Efficient-core Base FrequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1000 MHz
Neural processor unit (NPU)2 differ
Neural processor unit (NPU)	Intel AI Boost	Intel AI Boost
Sparsity support	Yes	Yes
Windows Studio effects support	Yes	Yes
AI software frameworks supported by NPU	DirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN	DirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN
Total processor performance up toDiffers	33 TOPs	99 TOPs
NPU performance up to	13 TOPs	13 TOPs
GPU performance up toDiffers	8 TOPs	77 TOPs
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	32 GB	32 GB
Internal memory type	DDR5-SDRAM	DDR5-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	6400 MHz	5600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)	2 x 16 GB	2 x 16 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	96 GB	96 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity	1 TB	1 TB
Storage media	SSD	SSD
Total SSDs capacity	1 TB	1 TB
Number of SSDs installed	1	1
SSD capacity	1 TB	1 TB
NVMe	Yes	Yes
SSD interface	PCI Express 4.0	PCI Express 4.0
M.2 SSD sizeKnown for one	2280 (22 x 80 mm)	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD form factor	M.2	M.2
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MicroSD (TransFlash)
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete GPU manufacturerKnown for one	NVIDIA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070	Not available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR7	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board GPU manufacturer	Intel	Intel
On-board graphics card familyDiffers	Intel® Graphics	Intel Arc Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® Graphics	Intel Arc 140T
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Nahimic 3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speaker power	2 W	2 W
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera HD type	HD	HD
Front camera resolution	1280 x 720 pixels	1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speed	30 fps	30 fps
Privacy camera	Yes	Yes
Privacy type	Privacy shutter	Privacy shutter
Networkidentical
Mobile network connection	No	No
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
WLAN controller manufacturerKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN controller modelKnown for one	Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.3	5.3
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	3	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
HDMI version	2.1	2.1
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
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode	Yes	Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	HM870	Intel SoC
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard backlit	Yes	Yes
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Keyboard backlit colourDiffers	RGB	White
Keyboard backlit zoneKnown for one	24-zone RGB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Copilot key	Yes	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Bundled softwareKnown for one	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)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	3
Battery capacityDiffers	90 Wh	39.3 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	240 W	90 W
USB Type-C charging port	Yes	Yes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
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 & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.9 kg	1.9 kg
WidthDiffers	404 mm	359 mm
DepthDiffers	280 mm	241 mm
HeightDiffers	29.9 mm	19.6 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one	2 year(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source

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