Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-049NL vs MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-600NL

107specifications compared
25differ
82identical
20known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-600NL has 20 HX more processor model than the MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-049NL (275HX vs 255HX). The MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-600NL has 4 more processor cores than the MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-049NL (24 vs 20). The MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-600NL has 4 more processor threads than the MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-049NL (24 vs 20). Product colour: Black on the MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-049NL, Grey on the MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-600NL. Display diagonal: 45.7 cm (18") on the MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-049NL, 40.6 cm (16") on the MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-600NL.

Product colour
- Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-049NL:Black
- Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-600NL:Grey
Display diagonal
- Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-049NL:45.7 cm (18")
- Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-600NL:40.6 cm (16")
Processor family
- Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-049NL:Intel Core Ultra 7
- Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-600NL:Intel Core Ultra 9
Processor model
- Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-049NL:255HX
- Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-600NL:275HX
Processor cores
- Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-049NL:20
- Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-600NL:24
Processor threads
- Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-049NL:20
- Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-600NL:24
Processor boost frequency
- Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-049NL:5.2 GHz
- Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-600NL:5.4 GHz
Efficient cores
- Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-049NL:12
- Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-600NL:16

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Comparison of Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-049NL, Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-600NL
127 specifications	A MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-049NL View product	B MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-600NL View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black	Grey
Colour nameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Cosmos Gray
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Housing material	Metal, Plastic	Metal, Plastic
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Performance
Original brand name	MSI	MSI
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	45.7 cm (18")	40.6 cm (16")
Display resolution	2560 x 1600 pixels	2560 x 1600 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD type	Quad HD+	Quad HD+
Panel type	IPS-Level	IPS-Level
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Anti-glare screen	Yes	Yes
Display brightness	500 cd/m²	500 cd/m²
Colour gamut	100%	100%
RGB colour space	DCI-P3	DCI-P3
Maximum refresh rate	240 Hz	240 Hz
Processor11 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	275HX
Processor coresDiffers	20	24
Processor threadsDiffers	20	24
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	5.2 GHz	5.4 GHz
Performance cores	8	8
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
Maximum turbo power	160 W	160 W
Processor base power	55 W	55 W
Neural processor unit (NPU)1 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	36 TOPs
NPU performance up to	13 TOPs	13 TOPs
GPU performance up to	8 TOPs	8 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
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	SD
M.2 SSD sizeKnown for one	2280 (22 x 80 mm)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete GPU manufacturer	NVIDIA	NVIDIA
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	8 GB	12 GB
Discrete graphics memory type	GDDR7	GDDR7
On-board GPU manufacturer	Intel	Intel
On-board graphics card family	Intel® Graphics	Intel® Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® Graphics	Intel® Graphics
Audioidentical
Audio system	Nahimic 3	Nahimic 3
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Nahimic
Speaker power	2 W	2 W
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Camera2 differ
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera HD typeDiffers	HD	Full HD
Front camera resolutionDiffers	1280 x 720 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Video capturing speed	30 fps	30 fps
Infrared (IR) cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Privacy cameraKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Privacy typeKnown for one	Privacy shutter	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
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 manufacturer	Intel	Intel
WLAN controller model	Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211	Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	2500 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.3	5.3
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	3	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
HDMI version	2.1	2.1
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
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
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 Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	HM870	HM870
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard backlit	Yes	Yes
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Keyboard backlit colour	RGB	RGB
Keyboard backlit zone	24-zone RGB	24-zone RGB
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
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	4	4
Battery capacity	90 Wh	90 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	240 W	330 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
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	EPEAT Silver	EPEAT Silver
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.9 kg	2.7 kg
WidthDiffers	404 mm	357 mm
DepthDiffers	280 mm	284 mm
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.22 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.85 cm
HeightKnown for one	29.9 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Warranty period	2 year(s)	2 year(s)

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