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 colourDiffers	Black	Grey
Colour nameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Cosmos Gray
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Performance
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	45.7 cm (18")	40.6 cm (16")
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
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers	6400 MHz	5600 MHz
Storageidentical
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
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	8 GB	12 GB
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Nahimic
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Camera2 differ
Front camera HD typeDiffers	HD	Full HD
Front camera resolutionDiffers	1280 x 720 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
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
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	2500 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	3	0
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
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
Softwareidentical
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
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	240 W	330 W
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

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