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Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGXKG-087NL vs MSI Raider 16 MAX HX B2WI-249NL

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  • 101specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 69identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

  • Housing material
    • Plastic
    • Metal, Plastic
  • Display diagonal
    • 45.7 cm (18")
    • 40.6 cm (16")
  • Panel type
    • IPS-Level
    • OLED
  • Processor model
    • 275HX
    • 290HX Plus
  • Processor cores
    • 24
    • 8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 5.4 GHz
    • 5.5 GHz
  • Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
    • 5.4 GHz
    • 5.5 GHz
  • Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency
    • 4.6 GHz
    • 4.7 GHz

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Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGXKG-087NLView product
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Raider 16 MAX HX B2WI-249NLView product
Design1 differ
Housing materialDiffersPlasticMetal, Plastic
Colour nameKnown for oneCore Black
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers45.7 cm (18")40.6 cm (16")
Panel typeDiffersIPS-LevelOLED
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneYes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for oneDisplayHDR True Black 1000
Processor6 differ
Processor modelDiffers275HX290HX Plus
Processor coresDiffers248
Processor boost frequencyDiffers5.4 GHz5.5 GHz
Performance coresKnown for one8
Efficient coresKnown for one16
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers5.4 GHz5.5 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers4.6 GHz4.7 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor cache typeKnown for oneSmart Cache
Neural processor unit (NPU)1 differ
AI software frameworks supported by NPUDiffersDirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNNOpenVINO, Windows ML, DirectML, ONNX RT
Total processor performance up toKnown for one36 TOPs
GPU performance up toKnown for one8 TOPs
Memoryidentical
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one96 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB2 TB
Total SSDs capacityDiffers1 TB2 TB
SSD capacityDiffers1 TB2 TB
SSD form factorKnown for oneM.2
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSD
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers12 GB16 GB
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneDynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYes
Camera1 differ
Front camera HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixels
Infrared (IR) cameraKnown for oneYes
Network4 differ
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)
WLAN controller modelDiffersIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX211Killer Wi-Fi BE1750x
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.35.4
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers30
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantityKnown for one1
Intel® Thunderbolt 4Known for oneYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYes
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one3
Thunderbolt 5 ports quantityKnown for one2
Intel® Thunderbolt 5Known for oneYes
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadTrackpad
Keyboard backlit zoneDiffers24-zone RGBPer-key RGB
Software1 differ
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
Battery capacityDiffers90 Wh91.8 Wh
Battery weightKnown for one322 g
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers240 W400 W
Securityidentical
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) versionKnown for one2.0
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Silver
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers3.1 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers404 mm363 mm
DepthDiffers280 mm269.7 mm
Height (front)Differs2.56 cm2.19 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.99 cm2.88 cm

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