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Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGXKG-087NL vs MSI Raider 18 MAX HX A2WJ-1278NL

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  • 102specifications compared
  • 37differ
  • 65identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI Raider 18 MAX HX A2WJ-1278NL has 500 cd/m² more display brightness than the MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGXKG-087NL (1000 cd/m² vs 500 cd/m²). The MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGXKG-087NL has 120 Hz more maximum refresh rate than the MSI Raider 18 MAX HX A2WJ-1278NL (240 Hz vs 120 Hz). The MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGXKG-087NL has 16 more processor cores than the MSI Raider 18 MAX HX A2WJ-1278NL (24 vs 8). Housing material: Plastic on the MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGXKG-087NL, Metal, Plastic on the MSI Raider 18 MAX HX A2WJ-1278NL. Display resolution: 2560 x 1600 pixels on the MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGXKG-087NL, 3840 x 2400 pixels on the MSI Raider 18 MAX HX A2WJ-1278NL.

  • Housing material
    • Plastic
    • Metal, Plastic
  • Display resolution
    • 2560 x 1600 pixels
    • 3840 x 2400 pixels
  • HD type
    • Quad HD+
    • WQUXGA
  • Panel type
    • IPS-Level
    • Mini LED
  • Display brightness
    • 500 cd/m²
    • 1000 cd/m²
  • Maximum refresh rate
    • 240 Hz
    • 120 Hz
  • Processor model
    • 275HX
    • 290HX Plus
  • Processor cores
    • 24
    • 8

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Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGXKG-087NLView product
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Design1 differ
Colour nameKnown for oneCore Black
Housing materialDiffersPlasticMetal, Plastic
Display5 differ
Display resolutionDiffers2560 x 1600 pixels3840 x 2400 pixels
HD typeDiffersQuad HD+WQUXGA
Panel typeDiffersIPS-LevelMini LED
Display brightnessDiffers500 cd/m²1000 cd/m²
Maximum refresh rateDiffers240 Hz120 Hz
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneYes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for oneDisplayHDR 1000
Processor6 differ
Processor modelDiffers275HX290HX Plus
Processor coresDiffers248
Processor boost frequencyDiffers5.4 GHz5.5 GHz
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
Performance coresKnown for one8
Efficient coresKnown for one16
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
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers32 GB64 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 16 GB2 x 32 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one96 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB2 TB
Total SSDs capacityDiffers1 TB2 TB
SSD capacityDiffers1 TB2 TB
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSD
SSD form factorKnown for oneM.2
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers12 GB24 GB
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneDynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYes
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYes
Camera1 differ
Front camera HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Infrared (IR) cameraKnown for oneYes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixels
Network5 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 manufacturerDiffersIntelKiller
WLAN controller modelDiffersIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX211Killer Wi-Fi 7 1750x
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.35.4
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers30
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
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantityKnown for one1
Intel® Thunderbolt 4Known for oneYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel HM870
Keyboard1 differ
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
Battery2 differ
Battery capacityDiffers90 Wh99.99 Wh
Battery weightDiffers322 g400 g
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers240 W400 W
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) versionKnown for one2.0
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3.1 kg3.6 kg
DepthDiffers280 mm307.5 mm
Height (front)Differs2.56 cm2.4 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.99 cm3.21 cm
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Silver

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