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MSI Raider GE78 HX 14VIG-650AU-CTO-4TB vs MSI Vector 16 HX A13VHG-428AU-CTO-3T

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  • 98specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 69identical
  • 13known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Raider GE78 HX 14VIG-650AU-CTO-4TB:Black
    • Vector 16 HX A13VHG-428AU-CTO-3T:Grey
  • Display diagonal
    • Raider GE78 HX 14VIG-650AU-CTO-4TB:43.2 cm (17")
    • Vector 16 HX A13VHG-428AU-CTO-3T:40.6 cm (16")
  • Processor generation
    • Raider GE78 HX 14VIG-650AU-CTO-4TB:Intel® Core™ i9 (14th gen)
    • Vector 16 HX A13VHG-428AU-CTO-3T:13th gen Intel® Core™ i9
  • Processor model
    • Raider GE78 HX 14VIG-650AU-CTO-4TB:i9-14900HX
    • Vector 16 HX A13VHG-428AU-CTO-3T:i9-13980HX
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Raider GE78 HX 14VIG-650AU-CTO-4TB:5.8 GHz
    • Vector 16 HX A13VHG-428AU-CTO-3T:5.6 GHz
  • Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
    • Raider GE78 HX 14VIG-650AU-CTO-4TB:5.8 GHz
    • Vector 16 HX A13VHG-428AU-CTO-3T:5.6 GHz
  • Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency
    • Raider GE78 HX 14VIG-650AU-CTO-4TB:4.1 GHz
    • Vector 16 HX A13VHG-428AU-CTO-3T:4 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • Raider GE78 HX 14VIG-650AU-CTO-4TB:64 GB
    • Vector 16 HX A13VHG-428AU-CTO-3T:32 GB

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Comparison of Raider GE78 HX 14VIG-650AU-CTO-4TB, Vector 16 HX A13VHG-428AU-CTO-3T
111 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Original brand nameMSIMSI
Colour nameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCosmos Gray
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.2 cm (17")40.6 cm (16")
Display resolution2560 x 1600 pixels2560 x 1600 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeQuad HD+Quad HD+
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Anti-glare screenYesYes
Colour gamutKnown for one100%Unknown — not stated by the source
RGB colour spaceKnown for oneDCI-P3Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum refresh rate240 Hz240 Hz
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i9Intel® Core™ i9
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i9 (14th gen)13th gen Intel® Core™ i9
Processor modelDiffersi9-14900HXi9-13980HX
Processor cores2424
Processor threadsKnown for one32Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyDiffers5.8 GHz5.6 GHz
Performance cores88
Efficient cores1616
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers5.8 GHz5.6 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers4.1 GHz4 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyKnown for one2.2 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Efficient-core base frequencyKnown for one1.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cache36 MB36 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Maximum turbo power157 W157 W
Processor base power55 W55 W
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers64 GB32 GB
Internal memory typeDDR5-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Memory clock speed5600 MHz5600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 32 GB2 x 16 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers96 GB64 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers4 TB3 TB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Total SSDs capacityDiffers4 TB3 TB
Number of SSDs installedDiffers12
NVMeYesYes
SSD interfacePCI Express 4.0PCI Express 4.0
SSD form factorM.2M.2
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSDSD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete GPU manufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers16 GB12 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
On-board GPU manufacturerIntelIntel
On-board graphics card familyIntel® UHD GraphicsIntel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® UHD GraphicsIntel® UHD Graphics
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio2 differ
Audio systemNahimic 3NAHIMIC 3
Number of built-in speakersDiffers62
Speakers manufacturerDiffersDynaudioNahimic
Speaker power2 W2 W
Camera2 differ
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera HD typeDiffersFull HDHD
Front camera resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speed30 fps30 fps
Infrared (IR) cameraYesYes
Privacy cameraYesYes
Privacy typePrivacy shutterPrivacy shutter
Network4 differ
Mobile network connectionNoNo
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
WLAN controller manufacturerKnown for oneKillerUnknown — not stated by the source
WLAN controller modelDiffersKiller Wi-Fi 7 BE1750Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.45.3
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity22
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI version2.12.1
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity11
Intel® Thunderbolt 4YesYes
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeYesYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel HM770Intel HM770
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitYesYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Keyboard backlit colourRGBRGB
Keyboard backlit zoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePer-key RGB
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells44
Battery capacityDiffers99.9 Wh90 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Poweridentical
AC adapter power330 W330 W
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)YesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers3.1 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm357 mm
DepthDiffers298 mm284 mm
Height (front)Differs2.29 cm2.22 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.88 cm2.85 cm
Other featuresidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one2 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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