MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG Black 2025
MSI
63 Overall Score
vs
Lenovo Legion 5 15.1" Legion 5 Black
Lenovo
73 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Creator
Entertainment
Developer
Business
Compact
Student
Ai Llm
Specifications
| MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG | Lenovo Legion 5 15.1" Legion 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 20 |
| Frequency | 2.9 GHz★ | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 30 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ | 5070 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 18" | 15.1" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 2560 px |
| Panel | IPS | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 165 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 1000 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 3 | 3 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI v2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Ethernet RJ-45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 4.06 kg | 1.91 kg★ |
| Battery | 90 Wh★ | 80 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG Black 2025
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong gpu (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong screen (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong port selection (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average portability (0th percentile)0th %ile
Lenovo Legion 5 15.1" Legion 5 Black
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong port selection (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong screen (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong cpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average social proof (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Lenovo Legion 5 15.1" Legion 5
Scores 73 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 5 of 30 specs.
