MSI Crosshair
MSI
66 Overall Score
vs
Lenovo ThinkPad 14" Gen 13 Aura Edition Black Paint 2025
Lenovo
71 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| MSI Crosshair | Lenovo ThinkPad 14" Gen 13 Aura Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 2.1 GHz | 4.8 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 12 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ | Intel Arc 140V |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 18" | 14" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 x 2 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI 2.1 | 1 x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 5.96 kg | 0.98 kg★ |
| Battery | 90 Wh★ | 57 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
MSI Crosshair
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong port selection (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong screen (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average portability (0th percentile)0th %ile
Lenovo ThinkPad 14" Gen 13 Aura Edition Black Paint 2025
- Strong screen (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong ram (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong portability (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong port selection (86th percentile)86th %ile
Pricing
MSI Crosshair0.032score per dollar
vs
Lenovo ThinkPad 14" Gen 13 Aura Edition Black Paint 20250.038score per dollar
Lenovo ThinkPad 14" Gen 13 Aura Edition Black Paint 2025 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Lenovo ThinkPad 14" Gen 13 Aura Edition
Scores 71 overall, wins 4 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 30 specs.
