MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI Cosmo Gray 2026
MSI
54 Overall Score
vs
Lenovo Legion Pro 16" Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 Eclipse Black 2025
Lenovo
84 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI Cosmo Gray 2026
No customer feedback yet
Lenovo Legion Pro 16" Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 Eclipse Black 2025
92 out of 100 low confidence 6 reviews
This laptop receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its performance in gaming and CAD design, with users praising its RGB lighting, cooling system, and OLED display. The only notable complaint is a scratched touchpad on one unit, though the reviewer acknowledged this might be a shipping issue. Overall, it is considered a top-tier machine that handles demanding tasks with ease.
Pros
- Excellent gaming performance
- Great for CAD design
- OLED display quality
- Effective cooling system
- RGB lighting
Cons
- Scratched touchpad on some units
- No AMD CPU option
Gaming performance 2
Cad design performance 1
Build quality 2
Display quality 2
Cooling system 1
Value for money 2
Scores
Creator
Gaming
Developer
Ai Llm
Entertainment
Business
Student
Compact
Specifications
| MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI | Lenovo Legion Pro 16" Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24 | 24 |
| Frequency | 2.7 GHz★ | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB | 36 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 24 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Storage 2 | — | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 18" | 16" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 2560 px |
| Panel | IPS | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | RJ45 Ethernet | 2.5G Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 3.10 kg★ | 4.89 kg |
| Battery | 90 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI Cosmo Gray 2026
- Strong cpu (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong screen (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong gpu (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong port selection (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average portability (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average social proof (20th percentile)20th %ile
Lenovo Legion Pro 16" Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 Eclipse Black 2025
- Strong port selection (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average portability (7th percentile)7th %ile
Pricing
MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI Cosmo Gray 20260.024score per dollar
vs
Lenovo Legion Pro 16" Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 Eclipse Black 20250.056score per dollar
Lenovo Legion Pro 16" Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 Eclipse Black 2025 offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Lenovo Legion Pro 16" Legion Pro 7i Gen 10
Scores 84 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 32 specs.
