MSI Vector 16 HX AI
RTX 5070 Ti · Core Ultra 7 255HX
Head-to-head
MSI Vector 16 HX AI vs MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI
MSI Vector 16 HX AI is the faster machine, averaging 7% more frames across 6 games. Whether that's the one to buy depends on the £503 price gap.
Frame rates, side by side
| Game | MSI Vector 16 HX AI | MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldur's Gate 3 | 152 | 133 | +19 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 135 | 115 | +20 |
| Dota 2 | 176 | 182 | -6 |
| Final Fantasy XV | 163 | 145 | +18 |
| GTA V | 179 | 177 | +2 |
| X-Plane 11 | 107 | 100 | +7 |
1920×1080, High preset, upscaling off. Source: Notebookcheck.
Specifications
| MSI Vector 16 HX AI | MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,592 | £2,095 |
| GPU | RTX 5070 Ti | RTX 5070 |
| GPU power | - | - |
| CPU | Core Ultra 7 255HX | Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Memory | 16GB | 32GB |
| Display | 16in 2560x1600 | 18in 2560x1600 |
| Refresh | 240Hz | 240Hz |
| Weight | 2.612kg | 3.116kg |
| Score | 6.9 | 5.7 |
How these numbers were produced
Frame rates here are not measured by us, and we label how each one was arrived at. A figure marked measured comes from a published run on that exact machine. A figure marked representative is derived from the GPU and its power limit (TGP) and cross-referenced against published reviews - a sound estimate of what that configuration delivers, but not a measurement of that specific laptop. Unless stated otherwise, numbers are 1920x1080, High preset, upscaling off. Where a laptop ships in several power configurations we use the wattage of the exact SKU listed, because a 140W RTX 5070 and a 115W one are not the same product.
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MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI
RTX 5070 · Core Ultra 9 275HX