MSI Crosshair 16 Max HX vs MSI Stealth 18 HX AI comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	MSI Crosshair 16 Max HX	MSI Stealth 18 HX AI
key specs
Display size	16.00-inch	18.00-inch
Display resolution	2560x1600 pixels	3840x2400 pixels
OS	Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11
Graphics	Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070	Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090
Weight	2.60 kg	2.89 kg
Processor	-	Intel Core Ultra 9
RAM	-	96GB
general
Brand	MSI	MSI
Model	Crosshair 16 Max HX	Stealth 18 HX AI
Release date	January 6, 2026	January 7, 2025
Launched in India	No	Yes
Dimensions (mm)	269.70 x 363.00 x 21.95	289.67 x 399.99 x 23.99
Weight (kg)	2.6	2.89
Operating system	Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11
Battery Capacity (WHR)	80	99.9
Battery Cell	4	4
Model Number	-	A2XWJG
Model Name	-	Stealth 18 HX AI
Series	-	Stealth
Colours	-	Midnight Black
display
Size	16.00-inch	18.00-inch
Resolution	2560x1600 pixels	3840x2400 pixels
Refresh Rate	165Hz	120Hz
graphics
Graphics Processor	Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070	Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090
Dedicated Graphics	-	Yes
Dedicated Graphic Memory	-	24GB
Dedicated Graphic Memory Type	-	GDDR7
connectivity
Bluetooth version	5.3	5.4
Wi-Fi 7	-	Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported	-	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Ethernet	-	2.5G
inputs
Web Camera	Yes	Full HD
Pointer Device	Yes	-
Backlit Keyboard	Yes	Yes
Touchpad	Yes	Yes
Internal Mic	Yes	Yes
Speakers	2 Speakers	Yes
Finger Print Sensor	-	No
ports and slots
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type A)	2	-
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type C)	2	3
Thunderbolt 4 (Type C)	2	2
HDMI Port	Yes	Yes
Headphone and Mic Combo Jack	Yes	Yes
Multi Card Slot	-	SD Card Reader
Lock Slot	-	Kensington Lock Port
RJ45 (LAN)	-	Yes
processor
Processor	-	Intel Intel Core Ultra 9 Core Ultra 9 processor 200HX Series
memory
RAM	-	96GB

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