Framework Laptop 13 Pro vs MSI Crosshair 17 HX AI D2XW
61.1Performancechip59.5
44.9Display80
78.5Battery86.7
75.9Portability20
4 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 Pro4 spec wins — MSI Crosshair 17 HX AI D2XW
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Framework Laptop 13 Pro scores 63.5 against 63.5 for MSI Crosshair 17 HX AI D2XW. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Framework Laptop 13 Pro edges ahead in portability and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 13 Pro
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 20
- 300% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 49% lower weight: 1.44 kg vs 2.8 kg
- 47% lower thickness: 15.9 mm vs 29.7 mm
Reasons to pick the MSI Crosshair 17 HX AI D2XW
- Stronger display score: 80 vs 45
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 79
- 140% higher charging: 240 W vs 100 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 26% higher Screen size: 17 ″ vs 13.5 ″
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | MSI Crosshair 17 HX AI D2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.5 ″ | 17 ″+26% |
| Panel type | LCD (LTPS, matte anti-glare touchscreen) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2880x1920 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 700 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | MSI Crosshair 17 HX AI D2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7) |
| RAM | 64 GB+300% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2) | DDR5 |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD PCIe Gen4 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | MSI Crosshair 17 HX AI D2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,952Top 25% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,965Top 38% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | MSI Crosshair 17 HX AI D2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 74 Wh | 90 Wh+21% |
| Web browsing endurance | 15.9 h | — |
| Charging | 100 W | 240 W+140% |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | MSI Crosshair 17 HX AI D2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.44 kg+49% | 2.8 kg |
| Thickness | 15.9 mm+47% | 29.7 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined 6063 aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | MSI Crosshair 17 HX AI D2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (USB-C/Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD), 3.5mm combo jack | 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen1, 1x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.0), HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | — |
| Webcam | 1080p 30fps (9.2MP sensor), privacy switch | 720p HD with shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | — |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | MSI Crosshair 17 HX AI D2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS option available) | — |
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