Framework Laptop 13 Pro vs MSI Crosshair A16 HX D8W
61.1Performancechip54.3
44.9Display80
78.5Battery86.7
75.9Portability29
4 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 Pro4 spec wins — MSI Crosshair A16 HX D8W
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Framework Laptop 13 Pro scores 63.5 against 63.3 for MSI Crosshair A16 HX D8W. 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 performance score: 61 vs 54
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 29
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 43% lower thickness: 15.9 mm vs 27.9 mm
Reasons to pick the MSI Crosshair A16 HX D8W
- 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
- 21% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 74 Wh
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | MSI Crosshair A16 HX D8W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.5 ″ | 16 ″+19% |
| Panel type | LCD (LTPS, matte anti-glare touchscreen) | IPS-level |
| Resolution | 2880x1920 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 700 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | MSI Crosshair A16 HX D8W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H | AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7) |
| RAM | 64 GB+100% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM, up to 96GB) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | MSI Crosshair A16 HX D8W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,952Top 25% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,965Top 38% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | MSI Crosshair A16 HX D8W |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A16 HX D8W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.44 kg+42% | 2.5 kg |
| Thickness | 15.9 mm+43% | 27.9 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined 6063 aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | MSI Crosshair A16 HX D8W |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (USB-C/Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD), 3.5mm combo jack | 1x USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.0), 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 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 A16 HX D8W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS option available) | Windows 11 Home |
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