Framework Laptop 13 Pro vs MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW
61.1Performance75.4
44.9Display59.7
78.5Battery99.9
75.9Portability20
2 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 Pro7 spec wins — MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW
InnoReviews verdict
MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW wins this laptop face-off, 66.9 to 63.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+21) and display (+15). Framework Laptop 13 Pro still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 13 Pro
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 20
- 60% lower weight: 1.44 kg vs 3.6 kg
- 51% lower thickness: 15.9 mm vs 32.1 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,499 vs $6,380
Reasons to pick the MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW
- Stronger performance score: 75 vs 61
- Stronger display score: 60 vs 45
- Stronger battery score: 100 vs 79
- 300% higher charging: 400 W vs 100 W
- 200% higher storage: 6,144 GB vs 2,048 GB
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.5 ″ | 18 ″+33% |
| Panel type | LCD (LTPS, matte anti-glare touchscreen) | Mini-LED |
| Resolution | 2880x1920 | 3840 x 2400 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 700 nits | 1,153 nits+65% |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2) | DDR5-6400 |
| Storage | 2,048 GB | 6,144 GB+200% |
| Storage type | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 5.0 / 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,952Top 29% | 3,088+5%Top 19% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,965Top 34% | 22,104+48%Top 8% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 74 Wh | 100 Wh+34% |
| Web browsing endurance | 15.9 h | — |
| Charging | 100 W | 400 W+300% |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.44 kg+60% | 3.6 kg |
| Thickness | 15.9 mm+51% | 32.1 mm |
| Material | CNC-machined 6063 aluminum | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (USB-C/Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD), 3.5mm combo jack | 2x Thunderbolt 5 (DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.1), 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen2, HDMI 2.1, SD Express card reader, 2.5GbE RJ45, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p 30fps (9.2MP sensor), privacy switch | 1080p IR with HDR |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | Windows Hello IR facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 Pro | MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS option available) | Windows 11 Pro |
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