Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) vs MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW
50.9Performance75.4
38.4Display59.7
50.9Battery99.9
80Portability20
2 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)8 spec wins — MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW
InnoReviews verdict
MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW wins this laptop face-off, 66.9 to 53, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+49) and performance (+25). Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) 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 (Ryzen AI 300)
- Stronger portability score: 80 vs 20
- 64% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 3.6 kg
- 50% lower thickness: 15.9 mm vs 32.1 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,599 vs $6,380
Reasons to pick the MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW
- Stronger performance score: 75 vs 51
- Stronger display score: 60 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 100 vs 51
- 567% higher charging: 400 W vs 60 W
- 500% higher storage: 6,144 GB vs 1,024 GB
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.5 ″ | 18 ″+33% |
| Panel type | IPS (matte) | Mini-LED |
| Resolution | 2880x1920 | 3840 x 2400 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 1,153 nits+131% |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 860M | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-6400 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 6,144 GB+500% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 5.0 / 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,790Top 43% | 3,088+11%Top 19% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,100Bottom 48% | 22,104+69%Top 8% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 61 Wh | 100 Wh+64% |
| Web browsing endurance | 10 h | — |
| Charging | 60 W | 400 W+567% |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+64% | 3.6 kg |
| Thickness | 15.9 mm+50% | 32.1 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 4x swappable expansion cards (USB4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, microSD), 3.5mm | 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 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p with privacy switches | 1080p IR with HDR |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | Windows Hello IR facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
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