Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) vs MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW
51.5chipPerformance52.6
53.4chipGraphics92.6
38.4Displayspec-based54.6
50.9Batteryspec-based50.5
80Portabilityspec-based23
6 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)4 spec wins — MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) scores 53.2 against 53.2 for MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 52% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 2.7 kg
- 44% lower thickness: 15.9 mm vs 28.6 mm
- 43% higher Web browsing endurance: 10 h vs 7 h
Reasons to pick the MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW
- Stronger graphics score: 93 vs 53
- 450% higher charging: 330 W vs 60 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 48% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 61 Wh
- 19% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 13.5 ″
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.5 ″ | 16 ″+19% |
| Panel type | IPS (matte) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2880x1920 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+6% | 473 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 860M | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,923Top 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 16,885Top 27% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 17,434Top 21% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 61 Wh | 90 Wh+48% |
| Web browsing endurance | 10 h+43% | 7 h |
| Charging | 60 W | 330 W+450% |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+52% | 2.7 kg |
| Thickness | 15.9 mm+44% | 28.6 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 4x swappable expansion cards (USB4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, microSD), 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 5 (DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5GbE RJ45, SD Express card reader, 3.5mm combo jack, Kensington lock |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p with privacy switches | 1080p IR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | — |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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