Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 (16IPH11) vs MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW
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57.9Performancespec-based75.4
85Graphics100
74.3Displayspec-based59.7
90Batteryspec-based99.9
60.1Portabilityspec-based20
3 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 (16IPH11)8 spec wins — MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 (16IPH11) scores 71.5 against 71.2 for MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 (16IPH11)
- 47% lower weight: 1.9 kg vs 3.6 kg
- 46% lower thickness: 17.3 mm vs 32.1 mm
- 39% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 1,153 nits
- Lower launch price: $2,799 vs $6,380
Reasons to pick the MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW
- Stronger graphics score: 100 vs 85
- 500% higher storage: 6,144 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 109% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU): 25,090 vs 12,021
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 63% higher charging: 400 W vs 245 W
Display
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 (16IPH11) | MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 18 ″+13% |
| Panel type | Tandem OLED (touch, glossy) | Mini-LED |
| Resolution | 3200x2000 | 3840 x 2400 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+39% | 1,153 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 (16IPH11) | MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 386H | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7, 100W) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | DDR5-6400 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 6,144 GB+500% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) | PCIe 5.0 / 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 (16IPH11) | MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,895Top 33% | 3,088+7%Top 14% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,816Top 28% | 22,104+31%Top 4% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 12,021Bottom 31% | 25,090+109%Top 1% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 (16IPH11) | MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 93 Wh | 100 Wh+8% |
| Charging | 245 W | 400 W+63% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 (16IPH11) | MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.9 kg+47% | 3.6 kg |
| Thickness | 17.3 mm+46% | 32.1 mm |
| Material | Aluminum (top and bottom, anodized) | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 (16IPH11) | MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD 65-100W, DisplayPort 2.1), 2x USB-A (10Gbps, one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 8K/60Hz), UHS-II SD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio 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 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 5MP + IR with e-shutter | 1080p IR with HDR |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition (no fingerprint reader) | Windows Hello IR facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition Gen 11 (16IPH11) | MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) | Windows 11 Pro |
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