MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XW vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra
60.9Performancespec-based57.2
87.6Graphics87.6
80Displayspec-based54.7
86.7Batteryspec-based84.1
20Portabilityspec-based63
6 spec wins — MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XW2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XW scores 67.1 against 66.7 for Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XW
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 71% higher charging: 240 W vs 140 W
- 14% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 18,984 vs 16,676
- 13% higher Screen size: 18 ″ vs 16 ″
- 12% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 80 Wh
- Lower launch price: $1,700 vs $3,800
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra
- 48% lower thickness: 15.4 mm vs 29.9 mm
- 39% lower weight: 1.89 kg vs 3.1 kg
Display
| Spec | MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XW | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+13% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level | Dynamic AMOLED 2X (Anti-Reflective, touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 1,000 nits |
Performance
| Spec | MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XW | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 356H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2 slots, up to 96GB) | LPDDR5X (on-board) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XW | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,856Top 43% | 2,851Top 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,984+14%Top 16% | 16,676Top 29% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 13,644Top 31% | 13,644Top 31% |
Battery
| Spec | MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XW | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+12% | 80 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 16.8 h |
| Charging | 240 W+71% | 140 W |
Design
| Spec | MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XW | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.1 kg | 1.89 kg+39% |
| Thickness | 29.9 mm | 15.4 mm+48% |
| Material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XW | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, PD 3.0), 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), 1x USB-A (USB 3.2), HDMI 2.1, SDXC card reader, 3.5mm headphone/mic combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p30 | 2MP (1080p) |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader, face recognition |
Software
| Spec | MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XW | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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