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| CPU |
Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 285HX with Intel® AI Boost (NPU) 24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores), 24 threads, 36MB L3 cache, Max Turbo Frequency 5.5 GHz |
Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 285HX with Intel® AI Boost (NPU) 24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores), 24 threads, 36MB L3 cache, Max Turbo Frequency 5.5 GHz |
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| Operating Systems | Windows 11 Home (MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro for business.) | Windows 11 Home (MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro for business.) |
| Display | 18" UHD+(3840x2400), 120Hz Refresh Rate, Mini LED, IPS-Level, VESA DisplayHDR™ 1000 Certified, 100% DCI-P3(Typical) | 18" UHD+(3840x2400), 120Hz Refresh Rate, Mini LED, IPS-Level, VESA DisplayHDR™ 1000 Certified, 100% DCI-P3(Typical) |
| Chipset | Intel® HM870 | Intel® HM870 |
| Discrete Graphics |
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 Laptop GPU powers advanced AI with 1334 AI TOPS Up to 2287MHz Boost Clock 175W Maximum Graphics Power with Dynamic Boost. *May vary by scenario |
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU powers advanced AI with 1824 AI TOPS Up to 2160MHz Boost Clock 175W Maximum Graphics Power with Dynamic Boost. *May vary by scenario |
| Video Memory | 16GB GDDR7 | 24GB GDDR7 |
| CPU and GPU Combined Power |
Max. 260W CPU-GPU Power with MSI OverBoost Ultra Technology. *Full Power CPU & GPU |
Max. 260W CPU-GPU Power with MSI OverBoost Ultra Technology. *Full Power CPU & GPU |
| Memory |
32GB*2 DDR5-6400 *The actual frequency will vary by memory combination and CPU capability. |
32GB*2 DDR5-6400 *The actual frequency will vary by memory combination and CPU capability. |
| Memory Slot and Max Capacity | Up to DDR5-6400, 2 Slots, Max 96GB | Up to DDR5-6400, 2 Slots, Max 96GB |
| Storage |
2TB*1 NVMe SSD PCIe Gen5 2TB*1 NVMe SSD PCIe Gen4 |
2TB*1 NVMe SSD PCIe Gen5 2TB*1 NVMe SSD PCIe Gen4 |
| Storage Slot | 1x M.2 SSD slot (NVMe PCIe Gen4), 1x M.2 SSD slot (NVMe PCIe Gen5) Compatible | 1x M.2 SSD slot (NVMe PCIe Gen4), 1x M.2 SSD slot (NVMe PCIe Gen5) Compatible |
| Keyboard | Per-Key RGB Gaming Keyboard by SteelSeries with Copilot Key | Per-Key RGB Gaming Keyboard by SteelSeries with Copilot Key |
| Touchpad | Silky Smooth Touchpad | Silky Smooth Touchpad |
| WebCam | IR FHD type (30fps@1080p) with HDR & 3D Noise Reduction+ (3DNR+) | IR FHD type (30fps@1080p) with HDR & 3D Noise Reduction+ (3DNR+) |
| Audio |
4x 2W Audio Speaker 2x 2W Audio Woofer Sound by Dynaudio, Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer, Hi-Res Audio Ready Array Microphone |
4x 2W Audio Speaker 2x 2W Audio Woofer Sound by Dynaudio, Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer, Hi-Res Audio Ready Array Microphone |
| Audio Port | 1x Mic-in/Headphone-out Combo Jack | 1x Mic-in/Headphone-out Combo Jack |
| USB Ports |
3x Type-A USB3.2 Gen2 2x Thunderbolt™ 5 (DisplayPort™/ Power Delivery 3.1) |
3x Type-A USB3.2 Gen2 2x Thunderbolt™ 5 (DisplayPort™/ Power Delivery 3.1) |
| Video Ports | 1x HDMI™ 2.1 (8K @ 60Hz / 4K @ 120Hz) | 1x HDMI™ 2.1 (8K @ 60Hz / 4K @ 120Hz) |
| Card Reader | 1x SD Express Card Reader | 1x SD Express Card Reader |
| LAN | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Wi-Fi/ Bluetooth | Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 7 BE1750, Bluetooth v5.4 | Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 7 BE1750, Bluetooth v5.4 |
| Sensor | 1x Fingerprint | 1x Fingerprint |
| Security | Fingerprint Security, Firmware Trusted Platform Module(fTPM) 2.0, Webcam Shutter, Kensington Lock | Fingerprint Security, Firmware Trusted Platform Module(fTPM) 2.0, Webcam Shutter, Kensington Lock |
| Adapter | 400W Adaptor | 400W Adaptor |
| Battery |
4-Cell 99.9 Whrs |
4-Cell 99.9 Whrs |
| Dimension (WXDXH) | 404 x 307.5 x 24-32.05 mm | 404 x 307.5 x 24-32.05 mm |
| Weight (W/ Battery) | 3.6 kg | 3.6 kg |
| Chassis Color | Core Black | Core Black |
| Warranty | 2 years limited warranty | 2 years limited warranty |
*Copilot key feature availability varies by market, see aka.ms/Keysupport
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