MSI Titan 18″ (18HXA21240) vs Gigabyte AERO 17 (AERO 17 YE5-94US748HP)
Comparison summary
- AERO 17 is the better value option.
- For performance MSI Titan 18″ has a lot better performing processor. It also has more memory.
- For graphics performance Titan has a lot better graphics card.
- Titan has a higher resolution screen (5k).
- Titan features a bigger display. For carrying AERO 17 is lighter. Its also slimmer and more compact in size.
MSI Titan 18″ (18HXA21240)
Gigabyte AERO 17 (AERO 17 YE5-94US748HP)
Compare specifications
| MSI Titan 18″ (18HXA21240) | Gigabyte AERO 17 (AERO 17 YE5-94US748HP) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | Intel Core i9-12900HK |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 64gb | 32gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
| Screen size | |
| 18″ | 17.3″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| 5k (5120 x 2880 pixels) | 4k (3840 x 2160 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 7.93 lbs (3.6 kg) | 5.73 lbs (2.6 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 15.9 x 12.08 x 1.26 inches | 15.6 x 9.5 x 0.92 inches |
| (40.39 x 30.68 x 3.2 cm) | (39.62 x 24.13 x 2.34 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| Hard drives | |
| 2000gb SSD | 2000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| July 27, 2026 | March 8, 2022 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $7,699.00 | $5,999.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $7,699.00 | $5,999.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 1 days agoOnly 1 new offer left | Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 1 days agoIn stock |
Laptop Dimensions
MSI Titan 18″ (18HXA21240)
Gigabyte AERO 17 (AERO 17 YE5-94US748HP)
Compare MSI Titan 18″ / Gigabyte AERO 17 vs other gaming laptops:
MSI Titan 18″ (18HXA21240) summary
MSI Titan is an impressive value gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2026. It has the GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card which is excellent great for playing games. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop has a very good Intel CPU and decent memory for its price. 5k resolution is very good for the 18-inch 120 Hz display. The 2000gb SSD storage is satisfactory leaves room for improvement. It is light enough at 7.93 lbs (3.6 kg).
msi Titan 18" Gaming Laptop – Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 24GB, 64GB DDR5 RAM, 2TB Gen5 SSD, 18" UHD+ 120Hz Mini LED Display, Windows 11 Pro, Core Black
Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (1.8GHz) Processor
64GB DDR5-6400 RAM
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Graphics Card
2TB NVMe Gen5x4 SSD
18" UHD+ Mini LED 120Hz Display
2.5GbE LAN; Killer WiFi 7 BE1750; Bluetooth 5.4
Microsoft Windows 11 Pro
Full Size SD UHS-III Memory Card Reader
ASIN: B0HBNT2BDW
Gigabyte AERO 17 (AERO 17 YE5-94US748HP) summary
Gigabyte AERO 17 is a gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2022. It doesn't come with the top Intel CPU and also less RAM than it's rivals for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti graphics card which is subpar for playing games. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. 4k resolution is acceptable for the 17-inch 120 Hz display. Your 2000gb SSD storage is satisfactory leaves room for improvement. It is very easy to carry at only 5.73 lbs (2.6 kg).
GIGABYTE AERO 17 YE5-17.3" 4K/UHD miniLED 120Hz, Intel Core i9-12900HK, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti GPU 16GB GDDR6, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 2TB SSD, Win11 Pro, Creator & Gaming Laptop (AERO 17 YE5-94US748HP)
NVIDIA 30 Series GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU 16GB GDDR6, Boost Clock 1125MHz, Maximum Graphics Power 105 W
Intel 12th Gen Ready: 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900HK (2.5GHz~5GHz)
DDR5 Ready: DDR5 4800 16GB*2, 2x DDR5 Slots - Max 64GB, 2TB Storage
Cutting-Edge Display: 17.3" Thin Bezel 4K/UHD 3840x2160 miniLED 120Hz Display, VESA DisplayHDR 1000
Next Gen Interface: Windows 11 Pro, Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (Gig+), Bluetooth V5.2
AERO Hub: External Adaptor with HDMI, miniDP, USB 3.1 Type-A, RJ45
Dynamic Audio: DTS:X Ultra Audio Technology, Built-in Microphone, 2x 2W Speakers
I/O: 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type-C), 1x 3.5mm Audio Combo Jack, 1x DC-in Jack
ASIN: B09TVD5CGS