MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XWJG (TITAN18HXA2412) vs Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA0028US)
Comparison summary
- MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XWJG is hands-down better laptop though ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 gives you more bang for your buck.
- For performance Titan 18 HX AI A2XWJG has a better performing processor.
- Titan 18 HX AI A2XWJG comes with Windows 11 Pro and ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 with Windows.
- Titan 18 HX AI A2XWJG has a higher resolution screen (5k).
- Titan 18 HX AI A2XWJG features a bigger display. For carrying Titan 18 HX AI A2XWJG is lighter. Its also thinner and more compact in size.
MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XWJG (TITAN18HXA2412)
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA0028US)
Compare specifications
| MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XWJG (TITAN18HXA2412) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA0028US) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX | Intel Core i9-13980HX |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 64gb | 64gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| - | RTX 4000 Ada Generation |
| Screen size | |
| 18″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| 5k (5120 x 2880 pixels) | WQUXGA (3840 x 2400 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 5.5 lbs (2.49 kg) | 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 15.9 x 12.08 x 1.26 inches | 14.3 x 10.5 x 1.2 inches |
| (40.39 x 30.68 x 3.2 cm) | (36.32 x 26.67 x 3.05 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Pro | Windows |
| Hard drives | |
| 1000gb SSD | |
| Release date | |
| May 31, 2025 | June 21, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $9,799.00 | $5,579.21 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $9,799.00 | $5,579.21 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XWJG (TITAN18HXA2412)
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA0028US)
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MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XWJG (TITAN18HXA2412) summary
MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XWJG is attractively priced laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2025. It has an exceptional Intel processor, though not that much RAM for its price. The laptop is very light at only 5.5 lbs (2.49 kg). 5k resolution is exceptional for the 18″ 120 Hz monitor.
MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XWJG 18" UHD+ Mini LED 120Hz, Gaming Laptop Computer - Core Black, Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX 2.1GHz; NVIDIA GeForce RXT 5090 GPU 24GB GDDR7; 64GB DDR5 RAM; 2 x 2TB NVMe SSD
Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX 2.1GHz Processor
NVIDIA GeForce RXT 5090 GPU 24GB GDDR7
64GB DDR5-6400 RAM
2TB Gen5+2TB Gen4 NVMe Solid State Drive
Microsoft Windows 11 Pro
ASIN: B0F5ZMLD51
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA0028US) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It doesn't have the best Intel processor, but enough RAM for its price. The laptop has the RTX 4000 Ada Generation GPU that is poor well-suited for gaming. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. WQUXGA resolution is fantastic for the 16″ IPS screen. The 1000gb SSD storage is good but could be higher. It is quite heavy at 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg).
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 Intel Core i9-13980HX, 24C, 16" WQUXGA (3840 x 2400) IPS, 800 nits, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada, Backlit KYB, Fingerprint Reader, Windows Pro
Processor: Intel Core i9-13980HX, 24C (8P + 16E) / 32T, P-core 2.2 / 5.6GHz, E-core 1.6 / 4.0GHz, 36MB
Memory: 64 GB DDR5-(SODIMM) - ; Storage: 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 Performance
Display: 16 WQUXGA (3840 x 2400), IPS, Anti-Glare, Non-Touch, HDR 400, 100%DCI-P3, 800 nits, 60Hz, Low Blue Light, LED Backlight; Graphic Card: RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU 12GB GDDR6
Dimensions (WxDxH): 364 x 266 x 30.23 mm (14.3 x 10.5 x 1.2 inches); Weight: Starting at 2.95 kg (6.5 lbs)
[Upgrade] will open the box to upgrade the RAM and the hard drive to PCIe-NVMe Solid State Drive. The hard drive upgrade won't affect Lenovo manufacture warranty.
CPU Model Speed: 400 GHz | Keyboard Layout: Qwerty | Power Source Type: AC & Battery | Refresh Rate: 60 hertz
ASIN: B0CF39GQ35