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MSI Crosshair 15 B12UGSZ vs MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI

Laptop · MSI

MSI Crosshair 15 B12UGSZ

Core i7-12700H · RTX 3070 Laptop · 144 Hz · 2022
GEAR SCORE 53.0 / 100Average
Graphics50
Screen70
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Laptop · MSI

MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI

Core Ultra 9 275HX · RTX 5070 8GB · 32 GB RAM · 240 Hz · 2026
GEAR SCORE 74.0 / 100Very good
Graphics65
RAM95
Screen100
Verdict

On specs, MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI comes out ahead: a gear score of 74 versus 53 for MSI Crosshair 15 B12UGSZ.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI Crosshair 15 B12UGSZMSI Crosshair 18 HX AI
53Gear score74
Core i7-12700HCPUCore Ultra 9 275HX
RTX 3070 LaptopGraphics cardRTX 5070 8GB
—RAM32 GB
1920×1080 · 144 HzScreen2560 by 1600 · 240 Hz

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is MSI Crosshair 15 B12UGSZ or MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI better?

On specs, MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI comes out ahead: a gear score of 74 versus 53 for MSI Crosshair 15 B12UGSZ.