MSI Titan 18 HX AI (2025) with RTX 5080 GIGABYTE AORUS Master 16 (2025) with RTX 5080 Comparison

MSI Titan 18 HX AI (2025) with RTX 5080 $3,999	GIGABYTE AORUS Master 16 (2025) with RTX 5080 $3,999	ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7
Overview
Brand
MSI	GIGABYTE
Model
Titan 18 HX AI A2XWIG-616US	AORUS Master 16 BYH-C5USE64SH
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7
RTX 5080 Laptops
RAM
64GB DDR5-5600MHz	32GB DDR5-5600MHz
64GB Laptops \| 32GB Laptops
Storage
4TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD (2 x 2TB)	1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
2TB Laptops \| 1TB Laptops
Display
18-inch UHD+ (3840 x 2400) MiniLED, 120Hz	16-inch OLED WQXGA (2560x1600) 240Hz
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Home
Weight
3.6 kg or 7.94 lbs	2.5 kg or 5.52 lbs
Color
Black	Dark Tide
Processor
CPU
Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX	Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX Laptops \| Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Laptops
Cores
24 Cores (8 Performance + 16 Efficient)	24 Cores (8 Performance + 16 Efficient)
Threads
32 Threads	32 Threads
Base Clock
2.8 GHz	2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 5.5 GHz	5.4 GHz
Cache
36MB	36MB
TDP
55W	55W
Display
Screen Size
18 inches	16 inches
Resolution
3840 x 2400 (UHD+)	2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Refresh Rate
120Hz	240Hz
Panel Type
MiniLED	OLED
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3	100% DCI-P3
Brightness
Up to 1000 nits	Up to 500 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:10	16:10
Additional Features
VESA DisplayHDR 1000, Anti-Glare, G-Sync	Pantone Validated, Dolby Vision, NVIDIA G-Sync, TÜV Rheinland Certified
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
VRAM
16GB GDDR7	16GB GDDR7
Ray Tracing
Yes	Yes
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 4	Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 4
TGP
Up to 175W	Up to 175W
Additional Features
MUX Switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus	NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, MUX Switch
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
5600MHz	5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 128GB	Yes, up to 64GB
Slots
4x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Storage
Primary Storage
4TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD (2 x 2TB)	1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Additional M.2 slots available	1x M.2 PCIe Gen5 slot, 1x M.2 PCIe Gen4 slot
RAID Support
Yes	No
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
No	No
RGB Customization
Per-Key RGB via SteelSeries Engine	Per-Key RGB via GIGABYTE Control Center
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning via MSI Center	AI-powered performance tuning via GiMATE
Performance
Cooling Technology
MSI OverBoost Ultra with Vapor Chamber Cooling	WINDFORCE Infinity EX with Dual Fans
Overclocking Support
Yes, via MSI Center	Yes, via GIGABYTE Control Center
Performance Modes
Silent, Balanced, Extreme, Manual	Silent, Balanced, Turbo, AI
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	Not specified
Battery
Capacity
99.9Wh	99Wh
Backup Time
Varies with usage	Varies with usage
Charging Type
Rapid Charge Pro	Power Delivery 3.0 via USB-C
Power Adapter
330W Slim Tip	330W
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Bluetooth
5.4	5.4
Ports
2 x Thunderbolt 5 / USB-C, 3 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x RJ-45 LAN port (2.5G), 1 x SD Card Reader, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack	1 x Thunderbolt 5 (USB4/DisplayPort 2.1/PD 3.0), 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4/DisplayPort 1.4/PD 3.0), 2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen2, 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x RJ-45 LAN port, 1 x MicroSD Card Reader, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Cherry MX Ultra Low Profile Mechanical Keyboard	Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet
Key Travel
1.8mm	1.8mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Yes
Touchpad Features
RGB Haptic Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support	Large Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support
Audio
Speakers
6-speaker system with 2 woofers	4 x 2W Speakers
Audio Enhancements
Dynaudio, Hi-Res Certification, AI Noise-Canceling Technology	Dolby Atmos, Smart Amp, Built-in Microphone
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes, 3.5mm combo jack
Camera
Webcam
1080p FHD IR Camera	1080p FHD
Privacy Shutter
Yes	No
Build & Design
Material
Magnesium-Aluminum Alloy	Aluminum and Plastic
Color Options
Black	Dark Tide
RGB Lighting
Yes, Per-Key RGB and RGB Light Bar	Yes, Per-Key RGB and Light Bar
Dimensions
39.7 x 28.2 x 2.8 cm	14.06 x 10 x 1.18 inches
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with Vapor Chamber and Dedicated Heat Pipes	Yes, with WINDFORCE Infinity EX
Software
Pre-installed MSI Center for system control and customization	Pre-installed GIGABYTE Control Center and GiMATE
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Yes
Power Adapter
Yes, 330W	Yes, 330W
User Manual
Yes	Yes
Warranty Card
Yes	Yes
Additional Accessories
Not specified	Not specified
Launch Date
Release Date
2025.0	2025.0
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: MSI Titan 18 HX AI (2025) with RTX 5080 or GIGABYTE AORUS Master 16 (2025) with RTX 5080?

Based on the comparison, here's how each product stands out:

Advantages of MSI Titan 18 HX AI (2025) with RTX 5080:

Offers better RAM (64GB DDR5-5600MHz vs 32GB DDR5-5600MHz)
Offers better CPU (Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX vs Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX)

Advantages of GIGABYTE AORUS Master 16 (2025) with RTX 5080:

Offers better Refresh Rate (240Hz vs 120Hz)

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