The six MSI laptops here differ more than their line names suggest. Amazon lists RTX 4050, RTX 5070 and RTX 5070 Ti graphics, screens from 15.6 to 18 inches, and refresh rates from 144Hz to 240Hz. Port information is thin: only the Katana 15 HX names ports other than USB-C, and none of the six listings names Thunderbolt or USB4.
For a port-first search, see the gaming laptop guide. For the same RTX 5070 across brands, see the RTX 5070 laptop guide.
MSI Gaming Laptops Compared
| Image | Product | Details | Check Price |
|---|---|---|---|
 | MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI | Best fit: 18-inch 240Hz screen Screen: 18-inch 2560 by 1600 240Hz Processor and GPU: Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5070 8GB Listed ports: None named Memory and storage: 32GB DDR5, 2TB SSD | Check Price on Amazon |
 | MSI Katana 15 HX | Best fit: 165Hz QHD+ with named ports Screen: 15.6-inch QHD+ 165Hz Processor and GPU: Core i9-14900HX, RTX 5070 Listed ports: USB-C Gen 2, HDMI, USB-A, RJ45 Memory and storage: 32GB DDR5, 1TB SSD (not in bullets) | Check Price on Amazon |
 | MSI Crosshair A16 HX | Best fit: 16-inch 240Hz with AMD Screen: 16-inch 2560 by 1600 240Hz Processor and GPU: Ryzen 9 8940HX, RTX 5070 Listed ports: USB-C Memory and storage: 32GB DDR5, 1TB SSD | Check Price on Amazon |
 | MSI Thin 15 | Best fit: Intel RTX 4050 Screen: 15.6-inch Full HD 144Hz Processor and GPU: Core i7-13620H, RTX 4050 Listed ports: None named Memory and storage: 16GB DDR4, 512GB SSD | Check Price on Amazon |
 | MSI Vector 16 HX AI | Best fit: RTX 5070 Ti Screen: 16-inch 144Hz Processor and GPU: Core Ultra 7 255HX, RTX 5070 Ti 12GB Listed ports: None named Memory and storage: 16GB DDR5, 1TB SSD (not in bullets) | Check Price on Amazon |
 | MSI Thin A15 | Best fit: AMD RTX 4050 Screen: 15.6-inch Full HD 144Hz Processor and GPU: Ryzen 7-7735HS, RTX 4050 Listed ports: None named Memory and storage: 16GB DDR5, 512GB SSD | Check Price on Amazon |
1. MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI — Best Large-Screen MSI Pick
Amazon’s title for the Crosshair 18 HX AI states an 18-inch 2560 by 1600 panel at 240Hz, a Core Ultra 9 275HX and an RTX 5070 with 8GB of GDDR7. The bullets add an IPS panel with 100% DCI-P3 coverage, 32GB of DDR5 5600MHz memory in two 16GB modules, and a 2TB NVMe SSD. It is the only 18-inch laptop of the six.
The bullets also credit Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, a 720p webcam with a privacy shutter and Dynaudio speakers, but Amazon names no ports. The title ends with an HDMI cable from ZYN, a bundle item from the seller. The 32GB and 2TB figures may reflect the seller’s build.
Amazon lists the Crosshair 18 HX AI as the only 18-inch laptop of the six, with a 240Hz 2560 by 1600 IPS panel.Our Take Choose the Crosshair 18 HX AI when screen size is the priority. It pairs the largest panel here with an RTX 5070, but Amazon names no ports, so look at the product photos before planning a monitor or dock.
- Amazon’s title states an 18-inch 2560 by 1600 panel at 240Hz for the Crosshair 18 HX AI, and no other laptop of the six has a screen that large.
- The Crosshair 18 HX AI bullets on Amazon list an IPS panel with 100% DCI-P3 coverage.
- Amazon’s bullets list 32GB of DDR5 memory and a 2TB NVMe SSD for this offer.
- Amazon names no ports for the Crosshair 18 HX AI, and buyers planning a monitor or dock should look at the product photos first.
- The Crosshair 18 HX AI title ends with a ZYN HDMI cable from the seller, and the 32GB and 2TB figures may reflect the seller’s build.
2. MSI Katana 15 HX — Best QHD+ 15-Inch Katana
Amazon’s title for the Katana 15 HX gives model code B14WGK-016US and states a 15.6-inch QHD+ display at 165Hz, a Core i9-14900HX and an RTX 5070. The bullets add 100% DCI-P3 coverage, DLSS 4, Cooler Boost 5 cooling with dual fans and five heat pipes, and a 4-zone RGB keyboard.
It is the only listing that names ports other than USB-C: USB-C Gen 2, HDMI up to 8K, multiple USB-A ports and RJ45, plus Wi-Fi 6E. Amazon does not say whether the USB-C port carries video or charging, and does not name Thunderbolt or USB4. The title lists 32GB of DDR5 and a 1TB NVMe SSD, the bullets give neither figure, and both may be the seller’s configuration.
Model B14WGK-016US is the only one of the six whose listing names HDMI, USB-A and RJ45 ports.Our Take Pick the Katana 15 HX when you want a 15.6-inch QHD+ screen and an RTX 5070 with a named port list. It is the one to read first if you plan to connect a monitor over HDMI or a wired network over RJ45.
- Amazon’s bullets name HDMI up to 8K, multiple USB-A ports, RJ45 and a USB-C Gen 2 port on the Katana 15 HX, the only one of the six listings to name HDMI, USB-A and RJ45 ports.
- Amazon’s title gives the Katana 15 HX a 15.6-inch QHD+ display at 165Hz and the model code B14WGK-016US.
- Cooler Boost 5 cooling on the Katana 15 HX comes with dual fans and five heat pipes, according to Amazon’s bullets.
- The Katana 15 HX pairs a Core i9-14900HX with an RTX 5070 in Amazon’s title.
- Amazon’s bullets do not say whether the USB-C port on the Katana 15 HX carries video or charging, and they do not name Thunderbolt or USB4.
- The Katana 15 HX title lists 32GB of DDR5 and a 1TB SSD, but Amazon’s bullets give neither figure.
3. MSI Crosshair A16 HX — Best 240Hz AMD Crosshair
Amazon’s title for the Crosshair A16 HX states model code E8WGK-009US, a 16-inch 2560 by 1600 QHD+ panel at 240Hz, an AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX and an RTX 5070. The bullets add DLSS 4, ray tracing, Cooler Boost 5 with dual fans, and a 24-zone RGB keyboard.
The listing names Wi-Fi 6E and USB-C but no other ports, and it says nothing about Thunderbolt, USB4, video output or charging over USB-C. Amazon’s bullets list 32GB of DDR5 and a 1TB SSD. It is the only AMD laptop of the six with an RTX 5070.
Our Take Choose the Crosshair A16 HX for a 240Hz panel in a 16-inch body with an AMD processor. The Crosshair 18 HX AI is the choice for a larger screen, and the Katana 15 HX is the choice when you need a named port list.
- The Crosshair A16 HX gets a 16-inch QHD+ panel at 240Hz in Amazon’s title.
- The Crosshair A16 HX pairs a Ryzen 9 8940HX with an RTX 5070, the only AMD laptop of the six with that GPU.
- For the Crosshair A16 HX, Amazon’s bullets list 32GB of DDR5, a 1TB SSD and Cooler Boost 5 with dual fans.
- Amazon names USB-C as the only port on the Crosshair A16 HX, and it says nothing about Thunderbolt, USB4, video output or charging over USB-C.
4. MSI Thin 15 — Best Intel RTX 4050 Option
Amazon’s title for the Thin 15 states model code B13VE-2678US, a 15.6-inch Full HD panel at 144Hz, a Core i7-13620H, an RTX 4050, 16GB of DDR4, a 512GB NVMe SSD and Wi-Fi 6E. The bullets describe a slim, lightweight chassis for carrying between home, class and work, and Cooler Boost cooling.
It is the only laptop of the six with DDR4 memory. Amazon names no ports for the Thin 15.
Our Take Pick the Thin 15 when a Full HD screen and an RTX 4050 are enough and you want an Intel processor. The Thin A15 is the AMD alternative with DDR5.
- The Thin 15 pairs a 15.6-inch Full HD 144Hz display with an RTX 4050, according to Amazon’s title.
- For carrying between home, class and work, Amazon’s bullets describe a slim, lightweight chassis on the Thin 15.
- Amazon’s title names Wi-Fi 6E and a Core i7-13620H for the Thin 15, and the Thin A15 title names no Wi-Fi standard.
- Amazon lists 16GB of DDR4 memory for the Thin 15, while the other five laptops list DDR5.
- Amazon names no ports for the Thin 15, and none of the six listings names Thunderbolt or USB4.
5. MSI Vector 16 HX AI — Best RTX 5070 Ti MSI Pick
Amazon’s title for the Vector 16 HX AI states model VECTOR16HXA2275, a 16-inch display at 144Hz, a Core Ultra 7 255HX and an RTX 5070 Ti with 12GB. It is the only RTX 5070 Ti among the six, and with the Crosshair 18 HX AI it is one of two listings that state video memory.
The listing has a single feature bullet, which repeats the Core Ultra 7 255HX, so the title carries nearly every spec. Amazon does not state the screen resolution and names no ports. The title lists 16GB of DDR5 and a 1TB PCIe SSD, the feature bullet gives neither figure, and both may be the seller’s configuration.
Our Take Choose the Vector 16 HX AI when the RTX 5070 Ti is the reason to buy. Look for the screen resolution and port list on the product page or MSI’s own page before ordering, because Amazon states neither.
- Amazon’s title states an RTX 5070 Ti with 12GB for the Vector 16 HX AI, the only RTX 5070 Ti among the six.
- Amazon’s title and its one feature bullet both state a Core Ultra 7 255HX for the Vector 16 HX AI.
- The Vector 16 HX AI has a 16-inch 144Hz display and the model VECTOR16HXA2275 in Amazon’s title.
- Amazon does not state the screen resolution of the Vector 16 HX AI, and its one feature bullet adds nothing else about the display.
- The Vector 16 HX AI title lists 16GB of DDR5 and a 1TB SSD, and its one feature bullet gives neither figure.
6. MSI Thin A15 — Best AMD RTX 4050 Option
Amazon’s title for the Thin A15 states model code B7VE-214US, a 15.6-inch Full HD panel at 144Hz, a Ryzen 7-7735HS, an RTX 4050, 16GB of DDR5 and a 512GB NVMe SSD. The bullets describe a lightweight design and Cooler Boost 5 with dual-fan cooling.
Amazon names no ports and no Wi-Fi standard for the Thin A15, where the Thin 15 title names Wi-Fi 6E. The two Thin laptops share the RTX 4050, the 15.6-inch Full HD 144Hz panel and a 512GB SSD, and differ in processor maker, memory type and model code. The Full HD panel is a lower resolution than the QHD+ panels on the Katana and both Crosshair laptops.
Amazon lists the Thin A15 with an AMD Ryzen 7-7735HS and DDR5 memory, where the Thin 15 lists an Intel Core i7-13620H and DDR4.Our Take Choose the Thin A15 for an RTX 4050 with an AMD processor and DDR5 memory. The Thin 15 is the Intel alternative and the only one of the two that names Wi-Fi 6E.
- The Thin A15 pairs a Ryzen 7-7735HS with an RTX 4050 in Amazon’s title.
- Amazon’s title states a 15.6-inch Full HD 144Hz panel and 16GB of DDR5 for the Thin A15.
- Amazon’s bullets describe Cooler Boost 5 with dual-fan cooling for the Thin A15.
- Amazon names no ports and no Wi-Fi standard for the Thin A15.
- Amazon lists a Full HD panel for the Thin A15, a lower resolution than the QHD+ panels on the Katana and Crosshair laptops.
Buying Guide
1. Start with the model code
Amazon’s titles give a model code for five of the six laptops. The Katana 15 HX lists B14WGK-016US, the Crosshair A16 HX lists E8WGK-009US, the Thin 15 lists B13VE-2678US, the Thin A15 lists B7VE-214US, and the Vector 16 HX AI lists VECTOR16HXA2275. The Crosshair 18 HX AI title gives none.
Match the code on the product page before you order. A line name such as Thin or Crosshair covers laptops with different hardware. The two Thin laptops use different processors, and the two Crosshair laptops differ in screen size and processor.
2. Choose the screen first
Screen size runs from 15.6 to 18 inches and refresh rate from 144Hz to 240Hz. The Crosshair 18 HX AI and Crosshair A16 HX list 240Hz at 2560 by 1600, the Katana 15 HX lists 165Hz, and the Thin 15, Thin A15 and Vector 16 HX AI list 144Hz.
Check the resolution before you compare refresh rates. Amazon lists Full HD for the two Thin laptops, QHD+ for the Katana and both Crosshair laptops, and no resolution for the Vector. The 18-inch Crosshair 18 HX AI is the largest, so measure it against the bag and desk you plan to use.
3. Compare the GPU and its video memory
Amazon lists an RTX 4050 on the two Thin laptops, an RTX 5070 on the Crosshair 18 HX AI, Katana 15 HX and Crosshair A16 HX, and an RTX 5070 Ti on the Vector 16 HX AI. It states video memory only for the Crosshair 18 HX AI at 8GB of GDDR7 and the Vector 16 HX AI at 12GB.
Treat the GPU name as a starting point. The processors and memory differ across the six, and Amazon’s bullets describe Cooler Boost cooling for the Katana 15 HX, Crosshair A16 HX and both Thin laptops. For other brands with the RTX 5070, see the RTX 5070 laptop guide.
4. Read memory and storage as part of the offer
Amazon lists 32GB and 2TB for the Crosshair 18 HX AI, 32GB and 1TB for the Katana 15 HX and Crosshair A16 HX, 16GB and 1TB for the Vector 16 HX AI, and 16GB and 512GB for both Thin laptops. The Katana and Vector figures appear in the title alone, not in the feature bullets.
Confirm the memory and storage shown at checkout. The Crosshair 18 HX AI title adds an HDMI cable from ZYN, and the figures for the Katana, the Vector and that laptop may each be the seller’s configuration.
5. Ask about USB-C before you buy accessories
Only the Katana 15 HX and Crosshair A16 HX name USB-C. The Katana lists USB-C Gen 2 beside HDMI up to 8K, multiple USB-A ports and RJ45, and the Crosshair A16 HX lists USB-C alone. Amazon does not say whether either port carries video or charging.
Confirm the ports on MSI’s product page before you buy a dock or monitor. The USB-C cable guide covers cable types, and the gaming laptop guide is the port-first alternative.
FAQ
Which MSI laptop here has the largest screen?
The Crosshair 18 HX AI has the largest screen. Amazon’s title states an 18-inch 2560 by 1600 panel at 240Hz, and the other five are 15.6 or 16 inches.
The Crosshair A16 HX is the 240Hz alternative at 16 inches. The Crosshair A16 HX lists the same 2560 by 1600 resolution with an AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX.
Which listing names an RTX 5070 Ti?
Only the Vector 16 HX AI does. Amazon’s title states an RTX 5070 Ti with 12GB beside a Core Ultra 7 255HX, and the Crosshair 18 HX AI, Katana 15 HX and Crosshair A16 HX list an RTX 5070.
The Vector listing is short. It has one feature bullet and states no screen resolution or ports, so confirm both before ordering.
How do the two Thin laptops differ?
The Thin 15 lists an Intel Core i7-13620H with 16GB of DDR4 and Wi-Fi 6E, while the Thin A15 lists an AMD Ryzen 7-7735HS with 16GB of DDR5.
Both list an RTX 4050, a 15.6-inch Full HD 144Hz panel and a 512GB SSD. The model codes B13VE-2678US and B7VE-214US tell the two offers apart at checkout.
Do any of these laptops list Thunderbolt or USB4?
No. None of the six Amazon listings names Thunderbolt or USB4. The Katana 15 HX lists USB-C Gen 2, the Crosshair A16 HX lists USB-C, and the other four name no ports.
Check MSI’s specification page for the model code before assuming either. The gaming laptop guide is the place to start for a port-first choice.
Which laptop here names the most ports?
The Katana 15 HX names the most ports. Amazon’s bullets name USB-C Gen 2, HDMI up to 8K, multiple USB-A ports and RJ45.
It is the only listing that names HDMI, USB-A or RJ45 ports. The other five name USB-C at most, so check their product photos for the rest.
Bottom Line
Choose the Crosshair 18 HX AI for the 18-inch screen, the Katana 15 HX for the clearest port list, the Crosshair A16 HX for a 16-inch 240Hz screen with an AMD processor, or the Vector 16 HX AI for the RTX 5070 Ti. The Thin 15 and Thin A15 are the two RTX 4050 options, one Intel and one AMD. Confirm the ports and memory for the model code before you order.
