MSI Titan 18 HX AI (2025) vs Dell XPS 13 2022

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

  • Performance is scored from the laptop's CPU and GPU; few laptops have a published whole-system benchmark.

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • MSI Titan 18 HX AI (2025) leads Dell XPS 13 2022 overall by 36 points (75 vs 39 out of 100).
  • Key differences: PassMark CPU mark, where MSI Titan 18 HX AI (2025) has 56,272 vs 10,858; battery capacity, where MSI Titan 18 HX AI (2025) has 99.9 vs 51 Wh; display resolution, where MSI Titan 18 HX AI (2025) has 3840 × 2400 vs 1920 × 1200 px; refresh rate, where MSI Titan 18 HX AI (2025) has 120 vs 60 Hz; brightness, where MSI Titan 18 HX AI (2025) is 500 nits brighter.
  • Best value: Dell XPS 13 2022 (from $999) — the strongest score-per-dollar of the two.
MSI Titan 18 HX AI (2025) leads overall
MSI Titan 18 HX AI (2025) · #2 of 80
75
Dell XPS 13 2022 · #78 of 80
39
Key differences
  • PassMark CPU MarkMSI Titan 18 HX AI (2025) 56,272 vs 10,858
  • Battery capacityMSI Titan 18 HX AI (2025) 99.9 vs 51 Wh
  • Display resolutionMSI Titan 18 HX AI (2025) 3840 × 2400 vs 1920 × 1200 px
  • Refresh rateMSI Titan 18 HX AI (2025) 120 vs 60 Hz
  • BrightnessMSI Titan 18 HX AI (2025) 500 nits brighter

Scores by Category

Titan 18 HX AI (2025) wins 11 of 15 categories · XPS 13 2022 wins 3

CategoryTitan 18 HX AI (2025)XPS 13 2022Lead
Display
+41
Performance
+45
Battery
+54
Memory
+53
Design & Weight
+72
Processor
+58
Storage
+74
Integrated Graphics
+29
Discrete Graphics
+90
Ports
+62
Connectivity
+18
Webcam
+60
Security
+45
Sound
+36
Input
Tie

Physical Comparison

3.6 kg1.16 kg
Titan 18 HX AI (2025)XPS 13 2022

Titan 18 HX AI (2025) is 2.44 kg (210%) heavier than XPS 13 2022.

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

Watch-outs

Compromises to know before you buy

MSI Titan 18 HX AI (2025)

No notable compromises found.

Dell XPS 13 2022

  • RAM is soldered — you can't upgrade it later, so buy enough now.
  • Storage isn't user-upgradeable.
  • 60 Hz panel — less smooth than 120 Hz+ rivals.
  • No HDMI — you'll need a dongle for projectors/TVs.

Detailed Specifications

Processor

Feature
Titan 18 HX AI (2025)
XPS 13 2022
Processor model

Integrated Graphics

Feature
Titan 18 HX AI (2025)
XPS 13 2022
Integrated graphics model

Discrete Graphics

Feature
Titan 18 HX AI (2025)
XPS 13 2022
Discrete graphics model
N/A
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
23,165
N/A

Memory

Feature
Titan 18 HX AI (2025)
XPS 13 2022
Memory capacity
64 GB700% more
8 GB
Technology

Storage

Feature
Titan 18 HX AI (2025)
XPS 13 2022
Storage capacity
4 TB1500% more
256 GB

Display

Feature
Titan 18 HX AI (2025)
XPS 13 2022
Size
18 in34% more
13.4 in
Display resolution
3840 × 2400 px
1920 × 1200 px
Refresh rate
120 Hz100% more
60 Hz
Response time
15 ms32% less
22 ms
Display type
Brightness
1,000 nits100% more
500 nits

Battery

Feature
Titan 18 HX AI (2025)
XPS 13 2022
Battery capacity
99.9 Wh96% more
51 Wh

Design & Weight

Feature
Titan 18 HX AI (2025)
XPS 13 2022
Weight
3.6 kg
1.16 kg68% less

Performance

Feature
Titan 18 HX AI (2025)
XPS 13 2022
PassMark CPU Mark
56,272418% more
10,858
Active cooling
Yes
Yes

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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