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MSI Titan 18 HX AI (2025) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra
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.
- Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra has no published PassMark CPU Mark result, so it scores lower.
Verdict
Key takeaways
- MSI Titan 18 HX AI (2025) leads Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra overall by 21 points (78 vs 57 out of 100).
- Key differences: weight, where Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra is 1.6 kg lighter; display resolution, where MSI Titan 18 HX AI (2025) has 3840 × 2400 vs 3270 × 2180 px; processor model, where MSI Titan 18 HX AI (2025) has Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX vs Nvidia RTX Spark N1X; size, where MSI Titan 18 HX AI (2025) has 18 vs 15 in; technology, where Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra has LPDDR5X vs DDR5.
MSI Titan 18 HX AI (2025) leads overall
MSI Titan 18 HX AI (2025) · #2 of 94
78
Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra · #21 of 94
57
Key differences
- WeightMicrosoft Surface Laptop Ultra 1.6 kg lighter
- Display resolutionMSI Titan 18 HX AI (2025) 3840 × 2400 vs 3270 × 2180 px
- Processor modelMSI Titan 18 HX AI (2025) Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX vs Nvidia RTX Spark N1X
- SizeMSI Titan 18 HX AI (2025) 18 vs 15 in
- TechnologyMicrosoft Surface Laptop Ultra LPDDR5X vs DDR5
Scores by Category
Titan 18 HX AI (2025) wins 8 of 14 categories · Surface Laptop Ultra wins 3
| Category | Titan 18 HX AI (2025)Surface Laptop Ultra | Lead |
|---|---|---|
| Display | +13 | |
| Performance | +50 | |
| Battery | +83 | |
| Memory | +15 | |
| Design & Weight | +54 | |
| Processor | +44 | |
| Storage | +11 | |
| Discrete Graphics | +90 | |
| Ports | +26 | |
| Connectivity | Tie | |
| Webcam | Tie | |
| Security | +28 | |
| Sound | +8 | |
| Input | Tie |
Physical Comparison
Titan 18 HX AI (2025)Surface Laptop Ultra
Titan 18 HX AI (2025) is 1.6 kg (80%) heavier than Surface Laptop Ultra.
Value for Money
Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).
Titan 18 HX AI (2025)
Surface Laptop Ultra
Detailed Specifications
Processor
| Feature | Titan 18 HX AI (2025) | Surface Laptop Ultra |
|---|---|---|
Processor model |
Discrete Graphics
| Feature | Titan 18 HX AI (2025) | Surface Laptop Ultra |
|---|---|---|
Discrete graphics model | N/A | |
3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 23,165 | N/A |
Memory
| Feature | Titan 18 HX AI (2025) | Surface Laptop Ultra |
|---|---|---|
Memory capacity | 64 GB | N/A |
Technology | ||
Memory upgradeable | Yes | N/A |
Storage
| Feature | Titan 18 HX AI (2025) | Surface Laptop Ultra |
|---|---|---|
Storage capacity | 4 TB | N/A |
Display
| Feature | Titan 18 HX AI (2025) | Surface Laptop Ultra |
|---|---|---|
Size | 18 in20% more | 15 in |
Display resolution | 3840 × 2400 px | 3270 × 2180 px |
Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
Response time | 15 ms | N/A |
Display type | N/A | |
Brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,000 nits |
Battery
| Feature | Titan 18 HX AI (2025) | Surface Laptop Ultra |
|---|---|---|
Battery capacity | 99.9 Wh | N/A |
Design & Weight
| Feature | Titan 18 HX AI (2025) | Surface Laptop Ultra |
|---|---|---|
Weight | 3.6 kg | 2 kg44% less |
Performance
| Feature | Titan 18 HX AI (2025) | Surface Laptop Ultra |
|---|---|---|
PassMark CPU Mark | 56,272 | N/A |
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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