Lenovo Legion 5a vs MSI Raider 18 HX AI comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Lenovo Legion 5a	MSI Raider 18 HX AI
key specs
Display size	15.30-inch	18.00-inch
Display resolution	1600x2560 pixels	3840x2400 pixels
Graphics	Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060	Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090
Processor	-	Intel Core Ultra 9
RAM	-	64GB
OS	-	Windows 11
SSD	-	2TB
Weight	-	2.89 kg
general
Brand	Lenovo	MSI
Model	Legion 5a	Raider 18 HX AI
Release date	January 7, 2026	January 7, 2025
Model Name	Lenovo Legion 5a	Raider 18 HX AI
Series	Legion	Raider
Colours	Eclipse Black	Core Black
Battery Capacity (WHR)	80	99.9
Launched in India	-	Yes
Model Number	-	A2XW
Dimensions (mm)	-	307.50 x 404.00 x 32.05
Weight (kg)	-	2.89
Operating system	-	Windows 11
Battery Cell	-	4
display
Size	15.30-inch	18.00-inch
Resolution	1600x2560 pixels	3840x2400 pixels
Refresh Rate	165Hz	120Hz
graphics
Dedicated Graphics	Yes	Yes
Graphics Processor	Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060	Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090
Dedicated Graphic Memory	-	24GB
Dedicated Graphic Memory Type	-	GDDR7
connectivity
Wi-Fi 7	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.4	5.4
Wi-Fi standards supported	-	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Ethernet	-	2.5G
inputs
Web Camera	Yes	Full HD
Backlit Keyboard	-	Yes
Touchpad	-	Yes
Internal Mic	-	Yes
Speakers	-	Yes
Finger Print Sensor	-	No
processor
Processor	-	Intel Intel Core Ultra 9 Core Ultra 9 processor 285HX
Burst Clock Speed	-	5.5 GHz
Cache	-	40MB
memory
RAM	-	64GB
storage
SSD	-	2TB
ports and slots
Thunderbolt 5 (Type C)	-	2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type C)	-	3
HDMI Port	-	Yes
Multi Card Slot	-	SD Card Reader
Lock Slot	-	Kensington Lock Port
Headphone and Mic Combo Jack	-	Yes
RJ45 (LAN)	-	Yes

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