MSI Raider 16 HX vs MSI Raider 18 HX AI comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	MSI Raider 16 HX	MSI Raider 18 HX AI
key specs
Display size	16.00-inch	18.00-inch
Display resolution	2560x1600 pixels	3840x2400 pixels
OS	Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11
Graphics	Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080	Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090
Weight	2.60 kg	2.89 kg
Processor	-	Intel Core Ultra 9
RAM	-	64GB
SSD	-	2TB
general
Brand	MSI	MSI
Model	Raider 16 HX	Raider 18 HX AI
Release date	January 6, 2026	January 7, 2025
Launched in India	No	Yes
Dimensions (mm)	269.70 x 363.00 x 21.95	307.50 x 404.00 x 32.05
Weight (kg)	2.6	2.89
Operating system	Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11
Battery Capacity (WHR)	90	99.9
Battery Cell	4	4
Model Number	-	A2XW
Model Name	-	Raider 18 HX AI
Series	-	Raider
Colours	-	Core Black
display
Size	16.00-inch	18.00-inch
Resolution	2560x1600 pixels	3840x2400 pixels
Refresh Rate	240Hz	120Hz
graphics
Graphics Processor	Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080	Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090
Dedicated Graphics	-	Yes
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
Pointer Device	Yes	-
Backlit Keyboard	Yes	Yes
Touchpad	Yes	Yes
Internal Mic	Yes	Yes
Speakers	4 Speakers	Yes
Finger Print Sensor	-	No
ports and slots
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type A)	2	-
HDMI Port	Yes	Yes
Multi Card Slot	1 Micro SD Card Reader	SD Card Reader
Headphone and Mic Combo Jack	Yes	Yes
Thunderbolt 5 (Type C)	-	2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type C)	-	3
Lock Slot	-	Kensington Lock Port
RJ45 (LAN)	-	Yes
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

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