MSI Raider 18 HX AI vs Dell XPS 17 (9720) comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	MSI Raider 18 HX AI	Dell XPS 17 (9720)
key specs
Display size	18.00-inch	17.00-inch
Display resolution	3840x2400 pixels	1920x1200 pixels
Processor	Intel Core Ultra 9	Core i5
RAM	64GB	8GB
OS	Windows 11	Windows 11
SSD	2TB	512GB
Graphics	Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090	-
Weight	2.89 kg	2.17 kg
general
Brand	MSI	Dell
Model	Raider 18 HX AI	XPS 17 (9720)
Release date	January 7, 2025	March 24, 2022
Launched in India	Yes	-
Model Number	A2XW	9720
Model Name	Raider 18 HX AI	XPS 17
Series	Raider	XPS
Dimensions (mm)	307.50 x 404.00 x 32.05	248.08 x 374.48 x 13.15
Weight (kg)	2.89	2.17
Colours	Core Black	Platinum Silver
Operating system	Windows 11	Windows 11
Battery Capacity (WHR)	99.9	97
Battery Cell	4	6
Material	-	Aluminium
display
Size	18.00-inch	17.00-inch
Resolution	3840x2400 pixels	1920x1200 pixels
Refresh Rate	120Hz	60Hz
processor
Processor	Intel Intel Core Ultra 9 Core Ultra 9 processor 285HX	Intel Core i5 12th Gen 12500H
Burst Clock Speed	5.5 GHz	-
Cache	40MB	18MB
memory
RAM	64GB	8GB
graphics
Dedicated Graphics	Yes	-
Graphics Processor	Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090	-
Dedicated Graphic Memory	24GB	-
Dedicated Graphic Memory Type	GDDR7	-
storage
SSD	2TB	512GB
connectivity
Wi-Fi 7	Yes	-
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth version	5.4	5.2
Ethernet	2.5G	-
inputs
Web Camera	Full HD	720p
Backlit Keyboard	Yes	Yes
Touchpad	Yes	Yes
Internal Mic	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Yes	2 Speakers
Finger Print Sensor	No	Yes
Pointer Device	-	Touchpad
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	Yes
Lock Slot	Kensington Lock Port	Yes
Headphone and Mic Combo Jack	Yes	Yes
RJ45 (LAN)	Yes	-
Number of USB Ports	-	4
Thunderbolt 4 (Type C)	-	4

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