MSI Raider 18 Max HX vs MSI Creator A16 AI+ comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	MSI Raider 18 Max HX	MSI Creator A16 AI+
key specs
Display size	18.00-inch	16.00-inch
Display resolution	3,840x2,400 pixels	2560x1600 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
Processor	Intel Core Ultra 9	Ryzen 9
RAM	64GB	32GB
OS	Windows 11 Home	Windows 11
Hard disk	No	-
SSD	2TB	-
Graphics	Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090	Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070
Weight	3.60 kg	2.10 kg
general
Brand	MSI	MSI
Model	Raider 18 Max HX	Creator A16 AI+
Release date	April 8, 2026	September 5, 2024
Launched in India	Yes	Yes
Model Number	A2WJ-1068IN	A3XVGG
Model Name	Raider 18 Max HX	MSI Creator A16 AI+
Series	Raider 18	Creator
Dimensions (mm)	404.00 x 307.50 x 32.05	355.80 x 259.70 x 19.95
Weight (kg)	3.6	2.1
Colours	Core Black	-
Material	Aluminium	-
Operating system	Windows 11 Home	Windows 11
Battery Capacity (WHR)	99.9	99.9
Battery Cell	-	4
display
Size	18.00-inch	16.00-inch
Resolution	3,840x2,400 pixels	2560x1600 pixels
Touch Screen	No	No
Refresh Rate	120Hz	240Hz
processor
Processor	Intel Intel Core Ultra 9 Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX+	AMD Ryzen 9 AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
Burst Clock Speed	5.5GHz	-
memory
RAM	64GB	32GB
RAM Slots	2	-
Expandable RAM up to (GB)	128GB	-
graphics
Dedicated Graphics	Yes	Yes
Graphics Processor	Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090	Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070
Dedicated Graphic Memory	24GB	8GB
Dedicated Graphic Memory Type	GDDR7	GDDR6
storage
Hard disk	No	-
SSD	2TB	-
connectivity
Wi-Fi 7	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.4	5.4
Wi-Fi standards supported	-	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
inputs
Web Camera	1080p	Yes
Pointer Device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Backlit Keyboard	Yes	Yes
Touchpad	Yes	Yes
Internal Mic	Yes	-
Speakers	4 Speakers	Yes
Finger Print Sensor	Yes	-
ports and slots
Thunderbolt 5 (Type C)	2	-
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type A)	3	2
HDMI Port	Yes	Yes
Multi Card Slot	SD Card Reader	-
Lock Slot	Kensington Lock Port	-
Headphone and Mic Combo Jack	Yes	Yes
USB 4.0 (Type C)	-	1
Number of USB Ports	-	3

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