MSI Raider 18 Max HX vs MSI GS65-8RF-056IN comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	MSI Raider 18 Max HX	MSI GS65-8RF-056IN
key specs
Display size	18.00-inch	15.60-inch
Display resolution	3,840x2,400 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
Processor	Intel Core Ultra 9	Core i7
RAM	64GB	16GB
OS	Windows 11 Home	Windows 10
Hard disk	No	512GB
SSD	2TB	No
Graphics	Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090	Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070
Weight	3.60 kg	1.80 kg
general
Brand	MSI	MSI
Model	Raider 18 Max HX	GS65-8RF-056IN
Release date	April 8, 2026	-
Launched in India	Yes	-
Model Number	A2WJ-1068IN	GS65-8RF-056IN
Model Name	Raider 18 Max HX	-
Series	Raider 18	-
Dimensions (mm)	404.00 x 307.50 x 32.05	360.00 x 250.00 x 18.00
Weight (kg)	3.6	1.8
Colours	Core Black	Black
Material	Aluminium	-
Operating system	Windows 11 Home	Windows 10
Battery Capacity (WHR)	99.9	-
Battery Cell	-	4
display
Size	18.00-inch	15.60-inch
Resolution	3,840x2,400 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Touch Screen	No	No
Refresh Rate	120Hz	-
processor
Processor	Intel Intel Core Ultra 9 Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX+	Intel Core i7 8th Gen 8750H
Burst Clock Speed	5.5GHz	-
Base Clock Speed	-	2.2 GHz
Cache	-	9MB
memory
RAM	64GB	16GB
RAM Slots	2	-
Expandable RAM up to (GB)	128GB	-
graphics
Dedicated Graphics	Yes	-
Graphics Processor	Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090	Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070
Dedicated Graphic Memory	24GB	-
Dedicated Graphic Memory Type	GDDR7	GDDR5
storage
Hard disk	No	512GB
SSD	2TB	No
connectivity
Wi-Fi 7	Yes	-
Bluetooth version	5.4	-
Wi-Fi standards supported	-	802.11 ac
Ethernet	-	Killer GB LAN
inputs
Web Camera	1080p	-
Pointer Device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Backlit Keyboard	Yes	-
Touchpad	Yes	Yes
Internal Mic	Yes	Yes
Speakers	4 Speakers	2 Speakers
Finger Print Sensor	Yes	No
ports and slots
Thunderbolt 5 (Type C)	2	-
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type A)	3	-
HDMI Port	Yes	Standard
Multi Card Slot	SD Card Reader	-
Lock Slot	Kensington Lock Port	-
Headphone and Mic Combo Jack	Yes	-
Number of USB Ports	-	1
USB Ports	-	1 x USB 2.0
Mic In	-	Yes
RJ45 (LAN)	-	Yes

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