MSI Raider 18 Max HX vs MSI GT72 2QD Dominator comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	MSI Raider 18 Max HX	MSI GT72 2QD Dominator
key specs
Display size	18.00-inch	17.30-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 8.1
Hard disk	No	1TB
SSD	2TB	No
Graphics	Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090	GeForce GTX 970M
Weight	3.60 kg	3.78 kg
general
Brand	MSI	MSI
Model	Raider 18 Max HX	GT72 2QD Dominator
Release date	April 8, 2026	-
Launched in India	Yes	-
Model Number	A2WJ-1068IN	GT72 2QD Dominator
Model Name	Raider 18 Max HX	-
Series	Raider 18	GT Series
Dimensions (mm)	404.00 x 307.50 x 32.05	428.00 x 294.00 x 48.00
Weight (kg)	3.6	3.78
Colours	Core Black	Black
Material	Aluminium	-
Operating system	Windows 11 Home	Windows 8.1
Battery Capacity (WHR)	99.9	-
Battery Cell	-	9
Battery Life (up to hours)	-	3
display
Size	18.00-inch	17.30-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 5th Gen 5700HQ
Burst Clock Speed	5.5GHz	3.5 GHz
Base Clock Speed	-	2.7 GHz
memory
RAM	64GB	16GB
RAM Slots	2	4
Expandable RAM up to (GB)	128GB	32GB
graphics
Dedicated Graphics	Yes	Yes
Graphics Processor	Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090	GeForce GTX 970M
Dedicated Graphic Memory	24GB	6GB
Dedicated Graphic Memory Type	GDDR7	GDDR5
storage
Hard disk	No	1TB
SSD	2TB	No
connectivity
Wi-Fi 7	Yes	-
Bluetooth version	5.4	4
Wi-Fi standards supported	-	802.11 ac
Ethernet	-	Killer GB LAN
inputs
Web Camera	1080p	Yes
Pointer Device	Touchpad	-
Backlit Keyboard	Yes	Yes
Touchpad	Yes	-
Internal Mic	Yes	-
Speakers	4 Speakers	-
Finger Print Sensor	Yes	-
Optical Disk Drive	-	Super Multi DVD
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	SD Card Reader
Lock Slot	Kensington Lock Port	-
Headphone and Mic Combo Jack	Yes	Yes

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