ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G815 vs MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW
67.8Performance80.2
55.5Display47.9
53.3Battery42.8
20Portability20
4 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G8156 spec wins — MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G815 scores 52.9 against 53.1 for MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW. Pick by the categories that matter to you — MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G815
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 48
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 43
- 204% higher Web browsing endurance: 7.8 h vs 2.6 h
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 11% lower weight: 3.2 kg vs 3.6 kg
- Lower launch price: $3,060 vs $4,499
Reasons to pick the MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW
- Stronger performance score: 80 vs 68
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 100% higher storage: 4,096 GB vs 2,048 GB
- 59% higher Peak brightness: 793 nits vs 500 nits
- 11% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 90 Wh
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G815 | MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″ | 18 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level anti-glare (ROG Nebula, G-SYNC) | Mini-LED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 793 nits+59% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G815 | MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots, up to 64GB) | DDR5-6400 |
| Storage | 2,048 GB | 4,096 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 5.0 / 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G815 | MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,899Top 10% | 21,851+10%Top 6% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G815 | MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 100 Wh+11% |
| Web browsing endurance | 7.8 h+204% | 2.6 h |
| Charging | 380 W | 400 W+5% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G815 | MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.2 kg+11% | 3.6 kg |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 32.1 mm |
| Material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G815 | MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 5 (DisplayPort, power delivery, G-SYNC), 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 2x Thunderbolt 5 (DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.1), 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5GbE RJ45, SD Express card reader, 3.5mm combo jack, Kensington lock |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD + IR | 1080p IR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader, IR facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G815 | MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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