ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G814 vs MSI Raider 18 HX A2W
65.8Performancespec-basedchip63.5
87.6Graphics92.6
80Displayspec-based80
86.7Batteryspec-based86.7
20Portabilityspec-based20
2 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G8142 spec wins — MSI Raider 18 HX A2W
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G814 scores 68.5 against 68.5 for MSI Raider 18 HX A2W. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G814
- 17% lower weight: 3 kg vs 3.6 kg
Reasons to pick the MSI Raider 18 HX A2W
- Stronger graphics score: 93 vs 88
- 43% higher charging: 400 W vs 280 W
- 28% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU): 17,434 vs 13,644
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G814 | MSI Raider 18 HX A2W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″ | 18 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level (100% DCI-P3, Pantone validated) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G814 | MSI Raider 18 HX A2W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7, up to 115W) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU (12GB GDDR7, 140W) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 (SO-DIMM, upgradeable) | DDR5-6400 (2 slots, up to 128GB) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots, one PCIe 5.0 compatible) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G814 | MSI Raider 18 HX A2W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,253Top 8% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,523Top 14% | — |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 13,644Top 31% | 17,434+28%Top 21% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G814 | MSI Raider 18 HX A2W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Charging | 280 W | 400 W+43% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G814 | MSI Raider 18 HX A2W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3 kg+17% | 3.6 kg |
| Thickness | 30.8 mm+4% | 32.1 mm |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G814 | MSI Raider 18 HX A2W |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2x USB4 Type-C (DisplayPort, one with power delivery), RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 2x Thunderbolt 5 (DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.1), 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1 (8K@60Hz / 4K@120Hz), SD Express card reader, 2.5G Ethernet (RJ45), 3.5mm combo jack, Kensington lock |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel Killer BE1750) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD | 1080p IR with HDR and privacy shutter |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2025) G814 | MSI Raider 18 HX A2W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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