Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) vs MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW
50.9Performance80.2
38.4Display47.9
50.9Battery42.8
80Portability20
3 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)7 spec wins — MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) scores 53 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 and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
- Stronger battery score: 51 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 80 vs 20
- 292% higher Web browsing endurance: 10 h vs 2.6 h
- 64% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 3.6 kg
- 50% lower thickness: 15.9 mm vs 32.1 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,599 vs $4,499
Reasons to pick the MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW
- Stronger performance score: 80 vs 51
- Stronger display score: 48 vs 38
- 567% higher charging: 400 W vs 60 W
- 300% higher storage: 4,096 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.5 ″ | 18 ″+33% |
| Panel type | IPS (matte) | Mini-LED |
| Resolution | 2880x1920 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 793 nits+59% |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 860M | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-6400 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 4,096 GB+300% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 5.0 / 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,790Top 47% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,100Bottom 48% | 21,851+67%Top 6% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 61 Wh | 100 Wh+64% |
| Web browsing endurance | 10 h+292% | 2.6 h |
| Charging | 60 W | 400 W+567% |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+64% | 3.6 kg |
| Thickness | 15.9 mm+50% | 32.1 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 4x swappable expansion cards (USB4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, microSD), 3.5mm | 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 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p with privacy switches | 1080p IR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader, IR facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) | MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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