GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 AM6H (2025) vs MSI Raider 18 HX A2W
64.9Performancespec-basedchip63.5
100Graphics92.6
55.5Displayspec-based80
98.7Batteryspec-based86.7
29Portabilityspec-based20
5 spec wins — GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 AM6H (2025)2 spec wins — MSI Raider 18 HX A2W
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 AM6H (2025) scores 68.3 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 GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 AM6H (2025)
- Stronger graphics score: 100 vs 93
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 44% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU): 25,090 vs 17,434
- 31% lower weight: 2.5 kg vs 3.6 kg
- 10% higher capacity: 99 Wh vs 90 Wh
Reasons to pick the MSI Raider 18 HX A2W
- 21% higher charging: 400 W vs 330 W
- 13% higher Screen size: 18 ″ vs 16 ″
Display
| Spec | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 AM6H (2025) | MSI Raider 18 HX A2W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 18 ″+13% |
| Panel type | OLED (G-SYNC, 100% DCI-P3) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 AM6H (2025) | MSI Raider 18 HX A2W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU (24GB GDDR7, 175W) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU (12GB GDDR7, 140W) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-6400 (2 slots, up to 128GB) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD (two M.2 slots, one PCIe Gen5) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots, one PCIe 5.0 compatible) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 AM6H (2025) | MSI Raider 18 HX A2W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,046Top 18% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,299Top 15% | — |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 25,090+44%Top 1% | 17,434Top 21% |
Battery
| Spec | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 AM6H (2025) | MSI Raider 18 HX A2W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 99 Wh+10% | 90 Wh |
| Charging | 330 W | 400 W+21% |
Design
| Spec | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 AM6H (2025) | MSI Raider 18 HX A2W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.5 kg+31% | 3.6 kg |
| Thickness | 29.9 mm+7% | 32.1 mm |
| Material | Mostly plastic chassis (Dark Tide black) | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 AM6H (2025) | MSI Raider 18 HX A2W |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C Thunderbolt 5 (USB4, DisplayPort 2.1, PD 3.0), 1x USB-C Thunderbolt 4 (USB4, DisplayPort 1.4, PD 3.0), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, 1 Gbps RJ-45 Ethernet, microSD (UHS-II), 3.5mm headphone/mic combo, DC-in | 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 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel Killer BE1750) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR webcam with array microphone | 1080p IR with HDR and privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face recognition (Windows Hello) | — |
Software
| Spec | GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 AM6H (2025) | MSI Raider 18 HX A2W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home or Pro (depending on SKU) | Windows 11 Home |
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