How do the scores compare?

MSI Raider 18 HX A2W scores 64.9/100 overall; MSI Raider A16 HX B8W scores 64.9/100. MSI Raider 18 HX A2W wins 2 individual spec rows, MSI Raider A16 HX B8W wins 4.

What are the main differences between the MSI Raider 18 HX A2W and the MSI Raider A16 HX B8W?

MSI Raider 18 HX A2W advantages: Stronger performance score: 64 vs 56; 21% higher charging: 400 W vs 330 W; 13% higher Screen size: 18 ″ vs 16 ″. MSI Raider A16 HX B8W advantages: Stronger portability score: 32 vs 20; 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB; 32% lower weight: 2.45 kg vs 3.6 kg; 19% lower thickness: 25.9 mm vs 32.1 mm.

MSI Raider 18 HX A2W vs MSI Raider A16 HX B8W

MSI

MSI Raider 18 HX A2W

MSI

MSI Raider A16 HX B8W

$3,700

63.5chipPerformancechip55.9

80Display80

86.7Battery89.1

20Portability32.1

2 spec wins — MSI Raider 18 HX A2W4 spec wins — MSI Raider A16 HX B8W

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: MSI Raider 18 HX A2W scores 64.9 against 64.9 for MSI Raider A16 HX B8W. Pick by the categories that matter to you — MSI Raider 18 HX A2W edges ahead in performance, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the MSI Raider 18 HX A2W

Stronger performance score: 64 vs 56
21% higher charging: 400 W vs 330 W
13% higher Screen size: 18 ″ vs 16 ″

Reasons to pick the MSI Raider A16 HX B8W

Stronger portability score: 32 vs 20
100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
32% lower weight: 2.45 kg vs 3.6 kg
19% lower thickness: 25.9 mm vs 32.1 mm

Display

Display comparison: MSI Raider 18 HX A2W versus MSI Raider A16 HX B8W
Spec	MSI Raider 18 HX A2W	MSI Raider A16 HX B8W
Screen size	18 ″+13%	16 ″
Panel type	IPS	IPS
Resolution	2560x1600	2560x1600
Refresh rate	240 Hz	240 Hz

Performance

Performance comparison: MSI Raider 18 HX A2W versus MSI Raider A16 HX B8W
Spec	MSI Raider 18 HX A2W	MSI Raider A16 HX B8W
Processor	Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX	AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU (12GB GDDR7, 140W)	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU (16GB GDDR7, 175W)
RAM	32 GB	32 GB
RAM type	DDR5-6400 (2 slots, up to 128GB)	DDR5-5200
Storage	1,024 GB	2,048 GB+100%
Storage type	PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots, one PCIe 5.0 compatible)	PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

Battery

Battery comparison: MSI Raider 18 HX A2W versus MSI Raider A16 HX B8W
Spec	MSI Raider 18 HX A2W	MSI Raider A16 HX B8W
Capacity	90 Wh	92 Wh+2%
Charging	400 W+21%	330 W

Design

Design comparison: MSI Raider 18 HX A2W versus MSI Raider A16 HX B8W
Spec	MSI Raider 18 HX A2W	MSI Raider A16 HX B8W
Weight	3.6 kg	2.45 kg+32%
Thickness	32.1 mm	25.9 mm+19%

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: MSI Raider 18 HX A2W versus MSI Raider A16 HX B8W
Spec	MSI Raider 18 HX A2W	MSI Raider A16 HX B8W
Ports	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	2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 2x USB4 Type-C (DisplayPort, PD 3.1, Thunderbolt 4 compatible), HDMI 2.1, 2.5Gb Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7 (Intel Killer BE1750)	Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth	5.4	5.4
Webcam	1080p IR with HDR and privacy shutter	1080p FHD IR

Software

Software comparison: MSI Raider 18 HX A2W versus MSI Raider A16 HX B8W
Spec	MSI Raider 18 HX A2W	MSI Raider A16 HX B8W
Operating system	Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home

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