MSI Raider 18 HX A2W vs REDMI Book Pro 16 (2026)
63.5chipPerformancechip56.9
80Display44.8
86.7Battery98.7
20Portability62.6
3 spec wins — MSI Raider 18 HX A2W3 spec wins — REDMI Book Pro 16 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: MSI Raider 18 HX A2W scores 64.9 against 64.1 for REDMI Book Pro 16 (2026). Pick by the categories that matter to you — MSI Raider 18 HX A2W edges ahead in display and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the MSI Raider 18 HX A2W
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 57
- Stronger display score: 80 vs 45
- 300% higher charging: 400 W vs 100 W
- 45% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 165 Hz
- 13% higher Screen size: 18 ″ vs 16 ″
Reasons to pick the REDMI Book Pro 16 (2026)
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 87
- Stronger portability score: 63 vs 20
- 50% lower thickness: 15.9 mm vs 32.1 mm
- 48% lower weight: 1.88 kg vs 3.6 kg
- 10% higher capacity: 99 Wh vs 90 Wh
Display
| Spec | MSI Raider 18 HX A2W | REDMI Book Pro 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+13% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3200x2000 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+45% | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | MSI Raider 18 HX A2W | REDMI Book Pro 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU (12GB GDDR7, 140W) | Intel Arc B390 (integrated, 12 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 (2 slots, up to 128GB) | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots, one PCIe 5.0 compatible) | PCIe 4.0 SSD (plus one reserved M.2 expansion slot) |
Battery
| Spec | MSI Raider 18 HX A2W | REDMI Book Pro 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 99 Wh+10% |
| Charging | 400 W+300% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | MSI Raider 18 HX A2W | REDMI Book Pro 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.6 kg | 1.88 kg+48% |
| Thickness | 32.1 mm | 15.9 mm+50% |
| Material | — | Metal chassis |
Connectivity
| Spec | MSI Raider 18 HX A2W | REDMI Book Pro 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (full-featured), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1 (TMDS), 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel Killer BE1750) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p IR with HDR and privacy shutter | 1080p |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader in the power button |
Software
| Spec | MSI Raider 18 HX A2W | REDMI Book Pro 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home (Chinese version) |
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