MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW vs MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW
80.2Performance69.6
97.5Graphics100
47.9Displayspec-based54.7
42.8Batteryspec-based45.9
20Portabilityspec-based24.2
3 spec wins — MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW5 spec wins — MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW scores 58.9 against 58.7 for MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW. Pick by the categories that matter to you — MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW
- Stronger performance score: 80 vs 70
- 100% higher storage: 4,096 GB vs 2,048 GB
- 43% higher charging: 400 W vs 280 W
- 11% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 21,851 vs 19,607
Reasons to pick the MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW
- 88% higher Web browsing endurance: 4.8 h vs 2.6 h
- 26% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 793 nits
- 25% lower thickness: 23.9 mm vs 32.1 mm
- 20% lower weight: 2.89 kg vs 3.6 kg
- 14% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU): 25,090 vs 22,099
Display
| Spec | MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW | MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″ | 18 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED | Mini-LED (IPS-level, 100% DCI-P3, DisplayHDR 1000) |
| Resolution | 3840x2400 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 793 nits | 1,000 nits+26% |
Performance
| Spec | MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW | MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU (24GB GDDR7, 150W) |
| RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 | DDR5 SO-DIMM (2 slots, up to 96GB) |
| Storage | 4,096 GB+100% | 2,048 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 5.0 / 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1 M.2 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW | MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,066Top 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,851+11%Top 4% | 19,607Top 12% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 22,099Top 9% | 25,090+14%Top 1% |
Battery
| Spec | MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW | MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 99.9 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 2.6 h | 4.8 h+88% |
| Charging | 400 W+43% | 280 W |
Design
| Spec | MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW | MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.6 kg | 2.89 kg+20% |
| Thickness | 32.1 mm | 23.9 mm+25% |
| Material | Plastic | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW | MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 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 | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.1), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, SD Express card reader, 2.5G Ethernet (RJ45), 3.5mm combo jack, Kensington lock |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel Killer BE1750) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p IR with privacy shutter | 1080p IR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR facial recognition | Fingerprint reader, IR webcam |
Software
| Spec | MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW | MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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