MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 Edge
80.2Performancechip68.7
97.5Graphicschip60.7
47.9Displayspec-based38.4
42.8Batteryspec-based49.1
20Portabilityspec-based77.4
6 spec wins — MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book6 Edge
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW scores 58.9 against 58.7 for Samsung Galaxy Book6 Edge. Pick by the categories that matter to you — MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW edges ahead in graphics and 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 69
- Stronger graphics score: 98 vs 61
- 515% higher charging: 400 W vs 65 W
- 300% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 16 GB
- 300% higher storage: 4,096 GB vs 1,024 GB
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book6 Edge
- 62% lower thickness: 12.3 mm vs 32.1 mm
- 57% lower weight: 1.55 kg vs 3.6 kg
- Lower launch price: $2,100 vs $4,499
Display
| Spec | MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+13% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X (Anti-Reflective, touch) |
| Resolution | 3840x2400 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 793 nits+59% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite X2E-88-100 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU | Qualcomm Adreno X2-90 (integrated) |
| RAM | 64 GB+300% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 | LPDDR5X (on-board) |
| Storage | 4,096 GB+300% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 5.0 / 4.0 NVMe SSD | eUFS |
Benchmarks
| Spec | MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,851Top 4% | — |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 22,099Top 9% | — |
Battery
| Spec | MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 99.9 Wh+62% | 61.8 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 2.6 h | — |
| Charging | 400 W+515% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.6 kg | 1.55 kg+57% |
| Thickness | 32.1 mm | 12.3 mm+62% |
| Material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Edge |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB4 (USB-C), 1x USB-A (USB 3.2), HDMI 2.1, microSD slot, 3.5mm headphone/mic combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p IR with privacy shutter | 2MP |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, IR facial recognition | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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