MSI Raider 18 HX AI with RTX 5090 and Intel U9-285HX Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2025) with RTX 5080 Comparison
HP Victus 15 with RTX 3050 and i5 12th Gen
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| Overview | ||
| Brand | ||
| MSI | Lenovo | |
| Model | ||
| Raider 18 HX AI (A2XWJG-069US) | Legion Pro 7i (2025) 83F50014US | |
| Graphics | ||
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 24GB GDDR7 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 | |
| RTX 5090 Laptops | RTX 5080 Laptops | ||
| RAM | ||
| 64GB DDR5-6400MHz | 32GB DDR5-6400MHz | |
| 64GB Laptops | 32GB Laptops | ||
| Storage | ||
| 2TB NVMe PCIe Gen5x4 SSD | 2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD (2 x 1TB) | |
| 2TB Laptops | 1TB Laptops | ||
| Display | ||
| 18-inch UHD+ (3840 x 2400) Mini LED, 120Hz | 16-inch OLED WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 240Hz | |
| Operating System | ||
| Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home | |
| Weight | ||
| 3.6 kg or 7.94 lbs | 2.71 kg or 5.98 lbs | |
| Color | ||
| Core Black | Eclipse Black | |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | ||
| Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | |
| Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX Laptops | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Laptops | ||
| Cores | ||
| 24 Cores (8 Performance + 16 Efficient) | 24 Cores (8 Performance + 16 Efficient) | |
| Threads | ||
| 32 Threads | 32 Threads | |
| Base Clock | ||
| 2.1 GHz | 2.7 GHz | |
| Max Turbo Boost | ||
| Up to 5.7 GHz | Up to 5.4 GHz | |
| Cache | ||
| 36MB Intel Smart Cache | 36MB | |
| TDP | ||
| Not specified | 55W | |
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | ||
| 18 inches | 16 inches | |
| Resolution | ||
| 3840 x 2400 (UHD+) | 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) | |
| Refresh Rate | ||
| 120Hz | 240Hz | |
| Panel Type | ||
| Mini LED | OLED | |
| Color Gamut | ||
| 100% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 | |
| Brightness | ||
| Up to 1000 nits (DisplayHDR 1000 certified) | Up to 500 nits | |
| Aspect Ratio | ||
| 16:10 | 16:10 | |
| Additional Features | ||
| Anti-Glare, VESA DisplayHDR 1000, IPS-Level | Anti-Glare, G-Sync, Dolby Vision HDR, DisplayHDR True Black 500 | |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | ||
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | |
| VRAM | ||
| 24GB GDDR7 | 16GB GDDR7 | |
| Ray Tracing | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| DLSS Support | ||
| Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 4 | Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 4 | |
| Additional Features | ||
| Resizable BAR, AI Tensor Cores, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus | MUX Switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM Type | ||
| DDR5 | DDR5 | |
| RAM Speed | ||
| 6400MHz | 6400MHz | |
| Expandable Memory | ||
| Yes, up to 96GB | Yes, up to 64GB | |
| Slots | ||
| 2x SO-DIMM | 2x SO-DIMM | |
| Storage | ||
| Primary Storage | ||
| 2TB NVMe PCIe Gen5x4 SSD | 2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD (2 x 1TB) | |
| Secondary Storage Options | ||
| Additional M.2 slot available | 1x additional M.2 slot available | |
| RAID Support | ||
| No | No | |
| Gaming Features | ||
| Dedicated Gaming Keys | ||
| No | No | |
| RGB Customization | ||
| Per-Key RGB via SteelSeries GG | Per-Key RGB via Lenovo Legion Spectrum | |
| Game Optimization | ||
| AI-powered performance tuning | AI-powered performance tuning via Lenovo AI Engine+ | |
| Performance | ||
| Cooling Technology | ||
| Cooler Boost 5 with dual fans and seven heat pipes | Legion ColdFront: Vapor with integrated Hyper Chamber system | |
| Overclocking Support | ||
| Yes, via MSI Center | Yes, via Lenovo Vantage | |
| Performance Modes | ||
| Silent, Balanced, Extreme Performance | Quiet, Balanced, Performance, Turbo, Manual | |
| Benchmark Scores | ||
| Not specified | Not specified | |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | ||
| 99.9Wh | 99.9Wh | |
| Backup Time | ||
| Up to 8 hours (varies with usage) | Varies with usage | |
| Charging Type | ||
| Fast Charging | Rapid Charge Pro | |
| Power Adapter | ||
| Not specified | 330W Slim Tip | |
| Connectivity | ||
| WiFi | ||
| Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | |
| Bluetooth | ||
| 5.4 | 5.4 | |
| Ports | ||
| 2 x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C with DisplayPort and Power Delivery), 3 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x RJ-45 LAN port, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack, 1 x SD Card Reader (UHS-III) | 2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort, Power Delivery), 2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x RJ-45 LAN port (2.5G), 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack | |
| Keyboard & Touchpad | ||
| Keyboard Type | ||
| Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet Keyboard | Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet Keyboard | |
| Key Travel | ||
| Not specified | 1.5mm | |
| N-Key Rollover | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Touchpad Features | ||
| Precision Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support | Precision Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support | |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | ||
| 6-Speaker System by Dynaudio (4 Speakers, 2 Woofers) | 2 x 2W Stereo Speakers | |
| Audio Enhancements | ||
| Hi-Res Audio, Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer | Nahimic Audio, Dolby Atmos, AI Noise-Canceling Technology | |
| Dedicated Audio Jack | ||
| Yes, 3.5mm combo jack | Yes, 3.5mm combo jack | |
| Camera | ||
| Webcam | ||
| 1080p FHD IR Camera | 1080p FHD IR Camera | |
| Privacy Shutter | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Build & Design | ||
| Material | ||
| Aluminum and Plastic | Aluminum and Plastic | |
| Color Options | ||
| Core Black | Eclipse Black | |
| RGB Lighting | ||
| Yes, Per-Key RGB Keyboard and Mystic Light Bar | Yes, Lenovo Legion Spectrum | |
| Dimensions | ||
| 14.25 x 10.5 x 1.1 inches | 35.6 x 26.4 x 2.3 cm | |
| Special Features | ||
| Virtual Reality Ready | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Advanced Cooling | ||
| Cooler Boost 5 Technology | Yes, with Legion ColdFront: Vapor with integrated Hyper Chamber system | |
| Software | ||
| Pre-installed MSI Center for system control and customization | Pre-installed Lenovo Vantage for system control and customization | |
| Box Contents | ||
| Laptop | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Power Adapter | ||
| Yes | Yes, 330W | |
| User Manual | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Warranty Card | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Additional Accessories | ||
| Not specified | Not specified | |
| Launch Date | ||
| Release Date | ||
| 2025.0 | 2025.0 | |
| Status | ||
| Available | Available | |
Which is Better: MSI Raider 18 HX AI with RTX 5090 and Intel U9-285HX or Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2025) with RTX 5080?
Based on the comparison, here's how each product stands out:
Advantages of MSI Raider 18 HX AI with RTX 5090 and Intel U9-285HX:
- Offers better RAM (64GB DDR5-6400MHz vs 32GB DDR5-6400MHz)
- Offers better CPU (Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX vs Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX)
- Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080)
Advantages of Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2025) with RTX 5080:
- Offers better Refresh Rate (240Hz vs 120Hz)
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