MSI Raider 18 HX AI with RTX 5090 and Intel U9-285HX GIGABYTE A16 Pro (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 7) Comparison

MSI Raider 18 HX AI with RTX 5090 and Intel U9-285HX $5,499 Check Deal	GIGABYTE A16 Pro (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 7) $1,849 Check Deal	Lenovo Legion 5i (RTX 5070 & i7-14700HX)
Overview
Brand
MSI	GIGABYTE
Model
Raider 18 HX AI (A2XWJG-069US)	A16 PRO Gaming Laptop
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 24GB GDDR7	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
RTX 5090 Laptops \| RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
64GB DDR5-6400MHz	32GB LPDDR5X 5600MHz
64GB Laptops \| 32GB Laptops
Storage
2TB NVMe PCIe Gen5x4 SSD	1TB SSD
2TB Laptops \| 1TB Laptops
Display
18-inch UHD+ (3840 x 2400) Mini LED, 120Hz	16.0-inch 165Hz 2560x1600 WQXGA
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Home
Weight
3.6 kg or 7.94 lbs	2.4 kg
Color
Core Black	Black
Processor
CPU
Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX	Intel Core Ultra 7 240H
Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX Laptops \| Intel Core Ultra 7 240H Laptops
Cores
24 Cores (8 Performance + 16 Efficient)	8 cores
Threads
32 Threads	16 threads
Base Clock
2.1 GHz	3.8 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 5.7 GHz	5.0 GHz
Cache
36MB Intel Smart Cache	24MB L3 cache
TDP
Not specified	45W
Display
Screen Size
18 inches	16.0 inches
Resolution
3840 x 2400 (UHD+)	2560x1600 WQXGA
Refresh Rate
120Hz	165Hz
Panel Type
Mini LED	IPS
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3	100% sRGB
Brightness
Up to 1000 nits (DisplayHDR 1000 certified)	400 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:10	16:10
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, VESA DisplayHDR 1000, IPS-Level	Anti-glare, Narrow Bezels
Response Time
	3ms GTG
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
VRAM
24GB GDDR7	16GB GDDR6
Ray Tracing
Yes	Supported
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 4	DLSS 4
Additional Features
Resizable BAR, AI Tensor Cores, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus	NVIDIA Studio Drivers, Optimized for Gaming & Creative Work
TGP
	140W
Benchmark Scores
	3DMark Time Spy: 18,500
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	LPDDR5X
RAM Speed
6400MHz	5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 96GB	Up to 64GB (via SO-DIMM slots)
Slots
2x SO-DIMM
Storage
Primary Storage
2TB NVMe PCIe Gen5x4 SSD	1TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Additional M.2 slot available	Supported via M.2 slots, no additional HDD included
RAID Support
No	Supported (RAID 0, 1)
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
No	Yes, G-keys with customizable macros
RGB Customization
Per-Key RGB via SteelSeries GG	Per-key RGB keyboard with GIGABYTE RGB Fusion
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	GIGABYTE Control Center with game mode profiles
Performance
Cooling Technology
Cooler Boost 5 with dual fans and seven heat pipes	GIGABYTE Windforce Cooling with vapor chamber
Overclocking Support
Yes, via MSI Center	Yes, via GIGABYTE Control Center
Performance Modes
Silent, Balanced, Extreme Performance	Balanced, Performance, Turbo
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	3DMark Time Spy: 18,500
Battery
Capacity
99.9Wh	76Wh
Backup Time
Up to 8 hours (varies with usage)	Up to 6 hours
Charging Type
Fast Charging	Supports 100W fast charging; 50% in 30 minutes
Power Adapter
Not specified	180W USB-C Power Delivery
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth
5.4	Bluetooth 5.3
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 (Thunderbolt 4 / DisplayPort), 2 x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm Audio Jack, Ethernet (RJ45)
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet Keyboard	GIGABYTE Golden Curve Mechanical Keyboard
Key Travel
Not specified	1.8mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Yes
Touchpad Features
Precision Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support	Precision Touchpad with multi-touch support
Audio
Speakers
6-Speaker System by Dynaudio (4 Speakers, 2 Woofers)	Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos
Audio Enhancements
Hi-Res Audio, Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer	DTS:X Ultra
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes
Camera
Webcam
1080p FHD IR Camera	720p HD webcam
Privacy Shutter
Yes	Yes
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and Plastic	Aluminum chassis with magnesium alloy lid
Color Options
Core Black	Black
RGB Lighting
Yes, Per-Key RGB Keyboard and Mystic Light Bar	Yes, keyboard RGB
Dimensions
14.25 x 10.5 x 1.1 inches	355mm x 245mm x 19.45mm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Cooler Boost 5 Technology	Yes, vapor chamber cooling system
Software
Pre-installed MSI Center for system control and customization	GIGABYTE Control Center, GIMATE AI assistant
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	GIGABYTE A16 PRO Gaming Laptop
Power Adapter
Yes	180W USB-C charger
User Manual
Yes	Included
Warranty Card
Yes	Included
Additional Accessories
Not specified	None
Launch Date
Release Date
2025.0	Q2 2026
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: MSI Raider 18 HX AI with RTX 5090 and Intel U9-285HX or GIGABYTE A16 Pro (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 7)?

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:

Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU)

Advantages of GIGABYTE A16 Pro (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 7):

Offers better Refresh Rate (165Hz vs 120Hz)

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