MSI Raider Raider 18 HX AI Core Black 2025
MSI
65 Overall Score
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
Apple
100 Overall Score
Scores
Business
Entertainment
Student
Compact
Developer
Ai Llm
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| MSI Raider Raider 18 HX AI | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX★ | Apple M4 Max |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 16 |
| Frequency | 2.5 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090★ | Apple (40-Core) |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 24 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB | 8 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Storage 2 | 2 TB★ | — |
| Storage 2 Type | NVMe SSD★ | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 18" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 3024 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1000 nits | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | HDR 1000 | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | GB LAN (Up to 2.5G) | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 3.60 kg | 1.60 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | 72 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
MSI Raider Raider 18 HX AI Core Black 2025
- Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong storage (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong port selection (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Below average portability (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average social proof (27th percentile)
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
- Strong storage (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
Pricing
MSI Raider Raider 18 HX AI Core Black 20250.010score per dollar
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 20240.012score per dollar
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024 offers 1.2x better value for money
MSI Raider Raider 18 HX AI Core Black 2025
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 5 of 32 specs.