MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-014US Core Black 2025
MSI
63 Overall Score
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Lenovo Legion Pro 16" Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 Eclipse Black 2025
Lenovo
84 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-014US Core Black 2025
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Lenovo Legion Pro 16" Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 Eclipse Black 2025
92 out of 100 low confidence 6 reviews
This laptop receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its performance in gaming and CAD design, with users praising its RGB lighting, cooling system, and OLED display. The only notable complaint is a scratched touchpad on one unit, though the reviewer acknowledged this might be a shipping issue. Overall, it is considered a top-tier machine that handles demanding tasks with ease.
Pros
- Excellent gaming performance
- Great for CAD design
- OLED display quality
- Effective cooling system
- RGB lighting
Cons
- Scratched touchpad on some units
- No AMD CPU option
Gaming performance 2
Cad design performance 1
Build quality 2
Display quality 2
Cooling system 1
Value for money 2
Scores
Creator
Gaming
Developer
Ai Llm
Entertainment
Business
Student
Compact
Specifications
| MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-014US | Lenovo Legion Pro 16" Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX★ | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24 | 24 |
| Frequency | 2.1 GHz | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB | 36 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 24 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 128 GB★ | 64 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Storage 2 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 2 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 18" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 2560 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 2 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | BT 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 2.5G Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 3.60 kg★ | 4.98 kg |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-014US Core Black 2025
- Strong ram (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong storage (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong port selection (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average portability (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average social proof (24th percentile)
Lenovo Legion Pro 16" Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 Eclipse Black 2025
- Strong port selection (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average portability (7th percentile)7th %ile
Pricing
MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-014US Core Black 20250.012score per dollar
vs
Lenovo Legion Pro 16" Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 Eclipse Black 20250.014score per dollar
Lenovo Legion Pro 16" Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 Eclipse Black 2025 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Lenovo Legion Pro 16" Legion Pro 7i Gen 10
Scores 84 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 7 of 32 specs.
