MSI Raider 18" Raider A18 HX A9WIG-082US Core Black 2025
Lenovo Legion Pro 16" Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 Eclipse Black 2025
What Buyers Say
MSI Raider 18" Raider A18 HX A9WIG-082US Core Black 2025
The MSI Raider A18 HX gets high marks for its 18" UHD+ Mini LED display with 100% DCI-P3 coverage and HDR support, making it a strong candidate for professional color work and immersive gaming. However, reviewers and Q&A participants note concerns about battery life during high-settings gaming and the need for clarity on warranty and cooling performance under sustained load.
Pros
- Excellent 18" UHD+ Mini LED display
- 100% DCI-P3 color gamut for color work
- HDR support
- Suitable for professional color work
- Immersive gaming experience
Cons
- Battery life concerns during intense gaming
- Heating issues under sustained load unclear
- Warranty and support details vague
- No info on extended warranty plans
- RAM upgrade specifics not provided
Lenovo Legion Pro 16" Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 Eclipse Black 2025
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
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Raider 18" Raider A18 HX A9WIG-082US | Lenovo Legion Pro 16" Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX★ | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 2.5 GHz★ | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 64 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 | 32 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Storage 2 | — | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 18" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3840 px★ | 2560 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | 500 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | 2.5 GbE | 2.5G Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 3.60 kg★ | 4.89 kg |
| Battery | 99 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
MSI Raider 18" Raider A18 HX A9WIG-082US Core Black 2025
- Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong port selection (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average portability (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average social proof (27th 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 (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average portability (7th percentile)7th %ile
Pricing
MSI Raider 18" Raider A18 HX A9WIG-082US Core Black 2025 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 32 specs.
