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Updated June 22, 2024·

For a balance of performance and cost, the MSI Raider 18 HX is a strong contender, offering a high-performance CPU and GPU, ample RAM, and a stunning Mini LED display with touchscreen capabilities, making it versatile for various tasks, including gaming and engineering work. Its portability is compromised due to its size and weight, and battery life is short, but it's more affordable than the Titan. On the other hand, the MSI Titan 18 HX, while pricier, boasts an even more powerful GPU, double the storage, and a wider color gamut, which is ideal for professionals who need top-tier performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and intensive gaming. It also has a numeric pad and facial recognition for added convenience. However, it lacks a touchscreen and has a slightly lower portability score. If budget allows and you require the ultimate performance without the need for a touchscreen, the Titan is the way to go. Otherwise, the Raider provides an excellent value with only minor compromises. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the MSI Raider 18 HX
  • Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Titan 18 HX
  • Very good overall build quality
  • Excellent speakers
  • Best in class keyboard

Key differences

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Screen Quality

9.4
Raider 18 HX
Titan 18 HX
9.2
18.0in
SIZE
18.0in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
1000.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
401.0 nits
The MSI Raider 18 HX and the MSI Titan 18 HX have similar screen quality.

Battery

9.0 Hours
Raider 18 HX
Titan 18 HX
4.0 Hours
The MSI Raider 18 HX has 9 hours of battery life. The MSI Titan 18 HX has 4 hours of battery life.

Build Quality

7.4
Raider 18 HX
Titan 18 HX
8.5
The MSI Titan 18 HX has very good build quality, while the MSI Raider 18 HX has good build quality.

Cost

$3,999
Raider 18 HX
Titan 18 HX
$4,949
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$2,000

$2,500

$3,000

$3,500

$4,000

The MSI Raider 18 HX has a price of $3,999 and the MSI Titan 18 HX costs $4,949.
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Key similarities

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General Use

8.8
Raider 18 HX
Titan 18 HX
8.8
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
1000.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
401.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
5.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.0/10
The MSI Raider 18 HX and MSI Titan 18 HX are both very good for general use.

Gaming and AI

9.0
Raider 18 HX
Titan 18 HX
9.4
9.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX and MSI Raider 18 HX are both excellent for gaming and AI.

Engineering and Design

9.6
Raider 18 HX
Titan 18 HX
9.9
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
9.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
128.0 GB
The MSI Titan 18 HX and MSI Raider 18 HX are both best in class for engineering and design.

Content Creation

9.1
Raider 18 HX
Titan 18 HX
9.0
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
32.0 GB
RAM
128.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Raider 18 HX and MSI Titan 18 HX are both excellent for content creation.

Software Development

8.8
Raider 18 HX
Titan 18 HX
8.9
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
128.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX and MSI Raider 18 HX are both very good for software development.

Portability

Poor
Raider 18 HX
Titan 18 HX
Poor
18.0in
SIZE
18.0in
7.9 lbs
WEIGHT
7.9 lbs
1.2in
THICKNESS
1.2in
The MSI Titan 18 HX and MSI Raider 18 HX both have poor portability.
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How the MSI Raider 18 HX and the MSI Titan 18 HX compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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MSI Raider 18 HXMSI Titan 18 HX
MSI Raider 18 HXMSI Titan 18 HX

GENERAL

Price
$3,999
$4,949
Release Date
March 1, 2024February 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
15.9'' x 12.1'' x 1.26''15.9'' x 12.1'' x 1.26''
Weight
7.94 lbs7.93 lbs
Width
15.91"15.9"
Depth
12.09"12.08"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i9-14900HXIntel i9-14900HX
RAM
32 GB128 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
44
Storage
1024 GB4096 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
9 Hours4 Hours
Battery Capacity
99.9 Wh99.9 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
18"18"
Display Technology
Mini LEDMini LED
Resolution
3840 x 24003840 x 2400
Refresh Rate
120Hz120Hz
Display Brightness
1000 nits401 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.4/108.5/10
Portability Score
5.1/105.1/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesYes
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
8/107/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7/1010/10
Speaker Quality Score
8/109.1/10
Webcam
1080p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
NoYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
33
USB-C ports
22
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
33
Thunderbolt Version
44

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Allen Ngo | January 2024
"With no new Nvidia GPU this year for laptops, MSI had to refresh everything surrounding the graphics card to make up for it. Users are getting a new 18-inch chassis design, new 14th gen Intel HX CPU, new AC adapter, larger keys, and a new 120 Hz HDR1000 mini-LED 4K display to accompany the high price tag. Most of these changes are a step up from last year's GT77, but users are ultimately getting the same gaming performance out of both models."

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About MSI

MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.

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