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Updated June 29, 2024·
The MSI Raider 18 HX is a top-tier gaming and engineering powerhouse with unparalleled performance, thanks to its high-end Intel i9 processor and Nvidia RTX 4080 graphics card. It's built for the most demanding tasks, including intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning. The 18-inch Mini LED display with a 3840 x 2400 resolution and 120Hz refresh rate offers exceptional color accuracy and smooth visuals, making it ideal for professionals and gamers who require the best screen quality. However, its large size, weight, and high power consumption make it less portable and suitable mainly for stationary use. In contrast, the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 is designed for versatility and portability. Its midrange price point makes it more accessible, and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor provides ample performance for general use, light gaming, and everyday tasks. The 16-inch OLED touchscreen with a 2880 x 1800 resolution is excellent for media consumption and casual work, offering vibrant colors and deep blacks. The 2-in-1 design adds to its flexibility, allowing you to switch between laptop and tablet modes. While it may not match the MSI's raw power, it's a great all-around device for those who prioritize mobility and a balance of features. Ultimately, if you need a machine for high-end gaming or professional engineering tasks and portability isn't a concern, the MSI Raider 18 HX is the way to go. However, if you're looking for a more affordable, versatile, and portable device for everyday use with the added benefit of a high-quality touchscreen, the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 would be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Raider 18 HX
- Best in class for engineering and design
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Excellent for content creation
- Excellent overall display quality
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
9.0
6.7
9.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The MSI Raider 18 HX is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
9.6
8.2
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
9.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider 18 HX is best in class for engineering and design, while the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 is very good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
9.1
8.5
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Raider 18 HX is excellent for content creation, while the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 is very good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
8.8
8.1
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Raider 18 HX and Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 are both very good for software development, though the MSI Raider 18 HX is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
9.4
8.7
18.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
1000.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The MSI Raider 18 HX has a better screen than the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Portability
Poor
Very Good
18.0in
SIZE
16.0in
7.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
1.2in
THICKNESS
0.4in
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 has very good portability, while the MSI Raider 18 HX has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$3,999
$1,350
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The MSI Raider 18 HX has a price of $3,999 and the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 costs $1,350.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.8
8.3
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
1000.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
5.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.6/10
The MSI Raider 18 HX and Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 are both very good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Battery
9.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The MSI Raider 18 HX has 9 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 has 10 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Build Quality
7.4
7.6
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 and MSI Raider 18 HX both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the MSI Raider 18 HX and the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| MSI Raider 18 HX | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,999 | $1,350 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2024 | May 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.9'' x 12.1'' x 1.26'' | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.48'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 7.94 lbs | 3.42 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.91" | 13.99" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 12.09" | 9.86" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-14900HX | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E84 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 4 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 61.8 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 18" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 1000 nits | 400 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.1/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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.
About Samsung
Samsung Electronics is one of the largest technology corporation by revenue. Based in South Korea, they are very well known for their wide range of phones, tablets, TVs and appliances. Their main line of laptops is the Galaxy Book series, launched in 2017. This range includes 2-in-1 convertible devices and standard notebooks, with a focus on portability and value for money.
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