MSI Raider 18 HX vs MSI Titan 18 HX AI
Intel Core i9-14900HX against Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX, both 3.6 kg. Every spec side by side.
Size and weight
Drawn to the same scale. Base configuration.
Price and overview | ||
| Specification | Raider 18 HX | Titan 18 HX AI |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Price (India) | ₹3,79,990 (RTX 4080) / ₹4,49,990 (RTX 4090) | No info |
| Announced | January 2024 | January 2025 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Model Numbers | A14VHG-254IN / A14VIG-253IN | A2XWJG-297IN (India); A2XWIG (RTX 5080) in other markets |
Design | ||
| Dimensions | 404 x 307.5 x 24 to 32.05 mm | 404 x 307.5 x 24 to 32.05 mm |
| Thickness | 32.05 mm | 32.05 mm |
| Weight | 3.6 kg | 3.6 kg |
| Build | No info | Magnesium-aluminium alloy chassis |
| Colours | Core Black | Core Black |
Display | ||
| Size | 18-inch | 18-inch |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2400 (252 ppi) | 3840 x 2400 (252 ppi) |
| Panel Type | Mini LED (IPS-level) | Mini LED (IPS-level) |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 1000 | DisplayHDR 1000 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1000 nits (peak) | 1000 nits (peak) |
| Colour Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 (typical) | 100% DCI-P3 (typical) |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
Performance | ||
| Processor Options | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
| Top Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX, 24-core CPU (8P + 16E), 32 threads, up to 5.8 GHz | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX, 24-core CPU (8P + 16E), 24 threads, up to 5.5 GHz |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 12GB / RTX 4090 16GB (175W, 250W combined CPU-GPU with OverBoost) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 24GB GDDR7 (175W, 270W combined CPU-GPU with OverBoost Ultra); RTX 5080 16GB in other markets |
| NPU | None | Intel AI Boost NPU |
| RAM Options | 32 GB / 64 GB | 96 GB (2 x 48 GB) |
| RAM Type | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max RAM | 192 GB | 96 GB |
| RAM Slots | 4 | 2 |
| Storage Options | 2 TB | 6 TB (2 TB Gen5 + 2 x 2 TB Gen4) |
| Storage Type | NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD | NVMe PCIe Gen5 + Gen4 SSD |
| M.2 Slots | 2 (one Gen5-compatible) | 4 |
Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 99.9 Wh (4-cell) | 99.9 Wh (4-cell) |
| Battery Life | No info | No info |
| Charger | 330W adapter | 400W adapter |
Ports and wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, one with PD 3.1) | 2x Thunderbolt 5 (DisplayPort, PD 3.1) |
| USB-A | 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 | 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 (8K 60Hz / 4K 120Hz) | HDMI 2.1 (8K 60Hz / 4K 120Hz) |
| SD Card Slot | SD Express card reader | SD Express card reader |
| Headphone Jack | Combo audio jack | Combo audio jack |
| Ethernet | 2.5G Ethernet (Killer E3100) | 2.5G Ethernet |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel Killer BE1750) | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel Killer BE1750) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
Extras | ||
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p |
| IR Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Privacy Shutter | Yes | Yes |
| Webcam Features | HDR | HDR, 3DNR+ |
| Speakers | 6 (4 + 2 woofers) | 6 (4 + 2 woofers) |
| Speaker Power | 2W each | 2W each |
| Microphones | Array microphone | Array microphone |
| Audio Tuning | Dynaudio, Nahimic 3, Hi-Res | Dynaudio, Nahimic 3, Hi-Res |
| Keyboard Backlight | Per-key RGB | Per-key RGB |
| Copilot Key | Yes | Yes |
| Per-Key RGB | Yes (SteelSeries) | Yes (SteelSeries) |
| Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Not published by MSI |
| IR Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| TPM | dTPM 2.0, firmware TPM 2.0 | Firmware TPM 2.0 |
| Notable Features | 18-inch 4K Mini LED 120 Hz display, full-power 175W GPU, four memory slots, Meta Ready certified | RGB haptic touchpad, Thunderbolt 5, four M.2 SSD slots, 270W combined CPU-GPU power |