MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio vs MSI Raider 18 HX
Intel Core Ultra 9 185H against Intel Core i9-14900HX, 16-inch vs 18-inch screens, 1.99 vs 3.6 kg. Every spec side by side.
Size and weight
Drawn to the same scale. Base configuration.
Price and overview | ||
| Specification | Stealth 16 AI Studio | Raider 18 HX |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price (India) | ₹2,29,990 | ₹3,79,990 |
| Starting Configuration | RTX 4060 | RTX 4080 |
| Top Price (India) | ₹2,57,990 (RTX 4070) | ₹4,49,990 (RTX 4090) |
| Announced | January 2024 | January 2024 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home / Windows 11 Pro (Ultra 9 SKU) | Windows 11 Home |
| Model Numbers | A1VFG-058IN / A1VGG-057IN | A14VHG-254IN / A14VIG-253IN |
Design | ||
| Dimensions | 355.8 x 259.7 x 19.95 mm | 404 x 307.5 x 24 to 32.05 mm |
| Thickness | 19.95 mm | 32.05 mm |
| Weight | 1.99 kg | 3.6 kg |
| Build | Magnesium-aluminium alloy chassis | No info |
| Colours | Star Blue | Core Black |
Display | ||
| Size | 16-inch | 18-inch |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 (189 ppi) | 3840 x 2400 (252 ppi) |
| Panel Type | IPS-level | Mini LED (IPS-level) |
| HDR | Not published by MSI | DisplayHDR 1000 |
| Panel Type (Other Panels) | UHD+ Mini LED 120 Hz (some markets) | Not published by MSI |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | No info | 1000 nits (peak) |
| Colour Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 (typical) | 100% DCI-P3 (typical) |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
Performance | ||
| Processor Options | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H / Core Ultra 9 185H | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| Top Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H, 16-core CPU (6P + 8E + 2 LP-E), 22 threads, up to 5.1 GHz | Intel Core i9-14900HX, 24-core CPU (8P + 16E), 32 threads, up to 5.8 GHz |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB / RTX 4070 8GB (105W with Dynamic Boost) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 12GB / RTX 4090 16GB (175W, 250W combined CPU-GPU with OverBoost) |
| NPU | Intel AI Boost NPU | None |
| RAM Options | 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) | 32 GB / 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max RAM | 96 GB | 192 GB |
| RAM Slots | 2 | 4 |
| Storage Options | 1 TB / 2 TB | 2 TB |
| Storage Type | NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD | NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD |
| Max Storage | 2 TB | Not published by MSI |
| M.2 Slots | 2 | 2 (one Gen5-compatible) |
Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 99.9 Wh (4-cell) | 99.9 Wh (4-cell) |
| Battery Life | No info | No info |
| Charger | 240W adapter | 330W adapter |
Ports and wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, PD 3.0) | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, one with PD 3.1) |
| USB-C | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort) | None |
| USB-A | 1x 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 | microSD card reader | SD Express card reader |
| Headphone Jack | Combo audio jack | Combo audio jack |
| Ethernet | 2.5G Ethernet (Killer E3100) | 2.5G Ethernet (Killer E3100) |
| 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, 3DNR+ | HDR |
| Speakers | 6 (2 + 4 woofers) | 6 (4 + 2 woofers) |
| Speaker Power | 2W each | 2W each |
| Microphones | Not published by MSI | 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 | Yes |
| IR Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| TPM | Firmware TPM 2.0 | dTPM 2.0, firmware TPM 2.0 |
| Notable Features | 19.95 mm thin magnesium-aluminium chassis, 99.9 Wh battery, Meta Ready certified | 18-inch 4K Mini LED 120 Hz display, full-power 175W GPU, four memory slots, Meta Ready certified |