The MSI Raider 18 HX 2025 wins in 12 out of 16 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is RAM (300% better).
Nitro V 16 2025 wins in 3 specs (MSRP: 76% better).
Recommendation
Choose Raider 18 HX 2025 if you want the best overall performance — especially ram.
Choose Nitro V 16 2025 if msrp matters more to you.
| Spec | AcerNitro V 16 2025 | MSIRaider 18 HX 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core i7-14650HX | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| CPU Cores | 16 | 24+50% |
| Boost Clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.8 GHz+12% |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU |
| GPU VRAM | 8 GB | 24 GB+200% |
| GPU TGP | 100W | 175W |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB+300% |
| RAM Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM Speed | 5,600 MHz | 5,600 MHz |
| Storage | 1000 GB | 2000 GB+100% |
| Storage Type | NVMe PCIe Gen4 | NVMe PCIe Gen4 |
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 16 | 18 |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 3840x2400+300% |
| Refresh Rate | 165+38% | 120 |
| Panel Type | IPS | Mini LED |
| Portability | ||
| Battery | 76 | 99.9+31% |
| Weight | 2.5−24% | 3.3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7+8% |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4+4% |
| Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 1+100% |
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 3+200% |
| Type | ||
| Category | Gaming | Gaming |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $900−76% | $3,800 |
| Release Date | Feb 2025 | Mar 2025 |
