The MSI Raider 18 HX 2025 wins in 10 out of 16 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is RAM (300% better).
ROG Strix G16 2024 wins in 3 specs (Refresh Rate: 100% better).
Recommendation
Choose Raider 18 HX 2025 if you want the best overall performance — especially ram.
Choose ROG Strix G16 2024 if refresh rate matters more to you.
| Spec | ASUSROG Strix G16 2024 | MSIRaider 18 HX 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| CPU Cores | 24 | 24 |
| Boost Clock | 5.8 GHz | 5.8 GHz |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU |
| GPU VRAM | 8 GB | 24 GB+200% |
| GPU TGP | 140W | 175W+25% |
| 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 | 2560x1600 | 3840x2400+125% |
| Refresh Rate | 240+100% | 120 |
| Panel Type | IPS | Mini LED |
| Portability | ||
| Battery | 90 | 99.9+11% |
| Weight | 2.5−24% | 3.3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7+8% |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4+2% |
| Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 1+100% |
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 3+50% |
| Type | ||
| Category | Gaming | Gaming |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $1,700−55% | $3,800 |
| Release Date | Jan 2024 | Mar 2025 |
