It's a close match. Both components tie in most comparable specs (10 ties out of 16 specs).
| Spec | ASUSROG Strix SCAR 16 2025 | 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 5090 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU |
| GPU VRAM | 24 GB | 24 GB |
| GPU TGP | 175W | 175W |
| Memory | ||
| RAM |
| 64 GB |
| 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM Speed | 5,600 MHz | 5,600 MHz |
| Storage | 2000 GB | 2000 GB |
| Storage Type | NVMe PCIe Gen4 | NVMe PCIe Gen4 |
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 16 | 18 |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3840x2400+125% |
| Refresh Rate | 240+100% | 120 |
| Panel Type | Mini LED | Mini LED |
| Portability | ||
| Battery | 90 | 99.9+11% |
| Weight | 2.7−18% | 3.3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Thunderbolt Ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 3+50% |
| Type | ||
| Category | Gaming | Gaming |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $3,500−8% | $3,800 |
| Release Date | Mar 2025 | Mar 2025 |
