The MSI Raider 18 HX 2025 wins in 9 out of 16 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is Resolution (125% better).
ROG Zephyrus G16 2024 wins in 4 specs (Refresh Rate: 100% better).
Recommendation
Choose Raider 18 HX 2025 if you want the best overall performance — especially resolution.
Choose ROG Zephyrus G16 2024 if refresh rate matters more to you.
| Spec | ASUSROG Zephyrus G16 2024 | MSIRaider 18 HX 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| CPU Cores | 16 | 24+50% |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.8 GHz+14% |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU |
| GPU VRAM | 16 GB | 24 GB+50% |
| GPU TGP | 100W | 175W |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | DDR5 |
| RAM Speed | 7,467 MHz+33% | 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 | OLED | Mini LED |
| Portability | ||
| Battery | 90 | 99.9+11% |
| Weight | 1.85−44% | 3.3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4+2% |
| Thunderbolt Ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 3+50% |
| Type | ||
| Category | Gaming | Gaming |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $3,000−21% | $3,800 |
| Release Date | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 |
