The MSI Raider 18 HX 2025 wins in 4 out of 16 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is Resolution (125% better).
Blade 16 2025 wins in 3 specs (Refresh Rate: 100% better).
Recommendation
Choose Raider 18 HX 2025 if you want the best overall performance — especially resolution.
Choose Blade 16 2025 if refresh rate matters more to you.
| Spec | MSIRaider 18 HX 2025 | RazerBlade 16 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+17% | 150W |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| RAM Speed | 5,600 MHz | 8,000 MHz+43% |
| Storage | 2000 GB | 2000 GB |
| Storage Type | NVMe PCIe Gen4 | NVMe PCIe Gen5 |
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 18 | 16 |
| Resolution | 3840x2400+125% | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 240+100% |
| Panel Type | Mini LED | OLED |
| Portability | ||
| Battery | 99.9+25% | 80 |
| Weight | 3.3 | 2.2−33% |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Thunderbolt Ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C Ports | 3 | 3 |
| Type | ||
| Category | Gaming | Gaming |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $3,800−5% | $4,000 |
| Release Date | Mar 2025 | Mar 2025 |
