Acer Nitro 18 AI AN18-61 RTX 5060 (2025) vs MSI Raider 18 Max HX A2W RTX 5090 (2026)
What Nitro 18 AI AN18-61 RTX 5060 (2025) does better (6) and where Raider 18 Max HX A2W RTX 5090 (2026) wins (22) — every spec side by side.
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3.1Graphics8.8
2.5Overall performance9.5
4.5Display7.7
2.2Memory & storage8.6
7.2Battery & portability3.5
4.6Features & cooling6.1
Dimensions
Size comparison
Nitro 18 AI AN18-61 RTX 5060 (2025)Raider 18 Max HX A2W RTX 5090 (2026)
| Nitro 18 AI AN18-61 RTX 5060 (2025) | Raider 18 Max HX A2W RTX 5090 (2026) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 310 mm | 308 mm | +2 mm |
| Width | 401 mm | 404 mm | −3 mm |
| Thickness | 26 mm | 32 mm | −6 mm |
| Weight | 3 kg | 3.6 kg | −0.6 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Nitro 18 AI AN18-61 RTX 5060 (2025) better than Raider 18 Max HX A2W RTX 5090 (2026)?
- Refresh rate165 Hz vs 120 Hz+38%
- Weight3.02 kg vs 3.6 kg+19%
- Thickness26 mm vs 32 mm+23%
- G-Sync / FreeSyncYes · Raider 18 Max HX A2W RTX 5090 (2026): No
- Advanced OptimusYes · Raider 18 Max HX A2W RTX 5090 (2026): No
- Liquid metal (CPU)Yes · Raider 18 Max HX A2W RTX 5090 (2026): No
Why is Raider 18 Max HX A2W RTX 5090 (2026) better than Nitro 18 AI AN18-61 RTX 5060 (2025)?
- GPU compute (FP32)18.4 TFLOPS vs 51.4 TFLOPS2.8×
- RAM (up to)16 GB vs 128 GB8×
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light13,014 vs 29,4892.3×
- GPU power (TGP)115 W vs 175 W+52%
- Video memory8 GB vs 24 GB3×
- GPU shader cores3,328 vs 10,4963.2×
- CPU cores8 vs 243×
- SSD (up to)1,000 GB vs 8,000 GB8×
- Resolution classQHD (1440p/1600p) vs 4K (2160p/2400p)
- Panel typeIPS vs Mini-LED
- Brightness500 nits vs 1,000 nits2×
- Battery capacity90 Wh vs 99 Wh+10%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 115 W | 175 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 24 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 3,328 | 10,496 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 18.4 TFLOPS | 51.4 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 13,014 | 29,489 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Ryzen AI 9 365 | Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus |
| CPU maker | AMD | Intel |
| CPU cores | 8 | 24 |
| CPU threads | — | 24 |
| Max CPU clock | 5 GHz | 5.5 GHz |
| Processor options | Ryzen AI 7 350, Ryzen AI 9 365 | Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | — | 23,055 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | — | 3,459 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | — | 2,594 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 18″ | 18″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 3840 × 2400 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | 4K (2160p/2400p) |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | Mini-LED |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 1,000 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | 8 ms | — |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 97% | 100% |
| Pixel density | 168 ppi | 252 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | No |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | No | Yes |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 16 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 5,600 MHz | 6,400 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 32 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 1,000 GB | 8,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,000 GB | 2,000 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh | 99 Wh |
| Power adapter | 230 W | 400 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging power | 140 W | 140 W |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 3.02 kg | 3.6 kg |
| Thickness | 26 mm | 32 mm |
| Width | 401 mm | 404 mm |
| Depth | 310 mm | 308 mm |
| Body material | Plastic | Aluminium, Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 56 dB | — |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | No |
| Ethernet | — | 5 Gbit/s |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Keyboard backlight | — | Per-key RGB |
| Per-key RGB | — | Yes |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | No | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | No | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 6 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
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