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Gigabyte Gaming A16 RTX 5080 (2025) vs MSI Raider A18 HX A9 RTX 5080 (2025)

What Gaming A16 RTX 5080 (2025) does better (3) and where Raider A18 HX A9 RTX 5080 (2025) wins (10) — every spec side by side.

Gigabyte Gaming A16 RTX 5080 (2025)
6.8Score
3 advantages≈ $2,700
Higher score
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MSI Raider A18 HX A9 RTX 5080 (2025)
5.6Score
10 advantages≈ $4,300
7.8Display6.4
2.8Memory & storage2.7
8.6Battery & portability3.6
4.8Features & cooling9.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

Gaming A16 RTX 5080 (2025)Raider A18 HX A9 RTX 5080 (2025)
358 × 26323404 × 30832
Gaming A16 RTX 5080 (2025)Raider A18 HX A9 RTX 5080 (2025)Difference
Depth263 mm308 mm−45 mm
Width358 mm404 mm−46 mm
Thickness23 mm32 mm−9 mm
Weight2.2 kg3.6 kg−1.4 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Gaming A16 RTX 5080 (2025) better than Raider A18 HX A9 RTX 5080 (2025)?

  1. Weight2.2 kg vs 3.6 kg+64%
  2. Refresh rate165 Hz vs 120 Hz+38%
  3. Thickness23 mm vs 32 mm+39%

Why is Raider A18 HX A9 RTX 5080 (2025) better than Gaming A16 RTX 5080 (2025)?

  1. Brightness300 nits vs 1,000 nits3.3×
  2. Battery capacity76 Wh vs 99 Wh+30%
  3. Resolution classQHD (1440p/1600p) vs 4K (2160p/2400p)
  4. SSD (up to)1,000 GB vs 2,000 GB2×
  5. Thunderbolt or USB4No · Gaming A16 RTX 5080 (2025): Yes
  6. Ethernet1 Gbit/s vs 5 Gbit/s5×
  7. SSD (base)1,000 GB vs 2,000 GB2×
  8. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 7+17%
  9. Screen size16″ vs 18″+12%
  10. Bluetooth5.2 vs 5.4+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Graphics
Graphics cardGeForce RTX 5080 LaptopGeForce RTX 5080 Laptop
GPU makerNVIDIANVIDIA
Video memory32 GB32 GB
Video memory typeGDDR7—
GPU shader cores7,6807,680
Processor
ProcessorCore 7 240HRyzen 9 9955HX3D
CPU makerIntelAMD
CPU cores10—
Max CPU clock5.2 GHz—
Display
Screen size16″18″
Resolution2560 × 16003840 × 2400
Resolution classQHD (1440p/1600p)4K (2160p/2400p)
Refresh rate165 Hz120 Hz
Panel typeIPS—
Brightness300 nits1,000 nits
Response time3 ms—
Aspect ratio16:1016:10
Memory & storage
RAM (up to)32 GB32 GB
RAM (base)32 GB32 GB
SSD (up to)1,000 GB2,000 GB
SSD (base)1,000 GB2,000 GB
Battery & power
Battery capacity76 Wh99 Wh
Power adapter150 W400 W
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)YesYes
Design & cooling
Weight2.2 kg3.6 kg
Thickness23 mm32 mm
Width358 mm404 mm
Depth263 mm308 mm
ColoursBlackBlack
Ports & wireless
Thunderbolt / USB4—Thunderbolt 4
Thunderbolt or USB4NoYes
HDMIHDMI 2.1HDMI 2.1
HDMI 2.1YesYes
Ethernet1 Gbit/s5 Gbit/s
Ethernet portYesYes
3.5 mm audio jackYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.25.4
Keyboard & camera
Webcam1,080p1,080p
Audio
Speakers2 speakers6 speakers
Dolby AtmosYes—
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