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MSI Raider A18 HX A9 RTX 5090 (2025) vs XMG Key 18 Pro RTX 5090 (2025)

What Raider A18 HX A9 RTX 5090 (2025) does better (6) and where Key 18 Pro RTX 5090 (2025) wins (3) — every spec side by side.

MSI Raider A18 HX A9 RTX 5090 (2025)
6.4Score
6 advantages≈ $6,200
Higher score
vs
XMG Key 18 Pro RTX 5090 (2025)
6.0Score
3 advantages≈ $6,000
6.4Display7.8
4.6Memory & storage2.7
3.6Battery & portability3.3
9.0Features & cooling9.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

Raider A18 HX A9 RTX 5090 (2025)Key 18 Pro RTX 5090 (2025)
404 × 30832402 × 32030
Raider A18 HX A9 RTX 5090 (2025)Key 18 Pro RTX 5090 (2025)Difference
Depth308 mm320 mm−12 mm
Width404 mm402 mm+2 mm
Thickness32 mm30 mm+2 mm
Weight3.6 kg4 kg−0.4 kg

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

Why is Raider A18 HX A9 RTX 5090 (2025) better than Key 18 Pro RTX 5090 (2025)?

  1. RAM (up to)64 GB vs 32 GB2×
  2. Video memory64 GB vs 24 GB2.7×
  3. Brightness1,000 nits vs 500 nits2×
  4. Weight3.6 kg vs 3.95 kg+10%
  5. RAM (base)64 GB vs 32 GB2×
  6. Bluetooth5.4 vs 5+8%

Why is Key 18 Pro RTX 5090 (2025) better than Raider A18 HX A9 RTX 5090 (2025)?

  1. Refresh rate120 Hz vs 240 Hz2×
  2. CPU cores16 vs 24+50%
  3. Thickness32 mm vs 30 mm+7%
Specifications

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Graphics
Graphics cardGeForce RTX 5090 LaptopGeForce RTX 5090 Laptop
GPU makerNVIDIANVIDIA
Video memory64 GB24 GB
Video memory typeGDDR7GDDR7
GPU shader cores10,49610,496
Processor
ProcessorRyzen 9 9955HX3DCore Ultra 9 275HX
CPU makerAMDIntel
CPU cores1624
Max CPU clock—5.4 GHz
Display
Screen size18″18″
Resolution3840 × 21603840 × 2160
Resolution class4K (2160p/2400p)4K (2160p/2400p)
Refresh rate120 Hz240 Hz
Panel type—IPS
Brightness1,000 nits500 nits
Aspect ratio16:1016:10
Memory & storage
RAM (up to)64 GB32 GB
RAM (base)64 GB32 GB
RAM typeDDR5—
SSD (up to)2,000 GB2,000 GB
SSD (base)2,000 GB2,000 GB
Battery & power
Battery capacity99 Wh98 Wh
Power adapter400 W330 W
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)YesYes
Design & cooling
Weight3.6 kg3.95 kg
Thickness32 mm30 mm
Width404 mm402 mm
Depth308 mm320 mm
ColoursBlackBlack
Ports & wireless
Thunderbolt / USB4Thunderbolt 4Thunderbolt 5
Thunderbolt or USB4YesYes
HDMIHDMI 2.1HDMI 2.1
HDMI 2.1YesYes
Ethernet5 Gbit/s5 Gbit/s
Ethernet portYesYes
SD card reader—Yes
3.5 mm audio jackYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.45
Keyboard & camera
Webcam1,080p—
Audio
Speakers6 speakers2 speakers
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