ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18″ vs MSI Raider A18 HX A9WIG-082US Pro
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Comparison summary
- MSI Raider A18 HX A9WIG-082US Pro is hands-down better laptop for gaming but ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18″ is a better deal.
- For performance Raider A18 HX A9WIG-082US Pro has a lot better performing processor. It also has more memory.
- Raider A18 HX A9WIG-082US Pro has a higher resolution screen (5k).
- For graphics performance ROG Strix SCAR has a bit better graphics card.
- For carrying ROG Strix SCAR is lighter. Its also thinner and more compact in size.
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18″
MSI Raider A18 HX A9WIG-082US Pro
Compare specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18″ | MSI Raider A18 HX A9WIG-082US Pro |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core i9-13980HX | AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 64gb | 96gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | GeForce RTX 5080 |
| Screen size | |
| 18.4″ | 18″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| WQXGA (2560 x 1600 pixels) | 5k (5120 x 2880 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 7 lbs (3.18 kg) | 7.94 lbs (3.6 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 15.75 x 11.5 x 1.5 inches | 15.91 x 12.09 x 1.26 inches |
| (40 x 29.21 x 3.81 cm) | (40.41 x 30.71 x 3.2 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| Hard drives | |
| 8000gb SSD | 8000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| October 17, 2023 | October 1, 2025 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $6,329.99 | $8,545.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $6,329.99 | $8,545.00 |
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Laptop Dimensions
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18″
MSI Raider A18 HX A9WIG-082US Pro
Compare ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18″ / MSI Raider A18 HX A9WIG-082US Pro vs other gaming laptops:
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18″ summary
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR is a fairly priced gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2023. It has the GeForce RTX 4090 graphics card that is outstanding well-suited for gaming. You can play 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop doesn't have the best Intel processor, though enough RAM for its price. Only WQXGA resolution is unremarkable for the 18-inch 240 Hz monitor. The 8000gb SSD storage is decent. It is portable at only 7 lbs (3.18 kg).
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18.4" 240Hz WQXGA Gaming Laptop (Intel i9-13980HX 24-Core, GeForce RTX 4090 16GB, 64GB DDR5, 8TB PCIe SSD, RGB Backlit KYB, Thunderbolt 4, WiFi 6, Win11Pro)
13th Gen Intel Core i9-13980HX 2.20GHz Processor (upto 5.6GHz, 36MB Cache, 24-Cores, 32-Threads, 8 Performance-cores) ; GeForce RTX 4090 16GB GDDR6X Dual (Integrated+Dedicated) Graphics, VR Ready .
64GB DDR5 SODIMM ; Wi-Fi 6E AX211, Bluetooth 5.3, Ethernet LAN (RJ-45), Integrated Webcam, RGB Backlit Trackpad, .
18.4" Wide QXGA (2560x1600) 240Hz Refresh Rate WQXGA Display; 330W Power Supply, 4-Cell 90 WHr Battery; Black Color, .
8TB PCIe NVMe SSD; 1 HDMI, Thunderbolt 4 (Type-C), USB 3.2 Type-C Gen2, No Optical Drive, Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack.
Windows 11 Pro-64., 1 Year Manufacturer warranty from MichaelElectronics2 (Professionally upgraded by MichaelElectronics2)
ASIN: B0CL5MH4SK
MSI Raider A18 HX A9WIG-082US Pro summary
MSI Raider A18 HX A9WIG-082US Pro is an amazing value gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2025. It has the GeForce RTX 5080 video card which is decent well-suited for gaming. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop has an excellent AMD CPU and a lot of RAM for its price. 5k resolution is excellent for the 18-inch 120 Hz screen. The 8000gb SSD storage is fine. It is reasonably weighted enough at 7.94 lbs (3.6 kg).
[2025] MSI Raider A18 HX A9WIG-082US Pro Extreme (AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, 96GB DDR5 RAM, 8TB NVMe SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, 18" UHD+ 120Hz, Windows 11 Pro) Gaming Laptop
Display: 18" UHD+ (3840x2400) 120Hz Mini LED HDR 1000 100% DCI-P3
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7
Processor: AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D 16 Cores (2.5GHz-5.4GHz, 128MB Smart Cache)
RAM: 96GB (2x 48GB) DDR5 5600MHz | Hard Drive: 8TB (2x 4TB) Samsung 990 PRO NVMe SSD (Seq. Read 7450MB/s, Seq. Write 6900MB/s)
OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro | Warranty: 1-Year MSI USA Warranty Parts & Labor (include 1 Year Global Warranty) + Lifetime Tech Support from EXCaliberPC
ASIN: B0FK5XZP6W