ASUS ROG Strix Scar AI 18″ (af1fdd5b-edac-4303-be66-8db5710c316b) 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 though ROG Strix Scar AI gives you more bang for your buck.
- For performance Raider A18 HX A9WIG-082US Pro has a better performing processor. It also has more memory.
- Raider A18 HX A9WIG-082US Pro has a higher resolution screen (5k).
- For carrying ROG Strix Scar AI is lighter. Its also thinner and more compact in size.
- Raider A18 HX A9WIG-082US Pro has a bigger SSD.
ASUS ROG Strix Scar AI 18″ (af1fdd5b-edac-4303-be66-8db5710c316b)
MSI Raider A18 HX A9WIG-082US Pro
Compare specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix Scar AI 18″ (af1fdd5b-edac-4303-be66-8db5710c316b) | 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 Ultra 9 275HX | 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 5080 | GeForce RTX 5080 |
| Screen size | |
| 18″ | 18″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| WQXGA (2560 x 1600 pixels) | 5k (5120 x 2880 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 7.05 lbs (3.2 kg) | 7.94 lbs (3.6 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 15.85 x 11.85 x 1.4 inches | 15.91 x 12.09 x 1.26 inches |
| (40.26 x 30.1 x 3.56 cm) | (40.41 x 30.71 x 3.2 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| Hard drives | |
| 2x 2000gb SSD | 8000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| May 1, 2026 | October 1, 2025 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $6,359.99 | $8,545.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $6,359.99 | $8,545.00 |
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Laptop Dimensions
ASUS ROG Strix Scar AI 18″ (af1fdd5b-edac-4303-be66-8db5710c316b)
MSI Raider A18 HX A9WIG-082US Pro
Compare ASUS ROG Strix Scar AI 18″ / MSI Raider A18 HX A9WIG-082US Pro vs other gaming laptops:
ASUS ROG Strix Scar AI 18″ (af1fdd5b-edac-4303-be66-8db5710c316b) summary
ASUS ROG Strix Scar AI is a gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2026. It has the GeForce RTX 5080 video card that is acceptable well-suited for gaming. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop has a reasonable Intel processor, but enough RAM for its price. Just WQXGA resolution is underwhelming for the 18-inch 240 Hz monitor. The 2x 2000gb SSD storage is reasonable leaves room for improvement. It is light at only 7.05 lbs (3.2 kg).
ASUS ROG Strix Scar AI Gaming Laptop 18" 240Hz Mini LED WQXGA Display | (Intel Ultra 9-275HX, GeForce RTX 5080 16GB, 64GB DDR5, 2x2TB SSD, RGB KB, Win 11 Pro) w/DKZ USB Port Expander
18" Mini LED WQXGA (2560x1600) 240Hz Display; 802.11be, Bluetooth 5.4, RJ-45, Webcam, RGB KB Standard Keyboard
14th Gen Ultra 9- 275HX 2.70GHz Processor (upto 5.4GHz, 36MB Cache, 24-Cores, 24-Threads, 8 Performance-cores); NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 Dual (Integrated+Dedicated) Graphics, VR Ready
64GB DDR5 SODIMM; 380W PSU, 4-Cell 90 WHr Battery; Off Black Color
2x2TB PCIe NVMe SSD (4TB available storage); HDMI, 2 Thunderbolt 5, Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack, Windows 11 Pro-64, 1 Year Manufacturer warranty from GreatPriceTech (Professionally upgraded by GreatPriceTech)
[Includes] Authorized Dockztorm Portable USB Hub(Portable Dockztorm Data Hub;Data Rate up to 5Gbps)
ASIN: B0FCDN2L5D
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