Dell 5W98R 16″ vs MSI Raider GE78HX 17″
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Comparison summary
- MSI Raider GE78HX 17″ is a better laptop however 5W98R offers better value.
- For performance 5W98R has a better performing processor.
- Raider GE78HX has a higher resolution screen (WQXGA).
- Raider GE78HX features a bigger display. For portability 5W98R is lighter. Its also slimmer and more compact in size.
- Raider GE78HX has a bigger SSD.
Dell 5W98R 16″
MSI Raider GE78HX 17″
Compare specifications
| Dell 5W98R 16″ | MSI Raider GE78HX 17″ |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX | Intel Core i9-13980HX |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 64gb | 64gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| - | GeForce RTX 4080 |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 17″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| WUXGA (1920 x 1200 pixels) | WQXGA (2560 x 1600 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 5.63 lbs (2.55 kg) | 6.8 lbs (3.08 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 14.17 x 10.18 x 1.22 inches | 14.9 x 11.73 x 1.13 inches |
| (35.99 x 25.86 x 3.1 cm) | (37.85 x 29.79 x 2.87 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| - | Windows 11 Pro |
| Hard drives | |
| 1000gb SSD | 2x 8000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| November 3, 2026 | April 3, 2024 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $7,061.99 | $7,259.99 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $7,061.99 | $7,259.99 |
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Laptop Dimensions
Dell 5W98R 16″
MSI Raider GE78HX 17″
Compare Dell 5W98R 16″ / MSI Raider GE78HX 17″ vs other laptops:
Dell 5W98R 16″ summary
Dell 5W98R is a laptop released in 2026. It has an impressive Intel processor, however less RAM than the competition for its price. The laptop is quite bulky at 5.63 lbs (2.55 kg). Just WUXGA resolution is unremarkable for the 16″ 120 Hz screen. The 1000gb SSD storage is adequate could be better.
Dell 16" Pro Max 16 Plus Notebook
An Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX with 24 cores reaches 5.5 GHz and includes built-in AI acceleration for demanding professional workloads.
An NVIDIA RTX PRO 3000 Blackwell GPU with 12 GB of GDDR7 memory drives 3D, rendering and AI-enhanced applications.
64 GB of DDR5-6400 memory and a 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD keep large datasets moving, with two more M.2 slots free for expansion.
The 16-inch 1920 x 1200 anti-glare display reaches 500 nits with 100 percent DCI-P3, a 120 Hz refresh rate and VRR.
Two Thunderbolt 5 ports, Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, 2.5 GbE, an SD reader, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 cover every connection.
ASIN: B0HQ5YRVP7
MSI Raider GE78HX 17″ summary
MSI Raider GE78HX is a gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2024. It doesn't have the best Intel CPU, though enough memory for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 4080 graphics card which is unimpressive for playing games. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The 2x 8000gb SSD storage is a remarkable amount. Only WQXGA resolution is mediocre for the 17-inch 240 Hz screen. It is portable at only 6.8 lbs (3.08 kg).
msi Raider GE78HX 17.0" 240Hz WQXGA Gaming Laptop (Intel i9-13980HX, 64GB DDR5, 2x8TB PCIe SSD RAID 0 (16TB), GeForce RTX 4080 12GB, Thunderbolt 4, RGB KYB, WiFi 6E, Win 11 Pro) w/Dockztorm Dock
【Upgraded】 Seal is opened for Hardware/Software upgrade only to enhance performance. 17.0" Wide QXGA (2560x1600) 240Hz Refresh Rate IPS-level Display; Wi-Fi 6E AX1690i, Bluetooth 5.3, Ethernet LAN (RJ-45), 1080p Full HD Webcam, RGB Backlit Trackpad, .
【Powerful Performance with Intel Core i9-13980HX 】 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13980HX 2.20GHz Processor (upto 5.6GHz, 36MB Cache, 24-Cores, 32-Threads, 8 Performance-cores) ; GeForce RTX 4080 12GB GDDR6 Dual (Integrated+Dedicated) Graphics, VR Ready .
【High Speed and Multitasking】 64GB DDR5 SODIMM; 330W Power Supply, 4-Cell 95 WHr Battery; Dark Grey Color, .
【Enormous Storage】 2x8TB PCIe NVMe SSD RAID 0 (16TB available storage); 1 HDMI, Thunderbolt 4 (Type-C), 2 USB 3.2 Type-C Gen2, SD Reader, No Optical Drive, Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack., Windows 11 Pro-64., 1 Year Manufacturer warranty from GreatPriceTech (Professionally upgraded by GreatPriceTech)
Includes Authorized Dockztorm Portable USB Hub(Special Edition Portable Dockztorm Data Hub;Super Speedy Data Syn Rate upto 5Gbps)
ASIN: B0C3XWGTPL