Dell 5W98R 16″ vs MSI Raider GE78HX 17″
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Comparison summary
- MSI Raider GE78HX 17″ is a winner while also being better priced.
- For performance Dell 5W98R 16″ 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 thinner 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 | 8000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| November 3, 2026 | October 16, 2023 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $7,061.99 | $5,649.99 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $7,061.99 | $5,649.99 |
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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 2023. It doesn't come with the top Intel processor, but enough RAM for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 4080 GPU that is poor well-suited for gaming. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. Merely WQXGA resolution is poor for the 17″ 240 Hz monitor. The 8000gb SSD storage is okay. It is lightweight at only 6.8 lbs (3.08 kg).
ME2 MichaelElectronics2 MSI Raider GE78HX Gaming & Entertainment Laptop (Intel i9-13980HX 24-Core, 17.0" 240Hz Wide QXGA (2560x1600), GeForce RTX 4080, 64GB DDR5 5600MHz RAM, Backlit KB, Win 11 Pro)
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 .
64GB DDR5 SODIMM ; Wi-Fi 6E AX1690i, Bluetooth 5.3, Ethernet LAN (RJ-45), 1080p Full HD Webcam, RGB Backlit Trackpad, .
17.0" Wide QXGA (2560x1600) 240Hz Refresh Rate IPS-level Display; 330W Power Supply, 4-Cell 95 WHr Battery; Dark Grey Color, .
8TB PCIe NVMe SSD; 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 MichaelElectronics2 (Professionally upgraded by MichaelElectronics2)
ASIN: B0CL5349FY