Lenovo Legion 9i 18″ (83EY006QUS) vs MSI Raider AI 18″
Comparison summary
- For performance Lenovo Legion 9i 18″ has a better performing processor.
- Raider AI has a bigger SSD.
Lenovo Legion 9i 18″ (83EY006QUS)
MSI Raider AI 18″
Compare specifications
| Lenovo Legion 9i 18″ (83EY006QUS) | MSI Raider AI 18″ |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
| 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 5080 | GeForce RTX 5080 |
| Screen size | |
| 18″ | 18″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| WQUXGA (3840 x 2400 pixels) | 4k (3840 x 2160 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| - | 7.8 lbs (3.54 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 15.95 x 12.05 x 1.3 inches | |
| (40.51 x 30.61 x 3.3 cm) | |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| - | Windows 11 Home |
| Hard drives | |
| 2000gb SSD | 2x 2000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| October 7, 2026 | June 24, 2025 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,149.99 | $5,009.99 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,149.99 | $5,009.99 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Compare Lenovo Legion 9i 18″ / MSI Raider AI 18″ vs other gaming laptops:
Lenovo Legion 9i 18″ (83EY006QUS) summary
Lenovo Legion 9i is a reasonably priced gaming laptop released in 2026. It has the GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card that is fine well-suited for gaming. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop has a brilliant Intel processor and a decent amount of RAM for its price. WQUXGA resolution is passable for the 18″ 240 Hz IPS display. The 2000gb SSD storage is passable leaves room for improvement.
Lenovo Legion 9i 18" WQUXGA IPS 240Hz Gaming Notebook Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus 64GB RAM 2TB SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Eclipse Black
Processor Manufacturer: Intel
Processor Type: Core Ultra 9
Processor Model: 290HX Plus
Processor Core: Tetracosa-core (24 Core)
Processor Threads: 24
ASIN: B0HM843HJ8
MSI Raider AI 18″ summary
MSI Raider AI is an adequately priced Windows gaming laptop released in 2025. It has the GeForce RTX 5080 video card that is adequate great for gaming. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop has an exceptional Intel processor plus decent RAM for its price. 4k resolution is reasonable for the 18″ 120 Hz display. The 2x 2000gb SSD storage is reasonable but could be higher. It is quite light at only 7.8 lbs (3.54 kg).
MSI Raider AI Gaming Laptop 18" 120Hz Mini LED 4K Display (Intel Ultra 9- 285HX, GeForce RTX 5080 16GB, 64GB DDR5, 2x 2TB SSD, Backlit KB, Fingerprint, Win 11 Home) w/Premium Backpack
Ultra 9- 285HX 2.80GHz Processor (upto 5.5GHz, 36MB Cache, 24-Cores, 24-Threads, 8 Performance-cores); GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 Dual (Integrated+Dedicated) Graphics
64GB DDR5 DDR5 SODIMM; 802.11be, Bluetooth 5.4, RJ-45, Webcam, Fingerprint, Backlit KB Standard Keyboard
18" Mini LED 4K (3840x2400) 120Hz Display; 400W PSU, No, 4-Cell 95 WHr Battery; Core Black Color
2x 2TB PCIe NVMe SSD; HDMI, 2 Thunderbolt 5, SD Reader, Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack, Windows 11 Home-64,
[Includes] Velztorm 1680D Polyester Black Backpack - JS230863(Constructed with high-quality 1680D polyester;The 1680D polyester material provides a level of water resistance;Featuring sturdy zippers and durable hardware;Ample storage space, Long-lasting durability)
ASIN: B0F6C8G4CQ