Lenovo Legion Pro 16″ (Legion) vs MSI Raider A18 HX A9WIG-082US Pro
Comparison summary
- For performance MSI Raider A18 HX A9WIG-082US Pro has a lot better performing processor. It also features more memory.
- Raider A18 HX A9WIG-082US Pro has a higher resolution screen (5k).
- For graphics performance Lenovo Legion Pro 16″ has a bit faster graphics card.
- Raider A18 HX A9WIG-082US Pro features a bigger display. For carrying Legion Pro is lighter. Its also thinner and smaller in size.
- Raider A18 HX A9WIG-082US Pro has a bigger SSD.
Lenovo Legion Pro 16″ (Legion)
MSI Raider A18 HX A9WIG-082US Pro
Compare specifications
| Lenovo Legion Pro 16″ (Legion) | 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 i9-14900HX | 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 | |
| 16″ | 18″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| WQXGA (2560 x 1600 pixels) | 5k (5120 x 2880 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 5.78 lbs (2.62 kg) | 7.94 lbs (3.6 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 14.31 x 10.32 x 1.02 inches | 15.91 x 12.09 x 1.26 inches |
| (36.35 x 26.21 x 2.59 cm) | (40.41 x 30.71 x 3.2 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| Hard drives | |
| 2000gb SSD | 8000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| May 22, 2024 | October 1, 2025 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,499.00 | $8,545.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,499.00 | $8,545.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
Lenovo Legion Pro 16″ (Legion)
MSI Raider A18 HX A9WIG-082US Pro
Compare Lenovo Legion Pro 16″ / MSI Raider A18 HX A9WIG-082US Pro vs other gaming laptops:
Lenovo Legion Pro 16″ (Legion) summary
Lenovo Legion Pro is a gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2024. It has the GeForce RTX 4090 video card which is brilliant great for playing games. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop doesn't have the best Intel CPU, but enough memory for its price. Just WQXGA resolution is unimpressive for the 16-inch 240 Hz IPS display. The 2000gb SSD storage is satisfactory but could be higher. It is quite hefty at 5.78 lbs (2.62 kg).
Lenovo Legion Pro High-Performance i9 Gaming Laptop, 16" WQXGA 240Hz, Intel Core i9-14900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090, 64GB DDR5 RAM, 2TB SSD, HDMI, RGB Backlit KB, Webcam, Wi-Fi 6, Win 11 Pro
[High Speed RAM And Enormous Space] 64GB DDR5 high-bandwidth RAM to smoothly run multiple applications and browser tabs all at once; 2TB PCIe NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive allows to fast bootup and data transfer
[Processor] Intel Core i9-14900HX Processor (24 Cores, 32 Threads, 36MB L3 Cache, Base Frequency at 1.6 GHz, Up to 5.8 GHz Turbo Frequency), with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 (16GB GDDR6)
[Display] 16" WQXGA (2560x1600) IPS 500nits Anti-glare, 100% DCI-P3, 240Hz, Low Blue Light, High Gaming Performance
[Tech Specs] 1 x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm), 4 x USB-A (USB 5Gbps), 1 x Thunderbolt 4, 1 x Ethernet (RJ-45), 1 x HDMI, 1 x USB-C (USB 10Gbps), 1 x Power connector, RGB Backlit Keyboard, RGB Lighting Strip, Touchpad, Webcam, Wi-Fi 6
[Operating System] Windows 11 Pro - Organize open apps with pre-configured layouts to optimize productivity, Navigate with more intuitive experience to get things done, Collaborate with teams with more features
ASIN: B0D2PHSHFP
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 adequate. 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