Lenovo Legion Pro 7i 16″ vs MSI Raider AI 18″
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Comparison summary
- MSI Raider AI 18″ is hands-down winner for gaming as well as a better price.
- For performance Lenovo Legion Pro 7i 16″ has a better performing processor.
- Legion Pro 7i has Windows 11 Pro, which is superior to Windows 11 Home that is in Raider AI.
- Raider AI has a higher resolution screen (4k).
- Raider AI features a bigger display. For portability Raider AI is lighter.
- Raider AI has a bigger SSD.
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i 16″
MSI Raider AI 18″
Compare specifications
| Lenovo Legion Pro 7i 16″ | 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 | |
| 16″ | 18″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| WQXGA (2560 x 1600 pixels) | 4k (3840 x 2160 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 11 lbs (4.99 kg) | 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 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
| Hard drives | |
| 2000gb SSD | 2x 2000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| November 11, 2026 | June 24, 2025 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,479.00 | $5,009.99 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,479.00 | $5,009.99 |
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Compare Lenovo Legion Pro 7i 16″ / MSI Raider AI 18″ vs other gaming laptops:
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i 16″ summary
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is a gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2026. It has the GeForce RTX 5080 video card that is good well-suited for playing games. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop has an impressive Intel processor and a decent amount of memory for its price. Just WQXGA resolution is not the best for the 16″ 240 Hz monitor. The 2000gb SSD storage is adequate but could be higher. It is quite bulky at 11 lbs (4.99 kg).
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i 16" WQXGA 240Hz Gaming Laptop, Intel Ultra 9 290HX Plus, GeForce RTX 5080, 16GB GDDR7, 64GB RAM, 3TB Storage(2TB SSD+1TB Docking), Backlit Keyboard, Win 11 Pro, Eclipse Black
ULTRA-SMOOTH 16" WQXGA OLED 240Hz DISPLAY - Enjoy crisp 2560×1600 WQXGA resolution, striking OLED hues, deep black levels, and buttery-smooth visuals for gaming and media consumption. This premium OLED panel brings outstanding image quality, and the 240Hz refresh rate keeps motion silky for incredibly responsive gameplay and a fully immersive viewing experience.Upgraded: Seal is opened for upgrade only, 1-Year warranty on Upgraded RAM/SSD, and original 1-Year Manufacture warranty on remaining components.
HIGH-PERFORMANCE INTEL CORE ULTRA 9 290HX PLUS PROCESSOR - Experience robust computing power with cutting-edge hybrid architecture built for heavy-duty workloads. Run high-end gaming, sophisticated content creation and demanding professional tasks with snappy multitasking, making it perfect for creators and gamers who crave consistent top-tier computing performance.
EFFICIENT 64GB RAM & 2TB SSD - Generous 64GB RAM ensures smooth multitasking and stable performance for resource-heavy workloads, while the 2TB SSD delivers rapid storage access and ample room for games, creative projects, work files and media—ample memory and fast storage combined.
POWERFUL NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 - Experience exceptional graphics performance paired with 16GB high-speed GDDR7 memory, delivering intricate visual details, fluid high-frame-rate gameplay, lifelike ray tracing, and boosted content creation for deeply immersive visual experiences.
BONUS ACCESSORIES & BUSINESS CONNECTIVITY - Package includes 1x 7-in-1 Docking Station with 1TB Storage, 1x 32GBMicroSD Card with Adapter, 1x Type-C Data Cable, 1x 3-in-1 Charging Cable, 1x Suede Cleaning Cloth. Versatile ports include 3 x USB-A, 1 x USB-C, 1 x Thunderbolt 4, 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x Headphone / microphone combo jack, 1x Ethernet (2.5GbE RJ-45), 1 x Electronic shutter switch. Wi-Fi 7 & Bluetooth 5.4. Pre-installed Windows 11 Pro provides a familiar and modern environment for home, office, and school use.
ASIN: B0HQN9J31P
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