Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8) vs MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-445CA (Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-445CA)
Comparison summary
- For graphics performance MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-445CA has a lot better performing graphics card.
- Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-445CA features a bigger display. For portability Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ is lighter. Its also slimmer and smaller in size.
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8)
MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-445CA (Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-445CA)
Compare specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8) | MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-445CA (Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-445CA) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | - |
| 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 | |
| RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell | GeForce RTX 5090 |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 18″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| 3.2K (3200 x 2000 pixels) | Quad HD Plus (3200 x 1800 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 4.01 lbs (1.82 kg) | 7.94 lbs (3.6 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 13.95 x 9.49 x 0.67 inches | 15.91 x 12.09 x 1.26 inches |
| (35.43 x 24.1 x 1.7 cm) | (40.41 x 30.71 x 3.2 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
| Hard drives | |
| 4000gb SSD | |
| Release date | |
| August 18, 2026 | July 11, 2025 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,019.00 | $6,999.99 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,019.00 | $6,999.99 |
| Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 1 days agoIn stock | Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 1 days agoOnly 1 new offer left |
Laptop Dimensions
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8)
MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-445CA (Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-445CA)
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Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 16″ (21Q8) summary
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 is a Windows laptop released in 2026. It doesn't have the best Intel processor plus also less RAM than the competition for its price. The laptop is very portable at only 4.01 lbs (1.82 kg). 3.2K resolution is decent for the 16″ 120 Hz screen. The 4000gb SSD storage is decent.
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 Intel Ultra 9 285H vPro 16C -(64GB RAM CAMM2 || 4TB SSD), 16" 16" 3.2K (3200 x 2000), OLED 600nits, NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Backlit KYB, Fingerprint Reader, Win11 Pro
Processor : Intel Core Ultra 9 285H vPro Processor (E-cores up to 4.50 GHz P-cores up to 5.40 GHz)
Memory : 64 GB LPDDR5X-7467MT/s (CAMM2) Storage : 4 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 Performance
16" 3.2K (3200 x 2000), OLED, Anti-Glare/Anti-Reflection/Anti-Smudge, Touch, 100%DCI-P3, 600 nits, VRR 40-120Hz ; Graphic Card: NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Generation 8GB GDDR7 with up to 572 TOPS AI performance
Dimensions: (WxDxH)354.4 x 241.2 x 17.05 mm (13.95 x 9.49 x 0.67 inches) Weight: Starting at 1.82 kg (4.03 lbs)
[Upgrade] will open the box to upgrade the RAM and the hard drive to PCIe-NVMe Solid State Drive. The hard drive upgrade won't affect manufacture warranty.
ASIN: B0HFPFBW9F
MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-445CA (Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-445CA) summary
MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-445CA is a good value Windows gaming laptop released in 2025. It has the GeForce RTX 5090 GPU which is exceptional for gaming. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. Merely Quad HD Plus resolution is mediocre for the 18″ 120 Hz screen. It is portable enough at 7.94 lbs (3.6 kg).
MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-445CA 18" QHD+ 240Hz Gaming Laptop, Intel Core U9-285HX, RTX 5090, 64GB (32GB*2) DDR5 6400MHz Memory, 2TB Gen 5x4 NVMe PCIe SSD, Windows 11 Home
Display: 18" UHD+ (3840x2400), 16:10, MiniLED, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 100% DCI-P3 (Typ.), VESA DisplayHDR 1000 Certified, IPS-Level panel
CPU: latest Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 285HX
GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU 24GB GDDR7 Powered by the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, DLSS 4, and Max-Q technologies.
OverBoost Ultra Technology pushes the performance to the next level. Total Power up to 260W
Mystic Light with brand new matrix lightbar design
Cooler Boost 5 with 2 fans and 7 heat pipes and PCIe Gen5 SSD cooling design 99.9Whr Battery Capacity
6 Speakers sound system design by Dynaudio
Dual Thunderbolt 5 offers up to 120Gbps transmit bandwidth with bandwidth boost
Wireless Reimagined: Stream high-quality video, or downloading large files in less time with the latest Wi-Fi 7 network speed. Accomplish your tasks at breathtaking speeds.
SteelSeries per-Key RGB with Anti-Ghost key (99 Key)
ASIN: B0DY34S56N