MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-445CA (Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-445CA) vs Dell Precision 7780 17″ (Precision 17)
Comparison summary
- Dell Precision 7780 17″ is hands-down winner for gaming and offers more value.
- Precision 7780 has Windows 11 Pro, which is superior to Windows 11 Home that is in MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-445CA.
- For graphics performance Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-445CA has a lot faster graphics card.
- Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-445CA has a higher resolution screen (Quad HD Plus).
- Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-445CA features a bigger display. For carrying Precision 7780 is lighter. Its also thinner and more compact in size.
- Precision 7780 features more memory.
MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-445CA (Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-445CA)
Dell Precision 7780 17″ (Precision 17)
Compare specifications
| MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-445CA (Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-445CA) | Dell Precision 7780 17″ (Precision 17) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| - | Intel Core i9-13950HX |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 64gb | 128gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | RTX 4000 Ada Generation |
| Screen size | |
| 18″ | 17.3″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Quad HD Plus (3200 x 1800 pixels) | Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 7.94 lbs (3.6 kg) | 5 lbs (2.27 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 15.91 x 12.09 x 1.26 inches | 15.67 x 10.44 x 1.03 inches |
| (40.41 x 30.71 x 3.2 cm) | (39.8 x 26.52 x 2.62 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
| Hard drives | |
| 500gb SSD | |
| Release date | |
| July 11, 2025 | September 14, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $6,999.99 | $5,950.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $6,999.99 | $5,950.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 5 h agoOnly 1 new offer left | Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 1 days agoIn stock |
Laptop Dimensions
MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-445CA (Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-445CA)
Dell Precision 7780 17″ (Precision 17)
Compare MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-445CA / Dell Precision 7780 17″ vs other gaming laptops:
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
Dell Precision 7780 17″ (Precision 17) summary
Dell Precision 7780 is a gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2026. It doesn't come with the top Intel processor, however a good amount of RAM for its price. The laptop has the RTX 4000 Ada Generation graphics card that is underwhelming for gaming. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. Only Full HD resolution is underwhelming for the 17″ screen. Your 500gb SSD storage is not as much as competitors. It is very easy to carry at only 5 lbs (2.27 kg).
Dell Precision 7780 Mobile Workstation - 17.3" FHD 500-nits Display - Intel Core i9-13950HX 24-Core (13th Gen) - 512GB SSD - 128GB DDR5 RAM - NV RTX 4000 ADA (12GB GDDR6) - Windows 11 pro
Dell 17.3" Mobile Precision 7780 Laptop - NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation 12GB GDDR6
Intel Core 13th Generation i9-13950HX Processor (24 Core, Up to 5.50GHz, 36MB Cache, 55W)-Intel vPro Enterprise Technology Enabled
17 inch FHD (1920 x 1080) Wide View Angle Anti-Glare 60Hz 500-nits 99% DCI-P3 ComfortView Plus Low Blue Light Non-Touch Display
128GB Up to 5600MHz DDR5 Non-ECC CAMM Module - 512GB PCIe M.2 NVMe Gen 4 Class 40 Solid State Drive -Single Pointing Palmrest with Contacted SmartCard Reader,without Fingerprint Reader and NFC
Windows 11 Pro - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 + Bluetooth - 6-Cell, 93 WHr Lithium Ion Battery - FHD IR Camera with Shutter, ExpressSign-In, Intelligent Privacy and Microphone-US English Backlit Keyboard
ASIN: B0CD65JNYV