| Differences are marked in red | Raider A18 HX A7VIG | Raider A18 HX A7VHG |
| OS |
Windows 11 Home (MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro for business.) Windows 11 Pro |
Windows 11 Home (MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro for business.) Windows 11 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Up to AMD Ryzen™ 9 7000 HX-Processors | Up to AMD Ryzen™ 9 7000 HX-Processors |
| Display | 18” QHD+ (2560x1600), 240Hz, IPS-Level | 18” QHD+ (2560x1600), 240Hz, IPS-Level |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4090 Laptop GPU 16GB GDDR6 powers advanced AI with 686 AI TOPS Up to 2280MHz Boost Clock 175W Maximum Graphics Power with Dynamic Boost. Max. 250W CPU-GPU Power with MSI OverBoost Technology. *May vary by scenario *Full-Power GPU Design | NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4080 Laptop GPU 12GB GDDR6 powers advanced AI with 542 AI TOPS Up to 2280MHz Boost Clock 175W Maximum Graphics Power with Dynamic Boost. Max. 250W CPU-GPU Power with MSI OverBoost Technology. *May vary by scenario *Full-Power GPU Design |
| CPU and GPU Combined Power | Max. 250W CPU-GPU Power with MSI OverBoost Technology. *May vary by scenario | Max. 250W CPU-GPU Power with MSI OverBoost Technology. *May vary by scenario |
| Memory | DDR5-5200 Max 96GB 2 Slots *Vary by Memory capacity | DDR5-5200 Max 96GB 2 Slots *Vary by Memory capacity |
| Storage Capability | 2x M.2 SSD slot (NVMe PCIe Gen5) Compatible ”Please consult service center for upgrading SSD.” | 2x M.2 SSD slot (NVMe PCIe Gen5) Compatible ”Please consult service center for upgrading SSD.” |
| Security |
Firmware Trusted Platform Module(fTPM) 2.0 Webcam Shutter Kensington Lock |
Firmware Trusted Platform Module(fTPM) 2.0 Webcam Shutter Kensington Lock |
| Webcam | IR FHD type (30fps@1080p) with HDR 3D Noise Reduction+ (3DNR+) | IR FHD type (30fps@1080p) with HDR 3D Noise Reduction+ (3DNR+) |
| Keyboard | Per-Key RGB Gaming Keyboard by SteelSeries | Per-Key RGB Gaming Keyboard by SteelSeries |
| Communication | 2.5GbE Lan 802.11 be Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth v5.4 | Gb LAN (Up to 2.5G) 802.11 be Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth v5.4 |
| Audio | 4x 2W Speaker 2x 2W Woofer | 4x 2W Speaker 2x 2W Woofer |
| Audio Jack | 1x Mic-in/Headphone-out Combo Jack | 1x Mic-in/Headphone-out Combo Jack |
| I/O Ports | 1x Type-C (USB3.2 Gen2 / DisplayPort™) 2x Type-A USB3.2 Gen1 1x Type-A USB3.2 Gen2 1x SD Express Card Reader 1x HDMI™ 2.1 (8K @ 60Hz / 4K @ 120Hz) 1x RJ45 | 1x Type-C (USB3.2 Gen2 / DisplayPort™) 2x Type-A USB3.2 Gen1 1x Type-A USB3.2 Gen2 1x SD Express Card Reader 1x HDMI™ 2.1 (8K @ 60Hz / 4K @ 120Hz) 1x RJ45 |
| Battery | 4-Cell 99.9 Battery (Whr) | 4-Cell 99.9 Battery (Whr) |
| AC Adapter | 330W adapter | 330W adapter |
| Dimension (WxDxH) | 404 x 307.5 x 24-32.05 mm | 404 x 307.5 x 24-32.05 mm |
| Weight (w/ Battery) | 3.6 kg | 3.6 kg |
| Color | Core Black | Core Black |
| Xbox Game Pass | One month of PC Game Pass *Spec and bundle offer may vary by model and by country. Please refer to the final specification of the product purchased for Xbox Game Pass pre-installed details. | One month of PC Game Pass *Spec and bundle offer may vary by model and by country. Please refer to the final specification of the product purchased for Xbox Game Pass pre-installed details. |
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