MSI Raider 18 HX AI (2025)
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MSI Raider 18 HX AI (2025) vs HP OmniBook Ultra 16
Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score
- Performance is scored from the laptop's CPU and GPU; few laptops have a published whole-system benchmark.
- HP OmniBook Ultra 16 has no published PassMark CPU Mark result, so it scores lower.
Verdict
Key takeaways
- MSI Raider 18 HX AI (2025) leads HP OmniBook Ultra 16 overall by 21 points (76 vs 55 out of 100).
- Key differences: display resolution, where MSI Raider 18 HX AI (2025) has 3840 × 2400 vs 2880 × 1800 px; brightness, where MSI Raider 18 HX AI (2025) is 500 nits brighter; weight, where HP OmniBook Ultra 16 is 1.38 kg lighter; processor model, where MSI Raider 18 HX AI (2025) has Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX vs Nvidia RTX Spark N1X; only MSI Raider 18 HX AI (2025) has memory upgradeable.
- Best value: HP OmniBook Ultra 16 (from $3,199) — the strongest score-per-dollar of the two.
MSI Raider 18 HX AI (2025) leads overall
MSI Raider 18 HX AI (2025) · 86 overall, #1 of 94
76
HP OmniBook Ultra 16 · 64 overall, #54 of 94
55
Key differences
- Display resolutionMSI Raider 18 HX AI (2025) 3840 × 2400 vs 2880 × 1800 px
- BrightnessMSI Raider 18 HX AI (2025) 500 nits brighter
- WeightHP OmniBook Ultra 16 1.38 kg lighter
- Processor modelMSI Raider 18 HX AI (2025) Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX vs Nvidia RTX Spark N1X
- Memory upgradeableMSI Raider 18 HX AI (2025) only
Scores by Category
Raider 18 HX AI (2025) wins 11 of 14 categories · OmniBook Ultra 16 wins 1
| Category | Raider 18 HX AI (2025)OmniBook Ultra 16 | Lead |
|---|---|---|
| Display | +15 | |
| Performance | +50 | |
| Battery | +8 | |
| Memory | +42 | |
| Design & Weight | +48 | |
| Processor | +44 | |
| Storage | +100 | |
| Discrete Graphics | +84 | |
| Ports | +24 | |
| Connectivity | Tie | |
| Webcam | +100 | |
| Security | +8 | |
| Sound | +8 | |
| Input | Tie |
Physical Comparison
Raider 18 HX AI (2025)OmniBook Ultra 16
Raider 18 HX AI (2025) is 1.38 kg (62%) heavier than OmniBook Ultra 16.
Value for Money
Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).
Raider 18 HX AI (2025)
OmniBook Ultra 16
Watch-outs
Compromises to know before you buy
MSI Raider 18 HX AI (2025)
No notable compromises found.
HP OmniBook Ultra 16
- RAM is soldered — you can't upgrade it later, so buy enough now.
Detailed Specifications
Processor
| Feature | Raider 18 HX AI (2025) | OmniBook Ultra 16 |
|---|---|---|
Processor model |
Discrete Graphics
| Feature | Raider 18 HX AI (2025) | OmniBook Ultra 16 |
|---|---|---|
Discrete graphics model | N/A |
Memory
| Feature | Raider 18 HX AI (2025) | OmniBook Ultra 16 |
|---|---|---|
Memory capacity | 64 GB | N/A |
Technology | ||
Memory upgradeable | Yes | No |
Storage
| Feature | Raider 18 HX AI (2025) | OmniBook Ultra 16 |
|---|---|---|
Storage capacity | 4 TB | N/A |
Display
| Feature | Raider 18 HX AI (2025) | OmniBook Ultra 16 |
|---|---|---|
Size | 18 in13% more | 16 in |
Display resolution | 3840 × 2400 px | 2880 × 1800 px |
Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
Display type | ||
Brightness | 1,000 nits100% more | 500 nits |
Battery
| Feature | Raider 18 HX AI (2025) | OmniBook Ultra 16 |
|---|---|---|
Battery capacity | 99.9 Wh | 99 Wh |
Design & Weight
| Feature | Raider 18 HX AI (2025) | OmniBook Ultra 16 |
|---|---|---|
Dimensions | 40.4 × 30.7 × 3.2 cm | 35.58 × 25.65 × 1.57 cm |
Weight | 3.6 kg | 2.22 kg38% less |
Performance
| Feature | Raider 18 HX AI (2025) | OmniBook Ultra 16 |
|---|---|---|
PassMark CPU Mark | 56,272 | N/A |
Active cooling | Yes | Yes |
Specification Note
Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.
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