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ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 vs MSI Raider 18 HX A14V: Comparison
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 vs MSI Raider 18 HX A14V: the vram difference
On vram the spread is 50%, ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 24 GB against MSI Raider 18 HX A14V 12 GB, so ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 takes it. Add refresh rate to that, 240 Hz on the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 versus 165 Hz on the MSI Raider 18 HX A14V, and the pattern holds.
Who each one is for
The ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 is the one to take for desktop-replacement setups where portability is not a priority, though it is not built for buyers prioritizing portability or battery life and budget-conscious buyers, this is a flagship-tier price point. The same goes for buyers wanting the fastest available mobile GPU for gaming or GPU-accelerated creative work. The MSI Raider 18 HX A14V suits high frame-rate 18-inch gaming, though it is not the pick for portability-focused buyers.
Where the two are identical
Everything else lines up. Region sold, laptop class, operating system, cpu brand and cpu cores read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 13 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 and MSI Raider 18 HX A14V differ on series id?
Yes. Series ID reads rog-strix-scar-18-2026 on the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 versus msi-raider-18-hx-a14v on the MSI Raider 18 HX A14V.
Is the Sustained Power Source the same on the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 and MSI Raider 18 HX A14V?
It is. Both are listed at Not Measured, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- ASUS
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- MSI
Series
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- ROG Strix SCAR 18
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- Raider 18 HX
Series ID
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- rog-strix-scar-18-2026
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- msi-raider-18-hx-a14v
SKU Name
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2026) G835LXG-TQ558X, RTX 5090 64GB 8TB
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- Raider 18 HX A14V (i9-14900HX, RTX 4080, 32GB, 1TB)
Chassis Code
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- G835
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- A14VHG
Region Sold
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- Global
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- Global
Laptop Class
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- Desktop Replacement
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- Desktop Replacement
Release Year
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- 2026
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- 2024
Operating System
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- Windows 11 Home
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- Windows 11 Home
Weight
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- 3.73 kg
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- 3.3 kgBest
CPU Brand
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- Intel
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- Intel
CPU Model
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- Core i9-14900HX
CPU Cores
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- 24
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- 24
CPU Max Turbo Power
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- 160 W
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- 157 W
Sustained Power Source
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- Not Measured
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- Not Measured
Power Adapter Wattage
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- 450 WBest
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- 330 W
GPU Brand
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- NVIDIA
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- NVIDIA
GPU Model
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU
VRAM
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- 24 GB
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- 12 GB-50%
GPU Max Graphics Power
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- 175 W
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- 150 W
Graphics Switching
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- MUX Switch
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- Advanced Optimus
RAM Capacity
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- 64 GBBest
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- 32 GB
RAM Type
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- DDR5
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- DDR5
RAM Speed
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- 6400 MT/sBest
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- 5600 MT/s
Memory Form Factor
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- SO-DIMM
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- SO-DIMM
Memory Soldered
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- No
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- No
Max RAM Supported
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- 128 GB
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- 64 GB
RAM Slots
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- 2
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- 2
RAM Slots Free
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- 0
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- 0
Storage Slots
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- 2
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- 2
Storage Slots Free
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- 0
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- 1
Storage Form Factor
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- M.2 2280
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- M.2 2280
Storage Interface
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- PCIe 5.0 x4
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- PCIe 4.0 x4
SATA Bay Present
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- No
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- No
Storage Capacity
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- 8000 GBBest
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- 1000 GB
Storage Type
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- NVMe SSD
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- NVMe SSD
Display Size
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- 18 inches
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- 18 inches
Resolution Width
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- 3840 px
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- 2560 px
Resolution Height
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- 2400 px
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- 1600 pxBest
Refresh Rate
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- 240 HzBest
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- 165 Hz-31%
Panel Type
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- Mini LED
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- IPS
Touchscreen
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- No
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- No
Battery Capacity
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- 90 Wh
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- 99.9 WhBest
Thunderbolt Support
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- Thunderbolt 5
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- Thunderbolt 4
WiFi Standard
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
- WiFi 7
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- WiFi 6E
Which one should you pick?
Choose ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 if you want the higher VRAM (24 GB vs 12 GB) and the higher refresh rate (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Choose MSI Raider 18 HX A14V if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 | MSI Raider 18 HX A14V |
|---|---|---|
| MSI | View on MSI |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
9.2 / 10 Expert Rating
This 18-inch desktop replacement pairs a Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus with an RTX 50 series GPU carrying 24GB of VRAM and 64GB of DDR5.
MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
8.8 / 10 Expert Rating
The Raider 18 HX is a desktop replacement with a Core i9-14900HX, an RTX 40 series GPU with 12GB of VRAM and an 18-inch 2560-wide IPS panel at 165Hz.