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Gigabyte AORUS 17X vs MSI Raider 18 HX A14V: Comparison
Gigabyte AORUS 17X vs MSI Raider 18 HX A14V: the refresh rate difference
The gap that matters here is refresh rate: Gigabyte AORUS 17X 240 Hz against MSI Raider 18 HX A14V 165 Hz, which puts Gigabyte AORUS 17X 31% ahead.
Who each one is for
The Gigabyte AORUS 17X is the one to take for max frame-rate 17-inch gaming, though it is the wrong buy for portability-focused buyers. The MSI Raider 18 HX A14V suits high frame-rate 18-inch gaming, though it is not built for portability-focused buyers. Our rating of the Gigabyte AORUS 17X (8.8/10): the Aorus 17X is a 17.3-inch desktop replacement with a Core i9-14900HX, an RTX 40 series GPU carrying 12GB of VRAM and 32GB of DDR5 in SO-DIMM slots. The 2560 x 1600 panel runs at 240Hz, with a 2TB drive, a 99Wh battery and Thunderbolt 4. It suits maximum frame-rate gaming. At 2.9 kg it is heavy to carry, and the storage slot is already filled. Portability-focused buyers should look elsewhere.
Where the two are identical
The common ground is wider than the gap: region sold, laptop class, release year, operating system and cpu brand are identical here. They match on 31 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Gigabyte AORUS 17X and MSI Raider 18 HX A14V differ on series id?
Yes. Series ID reads gigabyte-aorus-17x-2024 on the Gigabyte AORUS 17X versus msi-raider-18-hx-a14v on the MSI Raider 18 HX A14V.
Is the CPU Model the same on the Gigabyte AORUS 17X and MSI Raider 18 HX A14V?
It is. Both are listed at Core i9-14900HX, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- Gigabyte
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- MSI
Series
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- AORUS 17X
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- Raider 18 HX
Series ID
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- gigabyte-aorus-17x-2024
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- msi-raider-18-hx-a14v
SKU Name
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- AORUS 17X (i9-14900HX, RTX 4080, 32GB)
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- Raider 18 HX A14V (i9-14900HX, RTX 4080, 32GB, 1TB)
Chassis Code
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- ASF-D3US756SH
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- A14VHG
Region Sold
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- Global
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- Global
Laptop Class
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- Desktop Replacement
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- Desktop Replacement
Release Year
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- 2024
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- 2024
Operating System
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- Windows 11 Home
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- Windows 11 Home
Weight
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- 2.9 kgBest
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- 3.3 kg
CPU Brand
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- Intel
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- Intel
CPU Model
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- Core i9-14900HX
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- Core i9-14900HX
CPU Cores
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- 24
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- 24
CPU Base Power
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- 55 W
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- 55 W
CPU Max Turbo Power
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- 157 W
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- 157 W
Sustained Power Source
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- Not Measured
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- Not Measured
Power Adapter Wattage
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- 330 W
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- 330 W
GPU Brand
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- NVIDIA
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- NVIDIA
GPU Model
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU
VRAM
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- 12 GB
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- 12 GB
GPU Max Graphics Power
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- 150 W
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- 150 W
Graphics Switching
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- Advanced Optimus
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- Advanced Optimus
RAM Capacity
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- 32 GB
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- 32 GB
RAM Type
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- DDR5
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- DDR5
RAM Speed
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- 5600 MT/s
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- 5600 MT/s
Memory Form Factor
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- SO-DIMM
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- SO-DIMM
Memory Soldered
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- No
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- No
Max RAM Supported
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- 64 GB
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- 64 GB
RAM Slots
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- 2
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- 2
RAM Slots Free
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- 0
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- 0
Storage Slots
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- 2
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- 2
Storage Slots Free
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- 0
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- 1
Storage Form Factor
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- M.2 2280
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- M.2 2280
Storage Interface
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- PCIe 4.0 x4
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- PCIe 4.0 x4
SATA Bay Present
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- No
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- No
Storage Capacity
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- 2000 GBBest
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- 1000 GB
Storage Type
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- NVMe SSD
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- NVMe SSD
Display Size
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- 17.3 inches
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- 18 inches
Resolution Width
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- 2560 px
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- 2560 px
Resolution Height
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- 1600 px
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- 1600 px
Refresh Rate
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- 240 HzBest
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- 165 Hz-31%
Panel Type
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- IPS
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- IPS
Brightness Condition
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- Vendor Unstated
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- Vendor Unstated
Touchscreen
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- No
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- No
Battery Capacity
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- 99 Wh
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- 99.9 WhBest
Thunderbolt Support
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- Thunderbolt 4
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- Thunderbolt 4
WiFi Standard
- Gigabyte AORUS 17X
- WiFi 6E
- MSI Raider 18 HX A14V
- WiFi 6E
Which one should you pick?
Choose Gigabyte AORUS 17X if you want the higher VRAM (12 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 | Gigabyte AORUS 17X | MSI Raider 18 HX A14V |
|---|---|---|
| Gigabyte | View on Gigabyte | |
| 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
Gigabyte AORUS 17X
8.8 / 10 Expert Rating
The Aorus 17X is a 17.3-inch desktop replacement with a Core i9-14900HX, an RTX 40 series GPU carrying 12GB of VRAM and 32GB of DDR5 in SO-DIMM slots.
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.