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MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI vs MSI Raider GE78 HX 13VH

Laptop · MSI

MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI

Core Ultra 9 275HX · RTX 5070 8GB · 32 GB RAM · 240 Hz · 2026
GEAR SCORE 74.0 / 100Very good
Graphics65
RAM95
Screen100
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Laptop · MSI

MSI Raider GE78 HX 13VH

Core i9-13980HX · RTX 4080 Laptop · 240 Hz · 2023
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Graphics73
Screen100
Verdict

On specs, MSI Raider GE78 HX 13VH comes out ahead: a gear score of 77 versus 74 for MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI Crosshair 18 HX AIMSI Raider GE78 HX 13VH
74Gear score77
Core Ultra 9 275HXCPUCore i9-13980HX
RTX 5070 8GBGraphics cardRTX 4080 Laptop
32 GBRAM—
2560 by 1600 · 240 HzScreen2560×1600 · 240 Hz

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI or MSI Raider GE78 HX 13VH better?

On specs, MSI Raider GE78 HX 13VH comes out ahead: a gear score of 77 versus 74 for MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI.