Samsung Galaxy Book4 ProvsMSI Raider 18 HX

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Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro
Galaxy Book4 Pro

Quick Stats

The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro delivers impressive performance comparable to more powerful models with efficient power consumption.
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro's impressive build perfectly balances form and function with a solid construction.
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro's impressive OLED display boasts vibrant colors and top-notch clarity and color accuracy.
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro offers a stunning 16in OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, perfect for content consumption.
MSI
MSI Raider 18 HX
Raider 18 HX

Quick Stats

The MSI Raider 18 HX delivers exceptional gaming performance with powerful results and impressive thermal management.
The MSI Raider 18 HX boasts a sturdy and robust build with exceptional ergonomics and upgradeability features.
The MSI Raider 18 HX boasts a vibrant and detailed display with excellent contrast ratio and HDR10 support.
The MSI Raider 18 HX boasts an impressive feature set with multiple cooling and upgradable RAM options.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro
#154
MSI Raider 18 HX
Winner
#150
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro
#399
Winner
MSI Raider 18 HX
#580
Display
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro
#8
Winner
MSI Raider 18 HX
#306
Performance
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro
#635
MSI Raider 18 HX
#95
Winner
Build
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro
#355
Winner
MSI Raider 18 HX
#849
Features
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro
#642
MSI Raider 18 HX
#626
Winner

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Samsung Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro
MSI MSI Raider 18 HX
up to 32GB
up to 192GB
up to 2048GB SSD + up to 1000GB HDD
up to 16000GB SSD
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
Intel Core i9-14900HX
Intel Arc (8-Cores)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 (Laptop, 175W)

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro

Strengths

The laptop has a good array of ports
The screen is absolutely beautiful and the 120Hz refresh rate is the icing on the cake
It's slim enough to easily carry around all day
The efficient performance makes it perfect for writers, content creators, content consumers, or anyone who values having this amazing screen
It excels for General use and even for light gaming

Weaknesses

The battery life is not impressive, with only 8 hours and 23 minutes of streaming YouTube at 200 nits of brightness
Intel's battery performance on this laptop could be improved further to reach over 10 hours
It's not designed for heavy-duty video editing or AAA gaming at high FPS
The fans can get loud when under load, but it's consistent and doesn't ramp up and down
The price might be a barrier for some users

MSI Raider 18 HX

Strengths

This laptop delivers the ultimate 4K gaming experience.
The thermal management system is amazing, with minimal blockage and a noise level of approximately 60 dB under peak loads.
You get plenty of options for self-upgradability, including two DDR5 slots (upgradable to 96 GB) and two M.2 slots (including one PCI Gen 5 slot).
The battery life is 99.9 Whr, although this doesn't necessarily mean much in a gaming laptop with powerful hardware.
The speaker system is decent, with good volume, highs, and mids, as well as some bass.
The build quality is good, and you get plenty of ports to work with.
This laptop is designed for those who want the ultimate gaming experience on-the-go.

Weaknesses

It's an 18-inch laptop that's heavy, bulky, and not designed for portability.
The trade-offs are quite visible, making it feel more like a mini desktop than a traditional laptop.
Gaming on battery life is limited due to the powerful hardware.
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Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro

The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro is a powerful and sleek laptop designed for those who value portability without sacrificing performance. With its efficient new CPU, this device excels at general use, light gaming, and content creation, all while fitting comfortably in your bag due to its slim design. The stunning 16in OLED screen, now featuring 120Hz refresh rate, is a highlight of this package, making it perfect for writers, content creators, and anyone who values having an amazing display on the go.

MSI Raider 18 HX

The MSI Raider 18 HX is a behemoth of a laptop that embodies the pinnacle of gaming power on-the-go. With its 18-inch mini LED display, it delivers an unparalleled 4K gaming experience. This behemoth boasts a robust cooling system, ample self-upgradability options, and a sturdy build with plenty of ports to satisfy even the most demanding gamers. However, its size and weight may compromise portability. The Raider 18 HX is a testament to MSI's commitment to providing top-notch gaming laptops that redefine the boundaries of performance and display quality.

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