Samsung Galaxy Book4 ProvsMSI Raider A18 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 A18 HX
Raider A18 HX

Quick Stats

The MSI Raider A18 HX delivers decent performance, but its high price is not justified overall.
The laptop's build is a mixed bag, with notable features but some disappointing aspects overall.
The MSI Raider A18 HX's display is marred by inconsistent brightness and poor contrast ratio issues overall.
The MSI Raider A18 HX boasts impressive features with powerful processor and upgradable RAM and SSDs.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro
#154
MSI Raider A18 HX
Winner
#149
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro
#399
Winner
MSI Raider A18 HX
#579
Display
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro
#8
Winner
MSI Raider A18 HX
#305
Performance
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro
#635
MSI Raider A18 HX
#94
Winner
Build
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro
#355
Winner
MSI Raider A18 HX
#848
Features
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro
#642
MSI Raider A18 HX
#625
Winner

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Samsung Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro
MSI MSI Raider A18 HX
up to 32GB
up to 96GB
up to 2048GB SSD + up to 1000GB HDD
up to 8000GB SSD
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D
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 A18 HX

Strengths

The laptop has impressive heat pipe architecture, with two big beefy fans and six heat pipes, making it ideal for heavy gaming and demanding tasks.
The laptop has upgradable RAM (32 GB) and storage (two SSDs), making it easy to upgrade in the future.
The laptop features Windows Hello facial recognition, adding an extra layer of security.
The battery life is not great, but when you have a powerful computer like this, it's not as much of an issue.
The Wi-Fi card is replaceable, which is a plus, especially since the MediaTek Wi-Fi cards can cause connectivity issues.
The laptop has a large thermal pad under the SSD, making it easy to install a double-sided SSD in the future.
The laptop's design and build quality are impressive, despite some minor flaws.

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

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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 A18 HX

The MSI Raider A18 HX laptop promises to deliver exceptional gaming performance, but does it live up to its hefty price tag? With a staggering $5,600 price point, this behemoth of a machine boasts top-of-the-line specs, including the latest Nvidia graphics card and Intel Core processor. However, our review will examine whether these impressive specifications translate to a truly enjoyable user experience.

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