MSI Raider A18 HX
RTX 5080 · 85W · Ryzen 9 9955HX3D
Head-to-head
MSI Raider A18 HX vs Medion Erazer Beast 18 X1
MSI Raider A18 HX is the faster machine, averaging 12% more frames across 6 games. We haven't confirmed a UK price for both machines, so treat this as a performance comparison rather than a value one.
Frame rates, side by side
| Game | MSI Raider A18 HX | Medion Erazer Beast 18 X1 | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldur's Gate 3 | 172 | 182 | -10 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 168 | 148 | +20 |
| Dota 2 | 271 | 175 | +96 |
| Final Fantasy XV | 195 | 190 | +5 |
| GTA V | 189 | 171 | +18 |
| X-Plane 11 | 114 | 109 | +5 |
1920×1080, High preset, upscaling off. Source: Notebookcheck.
Specifications
| MSI Raider A18 HX | Medion Erazer Beast 18 X1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,584 | — |
| GPU | RTX 5080 | RTX 5080 |
| GPU power | 85W | - |
| CPU | Ryzen 9 9955HX3D | Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Memory | 64GB | 32GB |
| Display | 18in 3840x2400 | 18in 2560x1600 |
| Refresh | 120Hz | 240Hz |
| Weight | 3.64kg | 3.6kg |
| Score | 5.1 | Not scored - no UK price |
How these numbers were produced
Frame rates here are not measured by us, and we label how each one was arrived at. A figure marked measured comes from a published run on that exact machine. A figure marked representative is derived from the GPU and its power limit (TGP) and cross-referenced against published reviews - a sound estimate of what that configuration delivers, but not a measurement of that specific laptop. Unless stated otherwise, numbers are 1920x1080, High preset, upscaling off. Where a laptop ships in several power configurations we use the wattage of the exact SKU listed, because a 140W RTX 5070 and a 115W one are not the same product.
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Medion Erazer Beast 18 X1
RTX 5080 · Core Ultra 9 275HX