MSI Raider 18 HX A14VIG-253IN Gaming Laptop vs MSI Katana A17 AI B8VE-884IN Gaming Laptop
Quick Comparison
| Name | MSI Raider 18 HX A14VIG-253IN Gaming Laptop | MSI Katana A17 AI B8VE-884IN Gaming Laptop |
| RAM | 64 GB | 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 18 in | 17.3 in |
| Processor | Intel Core i9 | AMD Ryzen 9 |
| Graphics Card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 |
| Price | Rs. 379990 | Rs. 94990 |
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Price And Launch
The cost of MSI Raider 18 HX A14VIG-253IN Gaming Laptop is Rs. 379990. The cost of MSI Katana A17 AI B8VE-884IN Gaming Laptop is Rs. 94990.
Display comparison
MSI Raider 18 HX A14VIG-253IN Gaming Laptop has larger screen size of 18 in inches in comparison to MSI Katana A17 AI B8VE-884IN Gaming Laptop's 17.3 in inch screen. MSI Raider 18 HX A14VIG-253IN Gaming Laptop has MiniLED, IPS-Level panel Screen type whereas MSI Katana A17 AI B8VE-884IN Gaming Laptop has IPS-Level Screen type. MSI Raider 18 HX A14VIG-253IN Gaming Laptop has display density of 178 PPI & MSI Katana A17 AI B8VE-884IN Gaming Laptop has only 127 PPI display density
Memory comparison
MSI Raider 18 HX A14VIG-253IN Gaming Laptop's larger 64 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to MSI Katana A17 AI B8VE-884IN Gaming Laptop's lower 16 GB RAM. RAM of first laptop could be upgraded to 192 GB and that of second laptop could be upgraded to 64 GB.
Processor Comparison
First Laptop has Intel Core i9 processor whereas second laptop has AMD Ryzen 9. MSI Katana A17 AI B8VE-884IN Gaming Laptop has CPU Cache of 16 MB which falls short to MSI Raider 18 HX A14VIG-253IN Gaming Laptop's 36 MB cache.
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| Name | MSI Raider 18 HX A14VIG-253IN Gaming Laptop | MSI Katana A17 AI B8VE-884IN Gaming Laptop |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | China | |
| Series | Raider 18 HX | Katana A17 AI |
| Model | A14VHG-253IN | B8VE-884IN |
| Utility | Performance | Performance |
| Device Type | Netbook | Netbook |
| OS | Windows 11 Home (64-bit) | Windows 11 Home (64-bit) |
| Dimensions | 404 x 307.5 x 24 mm | 398 x 273 x 25.2 mm |
| Weight | 3.6 kg | 2.7 kg |
| Warranty | 2 years Warranty | 2 years Warranty |
| Display | ||
| Type | MiniLED, IPS-Level panel | IPS-Level |
| Touch | No | No |
| Size | 18 inches | 17.3 inches |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2400 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| PPI | ~ 178 PPI | ~ 127 PPI |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Anti Glare Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Features | 100% DCI-P3 (Typ.) | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| Ethernet | Intel Killer Ethernet E3100 2.5 Gbps | Gigabit Ethernet |
| WiFi | Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750 | AMD RZ616 Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | v5.4 | v5.3 |
| USB Ports | 3 x USB Type-C, 2 x USB Type-A, 2 x USB 3.0 | 1 x USB Type-C, 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0 |
| USB Port Details | 1x Type-C (USB / DP / Thunderbolt 4) with PD3.1 charging, 1x Type-C (USB / DP / Thunderbolt 4), 3x Type-A USB3.2 Gen2 | 1x Type-C (USB3.2 Gen1 / DP), 2x Type-A USB3.2 Gen1, 1x Type-A USB2.0 |
| Thunderbolt | 2x Thunderbolt 4 | |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI 2.1 Port | 1 x HDMI 2.1 Port |
| Card Reader | 1x SD Express | |
| Microphone In | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Security Lock Port | Kensington Lock | |
| Input | ||
| Camera | IR FHD type (30fps@1080p) with HDR | Yes |
| Keyboard | Per-Key RGB Gaming Keyboard by SteelSeries with Copilot Key | 4-Zone RGB Gaming Keyboard with Copilot Key |
| Keyboard Backlit | Yes | Yes |
| Touchpad | Yes | Yes |
| Inbuilt Microphone | Array Microphone | 1x Mic-in |
| Speakers | Build-in Dual speakers | Build-in Dual speakers |
| Sound | 4x 2W Audio Speaker, 2x 2W Audio Woofer, Sound by Dynaudio, Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer, Hi-Res Audio Ready | 2x 2W Speaker, Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer, Hi-Res Audio Ready |
| Optical Drive | No | No |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | 14th Gen Intel Core i9 14900HX | 8th Gen AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS |
| Speed | 8 x 2.2 GHz (Turbo Speed upto 5.8 GHz) Performance Cores 16 x 1.6 GHz (Turbo Speed upto 4.1 GHz) Efficient Cores | 8 x 4 GHz (Turbo Speed upto 5.2 GHz) Cores |
| Cores | 24 Cores (8P + 16E), 32 Threads | Octa Core, 16 Threads |
| Cache | 36 MB | 16 MB |
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core i9 | Ryzen 9 |
| Model | 14900HX | 8945HS |
| Generation | 14th Gen | 8th Gen |
| Process Node | TSMC 4nm FinFET | |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 |
| Dedicated Memory | GDDR6 16 GB | GDDR6 6 GB |
| GPU Clock Speed | Upto 1.98 GHz | |
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 64 GB DDR5 | 16 GB DDR5 |
| RAM Bus Speed | 5600 MHz | |
| Maximum RAM Supported | Upto 192 GB | Upto 64 GB |
| RAM Slots | 4 | 2 |
| Solid State Drive | 2 TB | 1 TB |
| SSD Interface | NVMe PCIe Gen4 | NVMe PCIe Gen4 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery | 99.9 Wh, 4 Cell Battery | 53.5 Wh, 3 Cell Battery |
| Adapter Type | 330W Adaptor | 200W Adapter |
| Battery Details | Li-ion | 53.5 WHrs Li-ion |
| Extra | ||
| Sales Package | Laptop, Power Adapter | |
| Other Features | Firmware Trusted Platform Module (fTPM) 2.0 | |