Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) vs MSI Raider 18 HX AI
Which one should you buy?
Who leads where?
- PerformanceMSI Raider 18 HX AI
- DisplayMSI Raider 18 HX AI
- Battery and ChargingMSI Raider 18 HX AI
- PortabilityApple MacBook Air 13 (M4)
- UpgradabilityMSI Raider 18 HX AI
Wins are counted from the official values in the table below; the BUY / CONSIDER / WAIT call comes from each product's own decision box. We do not predict prices.
 AppleApple MacBook Air 13 (M4)No reviews yet |  MSIMSI Raider 18 HX AINo reviews yet | |
|---|---|---|
| Key Differences | ||
| Processor | Apple M4 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
| Graphics Card | — | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 53.8 Wh | 99.9 Wh |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Apple M4 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
| Graphics Card | — | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU |
| GPU Power Limit | — | 175 W |
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 2 TB |
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 13.6 inç | 18 inç |
| Resolution | 2560x1664 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Panel Type | Liquid Retina IPS | Mini-LED |
| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 53.8 Wh | 99.9 Wh |
| Adapter Power | 30 W | 400 W |
| Portability | ||
| Weight | 1.24 kg | 3.6 kg |
| Thickness | 11.3 mm | 32.05 mm |
| Upgradability | ||
| RAM Upgradable | No (integrated into package) | Yes (2 SO-DIMM, up to 96 GB) |
| M.2 Slot | 0 | 2 |
MSI Raider 18 HX AI leads on 4 of 6 compared specs.
This table is based on manufacturers official specifications. Winning on paper does not always mean a difference in everyday use.