MSI Titan 18 HX 2024 vs MSI Raider GE68 HX Comparison

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MSI Titan 18 HX 2024 vs MSI Raider GE68 HX Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Titan 18 HX 2024 and Raider GE68 HX, two laptops by MSI. MSI Titan 18 HX 2024 was introduced to market in January 2024 and MSI Raider GE68 HX was launched in January 2024. Both Titan 18 HX 2024 and Raider GE68 HX were launched within the same month so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and available technology level.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of MSI Titan 18 HX 2024 and MSI Raider GE68 HX before getting into our more detailed comparison.

MSI Titan 18 HX 2024 Key Specs

Launched in January 2024
18.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i9 14900HX
GPU: GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile 12GB
32GB Ram
404 x 307.5 x 24-32.05 mm (15.91 x 12.11 x 0.94-1.26 inches)
Weight: 3.6 kg (7.94 lbs)

MSI Raider GE68 HX Key Specs

Launched in January 2024
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i9 14900HX
GPU: GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB
16GB Ram
357 x 284 x 22.2-27.85 mm (14.06 x 11.18 x 0.87-1.1 inches)
Weight: 2.75 kg (6.06 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Titan 18 HX 2024 and Raider GE68 HX compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose MSI Titan 18 HX 2024 over MSI Raider GE68 HX

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~75.6% vs ~73.2%	Larger screen area ratio
Display Size	18 inches vs 16 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Refresh Rate	240 Hz vs 165 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen PPI	168 ppi vs 142 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	2560 x 1600 pixels vs 1920 x 1200 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
GPU FLOPS	24.7 TFLOPS vs 16.8 TFLOPS	Higher RAM potential
Max Total RAM	192 GB vs 96 GB	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-A Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 2x USB 3.2

Reasons to choose MSI Raider GE68 HX over MSI Titan 18 HX 2024

Weight	2.75 kg vs 3.60 kg	0.85 kg lighter
Side Bezel Thickness	6.2 mm vs 8.2 mm	2 mm thinner bezels
Number of USB-C Ports	3x USB 4.0 vs 2x USB 4.0	Connect more device at the same time
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
Touchpad Size	13.0 x 8.3 cm vs 13.0 x 8.2 cm	Larger Touchpad Area

Common Strengths of MSI Raider GE68 HX and MSI Titan 18 HX 2024

Launch Dates	January 2024 vs January 2024	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the RAM size
RAM Type	1x PCI-E Gen 5.0 (4x), 2x PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 5.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.1 vs 1x HDMI 2.1	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Numeric Pad	Yes vs Yes	Fast way to input numbers
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of MSI Raider GE68 HX and MSI Titan 18 HX 2024

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support
Fingerprint Sensor	No vs No	No fingerprint login feature

MSI Titan 18 HX 2024 vs MSI Raider GE68 HX: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the MSI Titan 18 HX 2024 and the MSI Raider GE68 HX.

Physical Specs
Weight	3.6 kg (7.94 lbs)	2.75 kg (6.06 lbs)
Surface Area	1242 cm2 (192.7 inches2)	1014 cm2 (157.2 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~75.6%	~73.2%
Side Bezel Thickness	~8.2 mm	~6.2 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.20 kg/inch	0.17 kg/inch
	0.44 lbs/inch	0.374 lbs/inch
Colors	Black	Black
Cover Opening Angle	145Â°	140Â°

Comparison of the MSI Titan 18 HX 2024 and the MSI Raider GE68 HX External Dimensions

Weight

Titan 18 HX 2024 weighs 3.6 kg (7.94 lbs), whereas the Raider GE68 HX weighs 2.75 kg (6.06 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

MSI Titan 18 HX 2024 3.60 kg

Avg: larger than 17.0" 2.74 kg

MSI Raider GE68 HX 2.75 kg

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 2.07 kg

Thickness Comparison

MSI Titan 18 HX 2024 32.05 mm

Avg: larger than 17.0" 24.26 mm

MSI Raider GE68 HX 27.85 mm

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 20.35 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the MSI Titan 18 HX 2024 is 0.20 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the MSI Raider GE68 HX is 0.17 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

MSI Titan 18 HX 2024 vs MSI Raider GE68 HX: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i9 14900HX	Intel Core i9 14900HX
Base Frequency	2.2 GHz	2.2 GHz
Turbo Frequency	5.8 GHz	5.8 GHz
Number of Cores	24 (8P + 16E)	24 (8P + 16E)
Number of Threads	32	32
L3 Cache	36 MB	36 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel UHD Graphics (32 EU)	Intel UHD Graphics (32 EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Cinebench 23 (Single)	2212	2212
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	32292	32292

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the MSI Titan 18 HX 2024 and MSI Raider GE68 HX.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPU ( Intel Core i9 14900HX ) and compare them:

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile 12GB GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile 16GB	GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile 12GB GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile 16GB
Base Clock Frequency	1290 MHz	1545 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1665 MHz	1890 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	110 W	115 W
Nvidia Optimus	MUX	MUX
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	24.72 TFLOPS	11.61 TFLOPS
Memory Size	12 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bus	192 bit	128 bit
Memory Speed	2250 MHz 18 Gbps effective	2000 MHz 16 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	7424	3072
TMUs	232	96
ROPs	80	48

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. MSI Titan 18 HX 2024 has a FLOPS value of 24.7 TFLOPS whereas the MSI Raider GE68 HX ' has a FLOPS value of 16.8 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the MSI Titan 18 HX 2024 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	32GB 64GB 96GB 128GB 192GB	16GB 32GB 64GB 96GB
Memory Bus	4x8 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	5600 MHz	5600 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	DDR5
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Max RAM Size	192 GB	96 GB
Total Slots	4	2
Memory Bus	1x PCI-E Gen 5.0 (4x), 2x PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 5.0 (4x)

With a larger RAM capacity of 32 GB, the Titan 18 HX 2024 offers an advantage for multitasking and resource-intensive applications compared to the Raider GE68 HX's RAM capacity of 16 GB.

In addition to RAM capacity, the type of RAM can significantly impact performance, with newer RAM types often offering higher speeds compared to others. Therefore, selecting RAM types with the latest DDR number can be a suitable choice based on your requirements.

BATTERY

BATTERY	99.9 Wh	99.9 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Right, Bottom	Left, Right, Bottom
Charge Power	400 W	280 / 330 W
Full Charging Time	2:20 hr	2:30 hr

Furthermore, both laptops have the same battery capacity of 100 Wh, ensuring comparable battery performance.

Battery Comparison

MSI Titan 18 HX 2024 100 Wh

Avg: larger than 17.0" 76.88 Wh

MSI Raider GE68 HX 100 Wh

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 74.15 Wh

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 8 TB, the Titan 18 HX 2024 provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the Raider GE68 HX's max. storage capacity of 4 TB.

Storage Options	1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB, 8 TB	1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	2	2
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

MSI Titan 18 HX 2024 vs MSI Raider GE68 HX: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the MSI Titan 18 HX 2024 and MSI Raider GE68 HX since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Titan 18 HX 2024 has a display size of 18.0".On the other hand, Raider GE68 HX has a smaller 16.0" display.The total usable screen area of the Titan 18 HX 2024 is 939cm² / 146inch² whereas the Raider GE68 HX's total usable screen area is 742cm² / 115inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Titan 18 HX 2024 features a higher pixel density with 168 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

MSI Titan 18 HX 2024 168 PPI

Avg: larger than 17.0" 141 PPI

MSI Raider GE68 HX 142 PPI

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 169 PPI

Refresh Rate
The Titan 18 HX 2024 offers a higher refresh rate of 240 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

MSI Titan 18 HX 2024 vs MSI Raider GE68 HX Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both Titan 18 HX 2024 and Raider GE68 HX support the latest Wi-Fi standard v7.

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Titan 18 HX 2024 and Raider GE68 HX have USB-A ports. Titan 18 HX 2024 has 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Raider GE68 HX has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Titan 18 HX 2024 and Raider GE68 HX have USB Type-C ports. Titan 18 HX 2024 has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while Raider GE68 HX has 3x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Both Titan 18 HX 2024 and Raider GE68 HX are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Both Titan 18 HX 2024 and Raider GE68 HX feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Raider GE68 HX is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Titan 18 HX 2024 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Titan 18 HX 2024 and Raider GE68 HX are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v7	v7
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.4	v5.4
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	3x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	3x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	Yes
SD CardReader	No	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes