Apple MacBook Air 15" M4 vs MSI Raider 18 HX (2025)
Apple MacBook Air 15" M4
Apple
8.8
Must Buy
MSI Raider 18 HX (2025)
MSI
8.2
Recommended
What Reviewers Agree On
- Bigger screen transforms the Air experience for productivity
- Same excellent M4 performance as 13" model
- Better speakers than 13" thanks to larger chassis
What Reviewers Agree On
- 18" Mini-LED display is incredibly immersive
- RTX 5080/5090 delivers top-tier gaming
- Excellent thermal design handles sustained loads
Deal Breakers
- Weight and size make it essentially a desktop
Detailed Comparison
Display
Apple MacBook Air 15" M4
The 15.3" screen is a productivity game-changer.
- 15.3" Liquid Retina display is gorgeous for multitasking — side-by-side windows actually work
- Six-speaker sound system is significantly better than the 13" model
MSI Raider 18 HX (2025)
The biggest, most immersive gaming laptop screen.
- 18" Mini-LED with 240Hz creates an incredibly immersive gaming experience
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