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Core Black 18 inch gaming laptop with Mini LED display and RTX 5080 graphics

MSI

MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-014US 128 GB HIDevolution gaming laptop

SKU CH-6R9P-Z3RQY

An 18 inch UHD+ 120Hz Mini LED gaming laptop with a 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX up to 5.5 GHz, NVIDIA RTX 5080 16 GB GDDR7.

  • Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2)
  • Graphics processorNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size128 GB
  • Storage drive4 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD
  • Display resolution3840 × 2400

CPU Name Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX

Operating System Windows 11 Pro

GPU NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU

Memory 128GB

SSD 4 TB

  • 24-core Ultra 9 285HX reaches 5.5 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • 128 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory handles large datasets and multitasking
  • 4 TB combined PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 NVMe storage delivers fast boot and load times
  • 18-inch UHD+ Mini LED 120 Hz panel shows 3840 x 2400 detail
  • RTX 5080 with 16 GB GDDR7 powers high-fidelity gaming and creative tasks

Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-014US

The MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-014US is an 18-inch gaming laptop built around an Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU with 16 GB GDDR7 video memory. It ships with Windows 11 Pro and targets users who need desktop-class compute and graphics performance in a portable chassis.

Thermals, noise and power draw in normal use

HIDevolution applies Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface material to the CPU and GPU during assembly. This upgrade lowers component temperatures under sustained loads, reducing the likelihood of thermal throttling during intensive workloads. The cooling system is tuned for quieter operation at typical gaming power levels.

Bundled accessories and software impact

The system includes 128 GB of DDR5 5600 MHz memory configured as two 64 GB modules in dual-channel mode. Storage comprises a 2 TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe SSD paired with a 2 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD for fast boot and load times. HIDevolution performs full quality control, installs the latest stable BIOS and drivers, and runs burn-in stress tests before shipment.

How it compares

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Price $4,882.99
Pricier than about 91% of the 5,382 comparable items (median $1,978.99).
Screen size 18.0 in (45.7 cm)
Higher than about 90% of the 5,361 comparable items (median 16 in).
Refresh frequency 120 Hz
Lower than about 90% of the 2,443 comparable items (median 165 Hz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI Raider 18 HX A
Model nameRaider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-014US
Part numberMS-RAIDER18HXA2014-HID7P
Product colorCore Black
Design styleStandard
Product typeGaming
Recommended useConsumer
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9-285HX
Processor modelIntel Core Ultra 9 285HX
CPU cores24-core (8P+16E) Processor
Turbo clock speed5.5 GHz
L3 cache size36 MB
Memory
Memory size128 GB
RAM type and speed5600 MHz (Speeds subject to system capability)
Memory configuration2 × 64 GB
Storage
Storage drive4 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD
SSD storage4 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration2 TB M.2 PCIe 5.0 x4 + 2 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
Display
Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
Display resolution3840 × 2400
Refresh frequency120 Hz
Touch inputNo
Display18 in UHD+ 120 Hz
Display formatUHD+
Color gamut coverage100% DCI-P3
Screen featuresMini LED HDR
Graphics
Graphics processorNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
Video RAM16 GB
GPU modelNVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 Laptop GPU
Audio & video
Web cameraIR FHD w/shutter
Connectivity
NetworkingLAN and WLAN
LAN connectionGB LAN (Up to 2.5G)
Wi-FiKiller WiFi 7 BE1750
Bluetooth supportBT 5.4
Ports & slots
USB ports3x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Thunderbolt ports2x Thunderbolt™ 5 w DP/PD3.1
HDMI ports1x HDMI™ v2.1
Audio jacks1x Mic-in/Headphone-out Combo Jack
Memory card readerFull size SD UHS-III
Power
Power adapter400 W
Battery pack4 cell (99.9Whr) Li-Ion
Size & build
Overall dimensions15.91 inx 12.09 inx 1.26 in
Product weight7.94 lb (3.6 kg)
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
More details
Pointing deviceMulti Touch
KeyboardSteelSeries per-Key RGB with Anti-Ghost key (99 Key)

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Questions about this item

How do I install the 2 x 64 GB DDR5 5600MHz memory modules, and which step do people get wrong?

The laptop arrives with both modules already installed in the dual-channel slots by the builder, so no user installation is required; the common mistake is attempting to add a third stick when only two slots exist.

What maintenance or replacement will the Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound need later?

The compound is applied during the build and is rated for multi-year service; replacement is only necessary if temperatures rise noticeably after several years of heavy load.

At what point does the 120 Hz Mini LED panel become the limit during sustained gaming?

The 120 Hz refresh rate caps frame delivery before the RTX 5080 reaches its maximum output in most modern titles at UHD+ resolution.

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