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Core Black 18 inch gaming laptop with Mini LED display, 1.26 inches thick, 7.94 lbs

MSI

MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-014US 18" UHD+ 120Hz Mini LED gaming laptop

SKU CH-B3Z0-3NJSH

An 18-inch UHD+ 120Hz Mini LED gaming laptop with an Intel Core Ultra 9-285HX 24-core processor, NVIDIA RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 graphics, 64GB DDR5 memory and 8TB NVMe storage

  • Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2)
  • Graphics processorNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size64 GB
  • Storage drive8 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD
  • Display resolution3840 × 2400
  • Intel Core Ultra 9-285HX 24-core CPU reaches 5.5 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • 18-inch UHD+ Mini LED display at 120 Hz with 3840 x 2400 resolution
  • NVIDIA RTX 5080 GPU with 16 GB GDDR7 video memory for high-fidelity graphics
  • 64 GB DDR5 6400 MHz dual-channel memory handles multitasking and large datasets
  • 8 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD in RAID 0 delivers fast boot and load times

18-inch UHD+ Mini LED gaming laptop

The MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-014US is an 18-inch gaming laptop built around an Intel Core Ultra 9-285HX 24-core processor and an NVIDIA RTX 5080 GPU with 16 GB GDDR7 video memory. It ships with 64 GB DDR5 6400MHz memory and 8 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage in a dual-drive configuration. Windows 11 Pro comes pre-installed on the system.

120 Hz Mini LED panel limits

The 18.0-inch display runs at 3840 x 2400 resolution with a 120 Hz refresh rate, so motion clarity tops out at that frame rate. Mini LED backlighting improves contrast but the fixed 120 Hz ceiling means competitive shooters cannot benefit from higher refresh panels. The UHD+ pixel density demands high GPU output to sustain native resolution in modern titles.

Gelid GC Extreme thermal paste upgrade

HIDevolution applies Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface material on the CPU and GPU during assembly to lower core temperatures under load. The laptop weighs 7.94 lbs and measures 15.91 x 12.09 x 1.26 inches, so it requires a large bag and desk space. Buyers who need a thinner chassis or lighter carry weight should look elsewhere.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Gaming Laptop Computers, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $3,891.99
Pricier than about 87% 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-HID2P
Product colorCore Black
Design styleStandard
Product typeGaming
Recommended useConsumer
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9-285HX
CPU cores24-core (8P+16E) Processor
Turbo clock speed5.5 GHz
L3 cache size36 MB
Memory
Memory size64 GB
RAM type and speed6400 MHz (Speeds subject to system capability)
Memory configuration2 × 32 GB
Storage
Storage drive8 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD
SSD storage8 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration2 × 4 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+
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)

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 8 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD or a smaller drive?

The 8 TB configuration uses two 4 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSDs, giving maximum capacity and the fastest load times this platform supports.

What does the 5.5 GHz turbo frequency deliver in daily use?

The Intel Core Ultra 9-285HX can reach 5.5 GHz on its performance cores, so heavy workloads and games see high single-thread speed when thermal headroom allows.

Does the PCIe 4.0 x4 interface limit the SSD speed?

Each 4 TB drive runs on a PCIe 4.0 x4 link, so sequential reads and writes are capped at the Gen 4 x4 ceiling rather than Gen 5 speeds.

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