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Core Black 18 inch gaming laptop with Mini LED display and large rear venting

MSI

MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-014US 18" UHD+ 120Hz Mini LED Ultra 9-285HX RTX 5080 128 GB DDR5 8

SKU CH-11QV-BGHEE

18-inch UHD+ 120 Hz Mini LED gaming laptop with Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX 24-core processor, RTX 5080 16 GB GDDR7 graphics, 128 GB DDR5 5600 memory and 8 TB NVMe storage

  • Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2)
  • Graphics processorNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size128 GB
  • Storage drive8 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 8 TB

  • Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX with 24 cores reaches 5.5 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • NVIDIA RTX 5080 GPU with 16 GB GDDR7 drives high frame rates in modern titles
  • 18 inch UHD+ Mini LED panel at 120 Hz delivers sharp 3840 x 2400 visuals
  • 128 GB DDR5 5600 memory in dual channel handles large datasets and multitasking
  • 8 TB NVMe storage via two 4 TB drives provides fast capacity for games and projects

18-inch UHD+ 120Hz Mini LED Gaming Laptop

This MSI Raider 18 HX AI model pairs an 18-inch UHD+ Mini LED panel at 120Hz with an Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX 24-core processor and NVIDIA RTX 5080 laptop GPU with 16 GB GDDR7. It ships with 128 GB DDR5 5600MHz memory in dual-channel configuration and 8 TB of PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage across two 4 TB drives. The system targets enthusiasts who need desktop-class compute and graphics in a portable chassis.

Mini LED 120Hz panel and PCIe 4.0 storage limits

The 3840 x 2400 Mini LED display runs at 120Hz, so motion clarity tops out at that refresh rate regardless of GPU output. Storage uses two PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSDs; sequential throughput is bound by the 4.0 interface rather than newer 5.0 or 6.0 standards. The RTX 5080 mobile GPU carries 16 GB GDDR7, which caps frame-buffer capacity for the largest textures and workloads.

Factory-upgraded thermals and memory installation

HIDevolution applies Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface material to the CPU and GPU before shipment, reducing the risk of paste misapplication that can cause throttling. Memory is installed as two 64 GB DDR5 5600MHz modules in dual-channel slots; seating both sticks fully during any later service avoids single-channel fallback. The build includes a full quality-control pass with BIOS updates, stress testing, and port verification to catch assembly defects early.

How it compares

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Price $5,973.99
Pricier than about 92% 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-HID8P
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 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+
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

Should I pick the 128 GB DDR5 configuration or a smaller memory option?

The laptop ships with 128 GB DDR5 5600 MHz in dual channel (2 × 64 GB). That capacity lets you run memory hungry applications and multitask without hitting limits, so choose it if your workloads need that much RAM.

What does the 5.5 GHz max turbo frequency deliver inside the chassis?

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX can boost to 5.5 GHz on its 24 cores (8P+16E) with 36 MB cache. Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound is applied to the CPU and GPU to keep temperatures lower and reduce throttling during sustained loads.

How fast is the PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe interface on the 8 TB SSD array?

Two 4 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe drives provide the 8 TB total. The x4 lane width and 4.0 generation set the practical throughput ceiling for sequential reads and writes on this storage.

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