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Large 18 inch gaming laptop in Core Black finish with RGB keyboard

MSI

MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-014US gaming laptop

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An 18-inch UHD+ 120Hz miniLED gaming laptop with an Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX, 64GB DDR5 6400MHz, 4TB NVMe storage and an NVIDIA RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 GPU

  • Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2)
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size64 GB DDR5 6400 MHz
  • Storage drive2 TB NVMe Gen 5 × 4 + 2 TB NVMe Gen 4 × 4
  • Display resolution3840 × 2400
  • 18-inch UHD+ miniLED at 120 Hz for detailed, fluid visuals
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX with 24 cores powers heavy workloads
  • 64 GB DDR5 6400 MHz memory handles multitasking and AI tasks
  • 4 TB NVMe storage combines Gen 5x4 and Gen 4x4 speed
  • NVIDIA RTX 5080 16 GB GDDR7 graphics drives ray-traced gaming and rendering

18-Inch UHD+ miniLED Display

The 18-inch panel runs at 3840 x 2400 resolution with a 120Hz refresh rate. MiniLED backlighting provides high brightness and contrast for creative work and gaming. The 16:10 aspect ratio adds vertical space for timelines and code.

Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX with 24 Cores

The 24-core processor (8P+16E) and 64GB DDR5 6400MHz memory suit engineers, 3D artists and AI developers who run heavy local workloads. Casual users or frequent travellers should consider lighter, lower-power alternatives.

NVIDIA RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 Graphics

The laptop GPU includes 16GB of GDDR7 video memory for large textures, 3D scenes and local AI models. This single specification decides whether the system meets your graphics workload.

How it compares

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Price $3,356.99
Pricier than about 83% 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
Model nameRaider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-014US
Year of release2025
Product colorCore Black
Design styleStandard
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 285HX
Processor modelIntel Core Ultra 9 285HX
CPU cores24-core (8P+16E) Processor
L3 cache size36 MB
Memory
Memory size64 GB DDR5 6400 MHz
RAM type and speedDDR5 6400
Memory configuration32 GB x 2
Total memory slots4
Free memory slots2
Maximum supported memory96 GB
Storage
Storage drive2 TB NVMe Gen 5 × 4 + 2 TB NVMe Gen 4 × 4
SSD storage4 TB
Storage configuration2 TB NVMe Gen 5 × 4 + 2 TB NVMe Gen 4 × 4
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
Display resolution3840 × 2400
Refresh frequency120 Hz
Panel typeMini LED
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display18 in (45.7 cm)
Widescreen compatibleYes
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
Video RAM16 GB
GPU modelNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
Graphics typeDedicated Card
VR readyYes
Audio & video
SoundSound by Dynaudio
Speakers4 × 2 W Speakers
2 × 2 W Woofer
Web cameraIR FHD w/ Shutter
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7
NetworkingKiller WiFi 7 BE1750
LAN connection2.5 Gbit/s
Wi-FiKiller WiFi 7 BE1750
Bluetooth support5.4
Wired network1 x RJ-45 (2.5 Gbit/s)
Ports & slots
USB ports3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A
Thunderbolt ports2 x Thunderbolt 5
HDMI ports1 x HDMI 2.1
Audio jacks1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
Memory card readerFull size SD UHS-III
Power
Power adapter400-watt AC Adapter
Battery pack4 cell (99.9Whr) Li-Ion
Size & build
Overall dimensions15.91 in × 12.09 in × 1.26 in
Product weight7.94 lb (3.6 kg)
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Home
More details
AI capabilityCopilot+ PC
Pointing deviceMulti Touch
KeyboardSteelSeries per-Key RGB with Anti-Ghost key (99 Key)
Keyboard backlightBacklit

Questions about this item

Will the 18-inch 3840×2400 120Hz miniLED display fit my need for colour-accurate creative work and smooth gaming?

The 18-inch UHD+ miniLED panel runs at 3840×2400 with a 120Hz refresh rate, delivering high pixel density for detailed editing and fluid motion in fast-paced titles.

Can the system drive multiple external monitors for a desktop-style workstation?

The RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 GPU supports several high-resolution external displays simultaneously, letting you build a multi-screen setup for gaming or production.

Is the 64GB DDR5 6400MHz memory sufficient for virtual machines and large AI models?

With 64GB of DDR5 at 6400MHz you can run multiple VMs, train moderate-size models and keep heavy creative projects open without swapping.

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