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Core Black 18 inch gaming laptop with Mini LED display and angular chassis

MSI

MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-014US gaming laptop 18 UHD+ 120Hz Mini LED Ultra 9 285HX RTX 5080

SKU CH-FATK-CRBAW

18-inch UHD+ 120Hz Mini LED gaming laptop with 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX, RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7, 96GB DDR5 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 size96 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 96GB

SSD 8 TB

  • 24-core Ultra 9 285HX reaches 5.5 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • RTX 5080 with 16 GB GDDR7 drives high-frame-rate gaming
  • 18-inch UHD+ Mini LED at 120 Hz delivers sharp motion
  • 96 GB DDR5 5600 MHz and 8 TB NVMe SSD handle large projects fast
  • Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound lowers CPU and GPU temperatures

Built for heavy workloads

The MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-014US is an 18-inch gaming laptop equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card. It ships with Windows 11 Pro, 96 GB of DDR5 memory, and 8 TB of PCIe NVMe storage. The configuration targets users who need desktop-class performance in a portable chassis.

24-core CPU with 5.5 GHz boost

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX provides 24 cores (8P+16E) and a maximum turbo frequency of 5.5 GHz, supported by 36 MB of L3 cache. This processor specification determines whether the system can sustain the multi-threaded throughput required for rendering, compilation, or simultaneous gaming and streaming workloads.

Pre-applied thermal compound and validated build

The unit receives Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface material on the CPU and GPU before shipment, along with a full quality-control sequence that includes BIOS updates, burn-in stress testing, and port verification. The only common installation step is the initial Windows 11 Pro setup; hardware modifications are not required.

How it compares

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Price $5,656.99
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-HID5P
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 size96 GB
RAM type and speed5600 MHz (Speeds subject to system capability)
Memory configuration2 × 48 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+
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 does the 5.5 GHz max turbo on the Ultra 9 285HX behave once the laptop is under sustained load?

The 24-core Ultra 9 285HX can reach 5.5 GHz on boost; Gelid GC Extreme compound on the CPU and GPU helps keep temperatures lower so the processor holds higher clocks longer during heavy workloads.

What does the PCIe 4.0 x4 interface mean for the 8 TB of storage in daily use?

Two 4 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSDs give up to 8 TB total capacity with sequential read and write speeds limited by the Gen 4 x4 link, so large game installs and project files load quickly.

Will the 15.91 by 12.09 by 1.26 inch chassis fit in a typical 18 inch laptop bag?

The chassis measures 15.91 inches wide, 12.09 inches deep and 1.26 inches thick at 7.94 lbs, so a bag or sleeve sized for 18 inch laptops with a little depth clearance will accommodate it.

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