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

MSI

MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-014US HIDevolution 128GB RTX 5080 gaming laptop

SKU CH-4F4R-1TVDB

18-inch UHD+ 120 Hz Mini LED laptop with 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX, RTX 5080 16 GB GDDR7, 128 GB DDR5 5600 and 4 TB PCIe 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 drive4 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD
  • Display resolution3840 × 2400

CPU Name Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX

Operating System Windows 11 Home

GPU NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU

Memory 128GB

SSD 4 TB

  • Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX 24-core CPU reaches 5.5 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • NVIDIA RTX 5080 laptop GPU with 16 GB GDDR7 drives high-frame-rate 4K gaming
  • 18-inch UHD+ Mini LED panel at 120 Hz delivers sharp 3840 x 2400 visuals
  • 128 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory in dual channel handles large datasets and multitasking
  • 4 TB combined PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 NVMe storage provides fast boot and load times

Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-014US

This 18-inch laptop pairs an Intel Core Ultra 9-285HX processor with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 GPU and 128 GB of DDR5 memory. It ships with Windows 11 Home and targets users who need desktop-class performance for rendering, simulation or competitive gaming on the move.

Gelid GC Extreme TIM upgrade

The builder replaces the stock thermal compound with Gelid GC Extreme on both the CPU and GPU to lower peak temperatures and reduce throttling during sustained workloads. Storage is configured as a 2 TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe drive plus a 2 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe drive, and memory runs at 5600 MHz in dual-channel mode.

Authorised BTO build with full QC

HIDevolution installs the latest stable BIOS and drivers, then runs burn-in stress tests, benchmarks, keyboard, touchpad, port and display checks before shipping. The 18-inch UHD+ Mini LED panel operates at 120 Hz with a 3840 x 2400 resolution, and the chassis measures 15.91 by 12.09 by 1.26 inches at 7.94 lbs.

How it compares

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Price $4,455.99
Pricier than about 90% 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-HID7
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 Home
More details
Pointing deviceMulti Touch
KeyboardSteelSeries per-Key RGB with Anti-Ghost key (99 Key)

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Questions about this item

Will the Gelid GC Extreme thermal paste on the CPU and GPU need to be reapplied after a year of heavy use?

The Gelid GC Extreme compound is a high-end ceramic paste rated for multi-year stability. Under normal loads it does not require scheduled reapplication. If temperatures rise noticeably after extended daily gaming, a re-paste can restore the original margin.

Which component hits its thermal ceiling first when the Ultra 9-285HX and RTX 5080 run at full boost for hours?

The 24-core Ultra 9-285HX reaches its 5.5 GHz turbo limit and 36 MB cache activity sooner, so CPU package temperature typically plateaus before the RTX 5080 hits its own throttle point.

How loud do the fans get and what is the surface temperature when the laptop runs an all-day render on the 120 Hz Mini LED panel?

Under sustained load the dual-fan cooler spins up to an audible but not intrusive level; the Core Black chassis stays warm to the touch near the rear vents while the keyboard deck remains comfortable for typing.

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