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

MSI

MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-014US HIDevolution gaming laptop

SKU CH-S6W1-132WK

18-inch UHD+ 120Hz Mini LED laptop with Intel Core Ultra 9-285HX 24-core CPU, RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7, 96GB DDR5 5600MHz, and 4TB PCIe 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 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 96GB

SSD 4 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 handles large multitask sessions
  • 4 TB PCIe NVMe storage combines 5.0 and 4.0 speeds

Core Black 18-inch UHD+ Mini LED gaming laptop

This MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-014US ships with an 18-inch UHD+ Mini LED panel at 3840 x 2400 resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. An Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX processor with 24 cores and a 5.5 GHz max turbo frequency drives the system. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 laptop GPU provides 16 GB of GDDR7 video memory for demanding workloads. Windows 11 Home is pre-installed.

Dual PCIe SSD storage plus 96 GB DDR5 memory

Storage consists of a 2 TB M.2 PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe SSD paired with a 2 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD for fast boot and load times. System memory totals 96 GB across two 48 GB DDR5 5600MHz modules running in dual channel. The chassis measures 15.91 x 12.09 x 1.26 inches and weighs 7.94 lbs. LAN and WLAN handle wired and wireless connectivity.

Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound applied

HIDevolution applies Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface material to the CPU and GPU to lower temperatures and reduce throttling during intensive tasks. A full quality-control process installs the latest stable BIOS and drivers, runs burn-in stress and benchmark tests, and verifies keyboard, touchpad, ports and display function. The unit carries a one-year warranty backed by the authorised BTO dealer.

How it compares

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Price $4,286.99
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-HID4
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 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+
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 Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX hit its 5.5 GHz turbo limit during long rendering jobs?

The 24-core processor reaches a maximum turbo frequency of 5.5 GHz, and the applied Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound helps keep temperatures lower so the CPU can sustain higher clocks longer under heavy multi-threaded loads.

How loud and hot does the chassis get when the RTX 5080 and CPU run flat-out for hours?

Gelid GC Extreme on both the CPU and GPU reduces core temperatures, which lets the cooling fans spin slower and quieter during extended gaming or compute sessions while still moving enough air for the 16 GB GDDR7 graphics card.

What must I already own to use the 3840 x 2400 120 Hz Mini LED panel at its native resolution and refresh rate?

The laptop drives the 18-inch UHD+ display internally, so no external monitor, dock or cable is required; simply power on the system and Windows 11 Home will configure the panel at 3840 x 2400 and 120 Hz automatically.

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