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Core Black 18 inch gaming laptop with Mini LED display and RGB lighting

MSI

MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-014US RTX 5080 64GB DDR5 6400 4 TB gaming laptop

SKU CH-SY8Z-8W42A MPN Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-014US

An 18-inch 3840 x 2400 120 Hz Mini LED laptop with an Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU 16GB GDDR7, 64GB DDR5 6400MHz memory and 4 TB NVMe storage

  • Screen size18 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
  • RTX 5080 laptop GPU with 16 GB GDDR7 powers high-frame-rate 4K gaming
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX delivers desktop-class compute for rendering and AI workloads
  • 64 GB DDR5 6400 MHz memory handles massive datasets and heavy multitasking
  • 4 TB total NVMe storage across Gen 5 and Gen 4 drives holds large project libraries
  • 18 inch 3840 x 2400 120 Hz Mini LED display shows sharp detail with smooth motion

18-inch AI gaming laptop

The MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-014US is an 18-inch Windows 11 Home laptop built for 3D rendering, AI workloads, creative work, gaming, heavy multitasking and programming. It combines an Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX processor with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU and 64 GB of DDR5 6400 MHz memory. A 4 TB split SSD configuration provides the capacity for large project files and model weights.

Thunderbolt 5 and HDMI 2.1 connectivity

Two Thunderbolt 5 ports and one HDMI 2.1 output handle external displays and high-speed peripherals. Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750 delivers wireless throughput for cloud training datasets and low-latency multiplayer sessions. The 120 Hz Mini LED panel runs at 3840 x 2400 resolution for colour-critical review and fast motion clarity.

RTX 5080 with 16 GB GDDR7 video memory

The discrete GPU carries 16 GB of GDDR7 memory, which sets the practical ceiling for local inference batch size, texture resolution and frame-buffer depth in creative applications. Buyers whose workflows exceed that frame-buffer should evaluate workstation-class alternatives with larger GPU memory pools.

How it compares

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Price $2,434.99
Pricier than about 68% of the 5,382 comparable items (median $1,978.99).
Screen size 18 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
Design styleStandard
Product typeGaming
Recommended use3D/CAD Rendering / AI/Machine Learning / Art Creative / Gaming / Heavy Multitasking / Programming
Year of release2025
Product colorCore Black
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 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)
Shipping weight6.99 kg
Package size546 × 409 × 109 mm
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

Should I choose the 64 GB DDR5 6400 MHz configuration or look for a smaller memory option?

The laptop ships with 64 GB of DDR5 6400 MHz memory already installed, which covers heavy multitasking, 3D rendering and AI workloads without needing an upgrade.

What does the RTX 5080 Laptop GPU with 16 GB GDDR7 deliver in actual games and creative apps?

The RTX 5080 Laptop GPU provides 16 GB of GDDR7 video memory, enabling high-frame-rate gaming at the panel's native 3840 x 2400 resolution and accelerating GPU compute tasks such as rendering and machine-learning inference.

How fast are the two Thunderbolt 5 ports and what can they drive in practice?

Each Thunderbolt 5 port supports up to 120 Gb/s bandwidth, allowing dual 4K displays, high-speed NVMe storage enclosures and docking stations to run simultaneously without bottlenecking the CPU or GPU.

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