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

MSI

MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG gaming laptop 18" UHD+ 120Hz Mini LED Ultra 9-285HX RTX 5080 96GB

SKU CH-QPAJ-9WX1E

18-inch UHD+ 120 Hz Mini LED display driven by a 24-core Ultra 9 285HX and RTX 5080 with 16 GB GDDR7, 96 GB DDR5 5600 and 16 TB PCIe NVMe

  • Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2)
  • Graphics processorNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size96 GB
  • Storage drive16 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 16 TB

  • 18-inch UHD+ Mini LED display at 120 Hz for crisp visuals
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX with 24 cores up to 5.5 GHz for heavy workloads
  • NVIDIA RTX 5080 GPU with 16 GB GDDR7 for high-end graphics performance
  • 96 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory for smooth multitasking
  • 16 TB PCIe NVMe storage for massive capacity and fast load times

18-inch UHD+ Mini LED

The MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG is an 18-inch gaming laptop built around an Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU. It targets users who need desktop-class compute and graphics performance in a portable chassis. The 120 Hz Mini LED panel delivers a 3840 x 2400 resolution for detailed visuals. Windows 11 Home is pre-installed.

96 GB DDR5 and 16 TB NVMe

The system ships with 96 GB of DDR5 5600 MHz memory in a dual-channel 2 x 48 GB configuration, providing headroom for heavy multitasking and memory-intensive workloads. Storage consists of a 16 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe array implemented as 2 x 8 TB M.2 drives, ensuring fast boot and load times. The 24-core CPU with 5.5 GHz max turbo and the RTX 5080 with 16 GB GDDR7 handle demanding titles and creative applications.

Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound

The builder applies Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface material to the CPU and GPU, lowering temperatures under sustained load and reducing the likelihood of throttling. A full quality-control process includes BIOS and driver updates, burn-in stress testing, benchmark verification, keyboard and touchpad checks, port validation, display inspection and physical chassis review. These steps aim to improve reliability and out-of-box stability.

How it compares

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Price $6,970.99
Pricier than about 93% 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-HID6
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 drive16 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD
SSD storage16 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration2 × 8 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 18-inch UHD+ 120Hz Mini LED display and RTX 5080 with 16GB GDDR7 drive my existing external monitor at high refresh?

The RTX 5080 Laptop GPU with 16GB GDDR7 supports external displays via its video outputs; the built-in panel is an 18-inch 3840 x 2400 120Hz Mini LED.

How can I confirm the Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound and 96GB DDR5 5600MHz memory are performing as intended after setup?

Monitor CPU and GPU temperatures under load — lower readings indicate the Gelid GC Extreme is working; check Task Manager or BIOS to verify 96GB (2 x 48GB) DDR5 running at 5600MHz dual channel.

What is included in the box and what must I buy separately?

The laptop ships with Windows 11 Home, 16TB (2 x 8TB) M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, 96GB DDR5 memory, Gelid GC Extreme on CPU and GPU, and the 18-inch UHD+ 120Hz Mini LED display; no additional components are required for operation.

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