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Core Black 18 inch gaming laptop with Mini LED display

MSI

MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-069US 18" UHD+ 120Hz Mini LED Ultra 9-285HX RTX 5090 96 GB DDR5 16

SKU CH-CGPQ-9Y7KT

An 18-inch UHD+ 120Hz Mini LED gaming laptop with an Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX 24-core CPU, RTX 5090 24 GB GDDR7 graphics, 96 GB DDR5 memory and 16 TB NVMe storage

  • Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2)
  • Graphics processorNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 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 Pro

GPU NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU

Memory 96GB

SSD 16 TB

  • 18" UHD+ 120Hz Mini LED display delivers 3840 x 2400 resolution
  • Intel Core Ultra 9-285HX 24-core CPU reaches 5.5 GHz turbo frequency
  • RTX 5090 GPU with 24 GB GDDR7 powers demanding graphics workloads
  • 96 GB DDR5 5600MHz dual-channel memory handles heavy multitasking
  • 16 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD provides massive high-speed storage

18-inch UHD+ Mini LED laptop

The MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-069US is an 18-inch gaming laptop built around a 3840 x 2400 120Hz Mini LED display. It ships with Windows 11 Pro and targets users who need desktop-class compute and graphics in a single portable chassis.

Gelid GC Extreme thermal upgrade

HIDevolution replaces the factory thermal interface material with Gelid GC Extreme on the CPU and GPU to lower peak temperatures and reduce throttling during sustained loads. The upgrade is worth it when workloads push the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX and RTX 5090 continuously for rendering, simulation or extended gaming sessions.

Pre-validated build with burn-in testing

The system arrives fully assembled with 96 GB of DDR5 5600 memory in dual-channel configuration and 16 TB of PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage across two 8 TB drives. Every unit undergoes BIOS and driver updates, stress testing for thermals, benchmark verification, keyboard and touchpad checks, port validation, display inspection and a physical chassis review before shipment.

How it compares

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Price $8,591.99
Pricier than about 95% 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 A2XWJG-069US
Part numberMS-RAIDER18HXA2069-HID8
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 5090 Laptop GPU
Video RAM24 GB
GPU modelNVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 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

What are the exact dimensions of the Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-069US so I can check bag fit?

The chassis measures 15.91 inches wide, 12.09 inches deep and 1.26 inches high, weighing 7.94 lbs.

How do I install the 96 GB DDR5 5600MHz memory kit, and which step causes errors?

The laptop ships with 96 GB (2 x 48 GB) DDR5 5600MHz already installed in dual channel; no user installation is required.

When will the Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound on the CPU and GPU need replacement?

Gelid GC Extreme is a high-end paste that typically lasts several years; replace only if temperatures rise noticeably under load.

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