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Core Black 18 inch gaming laptop with Mini LED display

MSI

MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-069US HIDevolution 96 GB gaming laptop

SKU CH-DPYE-9ZR9D

18-inch UHD+ 120 Hz Mini LED laptop with Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX 24-core processor, RTX 5090 24 GB GDDR7 graphics, 96 GB DDR5 memory and 2 TB PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD

  • Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2)
  • Graphics processorNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size96 GB
  • Storage drive2 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 2 TB

  • Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX 24-core CPU reaches 5.5 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • NVIDIA RTX 5090 GPU with 24 GB GDDR7 drives high-fidelity gaming and rendering
  • 18-inch UHD+ Mini LED panel at 120 Hz delivers 3840 x 2400 detail
  • 96 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory in dual-channel handles memory-hungry tasks
  • 2 TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe SSD provides fast boot and load times

18-inch UHD+ Mini LED 120Hz display

This MSI Raider 18 HX AI laptop is built for professionals and enthusiasts who need desktop-class compute in a portable chassis. It combines an Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX processor with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU and 96 GB of DDR5 memory. The 18-inch UHD+ Mini LED panel runs at 120 Hz for precise visual work and high-fidelity gaming.

Who benefits and who should look elsewhere

The 24-core CPU and 24 GB GDDR7 GPU suit 3D rendering, complex simulation and high-refresh gaming at 3840 x 2400 resolution. Buyers who prioritise battery life, a lighter 7.94 lb form factor or a smaller 15.91 x 12.09 inch footprint should consider thinner ultraportables instead.

96 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory capacity

HIDevolution configures this unit with 96 GB (2 x 48 GB) of DDR5 5600 MHz dual-channel memory, the single spec that determines if the system can hold your largest datasets and multi-app workflows without paging. The 2 TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe SSD and Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound support sustained throughput for memory-intensive tasks.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Gaming Laptop Computers, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $4,484.99
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 A2XWJG-069US
Part numberMS-RAIDER18HXA2069-HID5
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 drive2 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD
SSD storage2 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration2 TB M.2 PCIe 5.0 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

Does the 18" UHD+ 120Hz Mini LED panel need an external display to run at its native 3840 x 2400 resolution?

No. The built-in 18-inch Mini LED screen already delivers 3840 x 2400 at 120 Hz, so no extra monitor is required for that resolution.

Will the 2 TB M.2 PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe SSD still operate at full speed if I keep an older PCIe 3.0 drive in the second slot?

Yes. Each M.2 slot negotiates its own link width, so the 5.0 x4 drive keeps its bandwidth while a 3.0 drive runs at its own lower speed.

How can I confirm the Gelid GC Extreme thermal paste is keeping the Core Ultra 9-285HX and RTX 5090 within spec after assembly?

Run a combined CPU and GPU stress test while monitoring core temperatures; sustained clocks at or near the 5.5 GHz turbo with no thermal throttling indicate the paste is performing as intended.

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