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Large black gaming laptop, 18 inch UHD+ Mini LED display, thick chassis, angular vents, MSI logo on lid

MSI

MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG 18" UHD+ 120Hz Mini LED Ultra 9-285HX RTX 5090 96 GB DDR5 4 TB NVMe

SKU CH-902M-VM47F

An 18-inch UHD+ 120Hz Mini LED gaming laptop driven by a 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX at up to 5.5 GHz, RTX 5090 graphics with 24 GB GDDR7.

  • Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2)
  • Graphics processorNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size96 GB
  • Storage drive4 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD
  • Display resolution3840 × 2400
  • 18-inch UHD+ Mini LED at 120 Hz for vivid detail
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX 24-core up to 5.5 GHz for heavy workloads
  • RTX 5090 with 24 GB GDDR7 drives high-frame-rate gaming
  • 96 GB DDR5 5600 MHz dual-channel handles memory-hungry tasks
  • 4 TB NVMe Gen 4.0 storage (2 × 2 TB) loads games fast

18-inch UHD+ Mini LED workstation

The MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG pairs an 18-inch UHD+ Mini LED panel running at 120 Hz with an Intel Core Ultra 9-285HX 24-core processor and NVIDIA RTX 5090 laptop GPU with 24 GB GDDR7. Ninety-six gigabytes of DDR5 memory and four terabytes of PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage support heavy content creation and simulation workloads. Windows 11 Pro ships pre-installed.

Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound

The builder applies Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface material to the CPU and GPU to lower peak temperatures during sustained loads. Stress testing verifies stable operation before shipment. The 24-core processor reaches a maximum turbo frequency of 5.5 GHz while the discrete graphics card delivers 24 GB of video memory for large datasets.

Core Black aluminium chassis

The laptop measures 15.91 by 12.09 by 1.26 inches and weighs 7.94 pounds in a Core Black finish. Integrated LAN and WLAN provide wired and wireless connectivity. A full quality control cycle covers BIOS updates, keyboard and touchpad function, port verification and display inspection before the unit leaves the facility.

How it compares

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Price $5,466.99
Pricier than about 91% 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 lineRaider 18 HX AI
Model nameRaider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-841US
Part numberMS-RAIDER18HXA2841-HID13P
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 Gen4 SSD
SSD storage4 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration2x 2 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
Display
Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
Display resolution3840 × 2400
Refresh frequency120 Hz
Panel typeUHD+
Touch inputNo
Display18 in UHD+ 120 Hz
Display formatUHD+
Color gamut coverage100% DCI-P3
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 3 support2x 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)

Questions about this item

How is the Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound applied to the CPU and GPU during the build-to-order process?

The builder disassembles the cooling assembly, cleans the factory paste from the Ultra 9-285HX and RTX 5090 dies, spreads a thin layer of Gelid GC Extreme on each die, then re-seats the heatsink with even pressure to avoid air pockets.

What maintenance will the DDR5 memory and PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage require over time?

The 96 GB DDR5 5600 MHz kit and dual 2 TB NVMe drives have no scheduled maintenance; keep firmware current and monitor SMART data for the SSDs, while the memory runs at standard voltage with no user-serviceable parts.

Which thermal limit appears first when the Ultra 9-285HX sustains 5.5 GHz turbo across all 24 cores?

The 24-core processor hits its junction-temperature ceiling before the power limit, causing the firmware to reduce clocks until the Gelid GC Extreme interface brings the die back into its operating window.

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