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An 18 inch Core Black gaming laptop with a UHD+ Mini LED display

MSI

MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG 18" UHD+ 120Hz Mini LED Ultra 9-285HX RTX 5090 128GB 1TB gaming

SKU CH-EPFM-E2F79

An 18-inch UHD+ 120Hz Mini LED gaming laptop powered by a 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9-285HX and NVIDIA RTX 5090 with 24GB GDDR7, equipped with 128GB DDR5 and a 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

  • Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2)
  • Graphics processorNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size128 GB
  • Storage drive1 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD
  • Display resolution3840 × 2400
  • 24-core Ultra 9 285HX reaches 5.5 GHz turbo for heavy compute
  • RTX 5090 with 24 GB GDDR7 drives 4K gaming and AI workloads
  • 128 GB DDR5 5600 MHz dual-channel memory handles large datasets
  • 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD delivers fast boot and load times
  • 18" UHD+ Mini LED 120 Hz panel shows 3840 x 2400 detail

Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX with RTX 5090

This 18 inch gaming laptop pairs a 24 core Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX processor with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 laptop GPU equipped with 24 GB GDDR7 video memory. The system targets enthusiasts who need desktop class compute and graphics performance in a portable form factor. It ships with Windows 11 Home preinstalled.

Sustained load with Gelid GC Extreme thermal

HIDevolution applies Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface material on both the CPU and GPU during assembly to improve heat transfer away from the dies. Lower component temperatures reduce the likelihood of thermal throttling during extended CPU and GPU intensive workloads. Burn in stress testing verifies stable operation before the unit leaves the facility.

128 GB DDR5 5600 dual channel and 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe

Memory comes configured as two 64 GB modules running at 5600 MHz in dual channel mode for high bandwidth multitasking. The 1 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD provides fast boot and application load times. A full quality check confirms port functionality, display integrity and chassis condition prior to shipment.

How it compares

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Price $4,834.99
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-HID16
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 size128 GB
RAM type and speed5600 MHz (Speeds subject to system capability)
Memory configuration2 × 64 GB
Storage
Storage drive1 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD
SSD storage1 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration1 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 Home
More details
Pointing deviceMulti Touch
KeyboardSteelSeries per-Key RGB with Anti-Ghost key (99 Key)

Questions about this item

How loud and hot does the 24-core Ultra 9-285HX and RTX 5090 run under sustained load with the Gelid GC Extreme thermal paste?

The Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface material on the CPU and GPU is applied to lower system temperatures and prevent throttling during intensive tasks, helping the 24-core processor and 24 GB GDDR7 graphics maintain performance.

What memory and storage standards must my existing drives match to work inside this 18-inch laptop?

The system uses 128 GB of DDR5 5600 MHz memory in dual-channel configuration and a 1 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD, so any added storage must use the NVMe protocol.

Can I keep using my current external monitors with the 18-inch 3840 x 2400 120 Hz Mini LED panel as my primary screen?

The built-in 18-inch UHD+ Mini LED display runs at 3840 x 2400 resolution and 120 Hz, providing a high-density primary workspace that scales well alongside external displays of varying resolutions.

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