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Core Black 18 inch gaming laptop with Mini LED display, 1.26 inches thick, 7.94 lbs

MSI

MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG 18" UHD+ 120Hz Mini LED Ultra 9-285HX RTX 5090 64GB 4TB gaming

SKU CH-2ET5-1XNZV

An 18-inch UHD+ 120 Hz Mini LED gaming laptop with an Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX 24-core processor, RTX 5090 24 GB GDDR7 graphics, 64 GB DDR5 memory and a 4 TB NVMe SSD

  • Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2)
  • Graphics processorNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size64 GB
  • Storage drive4 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD
  • Display resolution3840 × 2400
  • 18-inch UHD+ Mini LED display at 120 Hz for sharp motion
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX 24-core CPU up to 5.5 GHz
  • RTX 5090 GPU with 24 GB GDDR7 for heavy workloads
  • 64 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory for multitasking headroom
  • 4 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage for fast load times

Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG identity

The MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG is an 18 inch gaming laptop built around an Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX processor with 24 cores and a maximum turbo frequency of 5.5 GHz. It ships with Windows 11 Pro, 64 GB of DDR5 5600 MHz memory in dual channel, and a 4 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD configured as two 2 TB modules.

UHD+ Mini LED 120Hz display focus

The 18 inch UHD+ panel runs at 3840 by 2400 resolution with a 120 Hz refresh rate and Mini LED backlighting for high contrast. Creative professionals and competitive players who need pixel density and smooth motion will benefit. Buyers who prioritise higher refresh rates at lower resolutions or who need a lighter chassis for frequent travel should consider other models.

Gelid GC Extreme thermal behaviour

HIDevolution applies Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface material on both the CPU and GPU during assembly to lower sustained temperatures. The laptop undergoes burn-in stress testing and benchmark verification before shipment to confirm stable operation under prolonged heavy loads. This preparation reduces the likelihood of thermal throttling during extended gaming or rendering sessions.

How it compares

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Price $4,688.99
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 lineRaider 18 HX AI
Model nameRaider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-841US
Part numberMS-RAIDER18HXA2841-HID8P
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 size64 GB
RAM type and speed5600 MHz (Speeds subject to system capability)
Memory configuration2 × 32 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

Does the Intel Core Ultra 9-285HX processor require a separate purchase of DDR5 memory modules to reach the 64 GB capacity?

The laptop ships with 64 GB of DDR5 5600MHz memory installed as two 32 GB modules in dual-channel configuration, so no additional memory purchase is needed.

Can I keep using my existing PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD alongside the factory-installed storage?

The system includes two M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 slots populated with 2 TB NVMe SSDs each; an older PCIe 3.0 drive would need a free slot and would run at its own slower speeds.

How can I verify the Mini LED panel is delivering the 3840 x 2400 resolution at 120 Hz after setup?

Open Windows Display Settings or the NVIDIA control panel; both will show the native 3840 x 2400 resolution and a 120 Hz refresh rate when the panel is operating correctly.

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