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Black 18-inch gaming laptop with Mini LED display, angular chassis and per-key RGB keyboard

MSI

MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG 18" UHD+ 120Hz Mini LED Ultra 9 285HX RTX 5090 32GB 1TB gaming

SKU CH-5EDT-B0T36

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 and an RTX 5090 with 24 GB GDDR7, plus 32 GB DDR5 5600 and a 1 TB 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 size32 GB
  • Storage drive1 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD
  • Display resolution3840 × 2400
  • 18-inch UHD+ Mini LED display at 120 Hz
  • 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX up to 5.5 GHz turbo
  • NVIDIA RTX 5090 laptop GPU with 24 GB GDDR7
  • 32 GB DDR5 5600 MHz dual-channel memory
  • 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD for fast load times

Built for 2026 flagship mobile performance

This 18-inch gaming laptop combines an Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX processor with an NVIDIA RTX 5090 laptop GPU carrying 24 GB of GDDR7 memory. The 24-core CPU reaches a 5.5 GHz maximum turbo frequency, while 32 GB of DDR5 5600 MHz memory and a 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD handle heavy multitasking and fast load times. A Mini LED panel delivers UHD+ resolution at a 120 Hz refresh rate for detailed visuals.

Thermal upgrades target sustained heavy loads

HIDevolution applies Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface material on the CPU and GPU to lower temperatures and reduce throttling during extended compute or graphics workloads. The build includes full quality control, updated firmware, and stress testing before shipment. Buyers who prefer a lighter chassis or a higher refresh-rate display should consider alternative configurations.

UHD+ Mini LED at 120 Hz decides fit

The 18-inch panel runs at 3840 x 2400 resolution with Mini LED backlighting and a 120 Hz refresh rate. If your workflow demands a faster refresh rate, a different aspect ratio, or a smaller form factor, this screen specification makes the unit unsuitable.

How it compares

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Price $2,770.99
Pricier than about 76% 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-HID1
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 size32 GB
RAM type and speed5600 MHz (Speeds subject to system capability)
Memory configuration2 × 16 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

Will the 32 GB of DDR5 5600MHz memory be enough for modern AAA titles and heavy multitasking?

The 32 GB dual-channel kit handles current AAA games and demanding workloads comfortably; the DDR5 5600MHz speed keeps data flowing to the 24-core Ultra 9 285HX without bottleneck.

Does the 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD leave room for a second drive if I need more space later?

The laptop uses an M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 slot for the included 1 TB drive; a second M.2 slot is typically available on this chassis for expansion.

How does the Gelid GC Extreme thermal paste affect sustained performance during long gaming sessions?

The upgraded thermal interface lowers CPU and GPU core temperatures, reducing throttling so the RTX 5090 and Ultra 9 285HX maintain higher clocks for longer periods.

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