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18 inch Core Black gaming laptop with Mini LED display

MSI

MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG 18" UHD+ 120Hz Mini LED Ultra 9-285HX RTX 5090 32 GB DDR5 2 TB

SKU CH-ADJ6-1SJSV

An 18 inch UHD+ 120Hz Mini LED gaming laptop with an Intel Core Ultra 9-285HX 24 core processor, RTX 5090 graphics with 24 GB GDDR7, 32 GB DDR5 memory and a 2 TB PCIe NVMe Gen4 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 drive2 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD
  • Display resolution3840 × 2400
  • 18-inch UHD+ Mini LED display at 120 Hz for sharp high-refresh visuals
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX 24-core processor up to 5.5 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • NVIDIA RTX 5090 laptop GPU with 24 GB GDDR7 for demanding graphics tasks
  • 32 GB DDR5 5600 MHz dual-channel memory for smooth multitasking
  • 2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD for fast boot and load times

18-inch UHD+ Mini LED gaming laptop

The MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG is an 18-inch gaming laptop built around a 3840 x 2400 Mini LED panel running at 120 Hz. It targets enthusiasts who need desktop-class graphics and a large, high-resolution workspace in a portable chassis.

Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX with 24 cores

The processor delivers 24 cores (8P+16E) with a maximum turbo frequency of 5.5 GHz and 36 MB of L3 cache. This core count and clock ceiling are the primary indicators of whether the system meets your multi-threaded workload demands.

Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound applied

The vendor applies Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface material to both the CPU and GPU to lower operating temperatures under load. The laptop ships with Windows 11 Home and includes a 2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD plus 32 GB of DDR5 5600 memory in dual-channel configuration.

How it compares

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Price $3,336.99
Pricier than about 83% 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-HID2
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 drive2 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD
SSD storage2 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration2 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

Does the 18 inch UHD+ 120Hz Mini LED panel cover the full 3840 x 2400 resolution at 120 Hz without scaling?

Yes, the 18 inch Mini LED display runs at its native 3840 x 2400 resolution with a 120 Hz refresh rate.

Will the 32 GB of DDR5 5600 MHz memory run at its rated speed or be limited by the platform?

The memory is specified as DDR5 5600 MHz dual channel; actual speed is subject to system capability.

How much cooler does the Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound keep the CPU and GPU under sustained load?

The upgrade is designed to lower system temperatures and reduce throttling during intensive tasks.

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