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MSI Raider 18 HX AI laptop in Core Black finish

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MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-841US 128 GB DDR5 gaming laptop

SKU CH-47E6-MNRKV

18-inch UHD+ 120Hz Mini LED gaming laptop with Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX 24-core processor, NVIDIA RTX 5090 24 GB GDDR7 graphics, 128 GB DDR5 memory and 2 TB PCIe NVMe 4.0 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 drive2 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD
  • Display resolution3840 × 2400
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX 24-core CPU reaches 5.5 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • NVIDIA RTX 5090 GPU with 24 GB GDDR7 drives 4K gaming and AI tasks
  • 18-inch UHD+ Mini LED display at 120 Hz shows 3840 x 2400 detail
  • 128 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory in dual channel handles large datasets
  • 2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD provides fast boot and load times

18-inch UHD+ Mini LED Display

The MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-841US is an 18-inch gaming laptop built around a 3840 x 2400 Mini LED panel running at 120 Hz. It targets users who need desktop-class graphics and memory capacity in a portable chassis for content creation, simulation or competitive play.

Suits memory-intensive workflows.

Creators and engineers running large datasets, virtual machines or 24 GB VRAM workloads will use the 128 GB DDR5 5600 MHz configuration and RTX 5090 GPU. Buyers who prioritise light weight, long battery life or a smaller footprint should consider thinner alternatives.

128 GB DDR5 5600 MHz dual-channel memory

The system ships with two 64 GB modules operating at 5600 MHz, providing the single specification that determines whether this laptop can hold the working set your applications demand.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Gaming Laptop Computers, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $5,152.99
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-HID17
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 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

What PCIe standard does the 2 TB NVMe SSD use, and what throughput ceiling does that impose?

The drive is a PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD, so sequential reads and writes are limited to the Gen4 lane ceiling of roughly 7 GB/s.

What are the chassis dimensions and weight that determine whether it fits a bag or mount?

The laptop measures 15.91 x 12.09 x 1.26 inches and weighs 7.94 lbs, so verify bag depth and sleeve clearance before buying.

How is the 128 GB DDR5 memory configured, and which installation step is often missed?

It ships as 2 x 64 GB modules running at 5600 MHz in dual channel; the step people skip is confirming both slots are populated so dual-channel mode actually engages.

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