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Core Black 18 inch UHD+ 120Hz Mini LED gaming laptop 15.91 by 12.09 by 1.26 inches

MSI

MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-841US 18" UHD+ 120Hz Mini LED gaming laptop

SKU CH-6G2A-JJ91X

An 18-inch UHD+ 120Hz Mini LED gaming laptop with a 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9-285HX, NVIDIA RTX 5090 24GB GDDR7 graphics, 64GB DDR5 memory, and 8TB NVMe storage

  • Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2)
  • Graphics processorNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size64 GB
  • Storage drive8 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD
  • Display resolution3840 × 2400
  • 24-core Intel Ultra 9 285HX reaches 5.5 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • RTX 5090 with 24 GB GDDR7 drives high-frame-rate 4K gaming
  • 18" UHD+ Mini LED 120Hz panel shows 3840 x 2400 detail
  • 64 GB DDR5 5600 MHz dual-channel memory handles large datasets
  • 8 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 x 4 TB) loads games and apps fast

Core Black 18-inch UHD+ Mini LED laptop

The MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-841US is an 18-inch gaming laptop finished in Core Black. It runs Windows 11 Pro on an Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX processor with 24 cores and a maximum turbo frequency of 5.5 GHz. The panel delivers a 3840 x 2400 resolution at 120 Hz using Mini LED technology. An NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 laptop GPU with 24 GB of GDDR7 memory handles graphics workloads.

Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface upgrade

HIDevolution applies Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface material to the CPU and GPU during the build-to-order process. This upgrade targets lower system temperatures under heavy CPU and GPU loads to reduce the likelihood of thermal throttling. The laptop includes LAN and WLAN communication. The chassis measures 15.91 by 12.09 by 1.26 inches and weighs 7.94 lbs.

8 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage and 64 GB DDR5 memory

The configuration ships with 8 TB of storage arranged as two 4 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSDs for fast boot and load times. System memory totals 64 GB across two 32 GB DDR5 5600 MHz modules running in dual channel. HIDevolution performs a full quality check including BIOS and driver updates, burn-in stress testing, benchmark verification, keyboard, touchpad, port, display and physical inspection before shipment.

How it compares

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Price $4,378.99
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-HID9P
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 drive8 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD
SSD storage8 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration2 × 4 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

How do I install the Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface material on the CPU and GPU, and what step is commonly missed?

The Gelid GC Extreme is pre-applied by the builder; the step users often miss is re-applying it if the heatsink is ever removed for cleaning or upgrade.

Which components will need replacement or maintenance after extended use?

The 2 x 4 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDs and 2 x 32 GB DDR5 5600 MHz modules are user-replaceable; battery and cooling fans may require service over time.

What thermal or power limit appears first during sustained gaming loads?

The CPU max turbo of 5.5 GHz and GPU 24 GB GDDR7 will throttle once the cooling solution reaches its thermal capacity under continuous load.

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