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Core Black 18 inch gaming laptop with Mini LED display and angular chassis

MSI

MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-841US 96GB gaming laptop

SKU CH-08ME-PA0Q8

18-inch UHD+ 120Hz Mini LED laptop with Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX, RTX 5090 graphics, 96GB DDR5 memory and 1TB PCIe NVMe storage

  • Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2)
  • Graphics processorNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size96 GB
  • Storage drive1 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD
  • Display resolution3840 × 2400
  • 24-core Ultra 9 285HX reaches 5.5 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • RTX 5090 with 24 GB GDDR7 drives high-frame-rate 4K gaming
  • 96 GB DDR5 5600 MHz handles large datasets and multitasking
  • 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD delivers fast boot and load times
  • 18-inch UHD+ 120 Hz Mini LED shows 3840 x 2400 detail

Raider 18 HX AI — 18-inch UHD+ 120Hz Mini LED

The MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-841US is an 18-inch gaming laptop built around an Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX 24-core processor and an NVIDIA RTX 5090 laptop GPU with 24 GB GDDR7 video memory. It ships with Windows 11 Pro and targets users who need desktop-class compute and graphics in a portable Core Black chassis.

Factory-applied Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound

HIDevolution applies Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface material to the CPU and GPU before the unit leaves their facility. This service upgrade is intended to lower peak temperatures and reduce throttling during sustained workloads. The laptop arrives with the latest stable BIOS and drivers installed, plus a full burn-in and functional test covering keyboard, touchpad, ports and display.

96 GB DDR5 5600 MHz dual-channel memory

The 96 GB kit (2 x 48 GB) provides ample headroom for memory-intensive applications, large datasets and heavy multitasking. The 1 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD delivers fast boot and load times for the operating system and active projects. Storage capacity may become a constraint for users maintaining multiple large game libraries or local media archives.

How it compares

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Price $4,412.99
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-HID11P
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 size96 GB
RAM type and speed5600 MHz (Speeds subject to system capability)
Memory configuration2 × 48 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 Pro
More details
Pointing deviceMulti Touch
KeyboardSteelSeries per-Key RGB with Anti-Ghost key (99 Key)

Questions about this item

How can I confirm the 18" UHD+ 120Hz Mini LED panel is running at 3840 x 2400 after setup?

Open Windows Display Settings or the NVIDIA Control Panel and verify the resolution reads 3840 x 2400 at 120 Hz. Run a full-screen test pattern or HDR video to check Mini LED local-dimming behaviour.

What ships in the box and which items must be sourced separately?

The laptop, 1 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD, 96 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory (2 x 48 GB), Windows 11 Pro, and Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound on CPU and GPU are pre-installed. Only peripherals such as a mouse or external drive need separate purchase.

Which configuration should I choose if I need the 24-core Ultra 9-285HX with RTX 5090 24 GB GDDR7?

This single SKU (A2XWJG-841US) already pairs the 2.1 GHz 24-core Ultra 9-285HX, RTX 5090 with 24 GB GDDR7, 96 GB DDR5, and 1 TB Gen4 SSD. No other capacity or GPU variant is offered for this model.

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