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MSI Raider 18 HX AI laptop in Core Black finish

MSI

MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG gaming laptop 18" UHD+ 120Hz RTX 5090 96GB 8TB

SKU CH-BS9B-KR2AA

An 18-inch UHD+ 120 Hz Mini LED gaming laptop driven by a 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX and an RTX 5090 GPU with 24 GB GDDR7, plus 96 GB DDR5 and 8 TB 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 drive8 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD
  • Display resolution3840 × 2400
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX reaches 5.5 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • 96 GB DDR5 5600 MHz runs memory-hungry apps and multitasks smoothly
  • 8 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD delivers fast boot and load times
  • RTX 5090 with 24 GB GDDR7 powers high-fidelity gaming and creative tasks
  • 18" UHD+ Mini LED 120 Hz display shows sharp detail at 3840 x 2400

18-inch UHD+ 120Hz Mini LED Display

The 18-inch panel delivers a 3840 by 2400 resolution at 120 Hz using Mini LED technology. This combination provides high pixel density and smooth motion for creative work and competitive gaming. The large canvas suits multitasking across multiple windows without external monitors.

PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe Storage Limit

The system includes two 4 TB M.2 drives operating on the PCIe 4.0 x4 interface for a total of 8 TB capacity. Sequential throughput is bounded by the Gen4 lane ceiling, so sustained transfers will not exceed that interface maximum. The dual-drive layout allows separating operating system, applications and project files across physical volumes.

Gelid GC Extreme Thermal Interface Upgrade

HIDevolution applies Gelid GC Extreme compound to both the CPU and GPU during assembly to lower junction temperatures under sustained load. Reduced thermal resistance helps the 24-core processor and RTX 5090 maintain higher clocks for longer periods. The laptop chassis measures 15.91 by 12.09 by 1.26 inches and weighs 7.94 pounds, reflecting the cooling capacity required for this configuration.

How it compares

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Price $5,830.99
Pricier than about 92% 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-HID14P
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 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

Should I pick the 96 GB DDR5 configuration or is there a smaller memory option?

This model ships with 96 GB of DDR5 5600 MHz memory in a 2 x 48 GB dual-channel layout; no smaller capacity is offered for this SKU.

What does the RTX 5090 with 24 GB GDDR7 actually deliver in a laptop chassis?

The mobile RTX 5090 provides 24 GB of GDDR7 video memory paired with the Ultra 9 285HX, enabling high-frame-rate gaming and heavy creative workloads at the panel's native 3840 x 2400 resolution.

The SSD is listed as PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe — what transfer ceiling does that impose?

Each 4 TB drive runs on a PCIe 4.0 x4 link, so sequential reads and writes are limited to the Gen4 x4 maximum rather than newer Gen5 speeds.

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