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An 18 inch Core Black gaming laptop with a Mini LED display closed lid

MSI

MSI Raider A18 HX A9WIG 18" UHD+ 120Hz Mini LED Ryzen 9 9955HX3D RTX 5080 128 GB DDR5 8 TB

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An 18-inch UHD+ 120 Hz Mini LED gaming laptop driven by a 16-core Ryzen 9 9955HX3D and RTX 5080 graphics with 128 GB DDR5 and 8 TB NVMe storage

  • Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen 9 9000 Series
  • Graphics processorNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size128 GB
  • Storage drive8 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD
  • Display resolution3840 × 2400
  • AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D 16-core CPU with 128 MB cache boosts multitasking speed
  • 18" UHD+ 3840 x 2400 120Hz Mini LED display delivers sharp, fluid visuals
  • NVIDIA RTX 5080 GPU with 16 GB GDDR7 powers high-fidelity gaming and creative work
  • 128 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory handles heavy workloads without slowdown
  • 8 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage provides massive capacity and fast load times

Built for heavy compute and play

The MSI Raider A18 HX A9WIG is an 18-inch gaming laptop driven by a 16-core Ryzen 9 9955HX3D processor and an RTX 5080 GPU with 16 GB GDDR7. It ships with 128 GB of DDR5 memory and 8 TB of NVMe storage. Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed for immediate use.

Verify power and peripheral needs

The system draws significant power under load so confirm your AC adapter and outlet can sustain extended sessions. Ensure any external displays support the native 3840 x 2400 resolution at 120 Hz. Check that your docking station or hub provides sufficient bandwidth for the installed NVMe drives and high-speed ports.

Factory-applied thermal and storage upgrades

HIDevolution applies Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound to the CPU and GPU, lowering temperatures and reducing throttling during intensive workloads. The 8 TB capacity is delivered as two 4 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSDs in a dual-drive configuration. Memory is populated as two 64 GB DDR5 5600 MHz modules running in dual channel.

How it compares

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Price $5,084.99
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 A18 HX
Model nameRaider A18 HX A9WIG-082US
Part numberRAIDERA18HX082
Product colorCore Black
Design styleStandard
Product typeGaming
Recommended useConsumer
Processor
ProcessorAMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D
Processor modelAMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D
CPU cores16-core (8P+8E) Processor
Turbo clock speed5.4 GHz
L3 cache size128 MB
Memory
Memory size128 GB
RAM type and speed5600 MHz (Speeds subject to system capability)
Memory configuration2 × 64 GB
Storage
Storage drive8 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe 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 5080 Laptop GPU
Video RAM16 GB
GPU modelNVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 Laptop GPU
Audio & video
Web cameraIR FHD w/shutter
Connectivity
NetworkingLAN and WLAN
LAN connectionGB LAN (Up to 2.5G)
Wi-FiMTK Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth supportBT 5.4
Ports & slots
USB ports3x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Thunderbolt ports2x USB 4/DP&PD 3.1 (Thunderbolt 4 Compatible)
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

What comes in the box with the Raider A18 HX A9WIG and what must be bought separately?

The laptop ships with Windows 11 Pro, 128 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory in two 64 GB modules, and 8 TB of storage as two 4 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSDs. Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound is pre-applied to the CPU and GPU. No extra parts are required for the listed specification.

Which version of the Raider A18 HX should I choose for the 18" UHD+ 120 Hz Mini LED display and RTX 5080?

Select model Raider A18 HX A9WIG-082US (part number RAIDERA18HX082). It pairs the 18-inch 3840 x 2400 120 Hz Mini LED panel with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU carrying 16 GB GDDR7 video memory.

What does the Ryzen 9 9955HX3D's 5.4 GHz max turbo mean for real workloads on this machine?

The 16-core 32-thread processor can boost a single core to 5.4 GHz while the 128 MB L3 cache feeds data quickly. In sustained loads the Gelid GC Extreme paste helps keep clocks high, so compile times, rendering and gaming frames stay closer to peak speed.

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