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Eighteen-inch Core Black laptop with RGB keyboard and large trackpad

MSI

MSI Raider 18 HX A2XWIG-420US009 laptop Core i9 285HX RTX 5080 64 GB 4 TB 18" 2560x1600 240Hz Core Black

SKU CH-N03Y-YVYDK

An 18-inch 2560x1600 240Hz laptop with Core i9 285HX, RTX 5080, 64 GB DDR5 and 4 TB SSD

  • ColorCore Black
  • Operating SystemW11 Pro
  • CPU Typecore_i9
  • Processor Name285HX
  • Number of Cores1
  • Screen Size18 inches

Option 64GB · 4TB · W11Pro

  • Unthrottled CPU and GPU power via MSI Overboost Ultra technology
  • Flagship Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX processor with dedicated NPU for AI workloads
  • 18 inch 2560x1600 240Hz IPS display eliminates motion blur
  • Two Thunderbolt 5 ports with DisplayPort and Power Delivery 3.1
  • Wi-Fi 7 BE1750 and Bluetooth 5.4 for fast wireless connectivity

Desktop-class 18-inch gaming laptop

The MSI Raider 18 HX A2XWIG-420US009 combines an Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX processor with an NVIDIA RTX 5080 GPU in a 7.94 lb chassis. It targets users who need workstation-grade compute and graphics performance in a portable form factor. Buyers seeking ultra-light mobility or silent office operation should look elsewhere.

Thunderbolt 5 and HDMI 2.1 connectivity limits

Two Thunderbolt 5 ports provide DisplayPort and Power Delivery 3.1 on the right side alongside one USB 3.2 Gen 2 port. The left side adds two more USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports and a full-size SD UHS-III card reader. A single HDMI 2.1 output on the rear drives external displays. Wi-Fi 7 BE1750 and Bluetooth 5.4 handle wireless links.

64 GB DDR5 and 4 TB SSD headroom

The system ships with 64 GB of DDR5 memory and a 4 TB SSD, leaving no user-accessible memory slots for expansion. The 18-inch 2560x1600 240Hz IPS panel delivers high refresh rates for competitive play. Storage-heavy workflows such as 8K video libraries will eventually require external drives.

Highlights

  • Unthrottled CPU and GPU power via MSI Overboost Ultra technology
  • Flagship Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX processor with dedicated NPU for AI workloads
  • 18 inch 2560x1600 240Hz IPS display eliminates motion blur
  • Two Thunderbolt 5 ports with DisplayPort and Power Delivery 3.1
  • Wi-Fi 7 BE1750 and Bluetooth 5.4 for fast wireless connectivity

Specifications

BrandMSI
ModelA2XWIG-420US009
Part NumberA2XWIG-420US009
ColorCore Black
Operating SystemW11 Pro
CPU Typecore_i9
Processor Name285HX
Number of Cores1
Screen Size18 inches
Display TypeIPS
Resolution2560x1600 pixels
GPU/VPUNvidia
Graphic TypeDedicated
SSDSSD
HDD4 TB
Max Memory Supported64 GB
WebcamFront
Weight7.94 lb

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Questions about this item

Should I choose the 4 TB model or is a larger capacity available?

This configuration ships with a 4 TB SSD and 64 GB of DDR5 memory.

What does the 240 Hz refresh rate mean for actual gameplay on the 18-inch panel?

The 18-inch 2560x1600 IPS screen refreshes at 240 Hz, so fast motion stays sharp without blur in competitive titles.

What can the Thunderbolt 5 ports actually drive in practice?

Each Thunderbolt 5 port supports DisplayPort and Power Delivery 3.1 for external monitors, docks and charging.

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