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Core Black 18 inch gaming laptop with Mini LED display, 1.26 inches thick, 7.94 lbs

MSI

MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-014US 18" UHD+ 120Hz Mini LED gaming laptop

SKU CH-B3Z0-3NJSH

An 18-inch UHD+ 120Hz Mini LED gaming laptop with an Intel Core Ultra 9-285HX 24-core processor, NVIDIA RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 graphics, 64GB DDR5 memory and 8TB NVMe storage

  • ColorCore Black
  • Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
  • CPUIntel Core Ultra 9-285HX
  • Screen18" UHD+ 120Hz
  • Memory64GB
  • Storage8 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD
  • Intel Core Ultra 9-285HX 24-core CPU reaches 5.5 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • 18-inch UHD+ Mini LED display at 120 Hz with 3840 x 2400 resolution
  • NVIDIA RTX 5080 GPU with 16 GB GDDR7 video memory for high-fidelity graphics
  • 64 GB DDR5 6400 MHz dual-channel memory handles multitasking and large datasets
  • 8 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD in RAID 0 delivers fast boot and load times

18-inch UHD+ Mini LED gaming laptop

The MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-014US is an 18-inch gaming laptop built around an Intel Core Ultra 9-285HX 24-core processor and an NVIDIA RTX 5080 GPU with 16 GB GDDR7 video memory. It ships with 64 GB DDR5 6400MHz memory and 8 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage in a dual-drive configuration. Windows 11 Pro comes pre-installed on the system.

120 Hz Mini LED panel limits

The 18.0-inch display runs at 3840 x 2400 resolution with a 120 Hz refresh rate, so motion clarity tops out at that frame rate. Mini LED backlighting improves contrast but the fixed 120 Hz ceiling means competitive shooters cannot benefit from higher refresh panels. The UHD+ pixel density demands high GPU output to sustain native resolution in modern titles.

Gelid GC Extreme thermal paste upgrade

HIDevolution applies Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface material on the CPU and GPU during assembly to lower core temperatures under load. The laptop weighs 7.94 lbs and measures 15.91 x 12.09 x 1.26 inches, so it requires a large bag and desk space. Buyers who need a thinner chassis or lighter carry weight should look elsewhere.

Highlights

  • Intel Core Ultra 9-285HX 24-core CPU reaches 5.5 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • 18-inch UHD+ Mini LED display at 120 Hz with 3840 x 2400 resolution
  • NVIDIA RTX 5080 GPU with 16 GB GDDR7 video memory for high-fidelity graphics
  • 64 GB DDR5 6400 MHz dual-channel memory handles multitasking and large datasets
  • 8 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD in RAID 0 delivers fast boot and load times

Specifications

BrandMSI
SeriesMSI Raider 18 HX A
ModelRaider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-014US
Part NumberMS-RAIDER18HXA2014-HID2P
ColorCore Black
Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
CPUIntel Core Ultra 9-285HX
Screen18" UHD+ 120Hz
Memory64GB
Storage8 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD
Graphics CardNVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 Laptop GPU
Video Memory16GB
CommunicationLAN and WLAN
Dimensions (W x D x H)15.91"x 12.09"x 1.26"
Weight7.94 lbs
CPU TypeIntel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2)
Number of Cores24-core (8P+16E) Processor
Turbo FrequencyMax Turbo Frequency 5.5 GHz
CPU L3 Cache36 MB
Screen Size18.0"
TouchscreenNo
Display TypeUHD+
Resolution3840 x 2400
Refresh Rate120Hz
GPU/VPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
SSD8TB
HDDNo
Storage Spec2 x 4 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
Memory Speed6400MHz (Speeds subject to system capability)
Memory Spec2 x 32 GB
LANGB LAN (Up to 2.5G)
WLANKiller WiFi 7 BE1750
BluetoothBT 5.4
USB3x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Thunderbolt2x Thunderbolt™ 5 w DP/PD3.1
HDMI1x HDMI™ v2.1
Audio Ports1x Mic-in/Headphone-out Combo Jack
TouchpadMulti Touch
KeyboardSteelSeries per-Key RGB with Anti-Ghost key (99 Key)
WebcamIR FHD w/shutter
Card ReaderFull size SD UHS-III
StyleStandard
TypeGaming
UsageConsumer
AC Adapter/Charger400W
Battery4 cell (99.9Whr) Li-Ion

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 8 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD or a smaller drive?

The 8 TB configuration uses two 4 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSDs, giving maximum capacity and the fastest load times this platform supports.

What does the 5.5 GHz turbo frequency deliver in daily use?

The Intel Core Ultra 9-285HX can reach 5.5 GHz on its performance cores, so heavy workloads and games see high single-thread speed when thermal headroom allows.

Does the PCIe 4.0 x4 interface limit the SSD speed?

Each 4 TB drive runs on a PCIe 4.0 x4 link, so sequential reads and writes are capped at the Gen 4 x4 ceiling rather than Gen 5 speeds.

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