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MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-014US 18" UHD+ 120Hz Mini LED Ultra 9-285HX RTX 5080 128GB 16TB

SKU CH-PF82-B3QC8

An 18-inch UHD+ 120 Hz Mini LED gaming laptop with a 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9-285HX, RTX 5080 16 GB GDDR7, 128 GB DDR5 and 16 TB NVMe storage

  • ColorCore Black
  • Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
  • CPUIntel Core Ultra 9-285HX
  • Screen18" UHD+ 120Hz
  • Memory128GB
  • Storage16 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD

CPU Name Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX

Operating System Windows 11 Home

  • Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX 24-core CPU reaches 5.5 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • RTX 5080 GPU with 16 GB GDDR7 drives high-frame-rate 4K gaming
  • 18-inch UHD+ Mini LED panel at 120 Hz delivers sharp motion clarity
  • 128 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory handles large multitasking sessions smoothly
  • 16 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage (2×8 TB) provides vast capacity and fast loads

18-inch UHD+ Mini LED 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 GeForce RTX 5080 laptop GPU with 16 GB GDDR7 memory. It ships with Windows 11 Home, 128 GB of DDR5 5600 MHz memory in dual-channel configuration, and 16 TB of M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD storage across two 8 TB drives. The 120 Hz Mini LED panel runs at 3840 x 2400 resolution in a Core Black chassis weighing 7.94 lbs.

Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound upgrade

HIDevolution replaces the factory thermal interface material with Gelid GC Extreme on both the CPU and GPU to lower operating temperatures and reduce throttling during sustained workloads. The system also receives a full quality-control pass including BIOS and driver updates, burn-in stress testing, benchmark verification, keyboard and touchpad checks, port validation, display inspection, and physical chassis review. This preparation targets better reliability and consistent performance out of the box.

Two SO-DIMM slots and two M.2 slots

Memory and storage upgrades are handled by the builder before shipment; the laptop arrives with both SO-DIMM slots populated by 64 GB modules and both M.2 slots filled with 8 TB NVMe drives. Further internal changes require disassembly of the 15.91 x 12.09 x 1.26 inch chassis and may affect the builder warranty. Buyers seeking different capacities should specify them at order time rather than planning post-purchase swaps.

Highlights

  • Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX 24-core CPU reaches 5.5 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • RTX 5080 GPU with 16 GB GDDR7 drives high-frame-rate 4K gaming
  • 18-inch UHD+ Mini LED panel at 120 Hz delivers sharp motion clarity
  • 128 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory handles large multitasking sessions smoothly
  • 16 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage (2×8 TB) provides vast capacity and fast loads

Specifications

BrandMSI
SeriesMSI Raider 18 HX A
ModelRaider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-014US
Part NumberMS-RAIDER18HXA2014-HID9
ColorCore Black
Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
CPUIntel Core Ultra 9-285HX
Screen18" UHD+ 120Hz
Memory128GB
Storage16 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)
Processor NameIntel Core Ultra 9 285HX
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
Color Gamut100% DCI-P3
Display FeaturesMini LED HDR
GPU/VPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
SSD16TB
HDDNo
Storage Spec2 x 8 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
Memory Speed5600MHz (Speeds subject to system capability)
Memory Spec2 x 64 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

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Questions about this item

Does the 18-inch UHD+ Mini LED panel support a 120 Hz refresh rate?

Yes, the 18-inch display runs at 3840 x 2400 resolution with a 120 Hz refresh rate using Mini LED technology.

Is the 128 GB DDR5 memory installed in dual-channel mode?

The system ships with 2 x 64 GB DDR5 5600 MHz modules configured for dual-channel operation.

What storage layout provides the 16 TB total capacity?

Two 8 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSDs combine for 16 TB of high-speed storage.

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