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Core Black 18 inch gaming laptop with Mini LED display and large rear venting

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MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-014US 18" UHD+ 120Hz Mini LED Ultra 9-285HX RTX 5080 128 GB DDR5 8

SKU CH-11QV-BGHEE

18-inch UHD+ 120 Hz Mini LED gaming laptop with Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX 24-core processor, RTX 5080 16 GB GDDR7 graphics, 128 GB DDR5 5600 memory and 8 TB NVMe storage

  • ColorCore Black
  • Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
  • CPUIntel Core Ultra 9-285HX
  • Screen18" UHD+ 120Hz
  • Memory128GB
  • Storage8 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD

CPU Name Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX

Operating System Windows 11 Pro

GPU|Memory|SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU|128GB|8 TB

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

  • Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX with 24 cores reaches 5.5 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • NVIDIA RTX 5080 GPU with 16 GB GDDR7 drives high frame rates in modern titles
  • 18 inch UHD+ Mini LED panel at 120 Hz delivers sharp 3840 x 2400 visuals
  • 128 GB DDR5 5600 memory in dual channel handles large datasets and multitasking
  • 8 TB NVMe storage via two 4 TB drives provides fast capacity for games and projects

18-inch UHD+ 120Hz Mini LED Gaming Laptop

This MSI Raider 18 HX AI model pairs an 18-inch UHD+ Mini LED panel at 120Hz with an Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX 24-core processor and NVIDIA RTX 5080 laptop GPU with 16 GB GDDR7. It ships with 128 GB DDR5 5600MHz memory in dual-channel configuration and 8 TB of PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage across two 4 TB drives. The system targets enthusiasts who need desktop-class compute and graphics in a portable chassis.

Mini LED 120Hz panel and PCIe 4.0 storage limits

The 3840 x 2400 Mini LED display runs at 120Hz, so motion clarity tops out at that refresh rate regardless of GPU output. Storage uses two PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSDs; sequential throughput is bound by the 4.0 interface rather than newer 5.0 or 6.0 standards. The RTX 5080 mobile GPU carries 16 GB GDDR7, which caps frame-buffer capacity for the largest textures and workloads.

Factory-upgraded thermals and memory installation

HIDevolution applies Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface material to the CPU and GPU before shipment, reducing the risk of paste misapplication that can cause throttling. Memory is installed as two 64 GB DDR5 5600MHz modules in dual-channel slots; seating both sticks fully during any later service avoids single-channel fallback. The build includes a full quality-control pass with BIOS updates, stress testing, and port verification to catch assembly defects early.

Highlights

  • Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX with 24 cores reaches 5.5 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • NVIDIA RTX 5080 GPU with 16 GB GDDR7 drives high frame rates in modern titles
  • 18 inch UHD+ Mini LED panel at 120 Hz delivers sharp 3840 x 2400 visuals
  • 128 GB DDR5 5600 memory in dual channel handles large datasets and multitasking
  • 8 TB NVMe storage via two 4 TB drives provides fast capacity for games and projects

Specifications

BrandMSI
SeriesMSI Raider 18 HX A
ModelRaider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-014US
Part NumberMS-RAIDER18HXA2014-HID8P
ColorCore Black
Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
CPUIntel Core Ultra 9-285HX
Screen18" UHD+ 120Hz
Memory128GB
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)
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
SSD8TB
HDDNo
Storage Spec2 x 4 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

Should I pick the 128 GB DDR5 configuration or a smaller memory option?

The laptop ships with 128 GB DDR5 5600 MHz in dual channel (2 × 64 GB). That capacity lets you run memory hungry applications and multitask without hitting limits, so choose it if your workloads need that much RAM.

What does the 5.5 GHz max turbo frequency deliver inside the chassis?

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX can boost to 5.5 GHz on its 24 cores (8P+16E) with 36 MB cache. Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound is applied to the CPU and GPU to keep temperatures lower and reduce throttling during sustained loads.

How fast is the PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe interface on the 8 TB SSD array?

Two 4 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe drives provide the 8 TB total. The x4 lane width and 4.0 generation set the practical throughput ceiling for sequential reads and writes on this storage.

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