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MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-014US gaming laptop
An 18-inch UHD+ 120Hz miniLED gaming laptop with an Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX, 64GB DDR5 6400MHz, 4TB NVMe storage and an NVIDIA RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 GPU
- Release Year2025
- ColorCore Black
- Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
- CPUIntel Core Ultra 9 285HX
- Screen18"
- Memory64GB DDR5 6400MHz
- 18-inch UHD+ miniLED at 120 Hz for detailed, fluid visuals
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX with 24 cores powers heavy workloads
- 64 GB DDR5 6400 MHz memory handles multitasking and AI tasks
- 4 TB NVMe storage combines Gen 5x4 and Gen 4x4 speed
- NVIDIA RTX 5080 16 GB GDDR7 graphics drives ray-traced gaming and rendering
18-Inch UHD+ miniLED Display
The 18-inch panel runs at 3840 x 2400 resolution with a 120Hz refresh rate. MiniLED backlighting provides high brightness and contrast for creative work and gaming. The 16:10 aspect ratio adds vertical space for timelines and code.
Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX with 24 Cores
The 24-core processor (8P+16E) and 64GB DDR5 6400MHz memory suit engineers, 3D artists and AI developers who run heavy local workloads. Casual users or frequent travellers should consider lighter, lower-power alternatives.
NVIDIA RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 Graphics
The laptop GPU includes 16GB of GDDR7 video memory for large textures, 3D scenes and local AI models. This single specification decides whether the system meets your graphics workload.
Highlights
- 18-inch UHD+ miniLED at 120 Hz for detailed, fluid visuals
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX with 24 cores powers heavy workloads
- 64 GB DDR5 6400 MHz memory handles multitasking and AI tasks
- 4 TB NVMe storage combines Gen 5x4 and Gen 4x4 speed
- NVIDIA RTX 5080 16 GB GDDR7 graphics drives ray-traced gaming and rendering
Specifications
| Brand | MSI |
|---|---|
| Model | Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-014US |
| Release Year | 2025 |
| Color | Core Black |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
| Screen | 18" |
| Memory | 64GB DDR5 6400MHz |
| Storage | 2TB NVMe Gen 5x4 + 2TB NVMe Gen 4x4 |
| Graphics Card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU |
| Video Memory | 16GB |
| Communication | Killer WiFi 7 BE1750 |
| AI Features | Copilot+ PC |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 15.91" x 12.09" x 1.26" |
| Weight | 7.94 lbs. |
| CPU Type | Intel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2) |
| Processor Name | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
| Number of Cores | 24-core (8P+16E) Processor |
| CPU L3 Cache | 36 MB |
| Screen Size | 18.0" |
| Touchscreen | Non-Touch Screen |
| Wide Screen Support | Yes |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2400 |
| Panel | Mini LED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| GPU/VPU | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU |
| Graphic Type | Dedicated Card |
| SSD | 4TB |
| Storage Spec | 2TB NVMe Gen 5x4 + 2TB NVMe Gen 4x4 |
| Memory Speed | DDR5 6400 |
| Memory Spec | 32 GB x 2 |
| Memory Slot (Total) | 4 |
| Memory Slot (Available) | 2 |
| Max Memory Supported | 96 GB |
| Optical Drive Type | No |
| LAN | 2.5 Gbps |
| WLAN | Killer WiFi 7 BE1750 |
| WiFi Generation | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| USB | 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A |
| Thunderbolt | 2 x Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI 2.1 |
| Ethernet | 1 x RJ-45 (2.5Gbps) |
| Audio Ports | 1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack |
| Audio | Sound by Dynaudio |
| Speaker | 4 x 2W Speakers 2 x 2W Woofer |
| Virtual Reality Ready | Yes |
| Touchpad | Multi Touch |
| Keyboard | SteelSeries per-Key RGB with Anti-Ghost key (99 Key) |
| Backlit Keyboard | Backlit |
| Webcam | IR FHD w/ Shutter |
| Card Reader | Full size SD UHS-III |
| Style | Standard |
| AC Adapter/Charger | 400-watt AC Adapter |
| Battery | 4 cell (99.9Whr) Li-Ion |
Questions about this item
Will the 18-inch 3840×2400 120Hz miniLED display fit my need for colour-accurate creative work and smooth gaming?
The 18-inch UHD+ miniLED panel runs at 3840×2400 with a 120Hz refresh rate, delivering high pixel density for detailed editing and fluid motion in fast-paced titles.
Can the system drive multiple external monitors for a desktop-style workstation?
The RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 GPU supports several high-resolution external displays simultaneously, letting you build a multi-screen setup for gaming or production.
Is the 64GB DDR5 6400MHz memory sufficient for virtual machines and large AI models?
With 64GB of DDR5 at 6400MHz you can run multiple VMs, train moderate-size models and keep heavy creative projects open without swapping.
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