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Core Black 18 inch gaming laptop with Mini LED display and angular chassis

MSI

MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-014US gaming laptop 18 UHD+ 120Hz Mini LED Ultra 9 285HX RTX 5080

SKU CH-FATK-CRBAW

18-inch UHD+ 120Hz Mini LED gaming laptop with 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX, RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7, 96GB DDR5 and 8TB NVMe storage

  • ColorCore Black
  • Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
  • CPUIntel Core Ultra 9-285HX
  • Screen18" UHD+ 120Hz
  • Memory96GB
  • 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|96GB|8 TB

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

  • 24-core Ultra 9 285HX reaches 5.5 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • RTX 5080 with 16 GB GDDR7 drives high-frame-rate gaming
  • 18-inch UHD+ Mini LED at 120 Hz delivers sharp motion
  • 96 GB DDR5 5600 MHz and 8 TB NVMe SSD handle large projects fast
  • Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound lowers CPU and GPU temperatures

Built for heavy workloads

The MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-014US is an 18-inch gaming laptop equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card. It ships with Windows 11 Pro, 96 GB of DDR5 memory, and 8 TB of PCIe NVMe storage. The configuration targets users who need desktop-class performance in a portable chassis.

24-core CPU with 5.5 GHz boost

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX provides 24 cores (8P+16E) and a maximum turbo frequency of 5.5 GHz, supported by 36 MB of L3 cache. This processor specification determines whether the system can sustain the multi-threaded throughput required for rendering, compilation, or simultaneous gaming and streaming workloads.

Pre-applied thermal compound and validated build

The unit receives Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface material on the CPU and GPU before shipment, along with a full quality-control sequence that includes BIOS updates, burn-in stress testing, and port verification. The only common installation step is the initial Windows 11 Pro setup; hardware modifications are not required.

Highlights

  • 24-core Ultra 9 285HX reaches 5.5 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • RTX 5080 with 16 GB GDDR7 drives high-frame-rate gaming
  • 18-inch UHD+ Mini LED at 120 Hz delivers sharp motion
  • 96 GB DDR5 5600 MHz and 8 TB NVMe SSD handle large projects fast
  • Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound lowers CPU and GPU temperatures

Specifications

BrandMSI
SeriesMSI Raider 18 HX A
ModelRaider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-014US
Part NumberMS-RAIDER18HXA2014-HID5P
ColorCore Black
Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
CPUIntel Core Ultra 9-285HX
Screen18" UHD+ 120Hz
Memory96GB
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
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 48 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

How does the 5.5 GHz max turbo on the Ultra 9 285HX behave once the laptop is under sustained load?

The 24-core Ultra 9 285HX can reach 5.5 GHz on boost; Gelid GC Extreme compound on the CPU and GPU helps keep temperatures lower so the processor holds higher clocks longer during heavy workloads.

What does the PCIe 4.0 x4 interface mean for the 8 TB of storage in daily use?

Two 4 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSDs give up to 8 TB total capacity with sequential read and write speeds limited by the Gen 4 x4 link, so large game installs and project files load quickly.

Will the 15.91 by 12.09 by 1.26 inch chassis fit in a typical 18 inch laptop bag?

The chassis measures 15.91 inches wide, 12.09 inches deep and 1.26 inches thick at 7.94 lbs, so a bag or sleeve sized for 18 inch laptops with a little depth clearance will accommodate it.

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