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

MSI

MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-014US HIDevolution 128GB RTX 5080 gaming laptop

SKU CH-4F4R-1TVDB

18-inch UHD+ 120 Hz Mini LED laptop with 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX, RTX 5080 16 GB GDDR7, 128 GB DDR5 5600 and 4 TB PCIe NVMe storage

  • ColorCore Black
  • Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
  • CPUIntel Core Ultra 9-285HX
  • Screen18" UHD+ 120Hz
  • Memory128GB
  • Storage4 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD

CPU Name Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX

Operating System Windows 11 Home

GPU|Memory|SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU|128GB|4 TB

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

  • Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX 24-core CPU reaches 5.5 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • NVIDIA RTX 5080 laptop GPU with 16 GB GDDR7 drives high-frame-rate 4K gaming
  • 18-inch UHD+ Mini LED panel at 120 Hz delivers sharp 3840 x 2400 visuals
  • 128 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory in dual channel handles large datasets and multitasking
  • 4 TB combined PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 NVMe storage provides fast boot and load times

Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-014US

This 18-inch laptop pairs an Intel Core Ultra 9-285HX processor with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 GPU and 128 GB of DDR5 memory. It ships with Windows 11 Home and targets users who need desktop-class performance for rendering, simulation or competitive gaming on the move.

Gelid GC Extreme TIM upgrade

The builder replaces the stock thermal compound with Gelid GC Extreme on both the CPU and GPU to lower peak temperatures and reduce throttling during sustained workloads. Storage is configured as a 2 TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe drive plus a 2 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe drive, and memory runs at 5600 MHz in dual-channel mode.

Authorised BTO build with full QC

HIDevolution installs the latest stable BIOS and drivers, then runs burn-in stress tests, benchmarks, keyboard, touchpad, port and display checks before shipping. The 18-inch UHD+ Mini LED panel operates at 120 Hz with a 3840 x 2400 resolution, and the chassis measures 15.91 by 12.09 by 1.26 inches at 7.94 lbs.

Highlights

  • Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX 24-core CPU reaches 5.5 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • NVIDIA RTX 5080 laptop GPU with 16 GB GDDR7 drives high-frame-rate 4K gaming
  • 18-inch UHD+ Mini LED panel at 120 Hz delivers sharp 3840 x 2400 visuals
  • 128 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory in dual channel handles large datasets and multitasking
  • 4 TB combined PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 NVMe storage provides fast boot and load times

Specifications

BrandMSI
SeriesMSI Raider 18 HX A
ModelRaider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-014US
Part NumberMS-RAIDER18HXA2014-HID7
ColorCore Black
Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
CPUIntel Core Ultra 9-285HX
Screen18" UHD+ 120Hz
Memory128GB
Storage4 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
SSD4TB
HDDNo
Storage Spec2 TB M.2 PCIe 5.0 x4 + 2 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

Will the Gelid GC Extreme thermal paste on the CPU and GPU need to be reapplied after a year of heavy use?

The Gelid GC Extreme compound is a high-end ceramic paste rated for multi-year stability. Under normal loads it does not require scheduled reapplication. If temperatures rise noticeably after extended daily gaming, a re-paste can restore the original margin.

Which component hits its thermal ceiling first when the Ultra 9-285HX and RTX 5080 run at full boost for hours?

The 24-core Ultra 9-285HX reaches its 5.5 GHz turbo limit and 36 MB cache activity sooner, so CPU package temperature typically plateaus before the RTX 5080 hits its own throttle point.

How loud do the fans get and what is the surface temperature when the laptop runs an all-day render on the 120 Hz Mini LED panel?

Under sustained load the dual-fan cooler spins up to an audible but not intrusive level; the Core Black chassis stays warm to the touch near the rear vents while the keyboard deck remains comfortable for typing.

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