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Core Black 18 inch gaming laptop with Mini LED display, 1.26 inches thick

MSI

MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-014US HIDevolution gaming laptop

SKU CH-S6W1-132WK

18-inch UHD+ 120Hz Mini LED laptop with Intel Core Ultra 9-285HX 24-core CPU, RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7, 96GB DDR5 5600MHz, and 4TB PCIe NVMe storage

  • ColorCore Black
  • Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
  • CPUIntel Core Ultra 9-285HX
  • Screen18" UHD+ 120Hz
  • Memory96GB
  • 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|96GB|4 TB

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  • 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 handles large multitask sessions
  • 4 TB PCIe NVMe storage combines 5.0 and 4.0 speeds

Core Black 18-inch UHD+ Mini LED gaming laptop

This MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-014US ships with an 18-inch UHD+ Mini LED panel at 3840 x 2400 resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. An Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX processor with 24 cores and a 5.5 GHz max turbo frequency drives the system. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 laptop GPU provides 16 GB of GDDR7 video memory for demanding workloads. Windows 11 Home is pre-installed.

Dual PCIe SSD storage plus 96 GB DDR5 memory

Storage consists of a 2 TB M.2 PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe SSD paired with a 2 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD for fast boot and load times. System memory totals 96 GB across two 48 GB DDR5 5600MHz modules running in dual channel. The chassis measures 15.91 x 12.09 x 1.26 inches and weighs 7.94 lbs. LAN and WLAN handle wired and wireless connectivity.

Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound applied

HIDevolution applies Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface material to the CPU and GPU to lower temperatures and reduce throttling during intensive tasks. A full quality-control process installs the latest stable BIOS and drivers, runs burn-in stress and benchmark tests, and verifies keyboard, touchpad, ports and display function. The unit carries a one-year warranty backed by the authorised BTO dealer.

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 handles large multitask sessions
  • 4 TB PCIe NVMe storage combines 5.0 and 4.0 speeds

Specifications

BrandMSI
SeriesMSI Raider 18 HX A
ModelRaider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-014US
Part NumberMS-RAIDER18HXA2014-HID4
ColorCore Black
Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
CPUIntel Core Ultra 9-285HX
Screen18" UHD+ 120Hz
Memory96GB
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
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 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

Will the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX hit its 5.5 GHz turbo limit during long rendering jobs?

The 24-core processor reaches a maximum turbo frequency of 5.5 GHz, and the applied Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound helps keep temperatures lower so the CPU can sustain higher clocks longer under heavy multi-threaded loads.

How loud and hot does the chassis get when the RTX 5080 and CPU run flat-out for hours?

Gelid GC Extreme on both the CPU and GPU reduces core temperatures, which lets the cooling fans spin slower and quieter during extended gaming or compute sessions while still moving enough air for the 16 GB GDDR7 graphics card.

What must I already own to use the 3840 x 2400 120 Hz Mini LED panel at its native resolution and refresh rate?

The laptop drives the 18-inch UHD+ display internally, so no external monitor, dock or cable is required; simply power on the system and Windows 11 Home will configure the panel at 3840 x 2400 and 120 Hz automatically.

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