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Core Black 18 inch gaming laptop with Mini LED display

MSI

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

SKU CH-2YZ9-P48ZS

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

  • ColorCore Black
  • Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
  • 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 Home

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

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

  • 18" UHD+ 120Hz Mini LED display delivers sharp visuals at 3840 x 2400 resolution
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX 24-core CPU reaches 5.5 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • NVIDIA RTX 5080 GPU with 16 GB GDDR7 powers demanding games and creative apps
  • 128 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory in dual channel handles multitasking and large datasets
  • 8 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD across two 4 TB drives provides vast high-speed storage

18-inch UHD+ Mini LED Gaming Laptop

This 18-inch gaming laptop pairs an Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX processor with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU. The 24-core CPU reaches a max turbo frequency of 5.5 GHz and includes 36 MB of L3 cache. It ships with Windows 11 Home, 128 GB of DDR5 memory, and 8 TB of PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage across two 4 TB drives. The display runs at 3840 x 2400 resolution with a 120 Hz refresh rate.

Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound for sustained

HIDevolution applies Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface material on both the CPU and GPU during the build-to-order process. This upgrade targets lower system temperatures under heavy CPU and GPU loads to help prevent throttling. The unit then undergoes burn-in stress testing for temperature and benchmark validation to verify stable operation before shipment. The cooling solution is designed to maintain performance during extended sessions.

Pre-configured memory

The laptop arrives with 128 GB of DDR5 5600 MHz memory installed in a dual-channel 2 x 64 GB configuration and 8 TB of PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage in a 2 x 4 TB layout. No user installation of these components is required. HIDevolution performs a full quality check including BIOS and driver updates, keyboard and touchpad tests, port verification, display inspection, and physical chassis review to reduce the chance of defects on arrival.

Highlights

  • 18" UHD+ 120Hz Mini LED display delivers sharp visuals at 3840 x 2400 resolution
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX 24-core CPU reaches 5.5 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • NVIDIA RTX 5080 GPU with 16 GB GDDR7 powers demanding games and creative apps
  • 128 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory in dual channel handles multitasking and large datasets
  • 8 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD across two 4 TB drives provides vast high-speed storage

Specifications

BrandMSI
SeriesMSI Raider 18 HX A
ModelRaider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-014US
Part NumberMS-RAIDER18HXA2014-HID8
ColorCore Black
Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
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

How loud or hot does the Ultra 9-285HX and RTX 5080 get with Gelid GC Extreme during all-day loads?

The upgraded Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface material on the CPU and GPU lowers system temperatures to prevent throttling during intensive tasks, helping the 24-core processor and 16 GB GDDR7 graphics run cooler under sustained workloads.

What memory and storage are already installed so I do not buy duplicate parts?

The laptop ships with 128 GB of DDR5 5600 MHz memory in a 2 x 64 GB dual-channel configuration and 8 TB of PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD storage arranged as 2 x 4 TB M.2 drives.

Will my existing PCIe 3.0 NVMe drives work in the spare M.2 slots alongside the factory 4.0 drives?

The system uses M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSDs; PCIe 3.0 NVMe drives are electrically compatible and will operate at their rated 3.0 speeds when installed in the available slots.

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