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

MSI

MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG gaming laptop 18" UHD+ 120Hz Mini LED Ultra 9-285HX RTX 5080 96GB

SKU CH-QPAJ-9WX1E

18-inch UHD+ 120 Hz Mini LED display driven by a 24-core Ultra 9 285HX and RTX 5080 with 16 GB GDDR7, 96 GB DDR5 5600 and 16 TB PCIe NVMe

  • ColorCore Black
  • Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
  • CPUIntel Core Ultra 9-285HX
  • Screen18" UHD+ 120Hz
  • Memory96GB
  • Storage16 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|16 TB

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  • 18-inch UHD+ Mini LED display at 120 Hz for crisp visuals
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX with 24 cores up to 5.5 GHz for heavy workloads
  • NVIDIA RTX 5080 GPU with 16 GB GDDR7 for high-end graphics performance
  • 96 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory for smooth multitasking
  • 16 TB PCIe NVMe storage for massive capacity and fast load times

18-inch UHD+ Mini LED

The MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG is an 18-inch gaming laptop built around an Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU. It targets users who need desktop-class compute and graphics performance in a portable chassis. The 120 Hz Mini LED panel delivers a 3840 x 2400 resolution for detailed visuals. Windows 11 Home is pre-installed.

96 GB DDR5 and 16 TB NVMe

The system ships with 96 GB of DDR5 5600 MHz memory in a dual-channel 2 x 48 GB configuration, providing headroom for heavy multitasking and memory-intensive workloads. Storage consists of a 16 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe array implemented as 2 x 8 TB M.2 drives, ensuring fast boot and load times. The 24-core CPU with 5.5 GHz max turbo and the RTX 5080 with 16 GB GDDR7 handle demanding titles and creative applications.

Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound

The builder applies Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface material to the CPU and GPU, lowering temperatures under sustained load and reducing the likelihood of throttling. A full quality-control process includes BIOS and driver updates, burn-in stress testing, benchmark verification, keyboard and touchpad checks, port validation, display inspection and physical chassis review. These steps aim to improve reliability and out-of-box stability.

Highlights

  • 18-inch UHD+ Mini LED display at 120 Hz for crisp visuals
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX with 24 cores up to 5.5 GHz for heavy workloads
  • NVIDIA RTX 5080 GPU with 16 GB GDDR7 for high-end graphics performance
  • 96 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory for smooth multitasking
  • 16 TB PCIe NVMe storage for massive capacity and fast load times

Specifications

BrandMSI
SeriesMSI Raider 18 HX A
ModelRaider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-014US
Part NumberMS-RAIDER18HXA2014-HID6
ColorCore Black
Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
CPUIntel Core Ultra 9-285HX
Screen18" UHD+ 120Hz
Memory96GB
Storage16 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
SSD16TB
HDDNo
Storage Spec2 x 8 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 18-inch UHD+ 120Hz Mini LED display and RTX 5080 with 16GB GDDR7 drive my existing external monitor at high refresh?

The RTX 5080 Laptop GPU with 16GB GDDR7 supports external displays via its video outputs; the built-in panel is an 18-inch 3840 x 2400 120Hz Mini LED.

How can I confirm the Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound and 96GB DDR5 5600MHz memory are performing as intended after setup?

Monitor CPU and GPU temperatures under load — lower readings indicate the Gelid GC Extreme is working; check Task Manager or BIOS to verify 96GB (2 x 48GB) DDR5 running at 5600MHz dual channel.

What is included in the box and what must I buy separately?

The laptop ships with Windows 11 Home, 16TB (2 x 8TB) M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, 96GB DDR5 memory, Gelid GC Extreme on CPU and GPU, and the 18-inch UHD+ 120Hz Mini LED display; no additional components are required for operation.

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