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

MSI

MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG 18" UHD+ 120Hz Mini LED Ultra 9-285HX RTX 5090 64GB 4TB gaming

SKU CH-2ET5-1XNZV

An 18-inch UHD+ 120 Hz Mini LED gaming laptop with an Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX 24-core processor, RTX 5090 24 GB GDDR7 graphics, 64 GB DDR5 memory and a 4 TB NVMe SSD

  • ColorCore Black
  • Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
  • CPUIntel Core Ultra 9-285HX
  • Screen18" UHD+ 120Hz
  • Memory64GB
  • Storage4 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD
  • 18-inch UHD+ Mini LED display at 120 Hz for sharp motion
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX 24-core CPU up to 5.5 GHz
  • RTX 5090 GPU with 24 GB GDDR7 for heavy workloads
  • 64 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory for multitasking headroom
  • 4 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage for fast load times

Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG identity

The MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG is an 18 inch gaming laptop built around an Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX processor with 24 cores and a maximum turbo frequency of 5.5 GHz. It ships with Windows 11 Pro, 64 GB of DDR5 5600 MHz memory in dual channel, and a 4 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD configured as two 2 TB modules.

UHD+ Mini LED 120Hz display focus

The 18 inch UHD+ panel runs at 3840 by 2400 resolution with a 120 Hz refresh rate and Mini LED backlighting for high contrast. Creative professionals and competitive players who need pixel density and smooth motion will benefit. Buyers who prioritise higher refresh rates at lower resolutions or who need a lighter chassis for frequent travel should consider other models.

Gelid GC Extreme thermal behaviour

HIDevolution applies Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface material on both the CPU and GPU during assembly to lower sustained temperatures. The laptop undergoes burn-in stress testing and benchmark verification before shipment to confirm stable operation under prolonged heavy loads. This preparation reduces the likelihood of thermal throttling during extended gaming or rendering sessions.

Highlights

  • 18-inch UHD+ Mini LED display at 120 Hz for sharp motion
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX 24-core CPU up to 5.5 GHz
  • RTX 5090 GPU with 24 GB GDDR7 for heavy workloads
  • 64 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory for multitasking headroom
  • 4 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage for fast load times

Specifications

BrandMSI
SeriesRaider 18 HX AI
ModelRaider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-841US
Part NumberMS-RAIDER18HXA2841-HID8P
ColorCore Black
Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
CPUIntel Core Ultra 9-285HX
Screen18" UHD+ 120Hz
Memory64GB
Storage4 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD
Graphics CardNVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU
Video Memory24GB
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
PanelUHD+
Refresh Rate120Hz
Color Gamut100% DCI-P3
Display FeaturesMini LED HDR
GPU/VPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
SSD4 TB
HDDNo
Storage Spec2x 2 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
Memory Speed5600MHz (Speeds subject to system capability)
Memory Spec2 x 32 GB
LANGB LAN (Up to 2.5G)
WLANKiller WiFi 7 BE1750
BluetoothBT 5.4
USB3x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Thunderbolt 32x 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

Questions about this item

Does the Intel Core Ultra 9-285HX processor require a separate purchase of DDR5 memory modules to reach the 64 GB capacity?

The laptop ships with 64 GB of DDR5 5600MHz memory installed as two 32 GB modules in dual-channel configuration, so no additional memory purchase is needed.

Can I keep using my existing PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD alongside the factory-installed storage?

The system includes two M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 slots populated with 2 TB NVMe SSDs each; an older PCIe 3.0 drive would need a free slot and would run at its own slower speeds.

How can I verify the Mini LED panel is delivering the 3840 x 2400 resolution at 120 Hz after setup?

Open Windows Display Settings or the NVIDIA control panel; both will show the native 3840 x 2400 resolution and a 120 Hz refresh rate when the panel is operating correctly.

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