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MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-841US 18" UHD+ 120Hz Mini LED Ultra 9-285HX RTX 5090 96GB 16TB
An 18-inch UHD+ 120Hz Mini LED gaming laptop with an Intel Core Ultra 9-285HX 24-core processor, RTX 5090 graphics with 24GB GDDR7, 96GB DDR5 memory and 16TB NVMe storage
- ColorCore Black
- Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
- CPUIntel Core Ultra 9-285HX
- Screen18" UHD+ 120Hz
- Memory96GB
- Storage16 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD
- 18-inch UHD+ Mini LED display at 120 Hz for crisp high-refresh visuals
- Intel Core Ultra 9-285HX 24-core processor reaching 5.5 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
- NVIDIA RTX 5090 laptop GPU with 24 GB GDDR7 memory for advanced graphics performance
- 96 GB DDR5 5600 MHz dual-channel memory enabling smooth multitasking
- 16 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage across two 8 TB drives for massive fast capacity
Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-841US
The Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-841US 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 pairs that CPU with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 laptop GPU equipped with 24 GB of GDDR7 memory. The system ships with Windows 11 Home and 96 GB of DDR5 memory in a dual channel configuration. Storage totals 16 TB across two M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDs.
Compatibility checklist
Verify that your workflow can use a 15.91 by 12.09 by 1.26 inch chassis weighing 7.94 lbs. The display is an 18 inch UHD+ Mini LED panel with a 3840 by 2400 resolution and a 120 Hz refresh rate. Confirm that any external monitors or docking stations you plan to use support the video outputs provided by the RTX 5090 GPU. The platform runs DDR5 memory at speeds subject to system capability and uses PCIe 4.0 storage.
Build quality and connectivity
HIDevolution applies Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface material to the CPU and GPU during assembly to lower operating temperatures under load. Each unit undergoes BIOS and driver updates, burn in stress testing, benchmark validation, keyboard and touchpad checks, port verification, display inspection and a physical chassis review before shipment. The Core Black chassis houses LAN and WLAN communication. The 16 TB storage array uses two 8 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe drives for fast boot and load times.
Highlights
- 18-inch UHD+ Mini LED display at 120 Hz for crisp high-refresh visuals
- Intel Core Ultra 9-285HX 24-core processor reaching 5.5 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
- NVIDIA RTX 5090 laptop GPU with 24 GB GDDR7 memory for advanced graphics performance
- 96 GB DDR5 5600 MHz dual-channel memory enabling smooth multitasking
- 16 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage across two 8 TB drives for massive fast capacity
Specifications
| Brand | MSI |
|---|---|
| Series | Raider 18 HX AI |
| Model | Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-841US |
| Part Number | MS-RAIDER18HXA2841-HID15 |
| Color | Core Black |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9-285HX |
| Screen | 18" UHD+ 120Hz |
| Memory | 96GB |
| Storage | 16 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD |
| Graphics Card | NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU |
| Video Memory | 24GB |
| Communication | LAN and WLAN |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 15.91"x 12.09"x 1.26" |
| Weight | 7.94 lbs |
| CPU Type | Intel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2) |
| Processor Name | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
| Number of Cores | 24-core (8P+16E) Processor |
| Turbo Frequency | Max Turbo Frequency 5.5 GHz |
| CPU L3 Cache | 36 MB |
| Screen Size | 18.0" |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Display Type | UHD+ |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2400 |
| Panel | UHD+ |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Display Features | Mini LED HDR |
| GPU/VPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU |
| SSD | 16 TB |
| HDD | No |
| Storage Spec | 2 x 8 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD |
| Memory Speed | 5600MHz (Speeds subject to system capability) |
| Memory Spec | 2 x 48 GB |
| LAN | GB LAN (Up to 2.5G) |
| WLAN | Killer WiFi 7 BE1750 |
| Bluetooth | BT 5.4 |
| USB | 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
| Thunderbolt 3 | 2x Thunderbolt™ 5 w DP/PD3.1 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI™ v2.1 |
| Audio Ports | 1x Mic-in/Headphone-out Combo Jack |
| Touchpad | Multi Touch |
| Keyboard | SteelSeries per-Key RGB with Anti-Ghost key (99 Key) |
| Webcam | IR FHD w/shutter |
| Card Reader | Full size SD UHS-III |
| Style | Standard |
| Type | Gaming |
| Usage | Consumer |
| AC Adapter/Charger | 400W |
| Battery | 4 cell (99.9Whr) Li-Ion |
Questions about this item
What is included in the box and what must be purchased separately?
The laptop ships with Windows 11 Home pre-installed, 96 GB DDR5 memory, 16 TB PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD storage, the RTX 5090 GPU with 24 GB GDDR7, and the 18" UHD+ 120Hz Mini LED display. No separate components are required for the listed configuration.
Which version or capacity should I choose for this model?
This specific part number MS-RAIDER18HXA2841-HID15 comes in a single configuration: Core Black chassis, Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX 24-core CPU at 2.1 GHz base with 5.5 GHz max turbo, 96 GB DDR5 5600MHz, 16 TB across two 8 TB NVMe Gen4 SSDs, and the RTX 5090 Laptop GPU.
What does the 120Hz Mini LED UHD+ screen mean for actual gaming and content work?
The 18-inch panel runs at 3840 x 2400 resolution with a 120 Hz refresh rate, delivering high pixel density and smooth motion for fast-paced titles, while Mini LED backlighting provides strong contrast and brightness for HDR content creation and media playback.
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