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Eighteen inch Core Black laptop with RGB keyboard

MSI

MSI Raider 18 HX laptop Intel Ultra 9 285HX 64 GB 1 TB RTX 5080 18" 240 Hz Core Black A2XWIG-420US007

SKU CH-1WBK-K5WXM

An 18-inch 2560x1600 240 Hz IPS laptop with Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX, 64 GB DDR5, 1 TB SSD and RTX 5080 graphics

  • ColorCore Black
  • Operating SystemW11 Pro
  • CPU Typecore_i9
  • Processor Name285HX
  • Number of Cores1
  • Screen Size18 inches

Option 64GB · 1TB · W11Pro

  • Unthrottled CPU and GPU power via MSI Overboost Ultra
  • Flagship Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX with Windows 11 Pro
  • 18 inch 2560x1600 240 Hz IPS display
  • 64 GB DDR5 memory and 1 TB storage
  • Thunderbolt 5, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity

18-inch 240 Hz gaming laptop

The MSI Raider 18 HX combines an 18-inch 2560x1600 IPS display running at 240 Hz with an Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX processor and NVIDIA RTX 5080 graphics. It ships with 64 GB of DDR5 memory and a 1 TB SSD. Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed on the Core Black chassis.

Who this suits and who should look elsewhere

Creators and gamers who need desktop-class CPU and GPU performance in a single portable device will benefit from the Overboost Ultra power delivery and high-refresh screen. Buyers who want a lighter machine for travel or who need more than 1 TB of internal storage should consider other options.

The spec that decides fit

The 240 Hz 2560x1600 panel paired with an RTX 5080 determines whether this laptop matches your workflow; if your applications demand that refresh rate at that resolution, the configuration fits, otherwise a different display or GPU tier may be more appropriate.

Highlights

  • Unthrottled CPU and GPU power via MSI Overboost Ultra
  • Flagship Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX with Windows 11 Pro
  • 18 inch 2560x1600 240 Hz IPS display
  • 64 GB DDR5 memory and 1 TB storage
  • Thunderbolt 5, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity

Specifications

BrandMSI
ModelA2XWIG-420US007
Part NumberA2XWIG-420US007
ColorCore Black
Operating SystemW11 Pro
CPU Typecore_i9
Processor Name285HX
Number of Cores1
Screen Size18 inches
Display TypeIPS
Resolution2560x1600 pixels
GPU/VPUNvidia
Graphic TypeDedicated
SSDSSD
HDD1 TB
Max Memory Supported64 GB
WebcamFront
Weight7.94 lb

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Questions about this item

What does the Thunderbolt 5 interface cap in practice?

Each Thunderbolt 5 port supports DisplayPort output and Power Delivery 3.1 for charging and external displays.

What physical space does the 18-inch chassis need on a desk?

The laptop weighs 7.94 lb and measures 18 inches diagonally, so allow a wide, sturdy surface.

How is Windows 11 Pro set up on first boot, and what step do people skip?

Complete the Windows 11 Pro out-of-box experience, then install MSI Center to enable Overboost Ultra and Mystic Light Matrix RGB control.

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