Unleash the power of a true gaming supernova with the MSI Raider 18 HX AI – a laptop built to dominate every battlefield and creative project you throw at it. This machine combines the latest Intel Core Ultra 9 processor with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, delivering blister‑fast performance that will keep you ahead of the competition.
MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-010UK, Intel Core Ultra 9,64GB/4TB,18" Gaming Laptop
Enjoy a breathtaking 18‑inch Mini LED UHD+ display that offers 3840 × 2400 resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate, and 100 % DCI‑P3 colour gamut for ultra‑smooth, vibrant visuals. The 24‑core 285HX CPU (8 performance cores + 16 efficiency cores) and 16 GB GDDR7 graphics memory ensure you can run the latest AAA titles, 3D rendering, and AI workloads without compromise.
With 64 GB DDR5‑6400 RAM and a massive 4 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD storage solution, you’ll experience lightning‑quick load times and ample space for games, media, and professional files. Advanced connectivity includes Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, two Thunderbolt 5 ports, HDMI 2.1, and a 2.5 Gb Ethernet port. Security features such as a fingerprint reader, TPM 2.0, and a privacy shutter camera keep your data safe.
Benefits
- Extreme performance for gaming, streaming, and content creation.
- Stunning 18‑inch Mini LED display with true‑to‑life colours.
- Fast 4 TB SSD storage and 64 GB high‑speed DDR5 memory.
- Robust security with fingerprint sensor, TPM, and privacy camera.
Uses of the product
- Play the latest AAA games at ultra settings with high frame rates.
- Edit 4K video and render 3D models efficiently.
- Run AI and machine‑learning applications using the built‑in NPU.
- Stream, create content, and multitask with multiple high‑resolution monitors.
Features
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX processor (24 cores, up to 5.5 GHz) and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 GPU (16 GB GDDR7).
- 18‑inch Mini LED UHD+ panel, 120 Hz refresh rate, 100 % DCI‑P3 colour gamut, anti‑glare coating.
- 64 GB DDR5‑6400 RAM, dual 2 TB PCIe 4.0 SSDs (total 4 TB) and SD card reader.
- Thunderbolt 5 (2 ports), HDMI 2.1, Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, fingerprint reader, and privacy shutter camera.
Specifications
| Design |
| Country of origin |
China |
| Original brand name |
MSI |
| Market positioning |
Gaming |
| Form factor |
Clamshell |
| Colour name |
Core Black |
| Product colour |
Black |
| Product type |
Laptop |
| Display |
| Maximum refresh rate |
120 Hz |
| Colour gamut |
100% |
| RGB colour space |
DCI-P3 |
| Anti-glare screen |
Yes |
| Native aspect ratio |
16:10 |
| Panel type |
Mini LED |
| HD type |
UHD+ |
| Touchscreen |
No |
| Display resolution |
3840 x 2400 pixels |
| Display diagonal |
45.7 cm (18") |
| Processor |
| Maximum turbo power |
160 W |
| Processor base power |
55 W |
| Processor cache type |
L2 |
| Processor cache |
36 MB |
| Efficient-core base frequency |
2.1 GHz |
| Performance-core base frequency |
2.8 GHz |
| Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency |
4.6 GHz |
| Efficient cores |
16 |
| Performance cores |
8 |
| Processor frequency |
5.5 GHz |
| Processor cores |
24 |
| Processor model |
285HX |
| Processor family |
Intel Core Ultra 9 |
| Processor manufacturer |
Intel |
| Neural processor unit (NPU) |
| AI software frameworks supported by NPU |
DirectML, ONNX RT, OpenVINO, WebNN, Windows ML |
| Windows Studio effects support |
Yes |
| Sparsity support |
Yes |
| Maximum frequency NPU |
13 GHz |
| Neural processor unit (NPU) |
Intel AI Boost |
| Memory |
| Maximum internal memory |
96 GB |
| Memory slots |
2x SO-DIMM |
| Memory layout (slots x size) |
2 x 32 GB |
| Memory clock speed |
6400 MHz |
| Internal memory type |
DDR5-SDRAM |
| Internal memory |
64 GB |
| Storage |
| Compatible memory cards |
SD |
| Card reader integrated |
Yes |
| Optical drive type |
No |
| SSD form factor |
M.2 |
| NVMe |
Yes |
| SSD interface |
PCI Express 4.0 |
| SSD capacity |
2 TB |
| Number of SSDs installed |
2 |
| Total SSDs capacity |
4 TB |
| Storage media |
SSD |
| Total storage capacity |
4 TB |
| Graphics |
| On-board graphics card model |
Intel Graphics |
| On-board graphics card family |
Intel Graphics |
| On-board GPU manufacturer |
Intel |
| Discrete graphics memory type |
GDDR7 |
| Discrete graphics card memory |
16 GB |
| Discrete graphics card model |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 |
| Discrete GPU manufacturer |
NVIDIA |
| Discrete graphics card |
Yes |
| On-board graphics card |
Yes |
| Audio |
| Speaker power |
2 W |
| Number of built-in speakers |
4 |
| Camera |
| Privacy type |
Privacy shutter |
| Privacy camera |
Yes |
| Infrared (IR) camera |
Yes |
| Video capturing speed |
30 fps |
| Front camera HD type |
Full HD |
| Front camera resolution |
1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Front camera |
Yes |
| Network |
| Bluetooth version |
5.4 |
| Bluetooth |
Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates |
2500 Mbit/s |
| WLAN controller model |
Killer Wi-Fi BE1750x |
| Wi-Fi standards |
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Top Wi-Fi standard |
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Mobile network connection |
No |
| Ports & interfaces |
| USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode |
Yes |
| Combo headphone/mic port |
Yes |
| Intel® Thunderbolt 5 |
Yes |
| Thunderbolt 5 ports quantity |
2 |
| HDMI version |
2.1 |
| HDMI ports quantity |
1 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports |
1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity |
3 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity |
0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity |
0 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity |
0 |
| Performance |
| Motherboard chipset |
Intel HM870 |
| Keyboard |
| Copilot key |
Yes |
| Keyboard language |
UK English |
| Keyboard layout |
QWERTY |
| Keyboard backlit colour |
RGB |
| Keyboard backlit |
Yes |
| Numeric keypad |
Yes |
| Pointing device |
Touchpad |
| Software |
| Operating system installed |
Windows 11 Home Advanced |
| Battery |
| Battery capacity |
99.99 Wh |
| Battery capacity |
99.99 Wh |
| Number of battery cells |
4 |
| Battery technology |
Lithium Polymer (LiPo) |
| Power |
| USB Power Delivery (USB PD) |
Yes |
| AC adapter power |
400 W |
| Security |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) |
Yes |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version |
2.0 |
| Fingerprint reader |
Yes |
| Cable lock slot type |
Kensington |
| Cable lock slot |
Yes |
| Sustainability |
| Sustainability certificates |
EPEAT Silver |
| Weight & dimensions |
| Height |
32 mm |
| Depth |
307 mm |
| Width |
404 mm |
| Weight |
3.6 kg |
| Packaging data |
| Package volume |
23732784 cm³ |
| Package weight |
4 kg |
| Package height |
386 mm |
| Package depth |
122 mm |
| Package width |
484 mm |
| Other features |
| Internal memory |
64 GB |
| Manufacturer |
MSI |
| Maximum internal memory |
96 GB |
| Package weight |
4 kg |
| Warranty period |
2 year(s) |
