Experience the power of a supernova in your hands with the MSI Raider 18 HX AI – the ultimate gaming laptop that turns every session into a victory. This machine combines the raw speed of an Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX processor with the graphics might of an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, delivering performance that feels limitless.
MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-009UK, Intel Core Ultra 9 64GB-4TB 18 Inch UHD Laptop
Designed for serious gamers and creators, the Raider 18 HX AI packs 64 GB of DDR5‑6400 memory and a massive 4 TB of PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD storage, so you never have to wait for load times. Its 18‑inch Mini‑LED UHD+ display offers 3840 × 2400 resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate, and 100 % DCI‑P3 color gamut, giving you crystal‑clear visuals and smooth motion.
Connectivity is future‑ready with Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, two Thunderbolt 5 ports, and a 2.5 Gb Ethernet link. The laptop also features a privacy shutter, IR camera, and a fingerprint reader to keep your data safe while you game or work.
Benefits
- Unmatched gaming performance with Intel Core Ultra 9 and RTX 5090.
- Stunning 18‑inch UHD Mini‑LED display with 120 Hz refresh and 100 % DCI‑P3 coverage.
- Lightning‑fast 64 GB DDR5 memory and 4 TB NVMe storage for instant load times.
- Future‑proof connectivity including Wi‑Fi 7 and Thunderbolt 5.
Uses of the product
- High‑end gaming sessions with ultra‑high frame rates.
- 4K video editing and rendering with AI acceleration.
- Professional 3D modeling and CAD work.
- Immersive virtual reality experiences.
Features
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX processor – 24 cores (8P+16E), up to 5.5 GHz boost.
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 GPU with 24 GB GDDR7 and 260 W overboost.
- 18‑inch Mini‑LED UHD+ panel, 3840 × 2400 resolution, 120 Hz, anti‑glare.
- Dual 2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDs for a total of 4 TB fast storage.
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 |
24 GB |
| Discrete graphics card model |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
2373278.4 cm³ |
| Package weight |
4 kg |
| Package height |
401 mm |
| Package depth |
108 mm |
| Package width |
548 mm |
| Other features |
| Internal memory |
64 GB |
| Manufacturer |
MSI |
| Maximum internal memory |
96 GB |
| Package weight |
4 kg |
| Warranty period |
2 year(s) |
