Unleash the power of a supernova in your hands – the MSI Raider A18 HX delivers unmatched speed, stunning visuals, and relentless gaming performance that will keep you ahead of the competition.
MSI Raider A18 HX A9WIG-003UK, AMD Ryzen 9,64GB/2TB,18" 4K Laptop 9S7-182L72-003
Equipped with the AMD Ryzen™ 9 9955HX3D processor (16 cores, 32 threads, up to 5.4 GHz) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 with 16 GB GDDR7, this laptop handles the most demanding titles and creative workloads with ease. The 18‑inch Mini‑LED UHD+ display offers 3840 × 2400 resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate, 100 % DCI‑P3 color gamut, and HDR support for ultra‑clear, vibrant gaming.
Enjoy lightning‑fast storage thanks to a 2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD and massive 64 GB DDR5‑5600 memory (expandable to 96 GB). Connectivity is future‑proof with Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, two Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI 2.1, and a 2.5 Gb Ethernet link, ensuring you stay online and ready for any peripheral.
The Core Black chassis stays slim at 32 mm thick and 3.6 kg, while a 99.99 Wh battery and 400 W adapter keep you powered through marathon sessions. Security features include a fingerprint reader, TPM 2.0, and a Kensington lock slot for peace of mind.
Benefits
- Extreme processing power for smooth 4K gaming and content creation.
- Ultra‑responsive Mini‑LED display with HDR and 120 Hz refresh.
- Future‑ready connectivity including Wi‑Fi 7 and Thunderbolt 4.
- Robust security with fingerprint sensor, TPM 2.0, and lock slot.
Uses of the product
- High‑end gaming with ray‑tracing and high frame rates.
- Professional video editing and 3D rendering on the go.
- Multi‑tasking with heavy workloads using 64 GB RAM.
- Streaming and content creation with low‑latency performance.
Features
- AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D (16 cores/32 threads, up to 5.4 GHz) processor.
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 GPU with 16 GB GDDR7 memory.
- 18‑inch Mini‑LED UHD+ panel, 3840 × 2400, 120 Hz, HDR, 100 % DCI‑P3.
- 2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, 64 GB DDR5‑5600 RAM (expandable to 96 GB).
Specifications
| Design |
| Country of origin |
China |
| Market positioning |
Gaming |
| Form factor |
Clamshell |
| Colour name |
Core Black |
| Product colour |
Black |
| Product type |
Laptop |
| Display |
| High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported |
Yes |
| Maximum refresh rate |
120 Hz |
| Colour gamut |
100% |
| RGB colour space |
DCI-P3 |
| 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 |
75 W |
| Processor base power |
55 W |
| Processor cache type |
L3 |
| Processor cache |
128 MB |
| Processor frequency |
2.5 GHz |
| Processor boost frequency |
5.4 GHz |
| Processor threads |
32 |
| Processor cores |
16 |
| Processor model |
9955HX3D |
| Processor generation |
AMD Ryzen 9000 Series |
| Processor family |
AMD Ryzen™ 9 |
| Processor manufacturer |
AMD |
| Memory |
| Maximum internal memory |
96 GB |
| Memory slots |
2x SO-DIMM |
| Memory layout (slots x size) |
2 x 32 GB |
| Memory clock speed |
5600 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 |
1 |
| Total SSDs capacity |
2 TB |
| Storage media |
SSD |
| Total storage capacity |
2 TB |
| Graphics |
| On-board graphics card model |
AMD Radeon 610M |
| On-board graphics card family |
AMD Radeon |
| On-board GPU manufacturer |
AMD |
| 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 |
| Built-in subwoofer |
Yes |
| Speaker power |
2 W |
| Number of built-in speakers |
2 |
| 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 |
| Ethernet LAN |
Yes |
| WLAN controller model |
Killer Wi-Fi 7 1750x |
| 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 4 |
Yes |
| Thunderbolt 4 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 |
2 |
| 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 |
1 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity |
0 |
| Keyboard |
| Copilot key |
Yes |
| Keyboard language |
UK English |
| Keyboard layout |
QWERTY |
| Keyboard backlit colour |
RGB |
| Keyboard backlit zone |
Per-key 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 |
| USB Type-C charging port |
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 |
| 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) |
