MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-244AU Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX Laptop 45.7 cm (18") UHD+ 64 GB DDR5-SDRAM 4 TB SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Windows 11 Pro Black

Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX (36MB Cache), 64GB DDR5-SDRAM, 4000GB SSD, 45.7 cm (18") UHD+ 3840 x 2400 Mini LED, Intel Graphics, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (24GB GDDR7), WLAN, Webcam, Windows 11 Pro

Key Features

• Windows 11 Pro
• Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX (36MB Cache)
• 45.7 cm (18") UHD+ 3840 x 2400 Mini LED, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (24GB GDDR7)
• 64GB (6400MHz) DDR5-SDRAM (2 x 32) & 4000GB SSD

Description

Two cosmic-level powers converged, lit up like a supernova, thus born the new cosmic-level gaming powerhouse: Raider 18 HX AI. Featuring up to Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 285HX and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU , with improved efficiency and graphics power, overboost ultra getting higher up to 260W paired with a 18" display, witness and experience this new speculator with glamour and power.

Specifications

Design
Colour name	Core Black
Product type	Laptop
Product colour	Black
Form factor	Clamshell
Market positioning	Gaming
Housing material	Metal, Plastic
Original brand name	MSI
Display
HD type	UHD+
Display diagonal	45.7 cm (18")
Display resolution	3840 x 2400 pixels
Touchscreen	No
Panel type	Mini LED
Anti-glare screen	Yes
Maximum refresh rate	120 Hz
RGB colour space	DCI-P3
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology	DisplayHDR 1000
Colour gamut	100%
Native aspect ratio	16:10
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported	Yes
Processor
Processor generation	Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor family	Intel Core Ultra 9
Processor model	285HX
Processor boost frequency	5.5 GHz
Processor cores	24
Processor threads	24
Processor cache	36 MB
Motherboard chipset	HM870
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Processor base power	55 W
Maximum turbo power	160 W
Efficient-core base frequency	2.1 GHz
Performance-core base frequency	2.8 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency	4.6 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency	5.5 GHz
Performance cores	8
Efficient cores	16
Neural processor unit (NPU)
Neural processor unit (NPU)	Intel AI Boost
Sparsity support	Yes
Windows Studio effects support	Yes
AI software frameworks supported by NPU	DirectML, ONNX RT, OpenVINO, WebNN, Windows ML
Total processor performance up to	36 TOPs
NPU performance up to	13 TOPs
GPU performance up to	8 TOPs
Memory
Internal memory	64 GB
Internal memory type	DDR5-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	6400 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)	2 x 32 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	96 GB
Storage
SSD form factor	M.2
Optical drive type	No
Total storage capacity	4 TB
Storage media	SSD
SSD interface	PCI Express 4.0
Card reader integrated	Yes
Compatible memory cards	SD
Total SSDs capacity	4 TB
NVMe	Yes
Graphics
Discrete graphics card	Yes
Discrete graphics card memory	24 GB
On-board graphics card family	Intel Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel Graphics
Discrete graphics card model	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
Discrete graphics memory type	GDDR7
On-board graphics card	Yes
Discrete GPU manufacturer	NVIDIA
On-board GPU manufacturer	Intel
Audio
Audio system	Nahimic 3
Number of built-in speakers	6
Speakers manufacturer	Nahimic
Speaker power	2 W
Camera
Front camera	Yes
Front camera resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
Video capturing speed	30 fps
Privacy camera	Yes
Privacy type	Privacy shutter
Front camera HD type	Full HD
Infrared (IR) camera	Yes
Optical drive
Optical drive type	No
Network
Mobile network connection	No
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN controller model	Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750
Bluetooth	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Ethernet LAN data rates	2500 Mbit/s
Bluetooth version	5.4
Ports & interfaces
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	3
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode	Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0
HDMI ports quantity	1
HDMI version	2.1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)	Yes
Thunderbolt 5 ports quantity	2
Intel® Thunderbolt 5	Yes
Performance
Motherboard chipset	HM870
Keyboard
Pointing device	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes
Keyboard backlit	Yes
Keyboard backlit colour	RGB
Keyboard backlit zone	24-zone RGB
Copilot key	Yes
Software
Operating system installed	Windows 11 Pro
Battery
Number of battery cells	4
Battery capacity	99.9 Wh
Power
AC adapter power	400 W
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)	Yes
USB Type-C charging port	Yes
Security
Cable lock slot	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington
Fingerprint reader	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version	2.0
Sustainability
Sustainability certificates	EPEAT Silver
Weight & dimensions
Weight	3.6 kg
Width	404 mm
Depth	307.5 mm
Height (front)	2.4 cm
Height (rear)	3.21 cm
Packaging data
AC adapter included	Yes
Packaging content
AC adapter included	Yes
Technical details
Discrete graphics card memory	24 GB
Sustainability certificates	EPEAT Silver
Other features
WLAN controller model	Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750
Audio system	Nahimic 3
On-board graphics card	Yes
AC adapter included	Yes
Anti-glare screen	Yes