MSI Raider 18 HX AI Gaming Laptop – Intel Core Ultra 9-285HX / 18-inch QHD+ 240Hz / 1TB SSD / 32GB RAM / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB / Windows 11 Home / SteelSeries RGB Keyboard / Core Black – [A2XWIG-420US]

The MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-420US is a high-performance gaming laptop built around the Intel Core Ultra 9-285HX processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU with 16GB GDDR7 video memory. It combines 32GB DDR5 memory, a 1TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD, and an 18-inch QHD+ display with a 240Hz refresh rate for demanding gaming, content creation, and multitasking.

The Core Black chassis includes a SteelSeries per-key RGB anti-ghosting keyboard, advanced connectivity, and a large 99.9Wh battery.

Key Specifications

• Brand: MSI
• Series: Raider 18 HX AI
• Model: A2XWIG-420US
• Manufacturer Part Number: RAIDER18HXA2420
• Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9-285HX, 2.1-5.5GHz
• Memory: 32GB DDR5 5600MHz, 16GB x 2
• Storage: 1TB NVMe SSD, PCIe Gen4x4
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
• Graphics Memory: 16GB GDDR7
• Display: 18-inch QHD+ IPS-Level panel, 2560 x 1600 resolution, 16:10 aspect ratio
• Refresh Rate: 240Hz
• Color Coverage: 100% DCI-P3
• Operating System: Windows 11 Home
• Keyboard: SteelSeries per-key RGB keyboard with anti-ghosting, 99-key layout
• Color: Core Black
• Wireless Connectivity: Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750 and Bluetooth 5.4
• Wired Network: Gigabit LAN supporting up to 2.5G
• USB Ports: 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
• USB-C Ports: 2 x Thunderbolt 5 with DisplayPort and Power Delivery 3.1
• Video Output: HDMI 2.1
• Card Reader: Full-size SD UHS-III
• Webcam: IR FHD webcam with shutter
• Audio: Dynaudio sound system with 4 x 2W speakers and 2 x 2W woofers
• Battery: 4-cell 99.9Wh Li-Ion
• Power Adapter: 400W
• Weight: 7.94 lb

Highlights

• Intel Core Ultra 9-285HX processing performance for gaming, rendering, development, and intensive multitasking.
• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU with 16GB GDDR7 memory for modern games and GPU-accelerated creative applications.
• 18-inch QHD+ 2560 x 1600 display with a 240Hz refresh rate for smooth motion and detailed visuals.
• 100% DCI-P3 display coverage suited to gaming, media, and color-sensitive creative workflows.
• SteelSeries per-key RGB anti-ghosting keyboard with a 99-key layout.
• Thunderbolt 5 connectivity supports high-speed data transfer, DisplayPort, and Power Delivery 3.1.
• Wi-Fi 7, 2.5G-capable LAN, HDMI 2.1, SD UHS-III, and multiple USB ports support a broad range of peripherals and displays.
• 99.9Wh battery and Dynaudio-tuned multi-speaker audio system support extended gaming and entertainment use.

The MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-420US is a desktop-class gaming laptop configuration for users seeking high-end performance, a large high-refresh-rate display, and comprehensive connectivity in Oman.