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

The MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-420US is a high-performance gaming laptop with an Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU with 16GB GDDR7 memory, 32GB DDR5 RAM, and a 1TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD. Its 18-inch QHD+ display combines a 2560 x 1600 resolution, 240Hz refresh rate, 16:10 aspect ratio, 100% DCI-P3 coverage, and an IPS-Level panel for smooth gaming and detailed content creation.

The Core Black chassis includes a SteelSeries per-key RGB anti-ghosting keyboard, Wi-Fi 7 connectivity, Thunderbolt 5, a full-size SD card reader, and an IR Full HD webcam with shutter.

Key Specifications

• Manufacturer: MSI
• Model: Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-420US
• Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX, 2.1–5.5GHz
• Memory: 32GB DDR5 5600MHz, configured as 2 x 16GB
• Storage: 1TB NVMe SSD Gen4x4
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
• Graphics memory: 16GB GDDR7
• Display: 18-inch 16:10 QHD+ IPS-Level panel
• Display resolution: 2560 x 1600
• Refresh rate: 240Hz
• Color coverage: 100% DCI-P3
• Operating system: Windows 11 Home
• Keyboard: SteelSeries per-key RGB with anti-ghosting, 99-key layout
• Color: Core Black
• Wireless connectivity: Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750 and Bluetooth 5.4
• Wired networking: Gigabit LAN supporting up to 2.5G
• Ports: 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2, 2 x Thunderbolt 5 with DisplayPort and Power Delivery 3.1, HDMI 2.1, and 3.5mm audio combo jack
• Card reader: Full-size SD UHS-III
• Webcam: IR Full HD webcam with privacy shutter
• Battery: 4-cell 99.9Wh Li-Ion
• Power adapter: 400W
• Weight: 7.94lb

Highlights

• Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX processor for demanding gaming, creation, and multitasking workloads.
• RTX 5080 Laptop GPU with 16GB GDDR7 memory for high-performance graphics and ray-traced gaming.
• 18-inch QHD+ 240Hz display with 100% DCI-P3 coverage for smooth motion and wide color reproduction.
• Fast 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe storage and 32GB dual-channel DDR5 memory.
• Per-key RGB SteelSeries keyboard with anti-ghosting support for responsive gaming input.
• Thunderbolt 5 connectivity, Wi-Fi 7, 2.5G-capable LAN, HDMI 2.1, and SD UHS-III card reader.
• Large 99.9Wh battery and Dynaudio-tuned speaker system with four 2W speakers and two 2W woofers.

This MSI Raider 18 HX AI configuration combines desktop-class processing and graphics performance with a large, high-refresh-rate gaming display.