MSI Raider 18 HX AI

Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 HX
Everyday speed: Handles heavy creative work
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
Gaming: Plays the latest games at max settings
Memory: 64 GB
Storage: 4 TB SSD
Screen: 18" 4K Mini-LED 120Hz
Weight: 3.6 kg
Operating system: Windows 11 Home

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MSI Raider 18 HX AI full specifications

Performance

Processor	Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop
Graphics memory	16 GB
Graphics power (TGP)	175 W
Memory (RAM)	64 GB
Memory type	DDR5-6400
Maximum memory	96 GB
Memory upgrades	Upgradeable (slots)
Storage	4 TB
Storage type	SSD
Storage interface	PCIe 5.0 NVMe M.2 + PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2
Storage slots	2

Screen

Screen size	18"
Resolution	4K (3840 x 2400)
Aspect ratio	16:10
Panel	Mini-LED
Refresh rate	120 Hz
Colour range	100% DCI-P3 (Typical)
HDR	VESA DisplayHDR 1000
Finish	Matte
Touchscreen	No

Battery and size

Battery capacity	99.9 Wh
Charger	400 W
Weight	3.6 kg
Dimensions	404 x 307.5 x 24-32.05 mm
Materials	Metal, Plastic
Colour	Core Black
Colours available	Core Black

Ports and wireless

Ports	3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 2x Thunderbolt 5 (DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.1), 1x HDMI 2.1 (8K@60Hz / 4K@120Hz), 1x 2.5 GbE RJ-45, 1x 3.5 mm mic-in/headphone-out combo, 1x SD card reader
Thunderbolt / USB4	Thunderbolt 5
Card reader	SD
Ethernet	2.5 GbE RJ-45
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi card	Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.4
Mobile data	None

Features

Webcam	1080p + IR
Webcam privacy	physical shutter
Backlit keyboard	Yes
Keyboard	Per-key RGB (SteelSeries), Copilot key, numpad
Login	Fingerprint
Number pad	Yes
Touchpad	Silky Smooth Touchpad
Speakers	4x 2 W speakers + 2x 2 W woofer, Sound by Dynaudio, Nahimic 3
Microphones	Array microphone
Pen	No
Security	Fingerprint, fTPM 2.0, Webcam shutter, Kensington lock

Software and model

Operating system	Windows 11 Home
Model number	A2XWIG-014US
Released	2025

Specs compiled from MSI's product pages and datasheets, with some identifiers from Open Icecat. Manufacturers revise hardware between versions, so check the version on the box. Spotted an error? Tell us.