MSI Raider 18 HX AI Gaming Laptop Ultra 9 285HX, RTX 5080, 32GB RAM

Product Overview

The MSI Raider 18 HX (MPN: 9S7-182432-420) is a flagship gaming laptop designed for enthusiasts seeking desktop-class gaming performance, advanced cooling technology, and one of the largest displays available in the gaming laptop category.

Powered by the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU, this configuration is built for ultra-settings gaming, high refresh rate esports titles, content creation, streaming, and demanding multitasking workloads.

Combined with an expansive 18-inch 240Hz display, the Raider 18 HX delivers an immersive gaming experience while providing the screen space many users typically seek from a desktop setup.

General

Model: MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-420US

Manufacturer Part Number: RAIDER18HXA2420

Processor (CPU)

Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 285HX

24 cores (8 Performance + 16 Efficient cores)

24 threads

36MB Intel Smart Cache

Base Clock: 2.1 GHz

Maximum Turbo Frequency: Up to 5.5 GHz

Integrated Intel AI Boost NPU for AI workloads

Graphics (GPU)

NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 Laptop GPU

16GB GDDR7 VRAM

Blackwell architecture

Supports DLSS 4, Ray Tracing, AI acceleration

Up to 175W Graphics Power with Dynamic Boost

AI performance up to 1334 TOPS

Display

18-inch display

QHD+ resolution (2560 × 1600)

16:10 aspect ratio

240Hz refresh rate

IPS-Level panel

100% DCI-P3 color gamut

Anti-glare finish

Wide viewing angles

Memory (RAM)

32GB DDR5 RAM

Configuration: 2 × 16GB

Speed: 5600 MHz

Two memory slots

Upgradeable (higher capacities supported depending on module availability)

Storage

1TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 x4 SSD

M.2 NVMe storage interface

Additional storage expansion supported through M.2 slots

Networking

Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750

Bluetooth 5.4

2.5 Gigabit Ethernet LAN port

Webcam

Full HD IR webcam

Windows Hello facial recognition support

Physical privacy shutter

Audio

Dynaudio sound system

4 × 2W speakers

2 × 2W woofers

Hi-Res Audio support

Nahimic audio enhancements

Keyboard

SteelSeries Per-Key RGB keyboard

Anti-Ghost keys

Full-size layout with numeric keypad

Customizable RGB lighting per key

Ports

2 × Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) with DisplayPort and Power Delivery 3.1

3 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A

1 × HDMI 2.1

1 × 3.5mm audio combo jack

1 × RJ-45 2.5GbE LAN port

1 × Full-size SD card reader (UHS-III)

Battery & Power

99.9Wh lithium-ion battery

4-cell design

400W AC power adapter

Physical Dimensions

Width: 15.91 inches (404 mm)

Depth: 12.09 inches (307 mm)

Thickness: 1.26 inches (32 mm)

Weight: Approximately 7.94 lbs (3.6 kg)