MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-418US – Core Black Gaming Beast with RTX 5080
The MSI Raider 18 HX AI (A2XWIG-418US) redefines high-end gaming and content creation with unmatched power, futuristic design, and cutting-edge AI performance. Powered by the Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 285HX processor, this laptop delivers lightning-fast speeds and AI-accelerated computing, perfect for AAA titles, streaming, and professional creative workloads.
Graphics are driven by the NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 with 16GB GDDR7 VRAM, offering next-gen ray tracing, DLSS 3.5 AI upscaling, and exceptional performance for gaming at ultra settings, 3D rendering, and VR. Combined with 64GB DDR5-5600 high-speed RAM and a massive 2TB PCIe NVMe SSD, the Raider 18 guarantees fluid multitasking, near-instant load times, and expansive storage capacity.
The 18-inch display provides breathtaking visuals with its expansive screen real estate, crisp resolution, and vivid colors, making it ideal for competitive gamers and creators seeking maximum immersion. The Core Black chassis paired with MSI’s signature RGB backlit keyboard and premium cooling system makes the Raider a centerpiece for any gaming setup.
Running on Windows 11, the Raider 18 HX AI provides modern productivity features, top-tier connectivity options, and reliability backed by MSI engineering.
Processor (CPU)
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Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 285HX
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Base clock: 2.1GHz – designed for elite performance
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AI-accelerated multitasking and next-gen efficiency
Graphics (GPU)
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NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 – 16GB GDDR7
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Ray tracing, DLSS 3.5, and AI-driven rendering
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Future-proof performance for gaming and creative work
Display
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18-inch Full Display with ultra-vivid colors and sharp resolution
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Designed for immersive gaming and professional workflows
Memory & Storage
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64GB DDR5-5600 RAM – handles extreme multitasking with ease
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2TB PCIe SSD – fast boot times, large game and media storage
Design & Build
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Color: Core Black
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Keyboard: Customizable RGB backlit gaming keyboard
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Chassis: Premium build with MSI Raider aesthetic and cooling system
Connectivity & Features
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Operating System: Windows 11
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Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
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Ports: Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, USB-C, USB-A, Ethernet, audio jack
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Cooling: Advanced thermal design for sustained high performance
Key Specifications (Summary)
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Model: MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-418US (RAIDER18HXA2418)
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CPU: Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 285HX (2.1GHz)
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GPU: NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 16GB GDDR7
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Display: 18-inch Gaming Display
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RAM: 64GB DDR5-5600
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Storage: 2TB PCIe SSD
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Color: Core Black
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Keyboard: RGB Backlit
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OS: Windows 11
