MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG Gaming Laptop Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX Black 9S7-182462-096

The MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG is a groundbreaking machine engineered for a new era of gaming, creation, and AI acceleration. This laptop represents the ultimate convergence of desktop-level processing power, next-generation AI hardware, and a best-in-class display, all housed in a beautifully illuminated and expertly cooled chassis. It is built for the professional gamer and the demanding creator who will accept nothing less than the absolute peak of mobile performance.

Model: Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG SKU: 9S7-182462-096 Color: Core Black OS: Windows 11 Home

Desktop-Level Power with Next-Gen AI Acceleration

At the heart of the Raider 18 HX AI is a revolutionary hybrid architecture designed to dominate every workload.

• Processor: Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 285HX Processor
• This is an Arrow Lake-HX series CPU featuring a massive 24 Cores (8 Performance-cores and 16 Efficient-cores) and 24 Threads, delivering desktop-grade performance up to a scorching 5.50 GHz max clock speed.
• It is an AI PC featuring an integrated Intel AI Boost NPU to offload AI tasks, significantly accelerating AI-enhanced features in Windows 11 and a growing library of creative and productivity applications, ensuring efficient, high-performance computing.
• Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU with 24GB GDDR7
• Powered by the cutting-edge NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, this is the most powerful mobile GPU available.
• It features 4th-Gen Ray Tracing Cores, 5th-Gen Tensor Cores, and supports DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation and Ray Reconstruction to deliver hyper-realistic, high-resolution gameplay at unprecedented frame rates.
• The GPU operates at a maximum graphics power of 175W (with Dynamic Boost), contributing to an astonishing combined Total Power of up to 260W via MSI's exclusive OverBoost Ultra Technology.

Unrivaled Speed and Multitasking Capacity

To complement the world-class CPU and GPU, this configuration is armed with elite-tier memory and storage components.

• Memory: 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 6400MHz RAM
• Massive capacity and blazing-fast frequency ensure flawless multitasking, seamless live streaming, and rapid handling of memory-intensive tasks like 3D rendering and professional video editing.
• Storage: 2TB NVMe™ PCIe® Gen5 SSD
• Experience the fastest loading and transfer speeds available today with a PCIe Gen5 M.2 SSD, enabling near-instantaneous game loading, system boot-ups, and handling of huge files. The laptop also supports an additional M.2 slot for future storage expansion.

The Ultimate Visual and Audio Experience

The 18-inch display and sophisticated audio system provide a truly immersive user experience.

• Display: 18-inch UHD+ (3840x2400), 16:10 Aspect Ratio, MiniLED Panel, 120Hz
• This is a top-tier visual experience, offering 4K-level resolution for incredible detail. The MiniLED backlight technology delivers exceptional contrast, deep blacks, and stunning brightness, certified with VESA DisplayHDR™ 1000.
• The 120Hz refresh rate and 100% DCI-P3 (Typ.) color gamut make it perfect for both competitive gaming and professional, color-accurate content creation.
• Audio: 6-Speaker System by Dynaudio
• A premium sound system featuring four 2W Speakers and two 2W Woofers delivers rich, powerful bass and crystal-clear highs, all supported by Nahimic spatial audio and Hi-Res Audio certification.

Connectivity and Design for the Future

The Raider 18 HX AI is built with future-proof connectivity and MSI's signature aggressive, feature-rich design.

• Revolutionary Connectivity: Equipped with Dual Thunderbolt™ 5 ports which offer an unprecedented 120 Gbps of transmit bandwidth (via Bandwidth Boost), enabling next-generation external display support and high-speed device connections.
• Wireless Standard: Features Intel® Killer™ BE Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4, offering multi-gigabit speeds, ultra-low latency (as low as 2ms), and greater network capacity for the ultimate wireless experience.
• Thermal Management: The advanced Cooler Boost 5 solution features dual fans, 7 heat pipes, and a dedicated cooling design for the PCIe Gen5 SSD, ensuring maximum, sustained performance without overheating.
• Aesthetics: The iconic Mystic Light with a brand-new matrix lightbar offers a futuristic, customizable RGB lighting display. The Per-Key RGB Gaming Keyboard by SteelSeries provides a tactile, responsive experience with individual key customization and a dedicated Copilot key.
• Battery: A 99.9Whr battery, the largest capacity legally allowed on a flight, provides maximum runtime for productivity on the go.
• I/O Ports: A comprehensive array of ports includes 2x Thunderbolt™ 5, 3x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 1x HDMI™ 2.1 (8K @ 60Hz / 4K @ 120Hz), 1x SD Express Card Reader, and 1x RJ45.

This MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG is not just a gaming laptop; it is a portable desktop replacement built to handle the most demanding tasks of today and tomorrow.