Notebook MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-251UA 18" UHD+, Intel U9-285HX, 64GB, F2TB, NVD5080-16, W11, black

Features

The Raider 18 HX AI is MSI’s 2025 flagship gaming and workstation beast — one of the most powerful laptops ever created. It features a massive 18" MiniLED UHD+ (3840×2400) 120 Hz HDR1000 display with thousands of dimming zones and perfect colour accuracy. Powered by the top-bin Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU 16 GB GDDR7 delivering a colossal 260 W combined power through MSI OverBoost Ultra technology. 64 GB DDR5-6400 RAM, dual 2 TB SSDs (Gen5 + Gen4), dual Thunderbolt 5 ports, Wi-Fi 7, mechanical per-key RGB SteelSeries keyboard, and a 6-speaker (4×2 W + 2×2 W subwoofer) audio system. Despite the insane specs, it still weighs only 3.6 kg and carries the largest allowed 99 Wh battery.

Specifications

• CPU: Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 285HX
• Display: 18" MiniLED UHD+ (3840×2400), 120 Hz, HDR1000, 100% DCI-P3
• GPU: NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 Laptop GPU 16 GB GDDR7 → Boost up to 2287 MHz, 175 W + Dynamic Boost → 1334 AI TOPS
• Combined CPU+GPU power: up to 260 W (MSI OverBoost Ultra)
• RAM: 64 GB DDR5-6400 (2 slots, max 96 GB)
• Storage: 2 TB total (1× M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen5 + 1× Gen4)
• OS: Windows 11 Home (Windows 11 Pro recommended for business)
• Connectivity: Intel Killer™ Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4, 2.5G LAN
• Ports: 2× Thunderbolt™ 5 (DP + PD 3.1), 3× USB-A 3.2 Gen2, HDMI 2.1, SD Express card reader, combo audio
• Audio: 4×2 W speakers + 2×2 W woofers (6 speakers total)
• Keyboard: Mechanical SteelSeries per-key RGB with Copilot key
• Webcam: FHD IR (30 fps @ 1080p) with HDR and physical shutter
• Security: fingerprint reader, fTPM 2.0, Microsoft Pluton, Kensington lock
• Battery: 99 Wh (4-cell)
• Power adapter: 400 W
• Dimensions: 404 × 307.5 × 24–32.05 mm
• Weight: 3.6 kg
• Colour: Core Black

Technologies

• MSI OverBoost Ultra – 260 W total CPU+GPU power
• MiniLED HDR1000 with local dimming
• NVIDIA DLSS 4, 4th-gen Ray Tracing, 1334 AI TOPS
• Dual Thunderbolt 5 (80 Gbps + 140 W PD)
• Cherry MX Ultra Low Profile mechanical switches (option) or SteelSeries
• Cooler Boost Titan 5 with four fans and eight heatpipes

Who it’s for

For professionals and enthusiasts who need absolute maximum performance on the go:

• 4K 120 fps ultra-ray-tracing gamers
• 8K RAW video editors and 3D rendering professionals
• AI researchers training large models
• CAD/CAE engineers, scientists, financial quants
• anyone who wants a no-compromise desktop replacement that can actually be carried.