MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-074 – 18" Ultra HD+ Mini-LED 120Hz – Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX – 64GB DDR5 – 4TB PCIe 5.0 SSD – NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 24GB – Windows 11 Home

The MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG-074 is a high-end gaming and performance laptop built for extreme workloads, AI-accelerated tasks, and ultra-high refresh gaming. Powered by the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 graphics, combined with a fast Ultra HD+ Mini-LED display, advanced cooling, and a 99Wh battery, it delivers top-tier performance, connectivity, and visual quality for demanding users.

⭐ Highlights

• Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX processor
• Windows 11 Home (MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro for business)
• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 high-end graphics with NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, DLSS 4 and Max-Q technologies
• 18.0" Ultra HD+ Mini-LED display with 120Hz technology
• Powerful Cooler Boost 5 cooling
• PCIe Gen 5 SSD for maximum data rates
• SteelSeries gaming keyboard with large precision touchpad
• Thunderbolt 5 and Wi-Fi 7 for next-generation connectivity
• Dynaudio sound system with six speakers
• Integrated long-range IR face recognition or fingerprint sensor
• Extra-strong 99Wh battery
• Robust aluminum chassis with RGB light bar
• MSI Center with AI Engine for intelligent system tuning

🔧 Technical Specifications

🖥️ Display

• Size: 45.8 cm (18.0")
• Resolution: 3840 x 2400 (Ultra HD+)
• Panel: Mini-LED
• VESA DisplayHDR 1000
• True Color with 100% DCI-P3 coverage
• Anti-glare surface
• Refresh rate: 120Hz

⚙️ Processor

• Model: Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
• Cores: 24-core design
• Clock speed: up to 5.50 GHz
• Cache: 36 MB SmartCache
• AI performance: up to 13 NPU TOPS (36 AI TOPS total)

🎮 Graphics

• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
• Graphics memory: 24 GB GDDR7 VRAM
• Architecture: NVIDIA Blackwell
• DLSS 4 support
• Max-Q technologies
• Advanced AI performance: up to 1,824 AI TOPS
• Boost clock: up to 2,160 MHz
• Design power (TGP): 175 W with Dynamic Boost
• MSI OverBoost: up to 250 W combined CPU+GPU power

🧠 Memory

• Configuration: 2x SO-DIMM slots
• Type: DDR5 (dual channel)
• Maximum capacity: up to 128 GB

💾 Storage

• Installed SSD: 4 TB PCIe 5.0 NVMe
• Storage slots: 2x M.2 PCIe 5.0 x4
• Total M.2 slots: 3x (2x M.2 PCIe 5.0 x4, 1x M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4)

❄️ Cooling

• Cooling system: Cooler Boost 5 dual-cooling
• Optimized airflow for sustained high performance
• Supports MSI OverBoost Ultra for maximum combined CPU/GPU performance

⌨️ Keyboard

• Keyboard: SteelSeries gaming keyboard
• Backlight: RGB illumination
• Large precision touchpad

🔊 Audio

• Audio system: Dynaudio with 6 speakers
• Audio ports: 1x Mic-in, 1x Headphone-out

📷 Camera

• Webcam: Full HD (1080p) with IR sensor
• Supports Windows Hello face recognition

📡 Connectivity

• Wired network: 2.5 Gbit/s LAN
• Wireless LAN: Wi-Fi 7
• Bluetooth: version 5.4

🔌 Ports

• USB Type-C: 3x (2x via Thunderbolt 5)
• USB Type-A: 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (SuperSpeed 10 Gbps)
• Video output: 1x (via USB-C/Thunderbolt and/or HDMI, depending on configuration)
• Network: 1x RJ-45 (2.5 Gbit/s LAN)
• Audio: 1x Mic-in, 1x Headphone-out
• Card reader: SD Express

🔋 Battery & Power

• Battery: 4-cell Li-Polymer, 99 Wh (integrated)
• Power adapter: 400 W (external, 90–264 V)

📐 Dimensions & Weight

• Dimensions (W x D x H): 404 x 308 x 32 mm (without feet)
• Weight (including battery): 3.6 kg
• Color: Black (Core Black)
• Chassis: robust aluminum housing with RGB light bar

🛡️ Security

• Integrated long-range IR face recognition or fingerprint sensor
• Windows Hello support

ℹ️ Additional Information

• EAN code: 4711377302067
• Variant: 957-182462-074
• Software: MSI software package including MSI Center with AI Engine
• Manufacturer warranty: 2 years with pick-up & return service
• Note: Caps Lock key function may vary by region (see msi.com/support)
• © 2023 Micro-Star Int’l Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Product specifications and images may change without notice; errors excepted.

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