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Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-031SG [Pre-order RTX50 series]
Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-031SG [Pre-order RTX50 series]
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Raider 18 HX AI A2XW 

  • Windows 11 Home (MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro for business.)
  • Up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU 24GB GDDR7
    Powered by the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, DLSS 4, and Max-Q technologies
  • OverBoost Ultra Technology pushes the performance to the next level. Total Power up to 260W
  • Mystic Light with brand new matrix lightbar design
  • Cooler Boost 5 with 2 fans and 7 heat pipes and PCIe Gen5 SSD cooling design
  • 99.9Whr Battery Capacity
  • Dual Thunderbolt™ 5 offers up to 120Gbps transmit bandwidth with bandwidth boost
  • One month of PC Game Pass
    (Eligible Region: Please visit https://www.xbox.com/regions for the newest information.
    *Spec and bundle offer may vary by model and by country. Please refer to the final specification of the product purchased for Xbox Game Pass pre-installed details.)
  • * Configuration may vary by models, please check spec sheet for detail info.
  • *Copilot key feature availability varies by market, see aka.ms/Keysupport
  • Spec table
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    OS Windows 11 Home (MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro for business.)
    Color Core Black
    CPU Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 285HX with Intel® AI Boost (NPU)
    Chipset Intel® HM870
    Memory (Sales SKU) DDR5-6400, 64GB (32GB*2)
    Memory (Max) 2 Slots, up to 96GB
    DISPLAY 18" 16:10 UHD+ (3840x2400), MiniLED, 120Hz, VESA DisplayHDR™ 1000 Certified, 100% DCI-P3 (Typ.), IPS-Level panel
    GPU NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 Laptop GPU
    SSD CAPACITY (Sales SKU) 2TB NVMe PCIe Gen5x4 SSD x1
    2TB NVMe PCIe Gen4x4 SSD x1
    SSD CAPACITY (Max) 1x M.2 SSD slot (NVMe PCIe Gen4), 1x M.2 SSD slot (NVMe PCIe Gen5) Compatible
    COMMUNICATION Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 7 BE1750, Bluetooth v5.4
    Audio 4 x 2W Audio Speaker
    2 x 2W Audio Woofer
    1x Array Microphone
    1 x Audio combo jack
    Sound by Dynaudio, Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer, Hi-Res Audio Ready
    Keyboard Per-Key RGB Keyboard with Copilot Key
    I/O PORTS

    2x Thunderbolt™ 5 (DisplayPort™/ Power Delivery 3.1)
    3x Type-A USB3.2 Gen2
    1x SD Express Card Reader
    1x HDMI™ 2.1 (8K @ 60Hz / 4K @ 120Hz)
    1x RJ45
    Battery 4 Cell, Li-Polymer, 99.9Whr
    Dimension 404 x 307.5 x 24-32.05 mm
    Weight 3.6 kg
    Warranty 2yrs on-site warranty

Light'em Up

Two cosmic-level powers converged, lit up like a supernova, thus born the new cosmic-level gaming powerhouse: Raider 18 HX AI. Featuring up to Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 285HX and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU , with improved efficiency and graphics power, overboost ultra getting higher up to 260W paired with a 18" display, witness and experience this new speculator with glamour and power.

Desktop-Level Performance with Efficiency Up to Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 285HX

Unlocking new level of performance with whole-new P-core & E-core architecture bringing improved performance per watt, the Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 285HX is here to make portable gaming cooler, quieter with elite-level performance.

  • 24 Cores with 8 P-Cores + 16 E-Cores
  • Up to 25% Performance↑*
  • NPU Inside

* Performance and power compared to previous gen Intel® Core™ i9 processor 14900HX. Results may vary by scenario.

GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPUs. Game Changer.

Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell, GeForce RTX™ 50 Series Laptop GPUs bring game-changing capabilities to gamers and creators. Equipped with a massive level of AI horsepower, the RTX 50 Series enables new experiences and next-level graphics fidelity. Multiply performance with NVIDIA DLSS 4, generate images at unprecedented speed, and unleash your creativity with NVIDIA Studio. All in the thinnest and longest lasting RTX laptops, optimized by Max-Q.

Supreme Speed. Superior Visuals. Powered by AI.

DLSS is a revolutionary suite of neural rendering technologies that uses AI to boost FPS, reduce latency, and improve image quality. ‌The latest breakthrough, DLSS 4, brings new Multi Frame Generation and enhanced Ray Reconstruction and Super Resolution, powered by GeForce RTX™ 50 Series GPUs and fifth-generation Tensor Cores.

MSI Overboost Ultra Technology

When under extreme workloads require full CPU and GPU resources, MSI OverBoost Ultra technology delivers maximum combined CPU and GPU performance, or sets Max Boost performance across all 8 P-Cores when only the CPU is utilized.

  • Total 260W
  • GPU 175W With Dynamic Boost 2.0
  • CPU 85W

*260W based on configuration of Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 285HX with NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 laptop GPU and above.*Under Extreme Performance mode by MSI Center with AC power.*May vary by scenario.

Now Even Smarter

Experience smarter productivity featuring Copilot and MSI AI Engine for seamless multitasking. These advanced AI tools adapt to your needs, optimizing performance and streamlining workflows effortlessly.

Cooler, Everywhere

Driven by innovative design, the Raider 18 HX AI's 3D cooling stands, alongside dual fans and seven copper pipes, completely transform thermal efficiency. This clever setup ensures your device maintains peak performance consistently, even during heavy resource demanding workloads.

  • 2 Fans
  • 7 Pipes
  • Extra Pipe for Gen5 SSD

Bigger, Brighter, Crisper, Faster

Indulge in unmatched realism with the Mini LED 4K display's ultra-high resolution whether you are indoors, outdoors, or under direct sunlight. Revel in the outstanding performance of DisplayHDR 1000 and vibrant color gamut. Elevate your gaming experience with a swift 120Hz refresh rate. Immerse yourself in the true essence of gaming.

*Optional. Actual specification may vary by configurations.

Light'em Up

The Mystic Light with matrix lightbar design of Raider 18 HX AI is a game changer of RGB lighting. The matrix light bar presents the new aesthetics of technology and future. With 16.8 million colors, it can personalize lighting and create a gaming atmosphere for gamers.

*Lighting effects are only for illustration. Actual effect may vary by software version.

*Lighting can be configured in MSI Center or SteelSeries GG.

High Speed Combo

Raider Series comes with the ultimate combination of data transfer interface and the widest bandwidth to obtain the unrivaled experience.

*Optional. Actual specification may vary by configurations.

Thunderbolt™ 5 Technology

The forefront of data transfer and connectivity solution is now available. Enjoy up to 120 Gbps of transmit bandwidth with Thunderbolt™ Bandwidth Boost, while enabling connection to more monitors at higher resolution and refresh rates than ever.

  • Up to 120Gbps
  • Up to 12X Faster v.s. USB 3.2 Gen 2
  • 3X Faster v.s. Thunderbolt™ 4
  • Support DisplayPort 2.1

6X Speakers Sound System

Raider 18 HX AI comes with a world-class 6-speaker surround sound system by Dynaudio. Built with powerful bass sound & clearer vocals, supporting Nahimic and Hi-Res Audio to meet the highest acoustic expectations.

Full Support for All Possibility

Raider 18 HX AI comes with a comprehensive package of I/O ports to support a variety of devices and display output. Giving gamers maximized flexibility when using the laptop.

  • 2x Thunderbolt™ 5 (DisplayPort™/ Power Delivery 3.1)
  • 3x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A
  • SD Card Reader
  • HDMI™ 2.1 (8K@60Hz / 4k@120Hz)
  • Audio Combo Jack
  • RJ45
  • DC-in
  • Kensington Lock