MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG-231BE

18", 2000 GB, 64 GB, Numeric keypad
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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 an 18" display, witness and experience this new speculator with glamour and power.

Key specifications

Processor family
Core Ultra 9 1st Gen
Memory
64 GB
Image resolution
3840 x 2400 pixels
SSD capacity
2000 GB
Keyboard layout
Numeric keypad

General information

Item number
57624534
Manufacturer
MSI
Category
Notebooks
Manufacturer no.
RAIDER 18 HX AI A2XWIG-231BE
Release date
15.4.2025

Colour

Colour
Black
Exact colour description
Core Black

Application range

Notebook type
AI LaptopGaming Laptop

Processor

Processor family
Core Ultra 9 1st Gen
Clock frequency
2.10 GHz
Max. turbo clock rate
5.50 GHz
Max. TDP
55 W
Number of processor cores
24 -Core
Number of performance cores
8 -Core
Clock frequency performance cores
2.80 GHz
Max. Turbo Clock frequency Performance Cores
5.50 GHz
Number of efficiency cores
16 -Core
Clock frequency Efficiency cores
2.10 GHz
Number of threads
24
Cache
36 MB

Memory

Memory
64 GB
Memory configuration
2 x 32GB
Memory form factor
SO-DIMM
Storage clock frequency
6400 MHz

Graphics card properties

Graphics hardware
Dedicated graphics card

Onboard graphics properties

Graphics chip (GPU)
Intel Arc Graphics
Graphics card model
Intel Arc Graphics

Dedicated graphics card properties

Dedicated graphics memory
16 GB
Video memory type
GDDR7

Display properties

Display resolution
UHD+
Image resolution
3840 x 2400 pixels
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Aspect ratio
16:10
Display size (inches)
18"
Screen surface
Anti-glare
Display technology
Mini-LED

Data storage overview

Disk type
SSD
Total capacity
4000 GB
SSD capacity
2000 GB

Optical drive

Optical drive type
No drive

Card slots

Memory card type
SD

Connections

USB ports
Thunderbolt 5
Exact USB ports
Thunderbolt 5 (2x)USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 (3x)
Audio Connections
HeadphonesMicrophone connection (1x)
Network connections
RJ45 (1x)
HDMI version
2.1

Operating system

Operating system
Windows

Audio functions

Notebook speaker type
Nahimic 3
Number of speakers
4x

Camera properties

Front camera resolution
2.07 Mpx
Max. Video resolution front camera
1920 x 1080 pixels

Safety

Safety
Trusted Platform Module

Network

Max. port speed
2.50 Gbit/s

Wireless transmission

Wireless transmission
Bluetooth
Bluetooth version
5.4

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 7 / 802.11be

Battery properties

Battery type
Li-ion
Number of cells
4 cubicles
Power capacity
99.90 Wh
Power supply unit strength
400 W

Input device

Keyboard layout
Numeric keypad
Input device
Touchpad

Product dimensions

Height
3.21 cm
Depth
30.75 cm
Width
40.40 cm
Weight
3.60 kg

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Reviews & Ratings

Warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Notebooks» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 11.Erazer
    4.6 %
  • 11.Gigabyte
    4.6 %
  • 11.Medion
    4.6 %
  • 14.MSI
    5.1 %
  • 15.Captiva
    6.5 %

Warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 1.Samsung
    5 days
  • 3.Apple
    6 days
  • 3.MSI
    6 days
  • 5.ASUS
    8 days
  • 5.Captiva
    8 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Notebooks» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 11.Samsung
    6.5 %
  • 12.Medion
    6.9 %
  • 13.Huawei
    7.1 %
  • 14.Captiva
    10.8 %
  • 15.MSI
    11.4 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingVery good85/100
Very good80/100
PC Welt Online Logo
PC Welt OnlineSingle testReleaseMay 2025
  • PositiveHigh-pixel 18-inch 4K mini LED display
  • PositiveTwo Thunderbolt 5 connections
  • PositiveFirst-class multithreading CPU performance
  • PositiveExcellent GPU performance
  • PositivePCIe 5 solid state drives
  • NegativeHeavy and thick
Very good90/100
GameStar Logo
GameStarSingle testReleaseApril 2025
  • PositiveVery high performance
  • PositiveFantastic mini LED display
  • PositiveGood input devices
  • PositiveEffective cooling
  • PositivePCIe 5.0 SSD slot
  • NegativeVery loud under load