On sale! (normally $8599) The MSI Raider 18 HX AI Core U9 RTX 5080 18in Laptop features an Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX Processor, 64GB (2x32GB) onboard DDR5 memory, 18 inch UHD+ MiniLED IPS-level display with a 120Hz refresh rate, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 GDDR7 16GB graphics card, 1 x 2TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD, 1 x 2TB NVMe PCIe Gen5 SSD, 2 x Thunderbolt 5 ports (supports DisplayPort/Power Delivery 3.1), 3 x Type-A USB 3.2 Gen2, 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x audio combo jack, 1 x RJ45, 1x SD express card reader, per-key RGB gaming keyboard by SteelSeries, Intel Killer WiFi 7 BE1750, Bluetooth 5.4 and Windows 11 Pro.
Features
Raider 18 HX AI A2XW
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.
- Up to latest Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 285HX
- Windows 11 Pro
- Up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU 24GB GDDR7
Powered by the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, DLSS 4, and Max-Q technologies.
- Over Boost Ultra Technology pushes the performance to the next level. Total Power up to 260W
- 18" UHD+ (3840x2400), 16:10, Mini LED, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 100% DCI-P3 (Typ.), VESA DisplayHDR™ 1000 Certified, IPS-Level panel
- 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
- 6 Speakers sound system design by Dynaudio
- Dual Thunderbolt™ 5 offers up to 120Gbps transmit bandwidth with bandwidth boost
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 Cores8 P-Cores + 16 E-Cores
- Up to 25% Performance ↑ (* Performance and power compared to previous gen Intel® Core™ i9 processor 14900HX. Results may vary by scenario.)
- NPUInside
GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptops 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, Optimised by Max-Q.
Game Changer Geforce RTX 50 Series Laptops
Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell and AI
Supreme Speed. Superior Visuals.
DLSS 4 massively increases performance and improves image quality for top games using the power of AI.
Game-Winning Responsiveness
NVIDIA Reflex 2 with Frame Warp gives you the ultimate responsiveness, enhancing target acquisition, reaction time, and aim precision.
True-to-Life Graphics
Experience cinematic quality visuals at unprecedented speed with full ray tracing and breakthrough neural rendering technologies.
Al, Ready for You
MSI Gaming Laptops are NVIDIA NIM-ready and engineered to run NVIDIA NIM microservices-Optimised Al models for language, speech, vision, content generation, and more. With these tools, enthusiasts and developers can build Al assistants, develop productivity plugins, or craft innovative content creation workflows locally on RTX AI PCs. Shape tomorrow's Al today with the power of NVIDIA RTX™.
NVIDIA DLSS 4 Supreme Speed. Superior Visuals. Powered by Al.
DLSS is a revolutionary suite of neural rendering technologies that uses Al 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. DLSS on GeForce RTX is the best way to play, backed by an NVIDIA Al supercomputer in the cloud constantly improving your PC's gaming capabilities.
Full Ray Tracing with Neural Rendering Game-Changing Realism
The NVIDIA Blackwell architecture unlocks the game-changing realism of full ray tracing. Experience cinematic quality visuals at unprecedented speed powered by GeForce RTX 50 Series with fourth-gen RT Cores and breakthrough neural rendering technologies accelerated with fifth-gen Tensor Cores.
MSI Overboost Ultra Technology
When under extreme workloads require full CPU and GPU resources, MSI Over Boost Ultra technology delivers maximum combined CPU and GPU performance, or sets Max Boost performance across all 8 P-Cores when only the CPU is utilised.
- Total 260W
- 175W With Dynamic Boost 2.0 GPU
- 85W CPU
*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.
Cooler, Everywhere
Extra Pipe for Gen5 SSD
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.
Mystic Light
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 colours, it can Personalise 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.
18-Inch 4K Mini LED 120Hz Display
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 colour 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.
- 2000000 : 1 - Contrast Ratio
- 1000 nits Brightness
- 100% DCI-P3
- K-Zone Local Dimming
- AMLED Powered by AUO
- 4K 120Hz
- SGS Certified
- Per-unit Calibration
Now Even Smarter
Experience smarter productivity featuring Copilot and MSI AI Engine for seamless multitasking. These advanced AI tools adapt to your needs, Optimising performance and streamlining workflows effortlessly.
Copilot
Unlock efficiency and innovation with Microsoft Copilot
Uncover new opportunities, create compelling content, and solve problems faster anywhere with Microsoft Copilot on Windows, your Al assistant at work. To enhance data security, privacy, and compliance, Copilot provides enterprise data protection when employees are signed in through their Microsoft Entra ID account.
* Copilot is available in select global markets and will be rolled out to additional markets over time. Leam more.
*Requires eligible Microsoft 365 license.
Al Engine
MS's exclusive laptop control hub, and Al solutions, MSI laptops unlock the full potential of your productivity.
MSI Al Engine is able to detect user scenarios and automatically adjust hardware settings to achieve the best performance. With simple Al tuned modes and resources, you can focus on the important things like creating, work and entertainment.
High Speed Combo
Raider Series comes with the ultimate combination of data transfer interface and the widest bandwidth to obtain the unrivalled 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
- Support DisplayPort 2.1
- Up to 12X Faster vs. USB 3.2 Gen 2
- 3XFaster vs. Thunderbolt™ 4
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.
WI-FI 7 Ready
Wi-Fi 7 offers multi-gigabit performance, reaching peak speeds of 5.8 Gbps on 5 and 6GHz connections. With 320MHz channel bandwidths, it delivers substantial throughput gains. Enjoy ultra-low 2ms latency and jitter-free experiences across multiple links. The 6GHz spectrum provides additional capacity for enhanced performance. *Based on theoretical maximum performance. May vary by wireless configuration.
Fortifying Security
Enhance privacy and security with a Webcam Shutter, allowing users to physically block the laptop's camera and enjoy a protected user experience.
Get All the Buffs
The exclusive MSI Center helps you control and customise your MS! laptop the way you want.
MSI APP Player
Developed under an exclusive partnership with Blue Stacks, the MSI APP Player provides a seamless gaming experience between mobile gaming and the PC.
SteelSeries GG
Transform your keyboard into a command center by combining multiple keys into one key command, and sync across all SteelSeries gears.
Day to Night Battery
The 99.9Whr battery capacity is packed to the legal flight limit. Use it anywhere with longer runtime.
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 maximised flexibility when using the laptop.
* PD Charging supports 65W ([email protected]) and up to (28V@5A) 140W PD Charging at System running (S0 Power State) and Sleep mode (Modern Standby Low-Power Idle State), 15W(5V@3A) and up to 140W(28V@5A) at Hibernate (S4 Power State), Off (S5 Power State). The overall system performance may be affected in order to adapt the charging current. The charging rate will vary depending on the system and battery status. MSI PD Charger is recommended.
Backed by a 2 year MSI warranty.
