MSI
MSI Raider A18 HX 18” 120Hz UHD+ Gaming Laptop: AMD Ryzen 9-9955HX3D, Geforce RTX 5090, 64GB DDR5, 2TB SSD, Type C, Win 11 Pro: A9WJG-052US
Experience astronomical gaming power with the MSI Raider A18 HX. This powerhouse features the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU for exceptional graphical performance and efficiency. Enjoy seamless multitasking with 64GB DDR5 RAM and ultra-fast load times thanks to the 2TB NVMe SSD. The stunning 18-inch UHD+ 120Hz Mini LED display offers vivid visuals with HDR 1000 and 100% DCI-P3 color accuracy. Enhanced with a per-key RGB SteelSeries keyboard and Wi-Fi 7, this laptop is built for ultimate immersion and speed.
$4419.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
383
/ 3580
#383 in Laptops
Price vs Category Average
+199%
Above average
Processor
999553
/ AMD Ryzen -HXD
Who it's for
- Ultimate Gaming Prowess
- Stunning Visual Immersion
- Exceptional Multitasking Capability
Who should skip it
- Significant Investment Required
- Limited Portability
- Power and Thermal Management
Key Specs
Processor
AMD Ryzen 9-9955HX3D
Memory
64GB DDR5 RAM
Storage
2TB NVMe SSD
Display
18-inch UHD+ (3840x2400) resolution
Refresh Rate
120Hz
Graphics Card
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 7
Features
- AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D processor for cutting-edge speed and power.
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 GPU for exceptional graphical performance.
- 64GB DDR5 RAM for high-speed multitasking.
- 2TB NVMe SSD for ultra-fast load times.
- 18-inch UHD+ 120Hz Mini LED display for vivid visuals.
- Per-key RGB SteelSeries keyboard for customizable lighting.
- Wi-Fi 7 for blazing-fast speeds and low latency.
- Windows 11 Pro for advanced security and productivity.
What customers say
The MSI Raider A18 HX delivers exceptional performance and stunning visuals. Its 18 inch UHD+ display offers immersive clarity and vibrant colors, enhancing the gaming experience. Paired with a powerful processor and graphics, it provides unparalleled capabilities. While a premium purchase, many users find the cutting edge technology and robust features offer excellent value for a high end gaming machine. It is a top choice for those demanding peak performance and a superior visual experience.
Know before you buy
The Mini LED technology provides significantly higher brightness and deeper contrast levels compared to traditional LED panels. With HDR 1000 and 100% DCI-P3 color accuracy, it delivers professional-grade color reproduction and vibrant visuals that are ideal for both high-end gaming and color-sensitive creative work.
Yes, 64GB of DDR5 RAM is more than enough for intensive multitasking, complex 3D rendering, and professional video editing. It ensures the system remains responsive even when running multiple resource-heavy applications simultaneously.
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is a top-tier mobile GPU featuring 24GB of GDDR7 memory, designed to handle the most demanding graphical tasks. It supports advanced features like real-time ray tracing and AI-driven upscaling, ensuring high frame rates at the laptop's native 4K UHD+ resolution.
The Raider A18 HX is equipped with an advanced cooling system specifically engineered to dissipate heat from the high-performance Ryzen 9 processor and RTX 5090 GPU. This ensures the laptop maintains peak clock speeds and prevents thermal throttling during extended periods of heavy load.
Yes, this model includes Wi-Fi 7, which offers significantly faster speeds, lower latency, and improved reliability compared to previous Wi-Fi generations. This is particularly beneficial for competitive online gaming where a stable, high-speed connection is essential.
Yes, the laptop features a SteelSeries per-key RGB keyboard. You can use the integrated software to customize the lighting effects and colors for each individual key to suit your personal aesthetic or gaming setup.
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