MSI Raider A18 HX 18" QHD+ 240Hz Gaming Laptop
Status: MSI Raider A18 HX 18" QHD+ 240Hz Gaming Laptop: Unavailable on Amazon as of . SpecPicks has no in-stock listing with matching specs on file; the search below lists current offers. eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.
Bottom line: The Ryzen 9 9955HX3D / RTX 5080 laptop has GeForce RTX 5080 graphics, 32GB of DDR5 RAM and a 2TB NVMe SSD.
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Similar: EXCaliberPC [2025] MSI Raider A18 HX A9WIG-082US — $4,749.00 on Amazon as of 2026-10-20 16:14 UTC (price may vary).
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Pairs a Ryzen 9 9955HX3D processor with GeForce RTX 5080 graphics
- ✓ 2TB NVMe SSD for the OS and game library
- ✓ 32GB of DDR5 RAM leaves headroom for gaming alongside streaming or creative apps
Cons
- ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated
Manufacturer description
Two cosmic-level powers converged, lit up like a supernova, thus born the new cosmic-level gaming powerhouse: Raider A18 HX. Featuring up to AMD Ryzen™ 9 9955HX3D Processor and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 Laptop GPU for a massive boost on processing and graphics power, with overboost ultra getting higher up to 260W paired with a 18" display, witness and experience this new speculator with glamour and power.
SpecPicks Verdict
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Key Features
- Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
- 18" 240Hz, QHD+ (2560 x 1600) 16:10 Wide View Angle, Thin Bezel, 100% DCI-P3, IPS-Level Panel
- SteelSeries 24 zone RGB with Anti-Ghost key (99 Key)
- Sound by Dynaudio, 4x2W Speakers 2x2W Woofer
- Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, 2.5Gb LAN, Thunderbolt 4, HDMI v2.1, Full size SD UHS-III
Full Specifications
| Brand | msi |
|---|---|
| Color | Core Black |
| RAM Type | DDR5 RAM |
| CPU Model | Ryzen 9 |
| Model Name | Raider A18 HX A9WIG-272US |
| Model Year | 2026 |
| Resolution | QHD+, 2560x1600 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Form Factor | Clamshell |
| Screen Size | 18 Inches |
| Chipset Type | Intel |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, WiFi |
| Display Type | IPS |
| Model Number | Raider A18 HX A9WIG-272US |
| Video Output | HDMI |
| Audio features | Speaker |
| Built-In Media | AC Adapter |
| Hard Disk Size | 2 TB |
| Hard-Drive Size | 2 TB |
| Keyboard Layout | QWERTY |
| Full listing title | MSI Raider A18 HX 18" QHD+ 240Hz Gaming Laptop, AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, RTX 5080, 32GBDDR5, 2TB Gen4x4 NVMe SSD, Windows 11 Home |
Performance Data
View gaming FPS, AI inference throughput, and synthetic scores for the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D — the core hardware component in this product. Benchmarks sourced from TechPowerUp, PassMark, and the r/LocalLLaMA community.
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