MSI Raider A18 HX A9WJG-052US AMD Ryzen™ 9 9955HX3D Laptop 18" UHD+ 64 GB DDR5-SDRAM 2 TB SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Windows 11 Pro Black

AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D (128MB Cache, 2.5GHz), 64GB DDR5-SDRAM, 2000GB SSD, 45.7 cm (18") UHD+ 3840 x 2400 Mini LED, AMD Radeon 610M, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 (24GB GDDR7), LAN, WLAN, Webcam, Windows 11 Pro

Key Features

• Windows 11 Pro
• AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D (128MB Cache, 2.5GHz)
• 45.7 cm (18") UHD+ 3840 x 2400 Mini LED, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 (24GB GDDR7)
• 64GB (5600MHz) DDR5-SDRAM (2 x 32) & 2000GB SSD

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™ 5090 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.

The Ultimate Gaming Processor Evolved:
Up to AMD Ryzen™ 9 9955HX3D Processor
Game like never before with the latest AMD Ryzen™ 9 9955HX3D Processor, featuring the latest Zen 5 architecture, utilizing the re-engineered 2nd Gen AMD 3D V-Cache™ technology for massive gaming boost, gamers can now harness the power of ultimate performance on the processor built for gaming and more.

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, optimized 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.

AI, Ready for You
MSI Gaming Laptops are NVIDIA NIM-ready and engineered to run NVIDIA NIM microservices—optimized AI models for language, speech, vision, content generation, and more. With these tools, enthusiasts and developers can build AI assistants, develop productivity plugins, or craft innovative content creation workflows locally on RTX AI PCs. Shape tomorrow’s AI today with the power of NVIDIA RTX™.

MSI Overboost Ultra Technology
Under extreme workloads requiring full CPU and GPU resources, MSI OverBoost technology delivers peak combined performance with a total power output of 260W.

Cooler, Everywhere
Driven by innovative design, the Raider A18 HX'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.

Light 'em Up
The Mystic Light with matrix lightbar design of Raider A18 HX 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.

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 color gamut. Elevate your gaming experience with a swift 120Hz refresh rate. Immerse yourself in the true essence of gaming.

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.

Copilot
Uncover new opportunities, create compelling content, and solve problems faster anywhere with Microsoft Copilot on Windows, your AI 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.

High Speed Combo
With support for up to 2 SSDs with blazing-fast transfer speeds and DDR5 memory, the Raider A18 HX offers extreme data performance and unmatched gaming and multitasking capability. Experience peak efficiency for all your workloads.

6X Speakers Sound System
Raider A18 HX 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
The Raider A18 HX 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.

Specifications

Design
Colour name	Core Black
Product type	Laptop
Market positioning	Gaming
Form factor	Clamshell
Product colour	Black
Original brand name	MSI
Display
HD type	UHD+
Panel type	Mini LED
Touchscreen	No
Display resolution	3840 x 2400 pixels
Display diagonal	18"
Maximum refresh rate	120 Hz
RGB colour space	DCI-P3
Colour gamut	100%
Native aspect ratio	16:10
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported	Yes
Processor
Processor generation	AMD Ryzen 9000 Series
Processor cache type	L3
Processor cache	128 MB
Processor frequency	2.5 GHz
Processor model	9955HX3D
Processor boost frequency	5.4 GHz
Processor cores	16
Processor threads	32
Motherboard chipset	Intel SoC
Processor manufacturer	AMD
Processor family	AMD Ryzen™ 9
Processor base power	55 W
Maximum turbo power	75 W
Memory
Internal memory	64 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)	2 x 32 GB
Internal memory type	DDR5-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	5600 MHz
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	96 GB
Storage
SSD form factor	M.2
Storage media	SSD
Optical drive type	No
Number of SSDs installed	1
SSD capacity	2 TB
SSD interface	PCI Express 4.0
Card reader integrated	Yes
Compatible memory cards	SD
Total storage capacity	2 TB
Total SSDs capacity	2 TB
NVMe	Yes
Graphics
Discrete graphics card	Yes
Discrete graphics card memory	24 GB
On-board graphics card family	AMD Radeon
On-board graphics card	Yes
On-board graphics card model	AMD Radeon 610M
Discrete graphics card model	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
Discrete graphics memory type	GDDR7
Discrete GPU manufacturer	NVIDIA
On-board GPU manufacturer	AMD
Audio
Number of built-in speakers	2
Speaker power	2 W
Built-in subwoofer	Yes
Camera
Front camera	Yes
Front camera resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
Video capturing speed	30 fps
Privacy camera	Yes
Privacy type	Privacy shutter
Front camera HD type	Full HD
Infrared (IR) camera	Yes
Optical drive
Optical drive type	No
Network
Mobile network connection	No
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Ethernet LAN	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	2500 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.4
Ports & interfaces
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	2
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode	Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0
HDMI ports quantity	1
HDMI version	2.1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)	Yes
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity	2
Intel® Thunderbolt 4	Yes
Performance
Motherboard chipset	Intel SoC
Keyboard
Pointing device	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes
Keyboard backlit	Yes
Keyboard backlit colour	RGB
Keyboard backlit zone	Per-key RGB
Copilot key	Yes
Software
Operating system installed	Windows 11 Pro
Technical details
Market positioning	Gaming
Form factor	Clamshell
Product colour	Black
Discrete graphics card memory	24 GB
Warranty period	1 year(s)
Battery
Battery technology	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cells	4
Battery capacity	99.99 Wh
Power
AC adapter power	400 W
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)	Yes
USB Type-C charging port	Yes
Security
Cable lock slot type	Kensington
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	Yes
Fingerprint reader	Yes
Cable lock slot	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version	2.0
Weight & dimensions
Width	15.9" (404 mm)
Depth	12.1" (307 mm)
Height	1.26" (32 mm)
Weight	7.94 lbs (3.6 kg)
Packaging data
AC adapter included	Yes
Packaging content
AC adapter included	Yes
Other features
On-board graphics card	Yes
AC adapter included	Yes
Warranty period	1 year(s)