CES 2025 | MSI debuts the new Raider 18 HX laptop with Nvidia RTX 50 series GPUs
MSI has presented the next generation of its high-end gaming laptops at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, and there’s a lot to unpack here. So far, the company has given us a glimpse of the gaming laptops that include newer iterations in the Titan, Raider, Stealth, Vector, and other series.
This time around, MSI has introduced AI as well as non-AI versions of some of the laptops. Plus, as mentioned earlier, the new laptops will feature new components, like the much-awaited Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs, the Intel Core Ultra (Arrow Lake HX) processors, the AMD Ryzen 9000 series, and the Ryzen AI 300 series.
Among the newly announced laptops, MSI has debuted the Raider 18 HX laptop (A9WJG/A9WIG), which is the non-AI variant. The Raider 18 HX is powered by the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D CPU. And as far as graphics are concerned, buyers can choose the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 with 24 GB GDDR7 or the RTX 5080 with 16 GB GDDR7.
On the outside, the Raider A18 features a massive 18-inch UHD+ Mini-LED display with a resolution of 3840 x 2400 pixels, offering a 16:10 aspect ratio. With a 120 Hz refresh rate, users can expect great graphics and smooth gameplay.
As far as connectivity is concerned, the laptop offers 2 USB4 ports supporting Thunderbolt 4, 3 USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, and a HDMI 2.1 output capable of 8K@60Hz or 4K@120Hz. And for internet connectivity, the laptop offers AMD Wi-Fi 7 and 2.5GbE Ethernet, which should deliver lag-free gaming.
Here are the full specs -
| Model | Raider A18 HX A9WJG / A9WIG |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home or Windows 11 Pro |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D |
| GPU | Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 (24 GB GDDR7) or RTX 5080 (16 GB GDDR7) |
| RAM | DDR5, 2 slots, up to 96 GB |
| Storage | 1 x NVMe M.2 SSD (PCIe Gen5 x4), 1 x NVMe M.2 SSD (PCIe Gen4 x4) |
| Display | Mini-LED, 18-inch UHD+ (3840 x 2400), 16:10, 120 Hz, VESA DisplayHDR 1000, ~100% DCI-P3 |
| Ports | 2 x USB4 (DisplayPort, USB-PD 3.1, Thunderbolt 4 compatible), 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A |
| Connectivity | Gigabit Ethernet (up to 2.5GbE), AMD Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth v5.4 |
| Monitor Outputs | 2 x DisplayPort via USB4, 1 x HDMI 2.1 (8K@60Hz / 4K@120Hz) |
| Keyboard | SteelSeries gaming keyboard with per-key RGB, numeric keypad, and Copilot key |
| Sound | Dynaudio sound system with six speakers, Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer, Hi-Res Audio support |
| Security | Fingerprint reader, IR face recognition (FIDO2 certified), Kensington Security Slot |
| Webcam | Full HD (1080p@30fps), IR sensor, privacy cover, 3D Noise Reduction+ |
| Battery | 4-cell Li-Polymer, 99 Wh |
| Power Supply | 400 W |
| Weight | 3.6 kg |
The official announcement does not include the price of this laptop. However, considering that the Raider 18 HX comes with the latest hardware components, we expect it to have a hefty price tag.
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MSI
