Ride high with the revolutionary Raider A18 HX, transforming your gaming space into an immersive spectacle. Witness the fluid, mesmerizing dance of RGB lighting, and indulge in an opulent esports experience taking your setup to new levels. With cutting-edge specifications, it delivers immense gaming power that is sure to boost your potential at light speed.
Windows 11 Pro
Windows 11 Home
(MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro for business.)
MSI Overboost Technology
250W CPU+GPU Total Power
Wifi-7 Ready
Experience Next-Gen Wireless Connectivity
MSI AI Engine
Automatically adjust settings for the best performance
The New Ultimate Mobile Gaming Performance
Experience a significant boost in gaming performance with the newly released AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D, featuring innovative 3D V-Cache™ technology. This cutting-edge processor delivers the extreme performance required to dominate even the most demanding games on the market today.
- 16Cores
- 32Threads
- 144 MBWith 3D V-Cache™
GEFORCE RTX 40 SERIES LAPTOPS BEYOND FAST
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 40 Series GPUs are beyond fast for gamers and creators. They're powered by the ultra-efficient NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture which delivers a quantum leap in both performance and AI-powered graphics. Experience lifelike virtual worlds with ray tracing and ultra-high FPS gaming with the lowest latency. Discover revolutionary new ways to create and unprecedented workflow acceleration.
GEFORCE RTX 40 SERIES LAPTOPS
BEYOND FAST FOR GAMERS AND CREATORS
AI-POWERED PERFORMANCEAND LIFELIKE GRAPHICS*
Get a quantum leap in performance in games and creative apps with AI-powered DLSS 3 and enable lifelike virtual worlds with full ray tracing.
RAY TRACING HYPERREALISTIC. HYPERFAST.
The Ada architecture unleashes the full glory of ray tracing, which simulates how light behaves in the real world. With the power of RTX 40 Series and third-gen RT Cores, you can experience incredibly detailed virtual worlds like never before.
OPTIMIZED POWER AND PERFORMANCE
NVIDIA Max-Q is an advanced suite of AI-powered technologies that optimize your system for peak efficiency. This enables blazing-fast laptops that are thin, quiet, and have amazing battery life.
Further With AI, Faster on RTX
Get next-level AI performance on GeForce RTX.
Discover the RTX AI advantage. Built for the era of AI, GeForce RTX™ and NVIDIA RTX™ GPUs feature specialized AI Tensor Cores that deliver cutting-edge performance and revolutionary capabilities. From enhanced creativity and ultra-efficient productivity to blisteringly fast gaming, the ultimate in AI power on Windows PCs is on RTX.
DISCRETE GRAPHICS MODE (MUX DESIGN) REROUTE THE POWER IN A BLINK
Select between "Discrete Graphics Mode" or "MSHybrid Graphics Mode" (NVIDIA Optimus), the switchable graphics technology offers powerful gaming performance and efficiency with a single click.
NVIDIA REFLEXVICTORY MEASURED IN MILLISECONDS
NVIDIA Reflex delivers the lowest latency and best responsiveness for the ultimate competitive advantage. Built to optimize and measure system latency, Reflex provides faster target acquisition, quicker reaction times, and the best aim precision for competitive games.
VIRTUAL REALITY
The highest performance graphics deliver the smoothest, most immersive VR experiences.
RESIZABLE BAR
Resizable BAR is an advanced PCI Express feature that enables the CPU to access the entire GPU frame buffer at once, improving performance in many games.
Spatial Array Microphone(3 Mic)
Capture sound 360 degree without boundaries. The New Spatial Array microphone (3-Mics) solution effortlessly switches between immersive 3D audio and pinpointed directional focus. Hear everything or hone in on the essential. Your choice, crystal clarity guaranteed.
Now with AI
MSI Laptops accelerate applications faster and more efficient than ever before. They come standard with exclusive MSI Intelligent Technology that is capable of providing whole new AI features, taking automatic tuning to a whole new level.
MSI AI Engine
MSI AI Engine is able to detect user scenarios and automatically adjust hardware settings to achieve the best performance. With simple AI tuned modes and resources, you can focus on the important things like creating, work and entertainment. Including a new AI Noise Cancellation Pro, you still can enjoy crystal clear sound even in a noisy environment.
Generate images directly on your laptop with MSI AI Artist. You can create rich images with shorter prompts and generate words within images. MSI AI Artist offers stunning image composition that results in realistic and amazing visuals. Create and inspire at a whole new level.
*AI Artist generation speed and available features may vary depending on hardware specifications.
MSI Overboost Technology
When extreme workloads require full CPU and GPU resources, MSI OverBoost technology delivers maximum combined CPU and GPU performance, or sets Max Boost performance across all 16-Cores over 4.5GHz frequency stably.
*250W based on configuration of AMD Ryzen™ 9 7945HX3D processor with NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4080 laptop GPU and above.
*Under Extreme Performance mode by MSI Center with AC power.
*May vary by scenario.
Lifted High, Cooled Beyond
Driven by innovative design, the Raider A18 HX's 3D cooling stands, alongside dual fans and six 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.
*Lighting can be configured in MSI Center or SteelSeries GG.
Unmatched Visuals
MSI gaming laptops are tailored for gamers. With high resolution and fast refresh rate, experience lifelike gaming and buttery smooth gameplay.
*Optional. Actual specification may vary by configurations.
Immersive Display
Refresh rate
Resolution
Golden Ration display
MSI exclusive True Color Technology provides different modes to best fit your various usages.
Expand your vision across multiple display with HDMI™ & USB-Type C.
High Speed Combo
Raider Series comes with the ultimate combination of data transfer interface and the widest bandwidth to obtain the unrivaled experience. making it more efficient and versatile.
*Optional. Actual specification may vary by configurations.
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.
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 customize your MSI laptop the way you want.
MSI APP PLAYER
Developed under an exclusive partnership with BlueStacks, 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
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.
USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C / DP (w/ PD 3.1 charging)
USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C / DPUSB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A
Audio Combo Jack
RJ45
HDMI™ 2.1 (8K@60Hz / 4k@120Hz)
DC-in
SD Card ReaderUSB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A
USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A
Kensington Lock*Support 140W PD Charging (20V@7A) at System running (S0 Power State) and Sleep mode (Modern Standby Low-Power Idle State), 65W(20V@3.25A) and up to 140W(20V@7A) 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.
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT FAVORITE GAME
Enjoy hundreds of high-quality PC games with your new MSI devices and one month of Xbox Game Pass- including EA play. With new games added all the time, there’s always something new to play. Redeem Xbox Game Pass through your purchased MSI laptop via Microsoft Store APP.
*Specification may vary by model and by country. Please refer to the final specification of the product purchased for Xbox Game Pass pre-installed details.
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Reader’s Choice Laptop Winner -
4 Years in A Row
“MSI outshines its competitors in overall satisfaction and likelihood to recommend…”
- PCMag 2024
RAIDER A18 HX A7V
- Latest AMD Ryzen™ 9 7945HX3D processor
- Windows 11 Home / Windows 11 Pro
(MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro for business) - Up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4090 Laptop GPU 16GB GDDR6
Powered by NVIDIA DLSS 3, ultra-efficient Ada Lovelace arch, and Max-Q Technologies - 18" QHD+ (2560x1600), 16:10, 240Hz Refresh Rate, 100% DCI-P3 (Typ.), IPS-Level panel
- Mystic Light with brand new matrix lightbar design
- Cooler Boost 5 with 2 fans, 6 heat pipes, and 3D cooling stands
- 99.9Whr Battery Capacity
- 6-speaker sound system design by Dynaudio
- IR FHD webcam with Webcam Shutter, featuring HDR & 3D Noise Reduction Plus
- One month of Game Pass Ultimate / PC Game Pass
(Eligible Region: Please visit https://www.xbox.com/regions for the newest information.
*Specification may vary by model and by country. Please refer to the final specification of the product purchased for Xbox Game Pass pre-installed details.) - * Configuration may vary by model; please check the spec sheet for detailed info.
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