Compare MSI Raider AI 18″ vs other laptops

MSI Raider AI 18″

Laptop summary

MSI Raider AI is an adequately priced gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2025. It has the GeForce RTX 5080 video card which is good for playing games. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop has an exceptional Intel CPU and enough memory for its price. 4k resolution is reasonable for the 18-inch 120 Hz monitor. The 2x 2000gb SSD storage is reasonable but could be higher. It is quite light at only 7.8 lbs (3.54 kg).

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16″
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16″
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16″
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18″
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18″
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Runs 90% of new games on recommended RTX 5080 GPU2025 model64 GB RAM120hz screenAMD CPU
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MSI Raider AI 18″ technical specifications

MSI Raider AI 18″

2025 model120hz screenHigh resolutionSD card reader

Specifications

MSI Raider AI 18″
Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs.
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Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop.
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64gb
Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs.
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GeForce RTX 5080
Screen size
18″
Screen resolution
4k (3840 x 2160 pixels)
Weight
7.8 lbs (3.54 kg)
Size (length x width x height)
15.95 x 12.05 x 1.3 inches
(40.51 x 30.61 x 3.3 cm)
Operating system (OS)
Windows 11 Pro
Hard drives
2x 2000gb SSD
Release date
May 31, 2025
Amazon.com List Price
$5,181.24
Amazon.com Lowest New Price
$5,181.24
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Laptop Dimensions

MSI Raider AI 18″

15.95 in
40.51 cm
12.05 in
30.61 cm
Thickness: 1.3 in (3.3 cm)
MSI Raider AI 18″ viewed from another angle

MSI Raider AI 18″ summary

MSI Raider AI Gaming Laptop 18" 120Hz Mini LED 4K Display (Intel Ultra 9-285HX, GeForce RTX 5080 16GB, 64GB DDR5, 2x2TB PCIe SSD (4TB), Backlit KB, Win 11 Pro) w/Duex Max DS Monitor

Ultra 9- 285HX 2.80GHz Processor (upto 5.5GHz, 36MB Cache, 24-Cores, 24-Threads, 8 Performance-cores); GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 Dual (Integrated+Dedicated) Graphics

64GB DDR5 SODIMM; 802.11be, Bluetooth 5.4, RJ-45, Webcam, Fingerprint, Backlit KB Standard Keyboard

18" Mini LED 4K (3840x2400) 120Hz Display; 400W PSU, No, 4-Cell 95 WHr Battery; Core Black Color

2x2TB PCIe NVMe SSD (4TB available storage); HDMI, 2 Thunderbolt 5, SD Reader, Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack, Windows 11 Pro-64, 1 Year Manufacturer warranty from MichaelElectronics2 (Professionally upgraded by MichaelElectronics2)

[Includes] Mobile Pixels Duex Max DS 14-inch FHD Monitor-1011007P06()

ASIN: B0F9BVHZ61

MSI Raider AI 18″