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MSI Raider A18 HX A8WHG-285BE
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Main specs
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX 2,4GHz |
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| Screen | 18" 2560x1600 240Hz 500 nits 100% DCI-P3 |
| Hard drive | 1TB SSD M.2 |
| RAM | 32GB DDR5-SDRAM |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home |
| Graphics card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 12GB GDDR7 |
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Full specifications of MSI Raider A18 HX A8WHG-285BE
| Reference / Part Number | RAIDER A18 HX A8WHG-285BE |
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| Also sold as | RAIDER A18 HX A8WHG-284NL |
| Release date | January 2026, 8 months ago |
Design
| Product type | Laptop |
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| Product color | Black |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Color name | Core Black |
| Market positioning | Gaming |
| Original brand name | MSI |
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Screen
| Display diagonal | 18 " (45,7 cm) |
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| Display resolution | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
| Touchscreen | No |
| HD type | Quad HD+ |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:10 |
| Display brightness | 500 cd/m² |
| RGB color space | DCI-P3 |
| Color gamut | 100 % |
| Maximum refresh rate | 240 Hz |
| High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported | Yes |
Processor
| Processor family | AMD Ryzen™ 9 |
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| Processor manufacturer | AMD |
| Processor model | 8940HX |
| Processor frequency | 2,4 GHz |
| Generación del procesador | AMD Ryzen 8000 Series |
| Processor cores | 16 |
| Processor threads | 32 |
| Processor boost frequency | 5,3 GHz |
| Processor cache type | L2 & L3 |
| Potencia base del procesador | 55 |
| Potencia turbo máxima | 75 |
Memory
| Internal memory | 32 GB |
|---|---|
| Maximum internal memory | 96 GB |
| Internal memory type | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speed | 5600 MHz |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 1 x 32 GB |
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
Storage
| Total storage capacity | 1 TB |
|---|---|
| Storage media | SSD |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Total SSDs capacity | 1 TB |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| SSD capacity | 1 TB |
| SSD interface | PCI Express 4.0 |
| NVMe | Yes |
| SSD form factor | M.2 |
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
| Compatible memory cards | SD |
Graphics
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
|---|---|
| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti |
| On-board graphics card model | AMD Radeon 610M |
| Discrete GPU manufacturer | NVIDIA |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 12 GB |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR7 |
| Fabricante de GPU (unidad de procesamiento gráfico) integrada | AMD |
| On-board graphics card family | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| NVIDIA G-SYNC | Yes |
Audio
| Audio system | Nahimic 3 |
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| Number of built-in speakers | 4 |
| Speaker power | 2 W |
| Built-in subwoofer | Yes |
Camera
| Front camera | Yes |
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| Front camera resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Front camera HD type | Full HD |
| Video capturing speed | 30 fps |
| Infrared (IR) camera | Yes |
| Privacy camera | Yes |
| Privacy type | Privacy shutter |
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 2.0 ports quantity | 0 |
|---|---|
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 3 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity | 0 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| HDMI version | 2.1 |
| Número de puertos Thunderbolt 4 | 2 |
| Intel® Thunderbolt 4 | Yes |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
| USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode | Yes |
Performance
| Motherboard chipset | Intel SoC |
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Keyboard
| Numeric keypad | Yes |
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| Pointing device | Touchpad |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
| Keyboard backlit color | RGB |
| Zona retroiluminada del teclado | Per-key RGB |
| Tecla Copilot | Yes |
Software
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Home |
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Battery
| Battery capacity | 99,99 Wh |
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| Number of battery cells | 4 |
| Battery capacity | 6578 mAh |
Control de energía
| Puerto de carga USB tipo C | Yes |
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| AC adapter power | 400 W |
| USB Power Delivery | Yes |
Security
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
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| Cable lock slot type | Kensington |
| Fingerprint reader | Yes |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) | Yes |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version | 2.0 |
Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 7.9 lbs (3,6 kg) |
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| Width | 15.9 " (404 mm) |
| Depth | 12.1 " (307 mm) |
| Height | 1.3 " (32 mm) |
Packaging content
| AC adapter included | Yes |
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Other features
| Warranty period | 2 year(s) |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the MSI Raider A18 HX A8WHG-285BE good for gaming?
You can game on it, though this laptop was not built for it: it carries the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.
What is the screen of the MSI Raider A18 HX A8WHG-285BE like?
It carries a 18" 2560x1600 240Hz 500 nits 100% DCI-P3 display.
Which processor and graphics card does the MSI Raider A18 HX A8WHG-285BE have?
It runs on the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.
Can the RAM of the MSI Raider A18 HX A8WHG-285BE be upgraded?
Yes: it has 2 memory slots and takes up to 96 GB according to the manufacturer (it ships with 32GB).
Which operating system does the MSI Raider A18 HX A8WHG-285BE come with?
It comes with Windows 11 Home preinstalled.
Which ports does the MSI Raider A18 HX A8WHG-285BE have?
According to its spec sheet: 2 × Thunderbolt 4, 3 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, Ethernet (RJ-45), card reader, headphone jack (3.5 mm).
Does the MSI Raider A18 HX A8WHG-285BE have a backlit keyboard?
Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.
Does the MSI Raider A18 HX A8WHG-285BE have a touch screen?
No, according to its spec sheet the screen is not a touch screen.
How much does the MSI Raider A18 HX A8WHG-285BE weigh?
It weighs 3,6 kg: one of the heavy ones, more of a desk machine than a daily commuter.
When was the MSI Raider A18 HX A8WHG-285BE released?
Its release date is January 2026, 8 months ago.