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MSI Raider A18 HX A9WJG-0153JP
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Main specs
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D 2,5GHz |
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| Screen | 18" 3840x2400 Mini LED 120Hz 100% DCI-P3 |
| Hard drive | 2TB SSD |
| RAM | 64GB DDR5-SDRAM |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro |
| Graphics card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 24GB GDDR7 |
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Full specifications of MSI Raider A18 HX A9WJG-0153JP
| Reference / Part Number | RAIDER A18 HX A9WJG-0153JP |
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| Release date | June 2025, 1 year ago |
Design
| Product type | Laptop |
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| Product colour | Black |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Market positioning | Gaming |
| Original brand name | MSI |
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Screen
| Display diagonal | 45,7 cm |
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| Display resolution | 3840 x 2400 pixels |
| Touchscreen | No |
| HD type | UHD+ |
| Panel type | Mini LED |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:10 |
| Anti-glare screen | Yes |
| RGB colour space | DCI-P3 |
| Colour gamut | 100 % |
| Maximum refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported | Yes |
| High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology | DisplayHDR 1000 |
Processor
| Processor family | AMD Ryzen™ 9 |
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| Processor manufacturer | AMD |
| Processor model | 9955HX3D |
| Processor frequency | 2,5 GHz |
| Processor cores | 16 |
| Processor threads | 32 |
| Processor boost frequency | 5,4 GHz |
| Processor cache | 128 MB |
| Processor cache type | L3 |
Memory
| Internal memory | 64 GB |
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| Maximum internal memory | 96 GB |
| Internal memory type | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speed | 5600 MHz |
| Memory form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 2 x 32 GB |
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
Storage
| Total storage capacity | 2 TB |
|---|---|
| Storage media | SSD |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Total SSDs capacity | 2 TB |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| SSD capacity | 2 TB |
| SSD interface | PCI Express 4.0 |
| NVMe | Yes |
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
| Compatible memory cards | SD,SDXC |
Graphics
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
|---|---|
| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 |
| On-board graphics card model | AMD Radeon 610M |
| Discrete GPU manufacturer | NVIDIA |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 24 GB |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR7 |
| On-board GPU manufacturer | AMD |
| On-board graphics card family | AMD Radeon |
Audio
| Number of built-in speakers | 6 |
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| Speakers manufacturer | Dynaudio |
| Speaker power | 2 W |
| Built-in subwoofer | Yes |
Camera
| Front camera | No |
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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 | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity | 0 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 1 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| HDMI version | 2.1 |
| Intel® Thunderbolt 4 | Yes |
Keyboard
| Numeric keypad | Yes |
|---|---|
| Pointing device | Touchpad |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
| Keyboard backlit colour | RGB |
| Keyboard backlit zone | Per-key RGB |
| Copilot key | Yes |
Software
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Pro |
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Battery
| Battery capacity | 99,99 Wh |
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| Number of battery cells | 4 |
Power
| AC adapter power | 400 W |
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| USB Power Delivery (USB PD) | 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 | 3,6 kg |
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| Width | 404 mm |
| Depth | 307,5 mm |
| Height (front) | 2,4 cm |
| Height (rear) | 3,21 cm |
Packaging content
| AC adapter included | Yes |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the MSI Raider A18 HX A9WJG-0153JP good for gaming?
You can game on it, though this laptop was not built for it: it carries the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.
What is the screen of the MSI Raider A18 HX A9WJG-0153JP like?
It carries a 18" 3840x2400 Mini LED 120Hz 100% DCI-P3 display.
Which processor and graphics card does the MSI Raider A18 HX A9WJG-0153JP have?
It runs on the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.
Can the RAM of the MSI Raider A18 HX A9WJG-0153JP be upgraded?
Yes: it has 2 memory slots and takes up to 96 GB according to the manufacturer (it ships with 64GB).
Which operating system does the MSI Raider A18 HX A9WJG-0153JP come with?
It comes with Windows 11 Pro preinstalled.
Which ports does the MSI Raider A18 HX A9WJG-0153JP have?
According to its spec sheet: 3 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, Ethernet (RJ-45), card reader.
Does the MSI Raider A18 HX A9WJG-0153JP have a backlit keyboard?
Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.
Does the MSI Raider A18 HX A9WJG-0153JP 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 A9WJG-0153JP 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 A9WJG-0153JP released?
Its release date is June 2025, 1 year ago.