MSI Raider 18 Series

MSI Raider 18 HX A14V

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Price comparison

Average Score: 80% - good

Reviews

Foreign Reviews

80% MSI Raider 18 HX review: As powerful as it is heavy
Source: PC World EN→zh-CN
I’ve come away from with somewhat mixed feelings. The benchmarks are just like my feelings, actually. Mixed and messy. When this laptop excels, it absolutely slays. The display is gorgeous and can get so bright you could feasibly pull off that “hacker in the dark” look Shutterstock is so fond of. You know the one, where somehow the single monitor in the dark room seems to be bright as the sun. That’s this display. Seriously. And for gamers, there’s plenty of great touches. The RGB is everything a gamer could want (everything a business casual person will hate) and the glowing logo that matches your preferences is the cherry on top. I could probably get used to the trackpad placement or, better yet, turn it off in favor of a gaming mouse. But there’s other areas that hold me back.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/05/2024
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% MSI Raider 18 HX review: As powerful as it is heavy
Source: PC World EN→zh-CN
I’ve come away from with somewhat mixed feelings. The benchmarks are just like my feelings, actually. Mixed and messy. When this laptop excels, it absolutely slays. The display is gorgeous and can get so bright you could feasibly pull off that “hacker in the dark” look Shutterstock is so fond of. You know the one, where somehow the single monitor in the dark room seems to be bright as the sun. That’s this display. Seriously. And for gamers, there’s plenty of great touches. The RGB is everything a gamer could want (everything a business casual person will hate) and the glowing logo that matches your preferences is the cherry on top. I could probably get used to the trackpad placement or, better yet, turn it off in favor of a gaming mouse. But there’s other areas that hold me back.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/05/2024
Rating: Total score: 80%

Đánh giá MSI Raider 18 HX: 1 năm trôi qua, vẫn đánh bại mọi tựa game max setting 4K, Ngộ Không không ngoại lệ!
Source: Cell Phones VN→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/11/2024

Đánh giá MSI Raider 18 HX: 1 năm trôi qua, vẫn đánh bại mọi tựa game max setting 4K, Ngộ Không không ngoại lệ!
Source: Cell Phones VN→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/11/2024

MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWIG

Specifications

Price comparison

Average Score: 86% - good

Foreign Reviews

I recommend this Windows laptop to creatives and pro users - and it's on sale for Prime Day
Source: Zdnet.com EN→zh-CN
2025 has been a big year for mega nerds like me with the launch of Nvidia's RTX 50-series graphics cards. These cards have had a big impact on gaming, and I've been dying to try one out. Recently I got that opportunity with MSI's new Raider 18 HX AI, a gaming laptop that is a behemoth in every sense.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/07/2025

90% This MSI Raider gaming laptop costs more than my rent, but it’s worth every penny
Source: Laptop Mag EN→zh-CN
If you’ve got the money to spend, the MSI Raider 18 HX AI is a gaming laptop worthy of the term “desktop replacement.” The Raider has strong general performance, fluid gaming performance, a bright MiniLED display, a comfortable keyboard, powerful audio, and more ports than you’re likely to need, even with a multi-monitor setup. It’s just expensive. The entry-level Raider costs $3,699. Granted, you aren’t getting entry-level specs with that laptop, which can help offset the sheer magnitude of the price tag. But if you want similar performance, with a bit more portability and a more affordable price tag, you may be better off with the Gigabyte Aorus Master 16, which features similar specs for significantly less money. If you’ve got the cash to spare and portability is your key requirement, then the Razer Blade 16 (2025) is the way to go.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/30/2025
Rating: Total score: 90%

90% MSI Raider 18 (2025): 4K, Mini LED and new top chips
Source: Mezha EN EN→zh-CN
This year, the MSI Raider 18 has not undergone external changes, but has updated its internal components quite well. So, to the design corresponding to the gaming class, they added fresher processors and video accelerators. And it got better. As always in such cases, owners of previous versions may not see much point in upgrading. However, users who have been planning to purchase a new laptop for a long time should like the performance boost. Of the compromises, we have a fairly classic list for a large gaming Model: it is not very portable, and the price does not become lower. At the same time, there were higher expectations from the sound. But everything else in the MSI Raider 18 is very good.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/20/2025
Rating: Total score: 90%

Why I recommend this Windows laptop to creatives and professionals - even if it's meant for gamers
Source: Zdnet.com EN→zh-CN
According to MSI, prices for the Raider 18 HX start at $3,319. My review unit's configuration is available at B&H Photo Video for $4,499. As expensive as it may be, it's absolutely worth it. This laptop will provide you with years of excellent performance and a top-notch user experience, even superior to many desktops.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/07/2025

90% This MSI Raider gaming laptop costs more than my rent, but it’s worth every penny
Source: Laptop Mag EN→zh-CN
If you’ve got the money to spend, the MSI Raider 18 HX AI is a gaming laptop worthy of the term “desktop replacement.” The Raider has strong general performance, fluid gaming performance, a bright MiniLED display, a comfortable keyboard, powerful audio, and more ports than you’re likely to need, even with a multi-monitor setup. It’s just expensive. The entry-level Raider costs $3,699. Granted, you aren’t getting entry-level specs with that laptop, which can help offset the sheer magnitude of the price tag. But if you want similar performance, with a bit more portability and a more affordable price tag, you may be better off with the Gigabyte Aorus Master 16, which features similar specs for significantly less money. If you’ve got the cash to spare and portability is your key requirement, then the Razer Blade 16 (2025) is the way to go.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/02/2025
Rating: Total score: 90%

80% MSI Raider 18 HX AI review: A benchmark-breaking beast in laptop form
Source: PC World EN→zh-CN
The MSI Raider 18 HX AI is a hardware showcase. It has an Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX that sets new records in several benchmarks, and an Nvidia RTX 5080 GPU with performance close to RTX 4090, and a pair of PCIe 5.0 solid state drives that hit blistering read speeds of just over 13,000 MB/s. It also has a bright Mini-LED display. These advantages come alongside practical downsides. The Raider 18 is heavy, and the battery doesn’t last long. I wasn’t a fan of the keyboard or touchpad, either. The MSI Raider 18 HX is a decent value. That might be hard to believe given the laptop’s nearly $4,500 MSRP, but if you take a tour through Newegg or Best Buy product listings, you’ll find most comparable 18-inch systems with RTX 50-series graphics have less RAM, smaller solid state drives, and often a less capable version of the Intel Core Ultra 9 processor.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/15/2025
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Extrem flotter Gaming-Laptop mit RTX 5080
Source: PC Welt DE→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/21/2025
Rating: Total score: 80%

60% MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW gaming laptop review
Source: PC Games DE→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/14/2025
Rating: Total score: 60%

90% Ich konnte die Performance nicht glauben
Source: Gamestar DE→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/07/2025
Rating: Total score: 90%

96% MSI RAIDER 18 HX AI A2XW Review
Source: Geeknetic ES→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/31/2025
Rating: Total score: 96%

MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW Review: rendimiento en estado puro para gaming y productividad
Source: Noticias 3D ES→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/25/2025

91% MSI Raider 18 HX AI Review en Español (Análisis completo)
Source: Profesional Review ES→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/09/2025
Rating: Total score: 91% price: 79% performance: 96% display: 99% mobility: 75% workmanship: 93%

MSI Raider 18 HX recensione: un laptop 'bestiale'... anche nel prezzo!
Source: Everyeye.it IT→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/03/2025

MSI Raider 18 Review
Source: Tweakers NL→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/07/2025

100% MSI Raider 18 HX AI (RTX 5080)
Source: Les Numeriques FR→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/04/2025
Rating: Total score: 100% performance: 100% display: 100% mobility: 20% workmanship: 60%

80% TEST du MSI Raider 18 HX AI (RTX 5080) : le PC de tous les superlatifs… y compris sur le prix
Source: Clubic FR→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/01/2025
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 90% display: 90% mobility: 50% workmanship: 70%

85% Test MSI Raider 18 HX AI (A2XW). Laptop z Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX i NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
Source: ITHardware.pl PL→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/11/2025
Rating: Total score: 85% performance: 100%

86% Обзор MSI Raider 18 HX: ноутбук, который смеётся в лицо десктопам
Source: ITC UA RU→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/17/2025
Rating: Total score: 86% price: 80% performance: 95% display: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 90%

Review MSI Raider 18 HX AI (A2XW): Laptop Gaming Monster Super Lengkap dan Super Kencang!
Source: Jagat Review ID→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/05/2025

Comment

MSI:

NVIDIA NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU:

基于 Ada Lovelace 架构的笔记本电脑高端显卡。提供 12 GB GDDR6（192 位），可配置为 60 - 150W 的 TGP（+ 动态升压）。

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop: Blackwell 系列笔记本电脑的快速显卡，基于 GB203 芯片，使用 8,192 个着色器和 16 GB GDDR7 显存（256 位图形总线）。

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

Intel Raptor Lake-HX:

i9-14900HX: 基于 Raptor Lake 架构的高端混合移动处理器，拥有 24 个内核和 32 个线程。最高主频为 5.8 GHz（P 内核）。

Intel Arrow Lake:

Ultra 9 285HX: 基于 Arrow Lake 架构的游戏笔记本移动高端 CPU。提供 24 个内核，包括 8 个主频高达 5.5 GHz 的高性能内核和 16 个主频高达 4.6 GHz 的高效能内核。CPU 可访问 40 MB 二级缓存和 36 MB 三级缓存，TDP 为 55 瓦。SoC 集成了一个名为 AI Boost 的小型专用 NPU，具有 13 个 TOPS (Int8)，可选择支持 vPro Enterprise。

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

18.00: 这是笔记本电脑中非常大的屏幕尺寸，适合在桌面使用而缺乏便携性。

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.

3.557 kg:

通常来说，17寸笔记本电脑的重量与此相当。这对于15寸笔记本电脑来说有些过于沉重，不过对于以桌面使用方法为设计方向的设备也可以接受。

3.6 kg:

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