MSI Raider A18 HX A8WHG-297BE

AMD 8940HX · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti · 32 GB · 1 TB

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Type Gaming
Processor AMD 8940HX
Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
Memory 32 GB
Storage 1 TB
Display 18 inch

MSI Raider A18 HX A8WHG-297BE is an 18-inch gaming laptop with an AMD 8940HX processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics, 32 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage. Built for games, with a dedicated graphics card. It came out in 2026.

Released: 2026-06-12

Specifications

Key specs

Type: Gaming
Processor: AMD 8940HX
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
Memory: 32 GB
Storage: 1 TB
Display: 18 inch
Resolution: 2560 x 1600
Refresh rate: 240 Hz
weight: 3.6 kg
os: Windows 11 Home
Released: 2026-06-12
Part number: RAIDER A18 HX A8WHG-297BE
EAN / UPC: 4711377458498

Design

Colour name: Core Black
Product type: Laptop
Product colour: Black
Form factor: Clamshell
Housing material: Metal, Plastic
Market positioning: Gaming
Original brand name: MSI

Display

Display diagonal: 45.7 cm (18")
Display resolution: 2560 x 1600 pixels
HD type: Quad HD+
Native aspect ratio: 16:10
Anti-glare screen: Yes
Display brightness: 500 cd/m²
RGB colour space: DCI-P3
Colour gamut: 100%
Maximum refresh rate: 240 Hz

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Processor

Processor manufacturer: AMD
Processor family: AMD Ryzen™ 9
Processor generation: AMD Ryzen 8000 Series
Processor model: 8940HX
Processor cores: 16
Processor threads: 32
Processor boost frequency: 5.3 GHz
Processor frequency: 2.4 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency: 5.5 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency: 4.7 GHz
Performance-core base frequency: 2.7 GHz
Efficient-core base frequency: 1.8 GHz
Processor cache: 36 MB
Processor cache type: L2 & L3
Processor base power: 55 W
Maximum turbo power: 75 W

Neural processor unit (NPU)

Neural processor unit (NPU): Intel AI Boost
Sparsity support: Yes
Windows Studio effects support: Yes
AI software frameworks supported by NPU: OpenVINO, Windows ML, DirectML, ONNX RT
NPU performance up to: 13 TOPs

Memory

Internal memory: 32 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
Maximum internal memory: 96 GB

Storage

Total storage capacity: 1 TB
Storage media: SSD
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

Discrete GPU manufacturer: NVIDIA
Discrete graphics card model: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
Discrete graphics card memory: 12 GB
Discrete graphics memory type: GDDR7
On-board graphics card: Yes
On-board GPU manufacturer: AMD
Discrete graphics card: Yes
On-board graphics card family: AMD Radeon Graphics
On-board graphics card model: AMD Radeon 610M
NVIDIA G-SYNC: Yes

Audio

Audio system: Nahimic 3
Number of built-in speakers: 6
Speaker power: 2 W
Built-in subwoofer: Yes
Built-in microphone: Yes

Camera

Front camera: Yes
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

Ports & interfaces

USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity: 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity: 1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports: 1
HDMI ports quantity: 1
HDMI version: 2.1
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity: 2
Intel® Thunderbolt 4: Yes
Combo headphone/mic port: Yes
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode: Yes

Performance

Motherboard chipset: Intel SoC

Keyboard

Pointing device: Touchpad
Numeric keypad: Yes
Keyboard backlit: Yes
Keyboard backlit colour: RGB
Keyboard backlit zone: Per-key RGB
Keyboard layout: QWERTY
Keyboard language: French
Copilot key: Yes

Software

Operating system installed: Windows 11 Home
Bundled software: Nvidia App, True Color, Nahimic 3, MSI App Player, MSI Center, Steelseries GG, Discrete Graphics Mode, MSI AI Engine, AI Noise Cancellation Pro

Battery

Number of battery cells: 4
Battery capacity: 6578 mAh
Battery capacity: 99.99 Wh
Battery weight: 400 g

Power

AC adapter power: 400 W
USB Type-C charging port: Yes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD): Yes

Security

Cable lock slot: Yes
Cable lock slot type: Kensington
Fingerprint reader: Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM): Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version: 2.0

Weight & dimensions

Width: 404 mm
Depth: 307.5 mm
Height: 32 mm
Weight: 3.6 kg

Other features

Warranty period: 2 year(s)

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About this product

Two cosmic-level powers converged, lit up like a supernova, thus born the new cosmic-level gaming powerhouse: Raider A18 HX. Featuring up to AMD Ryzen™ 9 9955HX3D Processor and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU for a massive boost on processing and graphics power, with overboost ultra getting higher up to 260W paired with a 18" display, witness and experience this new speculator with glamour and power. The Ultimate Gaming Processor Evolved: Up to AMD Ryzen™ 9 9955HX3D Processor Game like never before with the latest AMD Ryzen™ 9 9955HX3D Processor, featuring the latest Zen 5 architecture, utilizing the re-engineered 2nd Gen AMD 3D V-Cache™ technology for massive gaming boost, gamers can now harness the power of ultimate performance on the processor built for gaming and more. GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptops Game Changer Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell, GeForce RTX™ 50 Series Laptop GPUs bring game-changing capabilities to gamers and creators. Equipped with a massive level of AI horsepower, the RTX 50 Series enables new experiences and next-level graphics fidelity.

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