MSI Raider A18 HX A8WHG-298LU
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MSI Raider A18 HX A8WHG-298LU

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-298LU 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-298LU
EAN / UPC
4711377458504

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

Network

Top Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standards
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN controller model
Killer Wi-Fi 7 1750x
WLAN controller manufacturer
Killer
Ethernet LAN
Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates
2500 Mbit/s
Bluetooth
Yes
Bluetooth version
5.4

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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Docking stations for this laptop

This laptop has Thunderbolt / USB4, so a Thunderbolt dock gives the most displays and bandwidth; USB-C docks work too.

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Questions about the Raider A18 HX A8WHG-298LU

What are the main specs of the MSI Raider A18 HX A8WHG-298LU?

AMD 8940HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, 32 GB, 1 TB, 18 inch.

What type of laptop is the MSI Raider A18 HX A8WHG-298LU?

Gaming.

Which processor does the MSI Raider A18 HX A8WHG-298LU have?

AMD 8940HX.

Which graphics does the MSI Raider A18 HX A8WHG-298LU have?

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti.

When did the MSI Raider A18 HX A8WHG-298LU come out?

It was released in 2026/06 (MSI).

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