MSI Computer Japan announced the sequential release of new gaming laptops in its 'Raider' series, starting November 12th. These include the 'Raider-A18-HX-A9WJG-0163JP,' featuring an AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU, and the 'Raider-A18-HX-A9WIG-0173JP,' equipped with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU. Both models will be available at open pricing.
The 'Raider-A18-HX-A9WJG-0163JP' stands as the flagship model, combining a 16-core, 32-thread Ryzen 9 9955HX3D with 3D V-Cache technology, a GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU 24GB GDDR7 (up to 175W), 64GB DDR5 memory, and a 2TB M.2 NVMe SSD. This configuration is designed to effortlessly tackle demanding tasks like video editing, 3DCG production, and local AI execution, alongside its primary gaming purpose. The 'Raider-A18-HX-A9WIG-0173JP' provides an alternative, featuring the same CPU but opting for a GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU 16GB GDDR7.
The display is an 18-inch 4K+ (3,840×2,400-dot) Mini LED panel, boasting a high refresh rate of 120Hz. It also supports DisplayHDR 1000 and a wide color gamut equivalent to DCI-P3, making it excel not only in delivering stunning game visuals but also in color-critical applications like photo and video editing.
Connectivity is also robust, featuring two USB4 Type-C ports (supporting video output and USB Power Delivery), three USB Type-A ports, HDMI, 2.5Gbps wired LAN, and an SD card reader. The laptop also supports Wi-Fi 7, includes a SteelSeries Per-Key RGB English keyboard, and is equipped with a stereo 4-speaker + 2-woofer audio system.
