Show the Differences Raider A18 HX A9WIG-054AU Raider A18 HX A9WJG-049AU
CPU AMD Ryzen™ 9 9955HX3D processor
16 core, 32 threads, 144MB total cache, up to 5.4 GHz Max Boost
AMD Ryzen™ 9 9955HX3D processor
16 core, 32 threads, 144MB total cache, up to 5.4 GHz Max Boost
Operating Systems Windows 11 Pro Windows 11 Pro
Display 18" UHD+(3840x2400), 120Hz Refresh Rate, Mini LED, IPS-Level, VESA DisplayHDR™ 1000 Certified, 100% DCI-P3(Typical) 18" UHD+(3840x2400), 120Hz Refresh Rate, Mini LED, IPS-Level, VESA DisplayHDR™ 1000 Certified, 100% DCI-P3(Typical)
Chipset Integrated SoC Integrated SoC
Discrete Graphics NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 Laptop GPU powers advanced AI with 1334 AI TOPS
Up to 2287MHz Boost Clock 175W Maximum Graphics Power with Dynamic Boost. *May vary by scenario
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU powers advanced AI with 1824 AI TOPS
Up to 2160MHz Boost Clock 175W Maximum Graphics Power with Dynamic Boost. *May vary by scenario
Video Memory 16GB GDDR7 24GB GDDR7
CPU and GPU Combined Power Max. 260W CPU-GPU Power with MSI OverBoost Ultra Technology.
*Full Power CPU & GPU
Max. 260W CPU-GPU Power with MSI OverBoost Ultra Technology.
*Full Power CPU & GPU
Memory 32GB*2 DDR5-5600
*The actual frequency will vary by memory combination and CPU capability.
32GB*2 DDR5-5600
*The actual frequency will vary by memory combination and CPU capability.
Memory Slot and Max Capacity Up to DDR5-5600, 2 Slots, Max 96GB Up to DDR5-5600, 2 Slots, Max 96GB
Storage 2TB*1 NVMe SSD PCIe Gen5
2TB*1 NVMe SSD PCIe Gen5
Storage Slot 1x M.2 SSD slot (NVMe PCIe Gen4), 1x M.2 SSD slot (NVMe PCIe Gen5) Compatible 1x M.2 SSD slot (NVMe PCIe Gen4), 1x M.2 SSD slot (NVMe PCIe Gen5) Compatible
Keyboard Per-Key RGB Gaming Keyboard by SteelSeries with Copilot Key Per-Key RGB Gaming Keyboard by SteelSeries with Copilot Key
Touchpad Silky Smooth Touchpad Silky Smooth Touchpad
WebCam IR FHD type (30fps@1080p) with HDR & 3D Noise Reduction+ (3DNR+) IR FHD type (30fps@1080p) with HDR & 3D Noise Reduction+ (3DNR+)
Audio 4x 2W Audio Speaker
2x 2W Audio Woofer
Sound by Dynaudio, Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer, Hi-Res Audio Ready
Array Microphone
4x 2W Audio Speaker
2x 2W Audio Woofer
Sound by Dynaudio, Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer, Hi-Res Audio Ready
Array Microphone
Audio Port 1x Mic-in/Headphone-out Combo Jack 1x Mic-in/Headphone-out Combo Jack
USB Ports 2x Type-A USB3.2 Gen1
1x Type-A USB3.2 Gen2
2x Type-C (USB4® / DisplayPort™/ Power Delivery 3.1/ Thunderbolt™ 4 compatible)
2x Type-A USB3.2 Gen1
1x Type-A USB3.2 Gen2
2x Type-C (USB4® / DisplayPort™/ Power Delivery 3.1/ Thunderbolt™ 4 compatible)
Video Ports 1x HDMI™ 2.1 (8K @ 60Hz / 4K @ 120Hz) 1x HDMI™ 2.1 (8K @ 60Hz / 4K @ 120Hz)
Card Reader 1x SD Express Card Reader 1x SD Express Card Reader
LAN 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi/ Bluetooth Wi-Fi 7 , Bluetooth v5.4 Wi-Fi 7 , Bluetooth v5.4
Sensor 1x Fingerprint 1x Fingerprint
Security Fingerprint Security, Discrete Trusted Platform Module(dTPM) 2.0, Firmware Trusted Platform Module(fTPM) 2.0, Webcam Shutter, Kensington Lock, Microsoft Pluton Security Technology Fingerprint Security, Firmware Trusted Platform Module(fTPM) 2.0, Webcam Shutter, Kensington Lock, Microsoft Pluton Security Technology
Adapter 400W Adaptor 400W Adaptor
Battery 4-Cell
99.9 Whrs
4-Cell
99.9 Whrs
Dimension (WXDXH) 404 x 307.5 x 24-32.05 mm 404 x 307.5 x 24-32.05 mm
Weight (W/ Battery) 3.6 kg 3.6 kg
Chassis Color Core Black Core Black
Warranty 2 years limited warranty 2 years limited warranty
Xbox Game Pass One month of PC Game Pass
*Spec and bundle offer may vary by model and by country. Please refer to the final specification of the product purchased for Xbox Game Pass pre-installed details.
One month of PC Game Pass
*Spec and bundle offer may vary by model and by country. Please refer to the final specification of the product purchased for Xbox Game Pass pre-installed details.
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*Copilot key feature availability varies by market, see aka.ms/Keysupport
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