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MSI Raider A18 HX A9W (AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, RTX 5090)

MSI Raider A18 HX A9W (AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, RTX 5090) is an 18-inch gaming laptop with the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU 24GB. It has 64 GB RAM and 2 TB SSD and it weighs 3.6 kg.

In short

MSI Raider A18 HX A9W (AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, RTX 5090) is a laptop from MSI, released February 2025. Its Comparezi Score is 69.6 out of 100, ranked #5 of 151 laptops. Key specifications: processor AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU 24GB, RAM 64 GB. Among laptops here it fits best for long battery and coding and multitasking and gaming.

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Processor
AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU 24GB
RAM
64 GB
Display size
18"
Battery
99.9 Wh

Variant: 64GB RAM, 2TB SSD

Where to buy

No current price recorded from any seller in India.

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How the 69.6 was computed

Methodology v2 →
FactorThis productPosition in categoryPoints
RAM 64 GB
highest
20.0
Battery 99.9 Wh
highest
20.0
Storage 2 TB
highest
13.3
CPU cores 16
60%
8.0
Graphics memory 24 GB
highest
6.7
Refresh rate 120 Hz
25%
1.7
NPU (AI) performance (not published, left out) — not recorded 0.0
Peak brightness (not published, left out) — not recorded 0.0
Weight 3.6 kg
lowest
0.0

Each factor is placed between the lowest and highest value in Laptops (0-100 %), multiplied by its weight, and summed. It is a computed figure, not a rating, and never uses reviews.

Pros

  • 99.9 Wh battery, larger than 97% of the 42 gaming laptops on Comparezi that state it
  • 2 years warranty, longer than 79% of the 43 gaming laptops on Comparezi that state it
  • RAM can be upgraded later

Cons

  • Heavier than 97% of the 40 gaming laptops on Comparezi that state it (3.6 kg)
  • Lower screen refresh rate than 95% of the 42 gaming laptops on Comparezi that state it (120 Hz)
  • Thicker than 97% of the 40 gaming laptops on Comparezi that state it (32.05 mm)

Who should buy it

  • Best for Long battery · What matters most? (pick any) #4 of 170 laptops for this
  • Best for Coding and multitasking · What will you mainly use it for? #2 of 170 laptops for this
  • Best for Gaming · What will you mainly use it for? #2 of 170 laptops for this

Who should avoid it

  • Not ideal for Light to carry · What matters most? (pick any) #144 of 170

Full specifications

Overview

Laptop type Gaming
Operating system Windows
OS edition Windows 11 Home
Model number Raider A18 HX A9WJG-283IN
Launched 2025-02

Performance

Processor AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D
Processor brand AMD
CPU cores 16
Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU 24GB
Dedicated graphics Yes
Graphics memory 24 GB

Memory and storage

RAM 64 GB
RAM type DDR5
RAM upgradeable Yes
Storage 2 TB
Storage type NVMe SSD PCIe Gen5

Display

Display size 18"
Resolution 3840 x 2400
Display panel Mini LED
Refresh rate 120 Hz

Battery and build

Battery 99.9 Wh
Charger 400 W
Weight 3.6 kg
Thickness 32.05 mm
Backlit keyboard Yes
Colours Core Black

Connectivity and warranty

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7
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), 1x HDMI 2.1 (8K @ 60Hz / 4K @ 120Hz), 1x Mic-in/Headphone-out Combo Jack, RJ45 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Warranty 2 years

About the Raider A18 HX A9W (AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, RTX 5090)

MSI Raider A18 HX A9W (AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, RTX 5090) is an 18-inch gaming laptop with the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU 24GB. It has 64 GB RAM and 2 TB SSD and it weighs 3.6 kg. It is one of 11 MSI laptops and 170 laptops compared on Comparezi.

MSI Raider A18 HX A9W (AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, RTX 5090) at a glance

  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU 24GB
  • RAM: 64 GB DDR5
  • Storage: 2 TB NVMe SSD PCIe Gen5
  • Display: 18-inch Mini LED display at 3840 x 2400, 120 Hz
  • Battery: 99.9 Wh
  • Weight: 3.6 kg
  • Operating system: Windows 11 Home

Performance

It runs on the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D with 16 cores. Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU 24GB, a dedicated GPU for games and video work.

Memory and storage

RAM: 64 GB DDR5, upgradeable. Storage: 2 TB NVMe SSD PCIe Gen5.

Display

The screen is an 18-inch Mini LED display at 3840 x 2400, 120 Hz.

Battery and build

Battery: 99.9 Wh, with a 400 W charger. Battery life depends on brightness and workload, so compare capacities rather than claimed hours. It weighs 3.6 kg and is 32.05 mm thick. The keyboard is backlit. Colours: Core Black.

Software, ports and warranty

It ships with Windows 11 Home. Wireless: Wi-Fi 7. 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), 1x HDMI 2.1 (8K @ 60Hz / 4K @ 120Hz), 1x Mic-in/Headphone-out Combo Jack, RJ45 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet. Warranty: 2 years, as stated by MSI.

How the MSI Raider A18 HX A9W (AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, RTX 5090) compares

Of the 40 gaming laptops on Comparezi with a stated weight, 39 are lighter. Of the 42 gaming laptops on Comparezi with a stated battery capacity, none has a bigger battery.

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Questions

Raider A18 HX A9W (AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, RTX 5090) FAQs

AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D (16 cores).

It has a dedicated GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU 24GB), which is what games need.

64 GB DDR5 in the base configuration; MSI lists it as upgradeable.

99.9 Wh, charged with a 400 W adapter.

3.6 kg, as stated by MSI.

18-inch Mini LED display at 3840 x 2400, 120 Hz.

2 years, as stated by MSI.

Data sources

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