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Raider 18 HX AI A2XW

Verified TB5. MSI documents two Thunderbolt 5 ports on the Raider 18 HX AI A2XW.

The 18-inch Raider family covers RTX 5070 Ti, RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 graphics at the family level. The complete US configurations in this guide cover RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 versions with different memory and storage combinations.

Compare 4 exact configurations View manufacturer evidence

4 complete exact configurations. 4 have a current purchase link.

Ports: 2 × TB5
Display: 18-inch UHD+ / QHD+
Family GPU range: RTX 5070 Ti / 5080 / 5090

Exact configurations

Verified Thunderbolt 5 SKUs

Use the entire A2XW retail code, including the letters before the number and the US suffix. Raider 18 HX AI A2XW is a family name, not one fixed configuration.

A2XWJG-416US2 × TB5

Exact US SKU

RTX 5090 · 64GB · 2TB

Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
Memory: 64GB DDR5
Storage: 2TB SSD

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A2XWJG-841US2 × TB5

Exact US SKU

RTX 5090 · 32GB · 1TB

Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
Memory: 32GB DDR5
Storage: 1TB SSD

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A2XWJG-069US2 × TB5

Exact US SKU

RTX 5090 · 64GB · 2TB

Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
Memory: 64GB DDR5
Storage: 2TB NVMe SSD

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A2XWIG-014US2 × TB5

Exact US SKU

RTX 5080 · 64GB · 4TB

Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
Memory: 64GB DDR5
Storage: 4TB NVMe SSD

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Additional manufacturer records

5 documented identifiers, not purchase cards

At least one retail detail is still missing.

Retail identifier with incomplete purchase detailsA2XWIG-418US
2 × TB5
A2XWIG-418US, manufacturer-confirmed TB5
Processor
Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
Graphics
RTX 5070 Ti / 5080 / 5090
MSI documents 2 × TB5 for the A2XWJG / A2XWIG / A2XWHG family.
Retail identifier with incomplete purchase detailsA2XWIG-1009US
2 × TB5
A2XWIG-1009US, manufacturer-confirmed TB5
Processor
Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
Graphics
RTX 5070 Ti / 5080 / 5090
MSI documents 2 × TB5 for the A2XWJG / A2XWIG / A2XWHG family.
Retail identifier with incomplete purchase detailsA2XWIG-842US
2 × TB5
A2XWIG-842US, manufacturer-confirmed TB5
Processor
Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
Graphics
RTX 5070 Ti / 5080 / 5090
MSI documents 2 × TB5 for the A2XWJG / A2XWIG / A2XWHG family.
Retail identifier with incomplete purchase detailsA2XWJG-452US
2 × TB5
A2XWJG-452US, manufacturer-confirmed TB5
Processor
Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
Graphics
RTX 5070 Ti / 5080 / 5090
MSI documents 2 × TB5 for the A2XWJG / A2XWIG / A2XWHG family.
Retail identifier with incomplete purchase detailsA2XWHG-437US
2 × TB5
A2XWHG-437US, manufacturer-confirmed TB5
Processor
Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
Graphics
RTX 5070 Ti / 5080 / 5090
MSI documents 2 × TB5 for the A2XWJG / A2XWIG / A2XWHG family.

Reading the guide

What these details mean

The connector, Thunderbolt version and retail code answer different questions.

The connector does not identify the standard

Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 can all use a USB-C connector. A port photo cannot tell you which standard is present. For this family, rely on the MSI documentation, which lists 2 × TB5, together with the configuration details shown above.

Compare Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4 and USB4

What it changes in a gaming setup

Thunderbolt 5 affects external connections, not the speed of the laptop's built-in CPU or GPU. Its practical role is to connect compatible docks, displays, storage and other peripherals. Display modes, charging behavior and device performance still depend on both the laptop and the accessory.

See what connects to a Thunderbolt 5 laptop

Complete cards and partial records

This guide has two levels of detail. The exact cards above tie a retail identifier to CPU, GPU, memory and storage. The additional manufacturer records omit at least one of those details, so use them to understand the family, not as a substitute for a complete SKU at checkout.

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