USB-C Charging
Can the MSI Raider 18 HX AI Charge via USB-C?
The short answer
Yes — the Raider 18 HX AI charges via USB-C; the manufacturer lists a 400 W USB-C adapter.
Last verified 8/18/2026 · Sources: MSI
Specifications
- OEM adapter wattage
- 400 W
- OEM adapter connector
- usb-c
- Charging ports
- 2× Thunderbolt 5 with DP / PD3.1
Which chargers work
A USB Power Delivery charger plugs into 2× Thunderbolt 5 with DP / PD3.1.
The manufacturer states no minimum USB-C charger wattage for this model. A charger rated below the 400 W it lists may charge more slowly, or may not keep up when the laptop is under heavy load. The manufacturer's manual is the authority on what a lower-wattage charger does.
Worth knowing before you buy
- A charger with high advertised wattage but no USB Power Delivery support may not charge this laptop at all — wattage alone doesn't determine compatibility.
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Sources
- MSI — Raider 18 HX AI A2XWHG-437US Specification Sheet — verified 8/18/2026
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