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Raider 18 Max HX (A2WX) is a flagship desktop-replacement gaming laptop built for gamers who want a larger, more immersive screen for deep focus, expansive worlds, and long play sessions. Its 18-inch format creates a broader gaming horizon with smooth, responsive gameplay and room to stay fully engaged through demanding titles. Finished with a bold black-and-red design and signature lighting, it brings big-screen gaming presence with refined MSI character.
Meet the Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus. Featuring a redesigned P-core and E-core architecture, it brings elite desktop power to a cooler, quieter, and more efficient portable gaming experience.
*Performance and power compared to previous gen Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 275HX. Results may vary by scenario.
Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell, GeForce RTX™ 50 Series Laptop GPUs bring game-changing capabilities to gamers and creators. Equipped with a massive level of AI horsepower, the RTX 50 Series enables new experiences and next-level graphics fidelity. Multiply performance with NVIDIA DLSS 4, generate images at unprecedented speed, and unleash your creativity with NVIDIA Studio. All in the thinnest and longest lasting RTX laptops, optimized by Max-Q.
NVIDIA DLSS is a revolutionary suite of neural rendering technologies that uses AI to boost FPS, reduce latency, and improve image quality. DLSS 4 brings new Multi Frame Generation and enhanced Ray Reconstruction and Super Resolution, powered by GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs and fifth-gen Tensor Cores.
When under extreme workloads that require full CPU and GPU resources, MSI OverBoost Ultra technology delivers maximum combined CPU and GPU performance, or sets Max Boost performance across all 8 P-Cores when only the CPU is utilized.
*260W based on configuration of Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 285HX with NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 laptop GPU and above.
*Under Extreme Performance mode by MSI Center with AC power.
*May vary by scenario.
Driven by innovative design, the Raider 18 Max HX’s 3D cooling stands, alongside dual fans and seven copper pipes, completely transform thermal efficiency. This clever setup ensures your device maintains peak performance consistently, even during heavy resource demanding workloads.
Indulge in unmatched realism with the Mini LED 4K display's ultra-high resolution whether you are indoors, outdoors, or under direct sunlight. Revel in the outstanding performance of DisplayHDR 1000 and vibrant color gamut. Elevate your gaming experience with a swift 120Hz refresh rate. Immerse yourself in the true essence of gaming.
*Optional. Actual specification may vary by configurations.
The Mystic Light and matrix lightbar design of Raider 18 Max HX is a game changer in RGB lighting. The matrix light bar presents a modern aesthetic, personalizing lighting and creating an immersive gaming atmosphere with its 16.8 million colors.
*Lighting effects are only for illustration. Actual effect may vary by software version.
*Lighting can be configured in MSI Center or SteelSeries GG.
With support for up to 2 SSDs with blazing-fast transfer speeds and up to DDR5-6400 MHz memory, the Raider 18 Max HX offers extreme data performance and unmatched gaming and multitasking capability. Experience peak efficiency for all your workloads.
*The actual frequency will vary by memory combination and CPU capability.
*Maximum speed is achieved using multiple SSDs in RAID 0 and may not be pre-configured out of the box. Actual speeds may vary by configuration.
Raider 18 Max HX comes with a world-class 6-speaker surround sound system by Dynaudio. Built with powerful bass sound & clearer vocals, supporting Nahimic and Hi-Res Audio to meet the highest acoustic expectations.
Experience smarter productivity featuring Copilot and MSI AI Engine for seamless multitasking. These advanced AI tools adapt to your needs, optimizing performance and streamlining workflows effortlessly.
The Raider 18 Max HX comes with a comprehensive package of I/O ports to support a variety of devices and display output, giving gamers maximized flexibility when using the laptop.
The forefront of data transfer and connectivity solution is now available. Enjoy up to 120 Gbps of transmit bandwidth with Thunderbolt™ Bandwidth Boost, while enabling connection to more monitors at higher resolution and refresh rates than ever.
Raider 18 Max HX (A2WX) is a flagship desktop-replacement gaming laptop built for gamers who want a larger, more immersive screen for deep focus, expansive worlds, and long play sessions. Its 18-inch format creates a broader gaming horizon with smooth, responsive gameplay and room to stay fully engaged through demanding titles. Finished with a bold black-and-red design and signature lighting, it brings big-screen gaming presence with refined MSI character.
Meet the Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus. Featuring a redesigned P-core and E-core architecture, it brings elite desktop power to a cooler, quieter, and more efficient portable gaming experience.
*Performance and power compared to previous gen Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 275HX. Results may vary by scenario.
Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell, GeForce RTX™ 50 Series Laptop GPUs bring game-changing capabilities to gamers and creators. Equipped with a massive level of AI horsepower, the RTX 50 Series enables new experiences and next-level graphics fidelity. Multiply performance with NVIDIA DLSS 4, generate images at unprecedented speed, and unleash your creativity with NVIDIA Studio. All in the thinnest and longest lasting RTX laptops, optimized by Max-Q.
NVIDIA DLSS is a revolutionary suite of neural rendering technologies that uses AI to boost FPS, reduce latency, and improve image quality. DLSS 4 brings new Multi Frame Generation and enhanced Ray Reconstruction and Super Resolution, powered by GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs and fifth-gen Tensor Cores.
When under extreme workloads that require full CPU and GPU resources, MSI OverBoost Ultra technology delivers maximum combined CPU and GPU performance, or sets Max Boost performance across all 8 P-Cores when only the CPU is utilized.
*260W based on configuration of Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 285HX with NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 laptop GPU and above.
*Under Extreme Performance mode by MSI Center with AC power.
*May vary by scenario.
Driven by innovative design, the Raider 18 Max HX’s 3D cooling stands, alongside dual fans and seven copper pipes, completely transform thermal efficiency. This clever setup ensures your device maintains peak performance consistently, even during heavy resource demanding workloads.
Indulge in unmatched realism with the Mini LED 4K display's ultra-high resolution whether you are indoors, outdoors, or under direct sunlight. Revel in the outstanding performance of DisplayHDR 1000 and vibrant color gamut. Elevate your gaming experience with a swift 120Hz refresh rate. Immerse yourself in the true essence of gaming.
*Optional. Actual specification may vary by configurations.
The Mystic Light and matrix lightbar design of Raider 18 Max HX is a game changer in RGB lighting. The matrix light bar presents a modern aesthetic, personalizing lighting and creating an immersive gaming atmosphere with its 16.8 million colors.
*Lighting effects are only for illustration. Actual effect may vary by software version.
*Lighting can be configured in MSI Center or SteelSeries GG.
With support for up to 2 SSDs with blazing-fast transfer speeds and up to DDR5-6400 MHz memory, the Raider 18 Max HX offers extreme data performance and unmatched gaming and multitasking capability. Experience peak efficiency for all your workloads.
*The actual frequency will vary by memory combination and CPU capability.
*Maximum speed is achieved using multiple SSDs in RAID 0 and may not be pre-configured out of the box. Actual speeds may vary by configuration.
Raider 18 Max HX comes with a world-class 6-speaker surround sound system by Dynaudio. Built with powerful bass sound & clearer vocals, supporting Nahimic and Hi-Res Audio to meet the highest acoustic expectations.
Experience smarter productivity featuring Copilot and MSI AI Engine for seamless multitasking. These advanced AI tools adapt to your needs, optimizing performance and streamlining workflows effortlessly.
The Raider 18 Max HX comes with a comprehensive package of I/O ports to support a variety of devices and display output, giving gamers maximized flexibility when using the laptop.
The forefront of data transfer and connectivity solution is now available. Enjoy up to 120 Gbps of transmit bandwidth with Thunderbolt™ Bandwidth Boost, while enabling connection to more monitors at higher resolution and refresh rates than ever.
