MSI Raider 16 Max HX / GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 AM6H (BYHC5USE64SH)

MSI Raider 16 Max HX: B2WJ-002US · Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5090 Laptop 24 GB, 2 x 16 GB / 1 TB, OLED

GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 AM6H (BYHC5USE64SH): BYHC5USE64SH (US): Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5080 Laptop GPU 16 GB, 32 GB DDR5, 1 TB SSD, Windows 11 Home, Dark Tide. The BZH (RTX 5090) and BXH (RTX 5070 Ti, 140 W) in the same chassis and the AMD-based AORUS MASTER 16 are separate configurations.

SpecificationMSI Raider 16 Max HXGIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 AM6H (BYHC5USE64SH)
Release year20262025
Release year2026 MSI—
Model codeB2WJ-002US MSI—
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus; Intel AI Boost NPU MSIIntel Core Ultra 9 275HX; 24 cores / 24 threads, 36 MB cache, up to 5.4 GHz GIGABYTE
CPU cores24 cores (8 P + 16 E), 24 threads; 36 MB Intel Smart Cache; up to 5.5 GHz MSI—
ChipsetIntel HM870 MSI—
Display16-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600) OLED; 240 Hz MSI16-inch 16:10 OLED, 2560 × 1600 (WQXGA), 240 Hz, 1 ms; 100% DCI-P3; 500 nits peak; 1,000,000:1 contrast; glossy surface

240 Hz shows motion more clearly in fast games and puts the RTX 5080’s high frame rates on screen; 500 nits is an HDR peak, not sustained full-screen brightness.

GIGABYTE
Color and certification100% DCI-P3 (typical); SGS Eye Care Display; VESA DisplayHDR True Black 1000 certified MSI—
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU; 1824 AI TOPS MSINVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU, 16 GB GDDR7; up to 175 W graphics power including Dynamic Boost; up to 1,902 MHz AI Boost clock (1,702 + 200 MHz OC)

175 W includes the share Dynamic Boost shifts to the GPU when CPU load is low; GIGABYTE notes the figure may vary by scenario. The desktop RTX 5080 is a different card.

GIGABYTE
Graphics memory24 GB GDDR7 MSI—
GPU power limitUp to 175 W (with Dynamic Boost); boost clock up to 2160 MHz

The sheet says values may vary by scenario.

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Combined CPU + GPU powerUp to 300 W (with MSI OverBoost) MSI—
RAM2 x 16 GB DDR5 MSI—
Memory slots2 slots; up to 128 GB; up to DDR5-6400

Actual speed depends on the memory combination and CPU support.

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Storage1 TB NVMe SSD (PCIe Gen4) MSIPCIe NVMe M.2; one PCIe Gen5 and one PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 slot, up to 4 TB

A second SSD can be added. The Gen5 slot gives higher sequential speeds with a compatible Gen5 SSD; which slot the factory SSD uses can vary by configuration.

GIGABYTE
SSD slots1 x M.2 (NVMe PCIe Gen4); 1 x M.2 (NVMe PCIe Gen5 compatible) MSI—
KeyboardSteelSeries per-key RGB gaming keyboard; Copilot key; 99 keys MSI3-zone RGB backlight, up to 1.7 mm key travel, N-key rollover

N-key rollover means every simultaneously pressed key is registered, avoiding missed inputs in games. Lighting is set in three zones, not per key.

GIGABYTE
CameraIR FHD (1080p, 30 fps); HDR and 3DNR+; privacy shutter MSI—
Audio2 x 2 W speakers + 2 x 2 W woofers; sound by Dynaudio; Nahimic 3; Hi-Res Audio Ready; array microphone MSI—
USB-A3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 MSI—
USB-C2 x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort / Power Delivery 3.1) MSI—
Video output1 x HDMI 2.1 (8K 60 Hz / 4K 120 Hz) MSI—
Card readerSD Express MSI—
Wired network2.5 Gigabit Ethernet MSI—
WirelessIntel Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750; Bluetooth 5.4 MSIWi-Fi 7 (802.11be, 2×2); Bluetooth 5.4 GIGABYTE
Audio jack1 x combined microphone/headphone jack MSI—
SecurityfTPM 2.0; Kensington lock; webcam shutter MSI—
Adapter400 W MSI—
Battery4-cell; 91.8 Wh MSI—
Dimensions14.29 x 10.62 x 0.86-1.14 in (W x D x H)

The sheet mislabels the unit as mm; another MSI regional sheet for the same chassis lists 363 x 269.7 x 21.95-28.85 mm.

MSI		—
Weight5.73 lb (about 2.6 kg; with battery) MSI—
Chassis colorCore Black MSI—
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro MSI—
Warranty1-year limited warranty MSI—
Hybrid graphics—NVIDIA Advanced Optimus and G-SYNC

Advanced Optimus switches the display between integrated graphics and the RTX GPU without a reboot: a direct GPU path in games, battery savings in light work.

GIGABYTE
Display certifications—VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500, VESA ClearMR 10000, Dolby Vision, Pantone Validated, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light

True Black 500 certifies HDR peak brightness of 500 nits together with OLED’s deep blacks; ClearMR 10000 is a motion-clarity tier.

GIGABYTE
Memory—DDR5-5600; two SO-DIMM slots, up to 64 GB

Memory is not soldered. The BYHC5USE64SH ships with 2 × 16 GB, so both slots are filled and upgrading means swapping modules.

GIGABYTE
Left ports—DC-in; RJ-45 1 Gbit LAN; HDMI 2.1; USB-A (USB 3.2 Gen 2); USB-C Thunderbolt 5 (USB4, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery 3.0)

The Thunderbolt 5 port suits high-bandwidth external SSDs, docks and DisplayPort 2.1 monitors; HDMI 2.1 supports high-refresh TVs and monitors.

GIGABYTE
Right ports—USB-A (USB 3.2 Gen 2); USB-C Thunderbolt 4 (USB4, DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery 3.0); microSD card reader (UHS-II); 3.5 mm headphone/mic combo

The two USB-C ports differ in speed and display version; for a high-resolution external display the left Thunderbolt 5 port is the better choice.

GIGABYTE
Audio and camera—Four 2 W speakers, Dolby Atmos, Smart Amp; 1080p IR camera, Windows Hello face login, array microphone GIGABYTE
Battery and adapter—99 Wh lithium-ion; 330 W AC adapter

99 Wh is close to the upper limit for laptop batteries allowed on planes. Full GPU power needs the 330 W adapter; USB-C charging via Power Delivery 3.0 is possible but performance is reduced.

GIGABYTE
Size and weight—357 × 254 × 23–29.9 mm; about 2.5 kg GIGABYTE
Operating system and security—Windows 11 Home or Windows 11 Pro (by region); firmware TPM (Intel PTT) GIGABYTE
Colour—Dark Tide GIGABYTE