MSI Raider 16 Max HX: B2WJ-002US · Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5090 Laptop 24 GB, 2 x 16 GB / 1 TB, OLED
MSI Raider A18 HX A9WIG-082US: A9WIG-082US (US, part no. RAIDERA18HX082): Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, RTX 5080 Laptop GPU 16 GB, 32 GB DDR5, 2 TB Gen5 SSD, 18-inch UHD+ Mini LED, Windows 11 Pro, Core Black. The RTX 5090 A9WJG, the Ryzen 8000 HX A8WIG and the Intel-based Raider 18 HX AI are separate models.
| Specification | MSI Raider 16 Max HX | MSI Raider A18 HX A9WIG-082US |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Release year | 2026 MSI | — |
| Model code | B2WJ-002US MSI | — |
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus; Intel AI Boost NPU MSI | AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, 2.5–5.4 GHz MSI |
| CPU cores | 24 cores (8 P + 16 E), 24 threads; 36 MB Intel Smart Cache; up to 5.5 GHz MSI | — |
| Chipset | Intel HM870 MSI | — |
| Display | 16-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600) OLED; 240 Hz MSI | 18-inch UHD+ 3840 × 2400, 16:10, 120 Hz Mini LED; VESA DisplayHDR 1000; 100% DCI-P3 MSI |
| Color and certification | 100% DCI-P3 (typical); SGS Eye Care Display; VESA DisplayHDR True Black 1000 certified MSI | — |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU; 1824 AI TOPS MSI | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU, 16 GB GDDR7; up to 175 W including TGP and Dynamic Boost; boost up to 2,287 MHz MSI |
| Graphics memory | 24 GB GDDR7 MSI | — |
| GPU power limit | Up to 175 W (with Dynamic Boost); boost clock up to 2160 MHz MSI | — |
| Combined CPU + GPU power | Up to 300 W (with MSI OverBoost) MSI | — |
| RAM | 2 x 16 GB DDR5 MSI | — |
| Memory slots | 2 slots; up to 128 GB; up to DDR5-6400 MSI | — |
| Storage | 1 TB NVMe SSD (PCIe Gen4) MSI | 2 TB NVMe SSD (PCIe Gen5 x4); one PCIe Gen5 and one PCIe Gen4 M.2 slot MSI |
| SSD slots | 1 x M.2 (NVMe PCIe Gen4); 1 x M.2 (NVMe PCIe Gen5 compatible) MSI | — |
| Keyboard | SteelSeries per-key RGB gaming keyboard; Copilot key; 99 keys MSI | — |
| Camera | IR FHD (1080p, 30 fps); HDR and 3DNR+; privacy shutter MSI | — |
| Audio | 2 x 2 W speakers + 2 x 2 W woofers; sound by Dynaudio; Nahimic 3; Hi-Res Audio Ready; array microphone MSI | — |
| USB-A | 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 MSI | — |
| USB-C | 2 x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort / Power Delivery 3.1) MSI | — |
| Video output | 1 x HDMI 2.1 (8K 60 Hz / 4K 120 Hz) MSI | — |
| Card reader | SD Express MSI | — |
| Wired network | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet MSI | — |
| Wireless | Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750; Bluetooth 5.4 MSI | — |
| Audio jack | 1 x combined microphone/headphone jack MSI | — |
| Security | fTPM 2.0; Kensington lock; webcam shutter MSI | — |
| Adapter | 400 W MSI | — |
| Battery | 4-cell; 91.8 Wh MSI | — |
| Dimensions | 14.29 x 10.62 x 0.86-1.14 in (W x D x H) MSI | — |
| Weight | 5.73 lb (about 2.6 kg; with battery) MSI | — |
| Chassis color | Core Black MSI | — |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro MSI | Windows 11 Pro; fTPM 2.0 MSI |
| Warranty | 1-year limited warranty MSI | — |
| Memory | — | 32 GB DDR5-5600 (2 × 16 GB); two slots, up to 96 GB MSI |
| Ports | — | 2 × USB4 Type-C (DisplayPort and PD 3.1; Thunderbolt 4 compatible); 3 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A; HDMI 2.1 (8K 60 Hz / 4K 120 Hz); 3.5 mm audio combo jack MSI |
| Card reader and network | — | Full-size SD card reader (UHS-III); 2.5 Gbit Ethernet; MediaTek Wi-Fi 7; Bluetooth 5.4 MSI |
| Audio, camera and keyboard | — | Dynaudio-tuned 4 × 2 W speakers and 2 × 2 W woofers; 1080p IR camera with privacy shutter; SteelSeries per-key RGB, 99 keys MSI |
| Battery and adapter | — | 99.9 Wh, 4-cell lithium-ion; 400 W adapter MSI |
| Size and weight | — | 404 × 307.5 × 24–32.05 mm; 3.6 kg MSI |
| Warranty and colour | — | 1-year limited warranty (1-year global coverage); Core Black MSI |