MSI Raider 18 Max HX A2WJ-1425FRY

MSI Raider 18 Max HX A2WJ-1425FRY. Product type: Laptop, Form factor: Clamshell. Processor family: Intel Core Ultra 9, Processor model: 290HX Plus. Display diagonal: 45.7 cm (18"), HD type: WQUXGA, Display resolution: 3840 x 2400 pixels. Internal memory: 64 GB, Internal memory type: DDR5-SDRAM. Total storage capacity: 2 TB, Storage media: SSD. On-board graphics card model: Intel® Graphics, Discrete graphics card model: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Operating system installed: Windows 11 Pro. Product colour: Black

Raider 18 Max HX A2W is an AI Ready flagship desktop-replacement gaming laptop built for gamers who want a larger, more immersive screen for deep focus, expansive worlds, and long playing sessions also those who needs a personal AI agent. Its 18-inch display creates a broader gaming horizon with smooth, responsive gameplay, giving players more room to stay fully immersed in demanding titles. Finished in a bold black-and-red design with signature lighting, it delivers big-screen gaming presence with MSI's refined character.

Design

Colour name: Core Black
Product type: Laptop
Product colour: Black
Form factor: Clamshell
Housing material: Metal, Plastic
Market positioning: Gaming
Original brand name: MSI

Display

Display diagonal: 45.7 cm (18")
Display resolution: 3840 x 2400 pixels
HD type: WQUXGA
Panel type: Mini LED
Native aspect ratio: 16:10
Feature: Anti-glare screen
RGB colour space: DCI-P3
Colour gamut: 100%
Maximum refresh rate: 120 Hz
Feature: High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology: DisplayHDR 1000

Processor

Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor family: Intel Core Ultra 9
Processor generation: Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor model: 290HX Plus
Processor cores: 8
Processor threads: 24
Processor boost frequency: 5.5 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency: 5.5 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency: 4.7 GHz
Performance-core base frequency: 2.7 GHz
Efficient-core base frequency: 1.8 GHz
Processor cache: 36 MB
Processor cache type: Smart Cache
Processor base power: 55 W
Maximum turbo power: 160 W

Neural processor unit (NPU)

Neural processor unit (NPU): Intel AI Boost
Feature: Sparsity support
Feature: Windows Studio effects support
AI software frameworks supported by NPU: OpenVINO, Windows ML, DirectML, ONNX RT
NPU performance up to: 13 TOPs

Memory

Internal memory: 64 GB
Internal memory type: DDR5-SDRAM
Memory clock speed: 5600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size): 2 x 32 GB
Memory slots: 2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory: 128 GB

Storage

Total storage capacity: 2 TB
Storage media: SSD
Total SSDs capacity: 2 TB
Number of SSDs installed: 1
SSD capacity: 2 TB
SSD interface: PCI Express 4.0
Feature: NVMe
M.2 SSD size: 2280 (22 x 80 mm)
Optical drive type: No
Feature: Card reader integrated
Compatible memory cards: SD

Graphics

Discrete GPU manufacturer: NVIDIA
Discrete graphics card model: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
Discrete graphics card memory: 24 GB
Discrete graphics memory type: GDDR7
Feature: On-board graphics card
On-board GPU manufacturer: Intel
Feature: Discrete graphics card
On-board graphics card family: Intel® Graphics
On-board graphics card model: Intel® Graphics

Audio

Audio system: Nahimic 3
Number of built-in speakers: 6
Speaker power: 2 W
Feature: Built-in subwoofer

Camera

Feature: Front camera
Front camera HD type: Full HD
Video capturing speed: 30 fps
Feature: Infrared (IR) camera
Feature: Privacy camera
Privacy type: Privacy shutter

Network

Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standards: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN controller model: Killer Wi-Fi 7 1750x
WLAN controller manufacturer: Killer
Feature: Ethernet LAN
Ethernet LAN data rates: 2500 Mbit/s
Feature: Bluetooth
Bluetooth version: 5.4

Ports & interfaces

USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity: 3
HDMI ports quantity: 1
HDMI version: 2.1
Thunderbolt 5 ports quantity: 2
Feature: Intel® Thunderbolt 5

Performance

Motherboard chipset: Intel HM870
Repairability index: 8

Keyboard

Pointing device: Touchpad
Feature: Numeric keypad
Feature: Keyboard backlit
Keyboard backlit colour: RGB
Keyboard backlit zone: Per-key RGB
Keyboard number of keys: 102
Keyboard language: French
Feature: Copilot key

Software

Operating system installed: Windows 11 Pro

Battery

Number of battery cells: 4
Battery capacity: 6578 mAh
Battery capacity: 99.9 Wh
Battery weight: 400 g

Power

AC adapter power: 400 W
AC adapter input voltage: 90 - 264 V
Feature: USB Type-C charging port
Feature: USB Power Delivery (USB PD)

Security

Feature: Cable lock slot
Cable lock slot type: Kensington
Feature: Fingerprint reader
Feature: Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version: 2.0

Weight & dimensions

Width: 404 mm
Depth: 307.5 mm
Height (front): 2.4 cm
Height (rear): 3.21 cm
Weight: 3.6 kg

Packaging content

Feature: AC adapter included

Other features

Warranty period: 2 year(s)