MSI Raider 18 MAX HX A2WI-1277BE

Intel 290HX Plus · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 · 32 GB · 2 TB

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Type Gaming
Processor Intel 290HX Plus
Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
Memory 32 GB
Storage 2 TB
Display 18 inch

MSI Raider 18 MAX HX A2WI-1277BE is an 18-inch gaming laptop with an Intel 290HX Plus processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 graphics, 32 GB of RAM and 2 TB of storage. Built for games, with a dedicated graphics card. It came out in 2026.

Released: 2026-05-03

Specifications

Key specs

Type: Gaming
Processor: Intel 290HX Plus
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
Memory: 32 GB
Storage: 2 TB
Display: 18 inch
Resolution: 3840 x 2400
Refresh rate: 120 Hz
weight: 3.6 kg
os: Windows 11 Home
Released: 2026-05-03
Part number: RAIDER 18 MAX HX A2WI-1277BE
EAN / UPC: 4711377461603

Design

Colour name: Core Black
Product type: Laptop
Product colour: Black
Form factor: Clamshell
Housing material: Metal, Plastic
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
Anti-glare screen: Yes
Display brightness: 1000 cd/m²
RGB colour space: DCI-P3
Colour gamut: 100%
Maximum refresh rate: 120 Hz
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported: Yes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology: DisplayHDR 1000

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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
Sparsity support: Yes
Windows Studio effects support: Yes
AI software frameworks supported by NPU: OpenVINO, Windows ML, DirectML, ONNX RT
NPU performance up to: 13 TOPs

Memory

Internal memory: 32 GB
Internal memory type: DDR5-SDRAM
Memory clock speed: 5600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size): 2 x 16 GB
Memory slots: 2x SO-DIMM

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
NVMe: Yes
Card reader integrated: Yes
Compatible memory cards: SD

Graphics

Discrete GPU manufacturer: NVIDIA
Discrete graphics card model: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
Discrete graphics card memory: 16 GB
Discrete graphics memory type: GDDR7
On-board graphics card: Yes
On-board GPU manufacturer: Intel
Discrete graphics card: Yes
On-board graphics card family: Intel® Graphics
On-board graphics card model: Intel® Graphics

Audio

Audio system: Nahimic 3
Number of built-in speakers: 4
Speakers manufacturer: Dynaudio
Speaker power: 2 W
Built-in subwoofer: Yes

Camera

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

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
Intel® Thunderbolt 5: Yes

Keyboard

Pointing device: Trackpad
Numeric keypad: Yes
Keyboard backlit: Yes
Keyboard backlit colour: RGB
Keyboard backlit zone: Per-key RGB
Keyboard layout: QWERTY
Keyboard language: French
Copilot key: Yes

Software

Operating system installed: Windows 11 Home
Bundled software: AI Noise Cancellation Pro, Discrete Graphics Mode, MSI AI Engine, MSI App Player, MSI Center, MSI Companion, Nahimic 3, Nvidia App, Steelseries GG, True Color

Battery

Number of battery cells: 4
Battery capacity: 6578 mAh
Battery capacity: 99.99 Wh

Power

AC adapter power: 400 W
USB Type-C charging port: Yes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD): Yes

Security

Cable lock slot: Yes
Cable lock slot type: Kensington
Fingerprint reader: Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM): Yes
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

Other features

Warranty period: 2 year(s)

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About this product

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.

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Type	Gaming	Gaming	Gaming	Creator
Processor	Intel 290HX Plus	Intel 290HX Plus	Intel 290HX Plus	Intel 290HX Plus
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090	NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 Laptop GPU
Memory	32 GB	32 GB	64 GB	32 GB
Storage	2 TB	2 TB	2 TB	2 TB
Display	18 inch	18 inch	18 inch	18 inch
Resolution	3840 x 2400	3840 x 2400	3840 x 2400	3840 x 2400
Released	2026	2026	2026	2026