MSI Raider 18 Max HX A2WJ-1425FRY

Intel 290HX Plus · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 · 64 GB · 2 TB

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Type Gaming
Processor Intel 290HX Plus
Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
Memory 64 GB
Storage 2 TB
Display 18 inch

MSI Raider 18 Max HX A2WJ-1425FRY is an 18-inch gaming laptop with an Intel 290HX Plus processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 graphics, 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of storage. Built for games, with a dedicated graphics card. It came out in 2026.

Released: 2026-09-22

Specifications

Key specs

Type: Gaming
Processor: Intel 290HX Plus
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
Memory: 64 GB
Storage: 2 TB
Display: 18 inch
Resolution: 3840 x 2400
Refresh rate: 120 Hz
weight: 3.6 kg
os: Windows 11 Pro
Released: 2026-09-22
Part number: RAIDER 18 MAX HX A2WJ-1425FRY
EAN / UPC: 4711377480123

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
Anti-glare screen: Yes
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: 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
NVMe: Yes
M.2 SSD size: 2280 (22 x 80 mm)
Card reader integrated: Yes
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
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: 6
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

Performance

Motherboard chipset: Intel HM870
Repairability index: 8

Keyboard

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

Software

Operating system installed: Windows 11 Pro
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: 99.9 Wh
Battery weight: 400 g

Power

AC adapter power: 400 W
AC adapter input voltage: 90 - 264 V
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	Creator	Creator	Gaming
Processor	Intel 290HX Plus	Intel 290HX Plus	Intel 290HX Plus	Intel 290HX Plus
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090	NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 Laptop GPU	NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 Laptop GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
Memory	64 GB	32 GB	32 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