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.
Technical specifications
Design
| Colour name | Core Black |
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| Product type | Laptop |
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| Product colour | Black |
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| Form factor | Clamshell |
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| Housing material | Metal, Plastic |
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| Original brand name | MSI |
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Display
| Display diagonal | 45.7 cm (18") |
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| Display resolution | 3840 x 2400 pixels |
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| Touchscreen | No |
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| HD type | WQUXGA |
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| Panel type | Mini LED |
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| Native aspect ratio | 16:10 |
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| Anti-glare screen | Yes |
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| Display brightness | 1000 cd/m² |
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| RGB colour space | DCI-P3 |
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| Colour gamut | 100% |
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| Maximum refresh rate | 120 Hz |
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| High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported | Yes |
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| High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology | DisplayHDR 1000 |
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Processor
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
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| Processor family | Intel Core Ultra 9 |
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| Processor generation | Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) |
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| Processor model | 290HX Plus |
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| Processor cores | 8 |
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| Processor threads | 24 |
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| Processor boost frequency | 5.5 GHz |
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| Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency | 5.5 GHz |
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| Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | 4.7 GHz |
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| Performance-core base frequency | 2.7 GHz |
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| Efficient-core base frequency | 1.8 GHz |
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| Processor cache | 36 MB |
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| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
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| Processor base power | 55 W |
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| Maximum turbo power | 160 W |
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Neural processor unit (NPU)
| Neural processor unit (NPU) | Intel AI Boost |
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| Sparsity support | Yes |
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| Windows Studio effects support | Yes |
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| AI software frameworks supported by NPU | OpenVINO, Windows ML, DirectML, ONNX RT |
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| NPU performance up to | 13 TOPs |
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Memory
| Internal memory | 32 GB |
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| Internal memory type | DDR5-SDRAM |
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| Memory clock speed | 5600 MHz |
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| Memory layout (slots x size) | 2 x 16 GB |
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| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
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Storage
| Total storage capacity | 2 TB |
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| Storage media | SSD |
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| Total SSDs capacity | 2 TB |
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| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
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| SSD capacity | 2 TB |
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| SSD interface | PCI Express 4.0 |
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| NVMe | Yes |
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| Optical drive type | No |
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| Card reader integrated | Yes |
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| Compatible memory cards | SD |
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Graphics
| Discrete GPU manufacturer | NVIDIA |
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| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 |
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| Discrete graphics card memory | 16 GB |
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| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR7 |
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| On-board graphics card | Yes |
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| On-board GPU manufacturer | Intel |
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| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
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| On-board graphics card family | Intel® Graphics |
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| On-board graphics card model | Intel® Graphics |
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Audio
| Audio system | Nahimic 3 |
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| Number of built-in speakers | 4 |
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| Speakers manufacturer | Dynaudio |
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| Speaker power | 2 W |
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| Built-in subwoofer | Yes |
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Camera
| Front camera | Yes |
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| Front camera HD type | Full HD |
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| Video capturing speed | 30 fps |
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| Infrared (IR) camera | Yes |
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| Privacy camera | Yes |
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| Privacy type | Privacy shutter |
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Network
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
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| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
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| Mobile network connection | No |
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| WLAN controller model | Killer Wi-Fi 7 1750x |
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| WLAN controller manufacturer | Killer |
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| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
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| Ethernet LAN data rates | 2500 Mbit/s |
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| Bluetooth | Yes |
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| Bluetooth version | 5.4 |
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Ports & interfaces
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 3 |
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| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
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| HDMI version | 2.1 |
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| Thunderbolt 5 ports quantity | 2 |
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| Intel® Thunderbolt 5 | Yes |
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Keyboard
| Pointing device | Trackpad |
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| Numeric keypad | Yes |
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| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
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| Keyboard backlit colour | RGB |
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| Keyboard backlit zone | Per-key RGB |
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| Keyboard layout | QWERTY |
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| Keyboard language | French |
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| Copilot key | Yes |
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Software
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Home |
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| 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 |
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Battery
| Number of battery cells | 4 |
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| Battery capacity | 6578 mAh |
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| Battery capacity | 99.99 Wh |
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Power
| AC adapter power | 400 W |
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| USB Type-C charging port | Yes |
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| USB Power Delivery (USB PD) | Yes |
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Security
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
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| Cable lock slot type | Kensington |
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| Fingerprint reader | Yes |
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| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) | Yes |
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| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version | 2.0 |
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Weight & dimensions
| Width | 404 mm |
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| Depth | 307.5 mm |
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| Height (front) | 2.4 cm |
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| Height (rear) | 3.21 cm |
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| Weight | 3.6 kg |
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