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MSI Raider 18 Max HX A2WJ-1425FRY
Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus 64 GB 2 TB SSD 18" Mini-LED Ultra HD+ 120 Hz NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 24 GB DLSS 4 Wi-Fi 7/Bluetooth Webcam Windows 11 Professional
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Unmatched power!
The MSI Raider 18 Max HX A2W laptop aims for the highest peaks with its ultra-high-performance components, 18-inch screen, backlit keyboard and powerful audio system. What's more, its advanced cooling system keeps it at the right temperature and delivers ultra-smooth performance in all circumstances.
Intel Core Ultra processor
Featuring an all-new architecture combining P-cores and E-cores and delivering optimized performance per watt, the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor is ready to make your gaming experience even more extreme, quiet and cool, with performance worthy of an elite-quality desktop PC.
Ultimate performance with NVIDIA RTX 50
Powered by the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, GeForce RTX 50 Series graphics chips deliver revolutionary capabilities to gamers and creators. The phenomenal AI power of RTX 50 Series models lets you enjoy unprecedented experiences with unparalleled graphics fidelity. Boost visual performance with NVIDIA DLSS 4, generate images at unprecedented speed and unleash your creativity with NVIDIA Studio.
MSI gaming laptops are designed to support NVIDIA NIM microservices and are therefore optimized for AI models for language, speech, vision and content generation processing, and much more. With these tools, enthusiastic users and developers can create AI assistants, develop productivity plugins or locally design innovative content creation workflows on RTX AI PCs.
Cooling that delivers
Designed to bring innovation to every aspect, the Raider 18 Max HX A2W has been upgraded with 3D supports which, combined with its two fans and seven heat pipes, completely transform the cooling system and boost its efficiency. This clever configuration ensures the laptop always performs at its best, even during the most demanding gaming sessions.
18'' 4K mini LED 120 HZ display
Enjoy a high level of realism thanks to the ultra-high resolution of the 4K Mini LED display, whether you're indoors, outdoors or in direct sunlight. Enjoy the exceptional performance of DisplayHDR 1000 technology and a vibrant color gamut. Enhance your gaming experience with a fast 120 Hz refresh rate and immerse yourself in your game!
SteelSeries RGB keyboard
Mystic Light technology, combined with the LED Matrix backlight bar, revolutionizes laptop backlighting. With its 16.8 million colors, the Matrix bar lets gamers customize it however they like, and it represents the future of aesthetics in the world of technology.
Thunderbolt 5 technology
Benefit from a cutting-edge data transfer and connectivity solution. With Thunderbolt 5, you get bandwidth of up to 120 Gbit/s thanks to Thunderbolt Bandwidth Boost, as well as the ability to connect more displays with higher resolutions and refresh rates than ever before.
Key features:
- Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor
- 18-inch IPS display with Ultra HD+ (3840 x 2400) resolution, Mini-LED backlighting with a 120 Hz refresh rate
- 64 GB DDR5 memory (2x 32 GB - 2 slots - maximum 96 GB total)
- Graphics chip NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 (24 GB dedicated GDDR7 memory - Maximum 2160 MHz - 175W)
- HDMI 2.1 connector + 2 Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) connectors with Power Delivery 3.1
- 2 TB NVMe PCIe Gen5x4 SSD
- 1 M.2 PCIe 5.0 slot (occupied) + 1 M.2 PCIe 4.0 slot (free)
- SteelSeries keyboard with individual key backlighting
- Reliable, high-performance wireless communication with Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4
- Integrated 1080p HD IR webcam
- Dynaudio sound system with 4 x 2W speakers and 2 x 2W woofers
- 400 W power adapter
- Windows 11 Professional
Select your criteria
General information |
Product name |
MSI Raider 18 Max HX A2WJ-1425FRY |
Brand |
MSI | |
Model |
9S7-182462-1425 | |
Operating system |
Operating system |
Windows 11 Pro |
OS family |
Microsoft Windows 11 | |
OS language |
French | |
Operating system provided |
Yes | |
Processor and chipset |
Processor brand |
Intel |
Processor |
Intel Core Ultra 9 | |
CPU frequency |
5.5 GHz | |
Number of cores |
24 | |
AI |
NPU (Neural Processing Unit) |
Intel AI Boost |
NPU performance (in billion operations per second) |
13 | |
Memory |
Memory size |
64 GB |
Number of modules |
2 | |
Number of available memory slots |
0 | |
Memory type |
DDR5 | |
Memory Frequency(ies) |
DDR5 6400 MHz | |
Max memory size |
96 GB | |
Graphics |
GPU series |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 series |
Graphics chipset |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 | |
Video memory size |
24 GB | |
Video memory type |
GDDR7 | |
TGP (Total Graphics Power) |
175 W | |
Max-Q (GPU design) |
No | |
NVIDIA Studio |
Yes | |
Display |
Touch screen |
No |
Panel type |
IPS display | |
Screen type |
Mini LED | |
Screen size |
18 inches | |
Max resolution |
3840 x 2400 pixels | |
Screen format |
16:10 | |
Widescreen |
Yes | |
NVIDIA G-SYNC |
No | |
VR Ready (virtual reality) |
Yes | |
Refresh rate |
120 Hz | |
Brightness |
1000 nit(s) | |
Storage |
Hard drive(s) configuration |
SSD 2TB |
Hard drive |
SSD 2TB | |
Secondary hard drive |
Without secondary hard drive | |
Hard drive type |
SSD (Solid State Drive) | |
Hard drive interface |
M.2 - PCI-E 5.0 x4 | |
Number of discs |
1 | |
Max number of discs |
2 | |
Free hard drive slot(s) |
1 X M.2 - PCI-E 4.0 x4 | |
Optical drive |
None | |
Card reader |
SD (Secure Digital) | |
Communication |
Network standard(s) |
2.5 Gbps Gigabit Ethernet (2.5 GbE) |
Wireless network standard(s) |
Wi-Fi 7 | |
Bluetooth technology |
Bluetooth 5.4 | |
Intel vPro technology |
No | |
Wireless |
Yes | |
Multimedia |
Webcam |
Yes |
Speaker type |
6 speakers | |
Equipment |
AI Ready |
Yes |
Type of activities |
Gamer | |
Intel Evo |
No | |
Keyboard standard |
AZERTY | |
Location |
French | |
Backlit keyboard |
Yes | |
RGB keyboard |
Yes | |
Numeric keypad |
Yes | |
Biometric reader |
Yes | |
Office provided |
No | |
Connectivity |
Connector(s) available |
2 X Thunderbolt 5/USB-C |
| 1 X HDMI 2.1 Female | ||
| 1 X RJ45 Female | ||
| 3 X USB 3.1 | ||
| 1 X 3.5mm Jack Female Stereo | ||
Physical characteristics |
Color |
Black |
Depth |
307.5 mm | |
Width |
404 mm | |
Front thickness |
24 mm | |
Rear thickness |
32.05 mm | |
Weight |
3.6 kg | |
Range |
MSI Raider | |
Ultrabook |
No | |
Hybrid / Convertible |
No | |
Trunk SAR |
0.66 W/kg | |
Extremities SAR |
0.66 W/kg | |
Repairability index (out of 10) |
8 | |
Power supply |
Battery capacity |
99.9 Wh |
Number of cells |
4 | |
Removable battery |
No | |
USB-C mains charger |
No | |
Charger included |
Yes | |
Warranties |
Commercial warranty |
Seller 5 years
|
Legal warranty |
See terms & conditions
Harmonised legal guarantee notice
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Safety Information |
Responsible person |
MSI Computer Europe B.V |
Postal address |
Science Park Eindhoven 5706 5692 ER Son, the Netherlands | |
Electronic Address |
gpsr@msi.com |
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