MSI Raider 18 MAX HX A2WI 32GB RAM 8TB SSD - Extreme Gaming Power
Flagship Raider 18 Max HX Performance
The Raider 18 Max HX (A2WX) serves as a premier desktop-replacement gaming laptop, engineered for players seeking an expansive display for deep immersion and extended gaming marathons. Its 18-inch screen provides a broader perspective with responsive performance, all packaged in a distinctive black-and-red aesthetic with signature lighting that embodies the MSI brand.
Next-Generation NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series
Powered by the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPUs deliver revolutionary capabilities for both creators and gamers. By leveraging massive AI horsepower, these GPUs enhance graphic fidelity and performance via NVIDIA DLSS 4. Optimized by Max-Q, these laptops offer unprecedented image generation speeds and high-efficiency power management.
Unmatched Performance with NVIDIA Blackwell
The integration of NVIDIA Blackwell and AI enables supreme speed and superior visual clarity, with NVIDIA DLSS 4 significantly boosting performance in leading titles. Users also benefit from NVIDIA Reflex 2, which includes Frame Warp to enhance reaction times and aiming precision, alongside full ray tracing for life-like, cinematic graphics.
AI-Powered Gaming and Productivity
MSI gaming laptops are engineered to be NVIDIA NIM-ready, allowing users to run optimized AI models for language, vision, and content generation. Enthusiasts and developers can utilize these tools to build local AI assistants or create innovative workflows on their RTX AI PCs, effectively shaping the future of AI technology.
Advanced DLSS 4 Neural Rendering
DLSS 4 represents a major advancement in neural rendering, utilizing AI to boost frame rates, minimize latency, and elevate visual quality. Supported by fifth-generation Tensor Cores and GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs, this technology ensures the best possible gaming experience through continuous cloud-based AI enhancements.
Full Ray Tracing and Neural Realism
The NVIDIA Blackwell architecture enables full ray tracing, providing cinematic-level visuals at high speeds. By integrating fourth-gen RT Cores with fifth-gen Tensor Cores, the system achieves breakthrough neural rendering that creates incredibly realistic lighting and reflections in demanding titles.
MSI Overboost Performance Technology
MSI Overboost technology ensures peak system performance during intensive workloads by providing maximum combined power to the CPU and GPU. When utilizing the CPU exclusively, it enables Max Boost performance across all 8 P-Cores, delivering a total of 260W when configured with top-tier Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 290HX processors and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090/5080 laptop GPUs.
Cooler Boost 5 Thermal Efficiency
The Raider 18 Max HX utilizes an innovative 3D cooling design featuring dual fans and seven copper heat pipes to maintain exceptional thermal performance. This advanced cooling architecture prevents overheating, ensuring the system sustains maximum power even during demanding, resource-heavy computing tasks.
Dynamic Mystic Light RGB Aesthetics
Elevate your gaming environment with the matrix lightbar design of the Mystic Light system. Supporting 16.8 million colors, this feature allows for extensive personalization, creating a unique aesthetic that represents the future of gaming technology. Settings can be easily managed via MSI Center or SteelSeries GG software.
Vibrant 18-inch 4K Mini LED Display
Experience superior visual clarity with the 18-inch 4K Mini LED display, offering high-resolution performance in any lighting condition. With DisplayHDR 1000, a swift 120Hz refresh rate, and 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, this screen provides vivid, realistic colors for an immersive competitive gaming experience.
Advanced Thunderbolt™ 5 Connectivity
Experience the pinnacle of data transfer and connectivity with Thunderbolt™ 5 technology. This interface delivers up to 120 Gbps of transmit bandwidth via Thunderbolt™ Bandwidth Boost, allowing for seamless connections to multiple high-resolution displays with superior refresh rates.
Unified Productivity with Thunderbolt™ Share
Elevate your workflow using Thunderbolt™ Share, which provides end-to-end control across two laptops. Users can sync folders, drag and drop files, or migrate data at rapid Thunderbolt™ 4 or 5 speeds, creating a unified operating environment across multiple machines.
Premium 6-Speaker Dynaudio Sound System
The Raider 18 Max HX features a world-class 6-speaker surround sound configuration engineered by Dynaudio. This system is designed to deliver deep bass and clear vocal clarity, with full support for Nahimic and Hi-Res Audio to satisfy elite acoustic standards.
Comprehensive I/O Port Selection
The Raider 18 Max HX is equipped with a versatile array of I/O ports to ensure maximum flexibility for gamers. Features include dual Thunderbolt™ 5 ports (with DisplayPort™ and 140W PD charging support), an HDMI™ 2.1 port capable of 8K@60Hz or 4K@120Hz output, and multiple USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports.
Included Xbox Game Pass Access
Get immediate access to a vast library of high-quality PC titles with a one-month trial of Xbox Game Pass, including EA Play. With a constantly rotating selection of games, you can easily redeem this offer directly through the Microsoft Store app on your new MSI laptop.
Specifications
| Model | |
|---|---|
| Brand | MSI |
| Series | HX Series |
| Model | Raider 18 MAX HX A2WI Core Ultra 9 RTX 5080 |
| Part# | RAIDER 18 MAX HX A2WI-1067ZA/8TB |
| General | |
| Color | Core Black |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home (64bit) |
| CPU Type | Intel Core Ultra 9-290HX up to 5.5GHz Processor |
| Screen | 18" UHD+ (3840x2400) 120Hz IPS-Level Display |
| Memory Size | 32GB DDR5 Memory |
| Hard Disk | 8TB NVMe Ultra-Fast SSD |
| Optical Drive | N/A |
| Graphics Card | GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 |
| Video Memory | 16GB Dedicated Graphics Card |
| Dimensions | 404 x 307.5 x 24-32.05 mm |
| Net Weight | 3.6 kg |
| CPU | |
| CPU Type | Intel Core Ultra 9-290HX up to 5.5GHz Processor |
| CPU Speed | Ultra 9-290H 2.7GHz, 24x Cores - 24x Threads |
| CPU Support | 76MB Cache Turbo Boost up to 5.5GHz |
| Display | |
| Screen Size | 18" UHD+ (3840x2400) 120Hz IPS-Level Display |
| Wide Screen Support | Yes + 1080P FHD IR Camera with Privacy Shutter |
| Resolution | UHD+ (3840x2400) 120Hz IPS-Level Display |
| Operating Systems | |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home (64bit) |
| Graphics | |
| GPU/VPU | GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 |
| Video Memory | 16GB 256-bit + 7680 Cuda Cores |
| Graphic Type | DirectX 12 Dedicated Graphics |
| Hard Drive | |
| HDD | 8TB NVMe Ultra-Fast SSD |
| HDD RPM | SSD |
| HDD Interface | 2x Long NVME PCIE SSD |
| Memory | |
| Memory | 32GB DDR5 Memory |
| Memory Speed | DDR5 |
| Memory Spec | 16GB x 2 |
| Memory Slot (Total) | 2 |
| Memory Slot (Available) | 0 |
| Max Memory Supported | 96GB |
| Optical Drive | |
| Optical Drive Type | N/A |
| Communications | |
| WLAN | Intel Killer WiFi 7 BE1750X Wireless LAN |
| LAN | 2.5GbE LAN |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Ports | |
| Audio Ports | 1 x Headphone & Microphone Combo Jack |
| USB | 3x USB Type-A + 2x USB Type-C |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI |
| Video Port | 2x USB Type-C (Thunderbolt 5, DisplayPort) |
| Audio | |
| Audio | Sound by Dynaudio, Nahimic sound technology |
| Speaker | 6x Speakers |
| Input Device | |
| Keyboard | RGB Backlit Keyboard |
| Touchpad | Multi Touch + Fingerprint + SD Express Card Reader |
| Power | |
| Battery Life | N/A |
| Battery | 4-Cell Battery - 99Whr |
| Battery Duration | May vary depending on usage. |
| Physical Specifications | |
| Dimensions | 404 x 307.5 x 24-32.05 mm |
| Weight | 3.6 kg |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty | 2 Years Warranty |