Raider 18 Max HX (A2WX) is a flagship desktop-replacement gaming laptop built for gamers who want a larger, more immersive screen for deep focus, expansive worlds, and long play sessions.
Its 18-inch format creates a broader gaming horizon with smooth, responsive gameplay and room to stay fully engaged through demanding titles. Finished with a bold black-and-red design and signature lighting, it brings big-screen gaming presence with refined MSI character.
Powered by
Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor
Series 2
Windows 11 Pro
Windows 11 Home
(MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro for business.)
Laptop GPU 24GB GDDR7
Powered by the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, DLSS 4, and Max-Q technologies
Total Power 260W
Accelerate Everything
18" 4K Mini LED 120Hz Display
Exclusive Dual Offer
for 2026 MSI Brand New Laptops
Two gifts designed to elevate your experience.
8th Apr. - 8th Jun., 2026
Early Bird Bundle Offer
8th Apr. - 8th Jun., 2026
Review & Receive
Extra Warranty
Get MSI Care Plus - 1 Year Extra Warranty
(Worth $120)
HOW TO REDEEM
Register your eligible product through the Member Center (https://account.msi.com/) and upload the required proof:
Upload a clear image of your MSI product with the serial number (S/N).
Upload a clear image of your purchase invoice with the eligible model name.
Redeem your code on NordVPN
Once your claim is approved, we will send the code that unlock NordVPN code directly to your email address.
Visit https://my.nordaccount.com/activate/ to activate your NordVPN.
*Redemption priority is based on the time of the redemption application, not the time of purchase.
*Applications that fail to meet the 7-day verification requirement may be resubmitted.
*Ineligible applications may result in available redemption entries. In such cases, these entries will be given to eligible applications on a first-come, first-served basis.
*Terms and conditions apply. *Regional availability may apply.
HOW TO REDEEM
Register your eligible product through the Member Center (https://account.msi.com/) and upload the required proof:
Upload a clear image of your MSI product with the serial number (S/N).
Upload a clear image of your purchase invoice with the eligible model name.
The warranty will be automatically extended.
Once your claim is approved, we will automatically extend your warranty period through the system.
*Applications that fail to meet the 7-day verification requirement may be resubmitted.
*Ineligible applications may result in available redemption entries. In such cases, these entries will be given to eligible applications on a first-come, first-served basis.
*Terms and conditions apply. *Regional availability may apply.
Terms and Conditions
From 0:00 AM Apr. 8th – 11: 59 PM Jun. 8th, 2026(Pacific Standard Time), participants (“You, “Your”, as applicable) may enroll in the “2026 MSI 200HX Plus Series Gaming Laptops Early Bird - NordVPN” promotion (“Event”) – while supplies last. To enter, You must agree below terms and complete the following steps.
- i. Subject to full compliance with these terms and conditions (“Terms and Conditions”), purchase one (1) or more eligible product(s) (see eligible model charts below). Eligible MSI products must be purchased from select retailers/e-tailers listed on the Event landing page.
- Participants may register and make up to a maximum of one (1) redemption per eligible product line purchased, and a maximum of two (2) participants in total per household. All registration and redemption are processed on a first come, first served basis, can only be initiated after fourteen (14) days from Your purchase date, and must be completed before 11:59 PM, Jun 22th, 2026 Pacific Standard Time. EVENT REGISTRATION WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE CLOSED IF THE EVENT ENDS EARLIER DUE TO STOCKS BEING DEPLETED.
- Go to the product registration page and register your eligible product and the “2026 MSI 200HX Plus Series Gaming Laptops Early Bird - NordVPN” promotion. You will need to sign up for a new MSI Member account at https://account.msi.com/login if You have not previously registered. Event registration will automatically be closed if the Event ends earlier due to stocks being depleted – you will be notified when trying to register.
- Provide a copy of Your proof of purchase for MSI verification. Documentation must include a picture of the model’s serial number label on the product itself. Photos of the color box will not be accepted. Invoice with MSI model name, date, and shop/vendor name. Invoice date must be between 0:00 AM Apr. 8th – 11: 59 PM Jun. 8th, 2026(Pacific Standard Time). If necessary, MSI may ask You provide a cutout of the product color box showing the serial numbers. Individual products used in an eligible claim cannot be re-used for separate or other claims under the Event. Redemption must be made in the country where the eligible product was purchased. Cross region and/or country redemption(s) shall be strictly prohibited. Individual products used in an eligible claim cannot be re-used for separate or other claims under the Event.
- Agree to the Event Terms and Conditions and await MSI review. If MSI determines You meet all eligibility criteria, the redemption item(s) (see below) will be sent to Your registered email address. Verification may take up to 14 business days. Incomplete Event registration information may result in additional processing time of up to 14 business days if You are required to provide additional information.
- The Event will automatically end when all redemption item(s) have been redeemed. MSI may disqualify entries not meeting these Terms and Conditions. Applications rejected due to failure to meet the 14-day registration or verification requirement may be re-applied. Redemption entries may become available due to the rejection of ineligible applications. In such instances, available redemption entries will be allotted to an eligible application next in line pursuant to the stated first come, first served redemption basis.
- If the registered MSI product is being returned or refunded, You must notify MSI in writing, and the promotion application will be withdrawn automatically without further notice. MSI reserves the right to ask the applicants for the return of redemption items earned from products returned or refunded within fourteen (14) days of Event registration.
- This Event is only for eligible end user consumers and not businesses. MSI, MSI affiliates, subsidiary, manufacturer, business partner, distributor, wholesaler, reseller, retailer, I-Cafe, or agency employees and their immediate families are not eligible to participate in this Event.
- MSI retains the right to make adjustments of these terms without prior notice subject to any directions from a regulatory authority.
- Automated or robotic entries submitted by individuals or organizations will be disqualified. Entry must be made by the participant. Any attempt by a participant to obtain more than the stated number of entries by using multiple/different email addresses, identities, registrations, logins or any other methods will void that participant's entry and may result in immediate disqualification.
MSI Gaming Laptops powered by Intel 200HX Plus Series Processors.
See Event website for details on participating e-tailer/retailer. Please note each eligible region may have different applicable eligible model(s).
One (1) code of 12 Month NordVPN License (MSRP $ 69.99) per eligible MSI product. Limited NordVPN code quantities apply. Code(s) must be activated through the NordVPN site ( https://my.nordaccount.com/activate/). All codes are not transferable or redeemable for cash alternatives. If a code becomes unavailable due to circumstances beyond MSI’s reasonable control, MSI may, at its sole discretion, adjust the redemption item by replacing the code with another product of equivalent value.
Campaign Area: APEC, SEA, EMEA, North and Latin America. Crimea Region, , Donetsk and Luhansk regions of Ukraine, Mainland China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Belarus, Sudan, Syria, Venezuela, and restricted, sanctioned, or embargoed countries or regions are excluded. Jurisdiction. MSI hosts the Event in multiple jurisdictions and territories. In each Event territory the offered Prize pool may vary. For the avoidance of doubt, Participants shall not submit one review to multiple concurrent, regional Event(s) or request for the prize offered in other jurisdictions. The prizes listed on each particular Event program page are only available to the Participants who meet all Terms and Conditions for the specified program and jurisdiction/territory.
We may ask You for information during the Event enrolment and product registration process that may, as applicable, include without limitation Your email, name, product serial number, redemption code, purchase information, and other voluntary information You provide. In addition, we may indirectly gather information from you via cookies or website embedded analytics. The information we collect will be used in the following manner: to run this Event, to verify Your eligibility, to contact You if needed, to ensure prize(s) can be sent to You, to store registered product data for as long as an ongoing relationship exists between us (eg. When You use our services such as warranty, eDM notices, etc.), and to use solely for internal market studies for developing better products and services. Your information will not be shared with third parties, except: i) to third party processors such as our internet service and website providers in order for us to execute this Event; or ii) when reporting or responding to actual or suspected breach of applicable laws to legal and regulatory authorities such as courts or the police to the extent needed.
Because of the international nature of our business, we transfer information within the MSI group, and to third parties as referenced above, in connection with the purpose set forth in these terms and conditions. Therefore, we may transfer information to countries that may have different laws and data protection compliance requirements that those applicable in the country You are located.
Further details of how Your information may be used and processed are detailed in MSI’s privacy policy, available at https://www.msi.com/page/privacy-policy. The MSI Privacy Policy constitutes a part of this Terms and Conditions, and is hereby incorporated by reference with full force and effect.
You may be asked to join MSI’s eDM emailing list to receive MSI product news or service updates. If you do not want to subscribe to this list, please do not check the subscribe or similarly titled check box.
For any material You may provide to us for this Event, including without limitations, pictures, videos, reviews, content, comment, feedback, and written material, as applicable (collectively, “Submitted Materials”), You hereby grant MSI and its worldwide subsidiaries a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, fully paid up, worldwide, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, copy, distribute, create derivative works of, publicly display and perform, and otherwise use or exploit the Submitted Materials in any legal manner reasonably determined by MSI and subject to MSI’s Privacy Policy.
- The information You have provided is accurate and true;
- You have the full authority, capacity, power, and right to enroll in this Event, and make the required license grant, representation, and warranties under this Terms and Conditions;
- You have obtained and will maintain all applicable approval, consent, permissions, licenses, and waivers necessary to grant the licenses stated above to MSI and its subsidiaries; and
- You have complied with all applicable laws in enrolling in this Event.
You shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless MSI, its affiliates, and successors, assigns, directors, and agents, from and against any and all liabilities, damages, judgments, costs, expenses, and fees (including reasonable attorney’s fees) resulting from any claims, investigations, litigation, or other legal or administrative action by third parties arising out of or relating to any actual or alleged breach by You of any representations, warranties, undertakings in this Terms and Conditions.
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MSI reserves the sole and discretionary right:
- to determine, on a final and conclusive basis, whether a participant has fulfilled the Event requirements in good faith. For illustrative purpose without limiting any other terms, MSI may disqualify participants: a) if Event enrolment or product registration is incomplete, b) if Event eligibility requirements such as applicable product line or regional restrictions are not met; c) if the provided documents are forged, fraudulent, or void; d) if automated codes, scripts, plugins or other means were used to enter or complete Event enrolment; e) if participant does not have the legal capacity to enroll in this Event, or f) if criminal or illegal acts are committed or allegedly committed to enroll in this Event;
- to replace the prize with items of similar value without prior notice;
-
to vary, delete or add to any of these terms and conditions if
there is valid reason understood as:
- amendment of the laws governing the rules and organization of the Event, affecting the rights and obligations of MSI and participants
- extension or reduction of the duration of the Event
- change in the way the Event is carried out due to technical, technological or commercial reasons
- MSI is not liable and assumes no liability to any person for any loss, dissatisfaction, or damage arising from the prize, and uses thereof. Winners shall not make any claims against MSI;
- MSI disclaims all liability for any delays, misdelivery, loss, or failure in the delivery of the winning notification due to mechanical, technical, electronic, communications, telephone, computer, hardware, internet, or software errors, malfunctions, or failures of any kind. In such eventuality, the winner unconditionally waives his/her right to the prize and any associated compensation.
MSI PRIZE(S) IS/ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NONINFRINGEMENT, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
TO THE GREATEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAWS, MSI SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU ON ACCOUNT OF ANY CLAIM (REGARDLESS OF THEORY OF LIABILITY WHETHER BASED UPON PRINCIPLES OF CONTRACT, WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER TORT, BREACH OF ANY STATUTORY DUTY, OR OTHERWISE) FOR ANY SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, RELIANCE, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, WHETHER FORESEEABLE OR NOT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS, REVENUE, GOODWILL OR COST OF REPLACEMENT.
This Terms and Conditions is governed and construed by the laws of Taiwan, regardless of conflict of law principles, and all disputes arising from the Event and these terms shall be adjudicated by the Taipei District Court in Taipei, Taiwan. Any provision invalidated by a competent court shall be stricken, and the remaining Terms and Conditions will remain in full force and effect. Failure by MSI to enforce any right under this Terms and Condition shall not be deemed to be a waiver. MSI shall not be liable for any failure to perform due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control. This Terms and Conditions shall not be assigned or otherwise transferred by You to any other third party; all unauthorized assignments are null and void. This Terms and Conditions constitute the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the Event, and supersede any prior agreements, communications, representations, or discussions, oral or otherwise.
Terms and Conditions
From 0:00 AM Apr. 8th – 11: 59 PM Jun. 8th, 2026 (Pacific Standard Time), participants (“You, “Your”, as applicable) may enroll in the “2026 MSI 200HX Plus Series Gaming Laptops Review Receive Warranty Extension” promotion (“Event”) – while supplies last. To enter, You must agree below terms and complete the following steps.
- Subject to full compliance with these terms and conditions (“Terms and Conditions”), purchase one (1) or more eligible product(s) (see eligible model charts below). Eligible MSI products must be purchased from select retailers/etailers listed on the Event landing page.
- Participants may register and make up to a maximum of one (1) redemption per eligible product line purchased, and a maximum of two (2) participants in total per household. All registration and redemption are processed on a first come, first served basis, can only be initiated after fourteen (14) days from Your purchase date, and must be completed before 11:59 PM, Jun 22th , 2026 Pacific Standard Time. EVENT REGISTRATION WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE CLOSED IF THE EVENT ENDS EARLIER DUE TO STOCKS BEING DEPLETED.
- Go to the product registration page and register your eligible product and the “2026 MSI 200HX Plus Series Gaming Laptops Review Receive Warranty Extension” promotion. You will need to sign up for a new MSI Member account at https://account.msi.com/login if You have not previously registered. Event registration will automatically be closed if the Event ends earlier due to stocks being depleted – you will be notified when trying to register.
- Provide a copy of Your proof of purchase for MSI verification. Documentation must include a picture of the model’s serial number label on the product itself. Photos of the color box will not be accepted. Invoice with MSI model name, date, and shop/vendor name. Invoice date must be between 0:00 AM Apr. 8th – 11: 59 PM Jun. 8th, 2026(Pacific Standard Time). If necessary, MSI may ask You provide a cutout of the product color box showing the serial numbers. Individual products used in an eligible claim cannot be re-used for separate or other claims under the Event. Redemption must be made in the country where the eligible product was purchased. Cross region and/or country redemption(s) shall be strictly prohibited. Individual products used in an eligible claim cannot be re-used for separate or other claims under the Event.
- Leave posted written Product review(s) on the select retailers/etailers website where the participant purchased the eligible MSI product(s). Only reviews of Event specified, eligible MSI products are accepted. If there is no review section on the select retailers/etailers website, please leave a review on the review platform listed on the Event landing page. Submit your review in your MSI profile by copying and pasting the link of your review on the Event website or where indicated by MSI.
- Agree to the Event Terms and Conditions and await MSI review. If MSI determines You meet all eligibility criteria, the redemption item(s) (see below) will be updated in Your MSI member product warranty page. Verification may take up to 20 business days. Incomplete Event registration information may result in additional processing time of up to 20 business days if You are required to provide additional information.
- The Event will automatically end when all redemption item(s) have been redeemed. MSI may disqualify entries not meeting these Terms and Conditions. Applications rejected due to failure to meet the 14-day registration or verification requirement may be re-applied. Redemption entries may become available due to the rejection of ineligible applications. In such instances, available redemption entries will be allotted to an eligible application next in line pursuant to the stated first come, first served redemption basis.
- If the registered MSI product is being returned or refunded, You must notify MSI in writing, and the promotion application will be withdrawn automatically without further notice. MSI reserves the right to ask the applicants for the return of redemption items earned from products returned or refunded within fourteen (14) days of Event registration.
- This Event is only for eligible end user consumers and not businesses. MSI, MSI affiliates, subsidiary, manufacturer, business partner, distributor, wholesaler, reseller, retailer, I-Cafe, or agency employees and their immediate families are not eligible to participate in this Event.
- MSI retains the right to make adjustments of these terms without prior notice subject to any directions from a regulatory authority.
- Automated or robotic entries submitted by individuals or organizations will be disqualified. Entry must be made by the participant. Any attempt by a participant to obtain more than the stated number of entries by using multiple/different email addresses, identities, registrations, logins or any other methods will void that participant's entry and may result in immediate disqualification.
MSI Gaming Laptops powered by Intel 200HX Plus Series Processors, and Raider 16 HX B2W, Raider A16 HX B9W, Raider A16 HX B8W
See Event website for details on participating e-tailer/retailer. Please note each eligible region may have different applicable eligible model(s).
One (1) Year Warranty Extension Service (MSRP $120) per eligible MSI product. The warranty extension applies to the entire product, but specifically excludes consumable parts including the battery and power adapter. Limited warranty extension quantities apply. The warranty extension will be automatically added to the eligible product without further notification. If the warranty extension becomes unavailable due to circumstances beyond MSI’s reasonable control, MSI may, at its sole discretion, adjust the redemption item by replacing the service with another product of equivalent value.
APEC, SEA, EMEA, North and Latin America. Crimea, Donesk & Lugansk Regions of Ukraine, Mainland China, North Korea, Belarus, CIS countries, Iran, Sudan, Syria, Cuba, Brazil, Venezuela, and restricted, sanctioned, or embargoed countries or regions are excluded.
MSI hosts the Event in multiple jurisdictions and territories. In each Event territory the offered Prize pool may vary. For the avoidance of doubt, Participants shall not submit one review to multiple concurrent, regional Event(s) or request for the prize offered in other jurisdictions. The prizes listed on each particular Event program page are only available to the Participants who meet all Terms and Conditions for the specified program and jurisdiction/territory.
We may ask You for information during the Event enrolment and product registration process that may, as applicable, include without limitation Your email, name, product serial number, redemption code, purchase information, and other voluntary information You provide. In addition, we may indirectly gather information from you via cookies or website embedded analytics. The information we collect will be used in the following manner: to run this Event, to verify Your eligibility, to contact You if needed, to ensure prize(s) can be sent to You, to store registered product data for as long as an ongoing relationship exists between us (eg. When You use our services such as warranty, eDM notices, etc.), and to use solely for internal market studies for developing better products and services. Your information will not be shared with third parties, except: i) to third party processors such as our internet service and website providers in order for us to execute this Event; or ii) when reporting or responding to actual or suspected breach of applicable laws to legal and regulatory authorities such as courts or the police to the extent needed.
Because of the international nature of our business, we transfer information within the MSI group, and to third parties as referenced above, in connection with the purpose set forth in these terms and conditions. Therefore, we may transfer information to countries that may have different laws and data protection compliance requirements that those applicable in the country You are located.
Further details of how Your information may be used and processed are detailed in MSI’s privacy policy, available at https://www.msi.com/page/privacy-policy. The MSI Privacy Policy constitutes a part of this Terms and Conditions, and is hereby incorporated by reference with full force and effect.
You may be asked to join MSI’s eDM emailing list to receive MSI product news or service updates. If you do not want to subscribe to this list, please do not check the subscribe or similarly titled check box.
For any material You may provide to us for this Event, including without limitations, pictures, videos, reviews, content, comment, feedback, and written material, as applicable (collectively, “Submitted Materials”), You hereby grant MSI and its worldwide subsidiaries a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, fully paid up, worldwide, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, copy, distribute, create derivative works of, publicly display and perform, and otherwise use or exploit the Submitted Materials in any legal manner reasonably determined by MSI and subject to MSI’s Privacy Policy.
- The information You have provided is accurate and true;
- You have the full authority, capacity, power, and right to enroll in this Event, and make the required license grant, representation, and warranties under this Terms and Conditions;
- You have obtained and will maintain all applicable approval, consent, permissions, licenses, and waivers necessary to grant the licenses stated above to MSI and its subsidiaries; and
- You have complied with all applicable laws in enrolling in this Event.
You shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless MSI, its affiliates, and successors, assigns, directors, and agents, from and against any and all liabilities, damages, judgments, costs, expenses, and fees (including reasonable attorney’s fees) resulting from any claims, investigations, litigation, or other legal or administrative action by third parties arising out of or relating to any actual or alleged breach by You of any representations, warranties, undertakings in this Terms and Conditions
-
MSI reserves the sole and discretionary right:
- to determine, on a final and conclusive basis, whether a participant has fulfilled the Event requirements in good faith. For illustrative purpose without limiting any other terms, MSI may disqualify participants: a) if Event enrolment or product registration is incomplete, b) if Event eligibility requirements such as applicable product line or regional restrictions are not met; c) if the provided documents are forged, fraudulent, or void; d) if automated codes, scripts, plugins or other means were used to enter or complete Event enrolment; e) if participant does not have the legal capacity to enroll in this Event, or f) if criminal or illegal acts are committed or allegedly committed to enroll in this Event;
- to replace the prize with items of similar value without prior notice;
-
to vary, delete or add to any of these terms and conditions if
there is valid reason understood as:
- amendment of the laws governing the rules and organization of the Event, affecting the rights and obligations of MSI and participants
- extension or reduction of the duration of the Event
- change in the way the Event is carried out due to technical, technological or commercial reasons
- MSI is not liable and assumes no liability to any person for any loss, dissatisfaction, or damage arising from the prize, and uses thereof. Winners shall not make any claims against MSI;
- MSI disclaims all liability for any delays, misdelivery, loss, or failure in the delivery of the winning notification due to mechanical, technical, electronic, communications, telephone, computer, hardware, internet, or software errors, malfunctions, or failures of any kind. In such eventuality, the winner unconditionally waives his/her right to the prize and any associated compensation.
MSI PRIZE(S) IS/ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NONINFRINGEMENT, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
TO THE GREATEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAWS, MSI SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU ON ACCOUNT OF ANY CLAIM (REGARDLESS OF THEORY OF LIABILITY WHETHER BASED UPON PRINCIPLES OF CONTRACT, WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER TORT, BREACH OF ANY STATUTORY DUTY, OR OTHERWISE) FOR ANY SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, RELIANCE, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, WHETHER FORESEEABLE OR NOT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS, REVENUE, GOODWILL OR COST OF REPLACEMENT.
This Terms and Conditions is governed and construed by the laws of Taiwan, regardless of conflict of law principles, and all disputes arising from the Event and these terms shall be adjudicated by the Taipei District Court in Taipei, Taiwan. Any provision invalidated by a competent court shall be stricken, and the remaining Terms and Conditions will remain in full force and effect. Failure by MSI to enforce any right under this Terms and Condition shall not be deemed to be a waiver. MSI shall not be liable for any failure to perform due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control. This Terms and Conditions shall not be assigned or otherwise transferred by You to any other third party; all unauthorized assignments are null and void. This Terms and Conditions constitute the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the Event, and supersede any prior agreements, communications, representations, or discussions, oral or otherwise.
Desktop Muscle in an Efficient Package. Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus
Meet the Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus. Featuring a redesigned P-core and E-core architecture, it brings elite desktop power to a cooler, quieter, and more efficient portable gaming experience.
*Performance and power compared to previous gen Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 275HX. Results may vary by scenario.
- 24Cores8 P-Cores + 16 E-Cores
- Up to10%Performance↑*
- NPUInside

GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptops
Game Changer
Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell, GeForce RTX™ 50 Series Laptop GPUs bring game-changing capabilities to gamers and creators. Equipped with a massive level of AI horsepower, the RTX 50 Series enables new experiences and next-level graphics fidelity. Multiply performance with NVIDIA DLSS 4, generate images at unprecedented speed, and unleash your creativity with NVIDIA Studio. All in the thinnest and longest lasting RTX laptops, optimized by Max-Q.
Game Changer
GEFORCE RTX 50 SERIES LAPTOPS
Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell and AI
Supreme Speed. Superior Visuals.
DLSS 4 massively increases performance and improves image quality for top games using the power of AI.
Game-Winning Responsiveness
NVIDIA Reflex 2 with Frame Warp gives you the ultimate responsiveness, enhancing target acquisition, reaction time, and aim precision.
True-to-Life Graphics
Experience cinematic quality visuals at unprecedented speed with full ray tracing and breakthrough neural rendering technologies.
Now Even Smarter
Experience smarter productivity featuring Copilot and MSI AI Engine for seamless multitasking. These advanced AI tools adapt to your needs, optimizing performance and streamlining workflows effortlessly.
Unlock efficiency and innovation with Microsoft Copilot.
MSI's exclusive laptop control hub, and AI solutions, MSI laptops unlock the full potential of your productivity.
Copilot
Uncover new opportunities, create compelling content, and solve problems faster anywhere with Microsoft Copilot on Windows, your AI assistant at work. To enhance data security, privacy, and compliance, Copilot provides enterprise data protection when employees are signed in through their Microsoft Entra ID account.
*Copilot is available in select global markets and will be rolled out to additional markets over time.Learn more.
*Requires eligible Microsoft 365 license.
MSI's exclusive laptop control hub, and AI solutions, MSI laptops unlock the full potential of your productivity.
MSI Overboost Technology
When under extreme workloads that require full CPU and GPU resources, MSI Overboost technology delivers maximum combined CPU and GPU performance, or sets Max Boost performance across all 8 P-Cores when only the CPU is utilized.
*260W based on configuration of Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor
290HX Plus with NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090/5080 laptop GPU and above.
*Under Extreme Performance mode by MSI Center with AC power.
*May vary by scenario.
Cooler, Everywhere
Driven by innovative design, the Raider 18 Max HX's 3D cooling stands, alongside dual fans and seven copper pipes, completely transform thermal efficiency. This clever setup ensures your device maintains peak performance consistently, even during heavy resource demanding workloads.
for Gen5 SSD




Light 'em Up
The Mystic Light and matrix lightbar design of Raider 18 Max HX is a game changer in RGB lighting. The matrix light bar presents a modern aesthetic, personalizing lighting and creating an immersive gaming atmosphere with its 16.8 million colors.
*Lighting can be configured in MSI Center or SteelSeries GG.
18-inch 4K Mini LED 120Hz Display
Indulge in unmatched realism with the Mini LED 4K display's ultra-high resolution whether you are indoors, outdoors, or under direct sunlight. Revel in the outstanding performance of DisplayHDR 1000 and vibrant color gamut. Elevate your gaming experience with a swift 120Hz refresh rate. Immerse yourself in the true essence of gaming.
*Optional. Actual specification may vary by configurations.
High Speed Combo
With support for up to 2 SSDs with blazing-fast transfer speeds and up to DDR5-6400 MT/s memory, the Raider 18 Max HX offers extreme data performance and unmatched gaming and multitasking capability. Experience peak efficiency for all your workloads.
*The actual frequency will vary by memory combination and CPU
capability.
*Maximum speed is achieved using multiple SSDs in RAID 0 and may not be
pre-configured out of the box. Actual speeds may vary by configuration.
Thunderbolt™ 5 Technology
The forefront of data transfer and connectivity solution is now available. Enjoy up to 120 Gbps of transmit bandwidth with Thunderbolt™ Bandwidth Boost, while enabling connection to more monitors at higher resolution and refresh rates than ever.
Up to
Support
Up to
v.s USB 3.2 Gen 2
vs. Thunderbolt™ 4
Thunderbolt™ Share
Effortless End-to-End Control Powered by Thunderbolt™
Take your productivity to the next level with Thunderbolt™ Share. Seamlessly control two laptops, sync folders, drag and drop files, or migrate data at lightning-fast Thunderbolt™ 4 or 5 speeds. Whether you’re setting up a new device or multitasking across machines, Thunderbolt™ Share makes it feel like one unified system.
Control Other Device
Fast Device to Device File Transfer
* At least one laptop must be Thunderbolt™ Share licensed.
* Software must be installed on two Windows 11+ laptops with Thunderbolt™ 4 or 5 ports, connected via a Thunderbolt™ 4 or 5 cable.
* Optional – Thunderbolt™ dock or monitor to connect through.
* Check compatibility before installing.
6X Speakers Sound System
Raider 18 Max HX comes with a world-class 6-speaker surround sound system by Dynaudio. Built with powerful bass sound & clearer vocals, supporting Nahimic and Hi-Res Audio to meet the highest acoustic expectations.
Wi-Fi 7 Ready
Wi-Fi 7 offers multi-gigabit performance, reaching peak speeds of 5.8 Gbps on 5 and 6GHz connections. With 320MHz channel bandwidths, it delivers substantial throughput gains. Enjoy ultra-low 2ms latency and jitter-free experiences across multiple links. The 6GHz spectrum provides additional capacity for enhanced performance.
*Based on theoretical maximum performance. May vary by wireless configuration.
Fortifying Security
Enhance privacy and security with a Webcam Shutter, allowing users to physically block the laptop's camera and enjoy a protected user experience.
Get All the Buffs
The exclusive MSI Center helps you control and customize your MSI laptop the way you want.
MSI APP Player
Developed under an exclusive partnership with BlueStacks, the MSI APP Player provides a seamless gaming experience between mobile gaming and the PC.
SteelSeries GG
Transform your keyboard into a command center by combining multiple keys into one key command, and sync across all SteelSeries gears.
Day to night battery
The 99.9Whr battery capacity is packed to the legal flight limit. Use it anywhere with longer runtime.
Full Support for All Possibilities
The Raider 18 Max HX comes with a comprehensive package of I/O ports to support a variety of devices and display output, giving gamers maximized flexibility when using the laptop.
(DisplayPort™/ Power Delivery 3.1)
(DisplayPort™/ Power Delivery 3.1)
*PD Charging supports 65W (20V@3.25A) and up to (28V@5A) 140W PD Charging at System running (S0 Power State) and Sleep mode (Modern Standby Low-Power Idle State), 15W(5V@3A) and up to 140W(28V@5A) at Hibernate (S4 Power State), Off (S5 Power State). The overall system performance may be affected in order to adapt the charging current. The charging rate will vary depending on the system and battery status. MSI PD Charger is recommended.
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Raider 18 Max HX A2W
- Latest Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus
- Windows 11 Home / Windows 11 Pro
(MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro for business.) - Up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU 24GB GDDR7
Powered by the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, DLSS 4, and Max-Q technologies. - OverBoost Technology pushes the performance to the next level. Total Power up to 260W
- 18" UHD+ (3840x2400), 16:10, MiniLED, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 100% DCI-P3 (Typ.), VESA DisplayHDR™ 1000 Certified, IPS-Level panel
- Mystic Light with matrix lightbar design
- Cooler Boost 5 with 2 fans and 7 heat pipes and PCIe Gen5 SSD cooling design
- 99.9Whr Battery Capacity
- 6 Speaker designed by Dynaudio system
- Dual Thunderbolt™ 5 offers up to 120Gbps transmit bandwidth with bandwidth boost
- * Spec and bundle offer may vary by model and by country.
- * Configuration may vary by model; please check the spec sheet for detailed info.
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