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MSI Raider 16 Max HX

Release Year 2026
CPU Intel Core Ultra series 2
Operating System Windows 11 Home / Windows 11 Pro
Screen Size 16-inch
RAM 16GB,32GB
Storage 1TB,2TB
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Key Information

Brand
MSI
Category
gaming
Model
Raider 16 Max HX
Release Year
2026
Colors
Core Black
Operating System
Windows 11 Home / Windows 11 Pro

Processor

Processor Series
Intel Core Ultra series 2
TDP
Up to 125W CPU power
NPU
Intel AI Boost NPU
Processor Options
Intel Core Ultra 7 251HX
Cores/Threads: 14C/14T
Max Boost Clock: 5.1GHz
Cache: 24MB
Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX
Cores/Threads: 24C/24T
Max Boost Clock: 5.5GHz
Cache: 36MB

Graphics

Type
Intel Graphics
GPU Series
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti / RTX 5080 / RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
GPU Options
VRAM: 12GB GDDR7
VRAM: 16GB GDDR7
VRAM: 24GB GDDR7

Memory & Storage

Memory
16GB,32GB
Type: DDR5-6400
Max Capacity: 128GB
Upgradable: Yes
Storage
1TB,2TB
Interface: PCIe Gen4 + PCIe Gen5 NVMe
Slots: 2x M.2
Upgradable: Yes

Display & Body

Display
16-inch IPS-Level / OLED
Resolution: 2560 x 1600
Refresh Rate: 240Hz
Aspect Ratio: 16:10
Color Gamut: 100% DCI-P3
Contrast: VESA DisplayHDR True Black 1000
Display Options
Model: IPS
Model: OLED
Dimensions
363 x 269.7 x 21.95 ~ 28.85 mm
Weight
2.6 kg
Build Material
Aluminum lid, plastic middle and bottom
Keyboard Type
Per-Key RGB Gaming Keyboard by SteelSeries
Key Travel
Touchpad
Large precision touchpad
Camera
FHD IR Camera with HDR and 3DNR+

Connectivity

Wireless
Wi-Fi: Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.4

Ports

USB-A
3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
USB-C
2x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort / PD 3.1)
HDMI
1x HDMI 2.1
Audio Jack
3.5mm combo jack
SD Card Reader
Yes

Audio & Keyboard

Audio System
Speakers: 2x 2W speakers + 2x 2W woofers
Microphones: Array microphone
Keyboard
Type: Per-Key RGB Gaming Keyboard by SteelSeries
Backlight: Per-key RGB
Numeric Keypad: No
Touchpad: Large precision touchpad

Security & Compliance

Security Features
Fingerprint Reader: No
Infrared Camera: Yes
Windows Hello: Yes
TPM: fTPM 2.0

Power & Battery

Battery
Capacity: 91.8Wh
Type: 4-cell Li-ion
Power Adapter
Type: DC Adapter
Power Adapter Options
Model: B2WH, B2WI, B2WJ
Wattage: 400W
In The Box
MSI Raider 16 Max HX laptop
400W power adapter
Documentation

Additional Features

Built-in Apps
MSI Center
Nahimic
SteelSeries GG
Xbox App
Exclusive Offers
Xbox Game Pass Essential (2 months)
Office
Ecolabels & Compliances
SGS Eye Care Display
DisplayHDR True Black 1000

Use Case Suitability (BETA Version)

Built for gaming — powerful GPU, high refresh display, and thermal headroom for sustained performance

💻 Developers
5.2/10
📊 Office Work
2.0/10
🎨 Creative Work
8.2/10
🎮 Gaming
10.0/10
🤖 Local LLMs
7.8/10
Highest hardware configurations used.
Best For: 🎮 Gaming
Specs may not be 100% accurate. Variations in ports, features, and configurations may exist under the same model name due to different SKUs or regional versions. Approximate prices and use-case ratings are provided as guidance only, not as exact facts.

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