300W Peak Power, Flagship by Design
MSI Raider 16 Max HX B2W is a flagship 16-inch AI ready high-performance gaming laptop for gamers and creators who want a personal AI agent, sustained performance, smooth gameplay, and dependable power for demanding work, supporting up to 300W of total system power.

Future-Proof Performance, Built for Easy Upgrades
Unlock total performance with an upgrade-friendly layout. Featuring a modular dual-SSD and RAM design, Raider 16 Max HX allows you to boost storage capacity and memory speed in minutes, ensuring your machine evolves alongside the next generation of gaming.

Desktop Muscle in an Efficient Package.
Up to 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.

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 4.5, 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.

Supreme Speed. Superior Visuals.
DLSS 4.5 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 path tracing and breakthrough neural rendering technologies.

MSI OverBoost Technology
When under extreme workloads that demand full CPU and GPU resources, MSI OverBoost technology delivers peak combined performance with a total power output of 300W.

Innovative Cooling Solution
The new Cooler Boost technology with enhanced Intra Flow design is a key component of the Raider 16 Max HX, diverting cool air directly to the CPU and GPU. With its increased heat capacity, this cutting-edge design effectively lowers both noise levels and temperatures, managing thermal flow and maximizing performance when running demanding applications.

High Speed Memory and Storage
Supporting up to dual SSD slots with blazing-fast transfer speed and dual DDR5 memory slots, Raider 16 Max HX offers extreme data performance with unmatched gaming and multitasking capabilities. Experience peak efficiency for all your workloads.

Brand-New Customizable Light Bar
The Raider 16 Max HX introduces an upgraded light bar design that redefines RGB lighting for gaming laptops. With 16.8 million customizable colors, it delivers a bold, modern aesthetic while creating a highly immersive gaming atmosphere tailored to your style.

Infinite Contrast. Pure Intensity.
Experience True Black 1000 OLED
Elevate your vision with a stunning QHD+ OLED display featuring a hyper-responsive 240Hz refresh rate. With VESA HDR True Black 1000 certification, experience infinite contrast and deep, nuanced blacks that make every color pop with lifelike vibrancy. Whether you’re locked into a high-stakes game or enjoying a cinematic masterpiece, the immersive depth is matched only by its comfort. Integrated SGS Eye Care technology effectively reduces strain by minimizing blue light and reflections.

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.

The Way Music Should Be
Immerse yourself in lossless music and enjoy premium sound quality with Raider 16 Max HX. Experience and listen to audio the way it was intended.

Versatile Connectivity
The Raider 16 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.

DISCOVER YOUR NEXT FAVORITE GAME
Enjoy 50+ games with your new MSI devices and two months of Xbox Game Pass Essential Plan. With new games added all the time, there’s always something new to play. Redeem Xbox Game Pass through your purchased MSI laptop via Microsoft Store APP.

Specification

Product
Product id	1025646
Brand	MSI Micro-Star International
Partnr	RAIDER 16 MAX HX B2WI-249NL
EAN/UPC code	4711377461566
Warranty (months)	2 years
Design
Product type	Notebook
Product colour	Black
Colour name	Core Black
Form factor	Clamshell
Housing material	Metal, Plastic
Original brand name	MSI
Display
Display diagonal	16 inch
Display resolution	2560 x 1600 Pixels
Touchscreen	N
Panel type	OLED
HD type	Quad HD+
Native aspect ratio	16:10
Anti-glare screen	Y
Display brightness	500 cd/m²
Colour gamut	100 procent
RGB colour space	DCI-P3
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology	DisplayHDR True Black 1000
Maximum refresh rate	240 Hz
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported	Y
Processor
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Processor family	Intel Core Ultra 9
Processor model	290HX Plus
Processor generation	Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor boost frequency	5.5 GHz
Processor cores	8
Processor threads	24
Efficient-core base frequency	1.8 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency	4.7 GHz
Processor cache	36 MB
Performance-core base frequency	2.7 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency	5.5 GHz
Processor cache type	Smart Cache
Processor base power	55 W
Maximum turbo power	160 W
Memory
Internal memory	32 GB
Internal memory type	DDR5-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	5600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)	2 x 16 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM
Neural processor unit (NPU)
Neural processor unit (NPU)	Intel AI Boost
Sparsity support	Y
Windows Studio effects support	Y
AI software frameworks supported by NPU	OpenVINO, Windows ML, DirectML, ONNX RT
NPU performance up to	13 TOPs
Storage
Total storage capacity	2000 GB
Storage media	SSD
Total SSDs capacity	2000 GB
Number of SSDs installed	1
SSD capacity	2000 GB
SSD interface	PCI Express 4.0
NVMe	Y
Optical drive type	N
Card reader integrated	Y
Compatible memory cards	SD
Graphics
On-board graphics adapter	Y
Discrete graphics adapter	Y
Discrete GPU manufacturer	NVIDIA
Discrete graphics adapter model	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
On-board graphics adapter family	Intel Graphics
On-board GPU manufacturer	Intel
On-board graphics adapter model	Intel Graphics
Discrete graphics adapter memory	16 GB
Discrete graphics memory type	GDDR7
Audio
Audio system	Nahimic 3
Number of built-in speakers	4
Speakers manufacturer	Dynaudio
Speaker power	2 W
Built-in subwoofer	Y
Camera
Front camera	Y
Front camera HD type	Full HD
Video capturing speed	30 fps
Infrared (IR) camera	Y
Privacy camera	Y
Privacy type	Privacy shutter
Network
Bluetooth	Y
Mobile network connection	N
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN controller manufacturer	Intel
WLAN controller model	Killer Wi-Fi BE1750x
Ethernet LAN	Y
Ethernet LAN data rates	2500 Mbit/s
Bluetooth version	5.4
Ports & interfaces
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	3
HDMI ports quantity	1
HDMI version	2.1
Thunderbolt 5 ports quantity	2
Intel® Thunderbolt 5	Y
USB Power Delivery	Y
Keyboard
Pointing device	Trackpad
Keyboard backlit	Y
Numeric keypad	Y
Keyboard backlit colour	RGB
Keyboard backlit zone	Per-key RGB
Copilot key	Y
Software
Operating system installed	Windows 11 Home
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
Battery
Number of battery cells	4
Battery capacity (Watt-hours)	91.8 Wh
Battery capacity	5875 mAh
Power
AC adapter power	400 W
USB Type-C charging port	Y
Security
Cable lock slot	Y
Cable lock slot type	Kensington
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	Y
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version	2.0
Weight & dimensions
Weight	2600 g
Width	363 mm
Depth	269.7 mm
Height (front)	21.95 mm
Height (rear)	28.85 mm
Other features
AC adapter included	Y
Warranty period	2 jaar