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MSI GAMING LAPTOP 16" ULTRA 9 290HX PLUS RAIDER 16 MAX HX B2WI-218SG
32GB RAM 1TB SSD RTX5080 16GB
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Product Description
The MSI Raider 16 Max HX B2WI-218SG is a flagship desktop-replacement gaming laptop engineered for hardcore gamers, AI developers, content creators, and power users who demand uncompromising performance. Powered by the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 Laptop GPU, it delivers up to 300W combined CPU-GPU performance through MSI's OverBoost Technology, enabling exceptional gaming, rendering, and AI workloads.
Featuring a stunning 16-inch QHD+ OLED 240Hz display, advanced Cooler Boost cooling architecture, Wi-Fi 7 connectivity, Thunderbolt 4 support, and SteelSeries per-key RGB lighting, the Raider 16 Max HX is built for users seeking desktop-class performance in a premium portable form factor.
Key Features
Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 290HX Plus Processor
Built for extreme performance:
- 24 Cores (8 Performance + 16 Efficient)
- 24 Threads
- Up to 5.5GHz Turbo Boost
- Intel® AI Boost NPU
- Optimized for gaming, streaming, AI, and productivity workloads
- Arrow Lake Refresh architecture
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 Laptop GPU
Next-generation graphics performance includes:
- NVIDIA Blackwell architecture
- 16GB GDDR7 graphics memory
- Up to 175W Maximum Graphics Power
- DLSS 4 support
- Advanced ray tracing technology
- Up to 1334 AI TOPS for AI acceleration
MSI OverBoost Technology
Maximum power delivery provides:
- Up to 300W combined CPU and GPU power
- Sustained high-performance gaming
- Enhanced multitasking capability
- Desktop-class performance levels
- Optimized thermal management
16" QHD+ OLED 240Hz Display
Premium visual experience features:
- 2560 × 1600 resolution
- OLED panel technology
- 240Hz refresh rate
- 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut
- VESA DisplayHDR™ True Black 1000 certification
- SGS Eye Care certification
Advanced Cooler Boost Cooling
Enhanced thermal performance includes:
- Triple-fan cooling design
- 6 heat pipes
- 5 exhaust vents
- Direct CPU and GPU airflow channels
- Improved temperature and noise management under load
High-Speed Memory & Storage
Built for demanding workloads:
- 32GB DDR5 RAM (16GB × 2)
- Supports up to 128GB DDR5-6400
- 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
- Additional PCIe Gen5 M.2 slot for future upgrades
- Fast loading and multitasking performance
Premium Gaming Keyboard
Designed for enthusiasts:
- SteelSeries Per-Key RGB Keyboard
- Dedicated Copilot Key
- Fully customizable RGB lighting
- Gaming-optimized key layout
- Enhanced typing and gaming experience
Premium Audio Experience
Immersive entertainment features:
- 2 × 2W speakers
- 2 × 2W woofers
- Dynaudio sound system
- Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer
- Hi-Res Audio Ready certification
Enterprise-Class Connectivity
Comprehensive I/O includes:
- 2 × Thunderbolt™ 4
- 3 × USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A
- HDMI™ 2.1 (8K 60Hz / 4K 120Hz)
- SD Express Card Reader
- 2.5GbE Ethernet
- Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7
- Bluetooth 5.4
Specifications
- Processor: Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 290HX Plus
- CPU Cores / Threads: 24 Cores / 24 Threads
- Max Turbo Frequency: Up to 5.5GHz
- AI Engine: Intel® AI Boost NPU
- Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 Laptop GPU
- Graphics Memory: 16GB GDDR7
- AI Performance: Up to 1334 AI TOPS
- Maximum GPU Power: 175W
- Combined System Power: Up to 300W
- Display Size: 16-Inch
- Resolution: QHD+ (2560 × 1600)
- Panel Type: OLED
- Refresh Rate: 240Hz
- Colour Gamut: 100% DCI-P3
- HDR Certification: VESA DisplayHDR True Black 1000
- Memory: 32GB DDR5
- Maximum Memory: 128GB
- Storage: 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
- Storage Expansion: 1 × PCIe Gen4 + 1 × PCIe Gen5 M.2 Slot
- Wireless: Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.4
- LAN: 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
- Thunderbolt: 2 × Thunderbolt 4
- USB Ports: 3 × USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A
- HDMI: HDMI 2.1
- Card Reader: SD Express
- Webcam: IR FHD Camera with HDR & 3DNR+
- Security: fTPM 2.0, Webcam Shutter, Kensington Lock
- Audio: Dynaudio 4-Speaker System
- Battery: 91.8Wh
- Power Adapter: 400W
- Weight: 2.6kg
- Dimensions: 363 × 269.7 × 21.95–28.85 mm
- Colour: Core Black
- Operating System: Windows 11 Pro
Best For
Enthusiast Gamers
Perfect for:
- AAA gaming at Ultra settings
- Ray tracing and DLSS 4 gaming
- Competitive esports titles
- High-refresh-rate gameplay
- Multi-monitor setups
Professional Content Creators
Excellent for:
- 4K and 8K video editing
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- DaVinci Resolve
- Blender rendering
- Unreal Engine projects
AI Developers & Engineers
Ideal for:
- Machine learning development
- AI model training
- Generative AI workflows
- Data science applications
- Local AI inference workloads
Streamers & Power Users
Suitable for:
- Simultaneous gaming and streaming
- Heavy multitasking
- Virtual machines
- Software development
- Workstation-class productivity
Users Seeking a Premium Desktop Replacement
Best suited for buyers wanting:
- RTX 5080 performance
- OLED display quality
- Future-proof upgradeability
- Maximum gaming power
- Desktop-class performance in a 16-inch chassis
Product Information:
- INTEL CORE ULTRA 9 290HX PLUS
- 1TB SSD
- 32GB RAM
- NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX5080 16GB
- 16" QHD+ OLED 240HZ DISPLAY
- WINDOWS 11 PRO
- Weight: 2.60 Kg
- Warranty: 2 Year(s)
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