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MSI Raider 18 Max HX A2WJ-1425FRY Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop 45.7 cm (18") WQUXGA 64 GB DDR5-SDRAM 2 TB SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Windows 11 Pro Black French

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Brand: MSI
Model: 9S7-182462-1425
EAN: 4711377480123
Product code: 1203903

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Windows 11 Pro
Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (36MB Cache)
18" WQUXGA 3840 x 2400 Mini LED, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 (24GB GDDR7)
64GB (5600MHz) DDR5-SDRAM (2 x 32) & 2000GB SSD

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Description
Specifications

Raider 18 Max HX A2W is an AI Ready flagship desktop-replacement gaming laptop built for gamers who want a larger, more immersive screen for deep focus, expansive worlds, and long playing sessions also those who needs a personal AI agent. Its 18-inch display creates a broader gaming horizon with smooth, responsive gameplay, giving players more room to stay fully immersed in demanding titles. Finished in a bold black-and-red design with signature lighting, it delivers big-screen gaming presence with MSI’s refined character.

Design
Product type	Laptop
Product colour	Black
Form factor	Clamshell
Colour name	Core Black
Housing material	Metal, Plastic
Market positioning	Gaming
Original brand name	MSI
Display
Display diagonal	45.7 cm (18")
Display resolution	3840 x 2400 pixels
Touchscreen	No
HD type	WQUXGA
Panel type	Mini LED
Native aspect ratio	16:10
Anti-glare screen	Yes
RGB colour space	DCI-P3
Colour gamut	100%
Maximum refresh rate	120 Hz
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported	Yes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology	DisplayHDR 1000
Processor
Processor family	Intel Core Ultra 9
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Processor model	290HX Plus
Processor generation	Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor cores	8
Processor threads	24
Processor boost frequency	5.5 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency	5.5 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency	4.7 GHz
Performance-core base frequency	2.7 GHz
Efficient-core base frequency	1.8 GHz
Processor cache	36 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache
Processor base power	55 W
Maximum turbo power	160 W
Neural processor unit (NPU)
Neural processor unit (NPU)	Intel AI Boost
Sparsity support	Yes
Windows Studio effects support	Yes
AI software frameworks supported by NPU	OpenVINO, Windows ML, DirectML, ONNX RT
NPU performance up to	13 TOPs
Memory
Internal memory	64 GB
Maximum internal memory	128 GB
Internal memory type	DDR5-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	5600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)	2 x 32 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM
Storage
Total storage capacity	2 TB
Storage media	SSD
Optical drive type	No
Total SSDs capacity	2 TB
Number of SSDs installed	1
SSD capacity	2 TB
SSD interface	PCI Express 4.0
NVMe	Yes
M.2 SSD size	2280 (22 x 80 mm)
Card reader integrated	Yes
Compatible memory cards	SD
Graphics
On-board graphics card	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes
Discrete graphics card model	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
On-board graphics card model	Intel® Graphics
Discrete GPU manufacturer	NVIDIA
Discrete graphics card memory	24 GB
Discrete graphics memory type	GDDR7
On-board GPU manufacturer	Intel
On-board graphics card family	Intel® Graphics
Audio
Audio system	Nahimic 3
Number of built-in speakers	6
Speaker power	2 W
Built-in subwoofer	Yes
Camera
Front camera	Yes
Front camera HD type	Full HD
Video capturing speed	30 fps
Infrared (IR) camera	Yes
Privacy camera	Yes
Privacy type	Privacy shutter
Network
Mobile network connection	No
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN controller model	Killer Wi-Fi 7 1750x
WLAN controller manufacturer	Killer
Ethernet LAN	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	2500 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.4
Ports & interfaces
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	0
HDMI ports quantity	1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	3
HDMI version	2.1
Thunderbolt 5 ports quantity	2
Intel® Thunderbolt 5	Yes
Performance
Motherboard chipset	Intel HM870
Repairability index	8
Keyboard
Numeric keypad	Yes
Pointing device	Touchpad
Keyboard backlit	Yes
Keyboard backlit colour	RGB
Keyboard backlit zone	Per-key RGB
Keyboard number of keys	102
Keyboard language	French
Copilot key	Yes
Software
Operating system installed	Windows 11 Pro
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
Battery capacity	99.9 Wh
Number of battery cells	4
Battery capacity	6578 mAh
Battery weight	400 g
Power
USB Type-C charging port	Yes
AC adapter power	400 W
AC adapter input voltage	90 - 264 V
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)	Yes
Security
Cable lock slot	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington
Fingerprint reader	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version	2
Weight & dimensions
Weight	3.6 kg
Width	404 mm
Depth	307.5 mm
Height (front)	2.4 cm
Height (rear)	3.21 cm
Packaging content
AC adapter included	Yes
Other features
Warranty period	2 year(s)