MSI Raider 16 Max HX B2WI-001FR Specs
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MSI Raider 16 Max HX B2WI-001FR
Specs

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Main specs

Processor

Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus

Screen 16" 2560x1600 OLED 240Hz 100% DCI-P3
Hard drive 1TB SSD
RAM 32GB DDR5-SDRAM
Operating system Windows 11 Pro
Graphics card

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7

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Full specifications of MSI Raider 16 Max HX B2WI-001FR

Reference / Part Number

RAIDER 16 MAX HX B2WI-001FR

Release date

June 2026, 1 month ago

Design

Product type Laptop
Product colour Black
Form factor Clamshell
Colour name Core Black
Original brand name MSI

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Screen

Display diagonal 40,6 cm
Display resolution 2560 x 1600 pixels
Touchscreen No
HD type Quad HD+
Panel type OLED
Native aspect ratio 16:10
RGB colour space DCI-P3
Colour gamut 100 %
Maximum refresh rate 240 Hz
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported Yes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology DisplayHDR True Black 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 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

Storage

Total storage capacity 1 TB
Storage media SSD
Optical drive type No
Total SSDs capacity 1 TB
Number of SSDs installed 1
SSD capacity 1 TB
SSD interface PCI Express 4.0
NVMe Yes
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 5080
On-board graphics card model Intel® Graphics
Discrete GPU manufacturer NVIDIA
Discrete graphics card memory 16 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 4
Speakers manufacturer Dynaudio
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 BE1750x
WLAN controller manufacturer Intel
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

Keyboard

Numeric keypad Yes
Pointing device Trackpad
Keyboard backlit Yes
Keyboard backlit colour RGB
Keyboard backlit zone Per-key RGB
Copilot key Yes

Software

Operating system installed Windows 11 Pro

Battery

Battery capacity 91,8 Wh
Number of battery cells 4

Power

USB Type-C charging port Yes
AC adapter power 400 W
USB Power Delivery (USB PD) Yes

Security

Cable lock slot Yes
Cable lock slot type Kensington
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0

Weight & dimensions

Weight 2,6 kg
Width 363 mm
Depth 269,7 mm
Height (front) 2,19 cm
Height (rear) 2,88 cm

Other features

Warranty period 2 year(s)

Frequently asked questions

Is the MSI Raider 16 Max HX B2WI-001FR good for gaming?

You can game on it, though this laptop was not built for it: it carries the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.

What is the screen of the MSI Raider 16 Max HX B2WI-001FR like?

It carries a 16" 2560x1600 OLED 240Hz 100% DCI-P3 display.

Which processor and graphics card does the MSI Raider 16 Max HX B2WI-001FR have?

It runs on the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.

Can the RAM of the MSI Raider 16 Max HX B2WI-001FR be upgraded?

Yes: it has 2 memory slots.

Which operating system does the MSI Raider 16 Max HX B2WI-001FR come with?

It comes with Windows 11 Pro preinstalled.

Which ports does the MSI Raider 16 Max HX B2WI-001FR have?

According to its spec sheet: 2 × Thunderbolt 5, 3 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, Ethernet (RJ-45), card reader.

Does the MSI Raider 16 Max HX B2WI-001FR have a backlit keyboard?

Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.

Does the MSI Raider 16 Max HX B2WI-001FR have a touch screen?

No, according to its spec sheet the screen is not a touch screen.

How much does the MSI Raider 16 Max HX B2WI-001FR weigh?

It weighs 2,6 kg: one of the heavy ones, more of a desk machine than a daily commuter.

When was the MSI Raider 16 Max HX B2WI-001FR released?

Its release date is June 2026, 1 month ago.

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