MSI Raider 18 Max HX A2WJ-1074 Price, score and specs
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MSI Raider 18 Max HX A2WJ-1074
Price, score and specs

Gaming 10
Power and specifications 99
95
Processor
100
Graphics
91
Screen
99
RAM
100
Storage
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Main specs

Processor

Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus

Screen 18" 3840x2400 Mini LED 120Hz 1000 nits 100% DCI-P3
Hard drive 2TB SSD M.2
RAM 64GB DDR5-SDRAM
Operating system Windows 11 Home
Graphics card

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 24GB GDDR7

Other Keyboard German.

Other configurations of this model

Score Power Price Graphics card RAM
9.9  97 €4699 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB32GB
10  99 Current NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 24GB64GB

Full specifications of MSI Raider 18 Max HX A2WJ-1074

Reference / Part Number RAIDER 18 Max HX A2WJ-1074
Release date February 2026, 6 months ago

Design

Product type Laptop
Product colour Black
Form factor Clamshell
Colour name Core Black
Housing material Metal,Plastic
Original brand name MSI

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  • MSI Raider 18 Max HX A2WJ-1074 Price, score and specs
  • MSI Raider 18 Max HX A2WJ-1074 Price, score and specs
  • MSI Raider 18 Max HX A2WJ-1074 Price, score and specs

Screen

Display diagonal 45,7 cm
Display resolution 3840 x 2400 pixels
Touchscreen No
HD type WQUXGA
Panel type Mini LED
Native aspect ratio 16:10
Anti-glare screen Yes
Display brightness 1000 cd/m²
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
SSD form factor M.2
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 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 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
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity 0
HDMI version 2.1
Thunderbolt 5 ports quantity 2
Intel® Thunderbolt 5 Yes

Performance

Motherboard chipset Intel HM870

Keyboard

Numeric keypad Yes
Pointing device Touchpad
Keyboard backlit Yes
Keyboard backlit colour RGB
Keyboard backlit zone Per-key RGB
Keyboard language German
Copilot key Yes

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

Battery capacity 99 Wh
Battery technology Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cells 4
Battery weight 400 g

Power

USB Type-C charging port Yes
USB Type-C required charging power (min) 65 W
USB Type-C required charging power (max) 140 W
AC adapter power 400 W
AC adapter frequency 50/60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage 100 - 240 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 2.0

Weight & dimensions

Weight 3,6 kg
Width 404 mm
Depth 307,5 mm
Height (front) 2,4 cm
Height (rear) 3,2 cm

Packaging content

AC adapter included Yes

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Frequently asked questions

How good is the MSI Raider 18 Max HX A2WJ-1074?

It is a Gaming laptop and one of the most powerful in the catalog: 99 out of 100 against the top one.

Is the MSI Raider 18 Max HX A2WJ-1074 worth its price?

Yes: today it starts at €5799 and, with a 10 in the Kelaptop Value-for-Money Score, it is among the best you can buy for that money within its type.

How much does the MSI Raider 18 Max HX A2WJ-1074 cost?

Today it starts at €5799 in 1 store. Prices are checked daily.

Is the MSI Raider 18 Max HX A2WJ-1074 good for gaming?

Yes, this laptop was built for gaming: it carries the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.

What is the screen of the MSI Raider 18 Max HX A2WJ-1074 like?

It carries a 18" 3840x2400 Mini LED 120Hz 1000 nits 100% DCI-P3 display.

Which processor and graphics card does the MSI Raider 18 Max HX A2WJ-1074 have?

It runs on the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.

Can the RAM of the MSI Raider 18 Max HX A2WJ-1074 be upgraded?

Yes: it has 2 memory slots and takes up to 128 GB according to the manufacturer (it ships with 64GB).

Which operating system does the MSI Raider 18 Max HX A2WJ-1074 come with?

It comes with Windows 11 Home preinstalled.

Which ports does the MSI Raider 18 Max HX A2WJ-1074 have?

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

Does the MSI Raider 18 Max HX A2WJ-1074 have a backlit keyboard?

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

Does the MSI Raider 18 Max HX A2WJ-1074 have a touch screen?

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

What material is the MSI Raider 18 Max HX A2WJ-1074 made of?

Its housing is made of Metal,Plastic.

How much does the MSI Raider 18 Max HX A2WJ-1074 weigh?

It weighs 3,6 kg: one of the heavy ones, more of a desk machine than a daily commuter.

When was the MSI Raider 18 Max HX A2WJ-1074 released?

Its release date is February 2026, 6 months ago.

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