MSI Raider 18 Max HX 2026
The MSI Raider 18 Max HX 2026 has an Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor and a 18-inch Mini LED display. It is priced around $3499.
- $3499
How this laptop ranks
Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus ranks in the top 20% of 45 CPUs we track.
DDR5 RAM ranks in the top 75% of 4 RAM types we track.
PCI-E Gen 5.0 (4x) storage interface ranks in the top 25% of 4 storage interfaces we track.
Mini LED display ranks in the top 40% of 5 display types we track.
Aluminum build ranks in the top 38% of 8 build materials we track.
Wi-Fi 7 ranks in the top 34% of 3 Wi-Fi standards we track.
MSI Raider 18 Max HX 2026 Overall Score
| Overall score | 8.5/10 |
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MSI Raider 18 Max HX 2026 Build & Design
| Portability score | 2.6/10 |
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| Weight | 3.6 kg |
| Thickness | 32.05 mm |
| Fingerprint reader | Yes |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No |
| Numeric keypad | Yes |
| Windows Precision touchpad | Yes |
| Facial recognition | Yes |
| Build material | Aluminum |
| Available colors | Black |
| Keyboard | Backlit, Island |
| Key travel | 1.7 mm |
| Cooling system | Active |
| Dimensions | 404 x 307.5 x 24-32.05 mm 15.91 x 12.11 x 0.94-1.26 inches |
| Footprint | 1242 cm2 (192.7 inches2) |
| Touchpad size | 13.0 x 8.2 cm |
| Touchpad surface | Plastic |
MSI Raider 18 Max HX 2026 Benchmarks
| Performance score | 9.9/10 |
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| Cinebench (multi-core) | 2345 |
| Cinebench (single-core) | 146 |
| Geekbench (multi-core) | 23055 |
| Geekbench (single-core) | 3459 |
MSI Raider 18 Max HX 2026 CPU
| CPU threads | 24 |
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| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus |
| CPU cores | 24 (8P + 16E) |
| CPU base frequency | 2.7 GHz |
| CPU turbo frequency | 5.5 GHz |
| CPU L3 cache | 36 MB |
| CPU manufacturing process | 3 nm |
| CPU configurations available | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus |
MSI Raider 18 Max HX 2026 GPU
| GPU compute | 37.4 TFLOPS |
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| GPU | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti |
| GPU type | Dedicated |
| Integrated GPU | Arc Graphics (4-Cores) |
| GPU VRAM | 12 GB |
| GPU memory type | GDDR7 |
| GPU memory bus | 192 bit |
| GPU power (TGP) | 175 W |
MSI Raider 18 Max HX 2026 Memory
| RAM | 32 GB |
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| RAM upgradable | Yes |
| RAM type | DDR5 |
| RAM clock speed | 6400 MHz |
| RAM slots | 2 |
| RAM channels | 2x16 GB |
| RAM configurations available | 32GB, 64GB, 96GB, 128GB |
MSI Raider 18 Max HX 2026 Storage
| Storage | 1 TB |
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| NVMe storage | Yes |
| Storage upgradable | Yes |
| Storage type | SSD (M2) |
| Storage interface | PCI-E Gen 5.0 (4x) |
| Storage configurations available | 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB |
| Storage slots | 2 |
MSI Raider 18 Max HX 2026 Display
| Display score | 9.0/10 |
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| Display size | 18 inches |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1000 nits |
| Pixel density | 252 ppi |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Adaptive refresh rate | Yes |
| HDR support | Yes, HDR10 |
| Display type | Mini LED |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2400 |
| Screen coating | Matte |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 |
| sRGB coverage | 100% |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~75.6% |
| Side bezels | 8.2 mm |
| Maximum opening angle | 145° |
MSI Raider 18 Max HX 2026 Battery
| Battery score | 5.6/10 |
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| Battery capacity | 99.9 Wh |
| Charging speed | 400 W |
| Wireless charging | No |
| Charging port | USB-C |
| Proprietary charging | Yes |
| Battery type | Li-Po |
| Full charge time | 2:10 hr |
MSI Raider 18 Max HX 2026 Network & Connectivity
| Connectivity score | 7.2/10 |
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| Wi-Fi generation | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 |
| Ethernet port | Yes |
| HDMI port | Yes |
| DisplayPort | No |
| SD card reader | Yes |
| USB-A ports | 3x USB 3.2 |
| USB-C ports | 2x USB 4.0 |
MSI Raider 18 Max HX 2026 Audio
| Dolby Atmos | No |
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| Speaker configuration | 4.2 (4 tweeters and 2 woofers) |
| Speaker power | 2x2W, 4x2W |
MSI Raider 18 Max HX 2026 OS & Software
| Operating system | Windows 11 |
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MSI Raider 18 Max HX 2026 Extras & Features
| 2-in-1 convertible | No |
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| Webcam | 1080p FHD |
| Webcam position | Above the display |
