MSI · Raider
MSI Raider 16 Max HX (B2W)
Enthusiast gaming
A 16" OLED that out-benchmarks the bigger Titan thanks to 300 W of OverBoost headroom — and frequently sells well below MSRP. The honest knocks are a plasticky base, a flexing lid, and no G-Sync. Strong performance-per-dollar when discounted, less so at full price.
Pros
- 240 Hz OLED
- 175 W RTX 5090 + 300 W OverBoost
- Upgradeable RAM (to 128 GB)
- Often discounted below MSRP
Cons
- Plasticky base, flexing lid
- Glossy OLED shows glare & fingerprints
- Very warm CPU
- No G-Sync / Advanced Optimus
Also in
Configurations
RTX 5090 · Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus · GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop (24 GB) · up to 175 W
Heavily discounted at times (Micro Center seen at ~$2,999).
from $4,099 (as of 29 Jun 2026)
Check price →RTX 5080 · Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus · GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop (16 GB) · up to 175 W
from $3,499 (as of 29 Jun 2026)
Check price →Display
- Size
- 16"
- Panel
- OLED
- Resolution
- 2560×1600 (QHD+)
- Refresh rate
- 240
- G-Sync / VRR
- No G-Sync / Advanced Optimus
Memory & Upgradeability
- Installed RAM
- 32 GB DDR5-6400
- Type
- DDR5 SO-DIMM (up to 7200 MT/s)
- Max RAM
- 128 GB
- Upgradeable
- Yes
- Soldered
- No
- Storage
- 1 TB NVMe Gen4 (expandable)
Thermals & Noise
- Throttling
- Cooler Boost Trinity with Intra Flow; OverBoost up to 300 W total. CPU runs very warm (Notebookcheck).
Battery
- Capacity
- 90 Wh
Connectivity & I/O
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 7
Build & Design
- Materials
- Metal lid, plastic base
- Weight
- ~2.65 kg (5.85 lb)
Reliability & common issues
- Build feelmoderate
Plastic base does not feel premium for the price; lid flexes more than Alienware or Razer rivals; glossy OLED attracts fingerprints and glare (PCWorld).
- Thermalsmoderate
Very warm CPU temperatures; no G-Sync or Advanced Optimus.
FAQ
How much does the MSI Raider 16 Max HX (B2W) cost?
The MSI Raider 16 Max HX (B2W) starts from $3,499 (as of 29 Jun 2026). Pricing varies by configuration and retailer — check the latest on Amazon.
What GPU does the MSI Raider 16 Max HX (B2W) have?
It is offered with the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50-series). 2 configurations are listed.
Is the RAM upgradeable on the MSI Raider 16 Max HX (B2W)?
Yes — the RAM is user-upgradeable up to 128 GB.
Sources & data quality
Compiled from manufacturer specs and independent reviews. Last verified 29 Jun 2026. Unknown values are left blank rather than guessed.
Recorded conflicts
- Price: $4,099 launch (MSI) vs ~$2,999 (Micro Center/Slickdeals) vs ~$4,400 top SKU (Notebookcheck).
