MSI Raider 16 Max HX B2WI 16″ Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus 32GB 2TB Windows 11 Home Core Black Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | MSI |
| Model | MSI Raider 16 Max HX B2WI |
| Part Number | B2WI-048ZA |
| Product Type | Gaming Laptop |
| Colour | Core Black |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home 64-bit |
| Performance | |
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, 2.7 GHz P-core base, up to 5.5 GHz, 36MB cache |
| Cores / Threads | 24 cores (8P + 16E) / 24 threads |
| NPU | Intel AI Boost, up to 13 TOPS |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU 16GB GDDR7, 1334 AI TOPS, up to 175W |
| Memory | 32GB (2x 16GB) DDR5-6400, 2 slots, expandable to 128GB |
| Storage | 2TB M.2 NVMe SSD; 1x M.2 PCIe Gen4 and 1x M.2 PCIe Gen5 slot |
| Display | |
| Screen | 16″ OLED, 100% DCI-P3, non-touch |
| Resolution | (2560 x 1600) QHD+, 16:10 |
| Refresh Rate | 240Hz |
| Camera, Audio & Input | |
| Webcam | IR Full HD 1080p (30fps) with HDR and 3D noise reduction |
| Audio | 2x 2W speakers, 2x 2W woofers, array microphone |
| Connectivity | |
| Wi-Fi | Intel Killer BE Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.1), 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, RJ45 2.5Gb Ethernet |
| Security & Durability | |
| Security | Firmware TPM 2.0, webcam shutter, Kensington lock |
| Battery & Physical | |
| Battery | 91.8Wh, 4-cell |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty | 2 year carry-in |
Key Features
- Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, 24 cores: Up to 5.5 GHz for top frame rates, streaming and heavy multitasking.
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB at up to 175W: High-end QHD+ gaming with full ray tracing and DLSS 4.
- 16″ QHD+ 240Hz OLED: Near-instant pixel response and deep blacks for fast and dark game scenes.
- 32GB DDR5-6400, up to 128GB: Plenty of headroom for games, OBS and editing tools together.
- 2TB SSD plus PCIe Gen5 M.2 slot: Large game library space with a very fast upgrade path.
- Killer Wi-Fi 7, 2.5Gb Ethernet, Thunderbolt 4: Fast networking and docking for a desk setup.
About the MSI Raider 16 Max HX B2WI
The MSI Raider 16 Max HX B2WI (part number B2WI-048ZA) is the 2TB, OLED-screen version of MSI’s 16″ flagship gaming laptop. It combines the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GPU at up to 175W, 32GB of DDR5-6400 memory and a 16″ QHD+ 240Hz OLED panel. It suits enthusiasts who want desktop-class gaming in a portable chassis, plus streamers and content creators who edit 4K video, with Thunderbolt 4, 2.5Gb Ethernet, Killer Wi-Fi 7 and a spare PCIe Gen5 M.2 slot for later upgrades.
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