MSI Raider 18 Max HX A2WI 18″ Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus 32GB 2TB Windows 11 Home Core Black Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | MSI |
| Model | MSI Raider 18 Max HX A2WI |
| Part Number | A2WI-1067ZA |
| 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 | 18″ Mini LED (IPS-level), VESA DisplayHDR 1000, non-touch |
| Resolution | (3840 x 2400) UHD+, 16:10 |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz |
| Camera, Audio & Input | |
| Webcam | IR Full HD 1080p (30fps) with HDR and 3D noise reduction |
| Audio | 4x 2W speakers, 2x 2W woofers, array microphone |
| Keyboard | Per-key RGB gaming keyboard by SteelSeries with Copilot key |
| Connectivity | |
| Wi-Fi | Intel Killer BE Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 5 (DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.1), 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, SD Express card reader, RJ45 2.5Gb Ethernet, combo audio jack |
| Battery & Physical | |
| Battery | 99.9Wh, 4-cell |
| Power Adapter | 400W |
| Dimensions | 404 x 307.5 x 24-32.05 mm |
| Weight | 3.6 kg |
| 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, compiling and rendering.
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB at up to 175W: High-end gaming and GPU rendering on a large 18″ screen.
- 18″ UHD+ Mini LED, DisplayHDR 1000: Bright HDR and 3840 x 2400 detail for games, photo and video work.
- 32GB DDR5-6400, up to 128GB: Good headroom now and space to grow for heavy creative work.
- 2TB SSD plus PCIe Gen5 M.2 slot: Large library space with a very fast upgrade option.
- 2x Thunderbolt 5 and SD Express: Very fast docking and storage connections for a desk setup.
About the MSI Raider 18 Max HX A2WI
The MSI Raider 18 Max HX A2WI (part number A2WI-1067ZA) is an 18″ flagship gaming laptop with the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus and an RTX 5080 16GB at up to 175W. This configuration has 32GB of DDR5-6400 (expandable to 128GB), a 2TB NVMe SSD and an 18″ UHD+ 120Hz Mini LED screen rated for DisplayHDR 1000. It suits gamers who want a desktop replacement for a home setup, and editors and 3D artists who value a large HDR canvas, with two Thunderbolt 5 ports, SD Express and 2.5Gb Ethernet for fast transfers.
Why Buy from PC International
PC International has supplied computer hardware to South African homes and businesses since 1994. Visit our showroom at 200 Bram Fischer Drive, Randburg, Johannesburg to see products in person, or contact us for quotes on volume, school and corporate orders. We are a BBBEE Level 1 supplier.
