MSI Raider 18 Max HX A2WI-1257IN Gaming Laptop (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX/ 32GB/ 2TB SSD/ Win11 Home/ 16GB Graph)
Reference: A2WI-1257IN
The MSI Raider 18 Max HX A2WI-1257IN Gaming Laptop (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX/ 32GB/ 2TB SSD/ Win11 Home/ 16GB Graph) comes with a 18 inches display, a Intel Core 9 290HX Plus processor, 32 GB DDR5 of RAM, 2 TB SSD of storage, and a 99.9 Wh, 4 Cell Battery battery. It runs Windows 11 OS.
Zonelectro Editorial Evaluation
Price
6,626 $
Converted price, estimate — ≈ 66,264 MAD
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Our take
Based on the published specs, MSI Raider 18 Max HX A2WI-1257IN Gaming Laptop (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX/ 32GB/ 2TB SSD/ Win11 Home/ 16GB Graph) stands out particularly on the display, storage, battery life, and performance compared to other products in its category on Zonelectro.
Pros
- The display: ranks better than 100% of comparable products in its category on Zonelectro.
- Storage: ranks better than 100% of comparable products in its category on Zonelectro.
- Battery life: ranks better than 100% of comparable products in its category on Zonelectro.
- Performance: ranks better than 99% of comparable products in its category on Zonelectro.
Who it suits
- users who consume a lot of video or media content
- users who store a lot of files, photos, or apps
- heavy users or frequent travelers
- demanding users (gaming, heavy multitasking)
Think twice if
- tight budgets — this product sits among the 100% most expensive in its category on Zonelectro
Value for money
Its price places it among the 100% most expensive in its category on Zonelectro — worth weighing against the specs above.
Analysis based on published specs and comparison against other products in its category on Zonelectro — not a physical test of the product.
Trust & availability
- Last updated
- 9/15/2026 Price checked this month
- Offers from our sellers
- 1 seller
- Availability
- In stock
- Market
- US
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Price vs. category
75 $Median
789 $Most expensive
8,795 $
Cheaper than 0% of comparable products in its category.
Specifications
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| Processor | Intel Core 9 290HX Plus |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home (64-bit) |
| Generation | Intel Core Ultra Series 2 |
| Model | 290HX Plus |
| Series | Core 9 |
| Brand | Intel |
| Speed | 8 x 2.7 GHz (Turbo Speed upto 5.5 GHz) Performance Cores 16 x 1.8 GHz (Turbo Speed upto 4.7 GHz) Efficient Cores |
| Cores | 24 Cores (8P + 16E), 24 Threads |
| Cache | 36 MB |
| Dedicated Memory | GDDR7 16 GB |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 |
| Brand | NVIDIA |
Display
| Screen Size | 18 inches |
| Size | 18 inches |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2400 pixels |
| PPI | ~ 178 PPI |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Anti Glare Screen | Yes |
| Features | 100% DCI-P3(Typical), VESA DisplayHDR 1000 Certified |
| Type | IPS-Level panel |
| Touch | No |
Battery
| Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh, 4 Cell Battery |
| Adapter Type | 400W |
| Battery Details | Li-ion |
Memory
| RAM | 32 GB DDR5 |
| Storage | 2 TB SSD |
| SSD Interface | NVMe PCIe Gen5 |
| RAM Bus Speed | 6400 MHz |
Connectivity
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Ethernet | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
| WiFi | Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750 |
| Bluetooth | v5.4 |
| USB Ports | 2 x USB Type-C, 3 x USB 3.0 |
| USB Port Details | 3x Type-A USB3.2 Gen2, 2x Thunderbolt 5 (DisplayPort/ Power Delivery 3.1) |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI 2.1 Port |
| Microphone In | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
| Card Reader | 1x SD Express Card Reader |
| Thunderbolt | 2x Thunderbolt 5 |
| Security Lock Port | Kensington Lock |
General
| Weight | 3.6 kg |
| Model | A2WI-1257IN |
| Utility | Performance, Gaming |
| Series | Raider 18 Max HX |
| Warranty | 2 years Warranty |
Input
| Inbuilt Microphone | Array Microphone |
| Keyboard Backlit | Yes |
| Keyboard | Per-Key RGB Gaming Keyboard by SteelSeries with Copilot Key |
| Camera | IR FHD type (30fps@1080p) with HDR |
| Sound | Hi-Res Audio Ready, Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer, Sound by Dynaudio |
| Speakers | 4x 2W Audio Speaker 2x 2W Audio Woofer |
| Touchpad | Yes |
| Optical Drive | No |
Extra
| Sales Package | Laptop, Power Adapter |
| Other Features | Fingerprint Security, Firmware Trusted Platform Module(fTPM) 2.0, Kensington Lock, Webcam Shutter |
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