In The News: MSI Unveils All-new Raider and Crosshair Gaming Laptops Powered by Intel Core Ultra 200HX Series Processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPUs

MSI announces a slew of new gaming laptops from its Raider and Crosshair line-up, where it also lifts the veil on upgrades to its Titan 18, Raider 18 and Stealth 18 18-inch laptop line-up.

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(Press Release) MSI, a global leader in gaming, content creation, and business & productivity laptops, proudly introduced the redesigned Raider and Crosshair gaming laptop series, featuring an all-new look and design. Delivering up to 300W of combined power to the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra 200HX processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPU, these models set a new benchmark as the most powerful gaming laptops in the industry.

MSI has also upgraded its existing 18-inch gaming lineup, including the Titan 18, Raider 18, and Stealth 18. In addition to featuring the Intel® CoreTM Ultra 200HX processors, users can experience ultra-smooth visuals through top-tier specifications such as a 4K 240Hz Mini LED display.

“Performance has always been the hallmark of MSI gaming laptops, and that remains true with the all-new Raider and Crosshair” said Derek Chen, Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing for MSI’s Notebook Business Unit. “Beyond delivering stronger performance, we have also optimized fan noise across all models, ensuring a quieter and more comfortable experience even under load.”

The All-New Raider 16 Series: The Most Powerful 16-inch Laptop on the Planet

MSI Raider 16

MSI’s all-new Raider 16 Max and Raider 16 are the most powerful gaming laptops on the planet, delivering up to 300W of combined power to the latest Intel® CoreTM Ultra 200HX processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPU. Such extreme performance is made possible by the newly designed Cooler Boost Trinity with Intra Flow thermal system. Featuring up to three fans, six heat pipes, and an industry-exclusive five-exhaust-vent design, it delivers exceptional cooling performance—while still preserving rear I/O at the back of the chassis for better cable management and usability.

To ensure the Raider keeps fan noise below 50 dBA even during gaming, MSI’s R&D team redesigned the motherboard to a more compact layout, creating space for larger fans inside the chassis. With bigger fans, the system can maintain strong airflow at lower RPMs—effectively reducing overall fan noise. At the same time, the reduced motherboard size also allows for a slimmer chassis depth, making the Raider easier to fit into standard 16-inch laptop backpacks and more convenient to carry on the go.

In addition, MSI further optimized the laptop’s fan curve, allowing fan speeds to scale smoothly and consistently with system load. This prevents unnecessary RPM spikes during light workloads, eliminating sudden and distracting noise for a quieter, more refined experience.

To make upgrades easier than ever, the Raider features an quick-access upgrade panel. Users only need to loosen two screws to access and upgrade the memory and SSD—eliminating the hassle of removing the entire bottom cover.

A great display is essential to fully experience powerful performance. The Raider features a premium 2.5K 240Hz OLED display, certified with VESA DisplayHDR 1000 True Black, delivering a truly exceptional visual experience.

For gamers who firmly believe that more RGB means more performance, the Raider will undoubtedly be their ultimate powerhouse. The all-new Raider 16 Max features fully customizable RGB lighting across the lid logo, front light bar, and keyboard—allowing players to create a Raider that truly reflects their personal style… and unlock even more performance.

The All-New Crosshair 16 Series: Thinner, Yet More Powerful

MSI Crosshair 16

The all-new Crosshair 16 Max and Crosshair 16 feature a slimmer chassis at just 21.9mm, making them nearly 14.3% thinner than the previous generation. Despite the reduced thickness, performance has not been compromised—in fact, it’s even stronger. With up to 200W of combined power delivered to the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra 200HX processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPU, that’s a 17.6% increase over the previous generation, unleashing even greater performance.

Its powerful performance is made possible by MSI’s renowned Cooler Boost thermal system, featuring dual fans, five heat pipes, and a four-exhaust-vent design. This advanced cooling solution ensures the CPU and GPU can sustain high performance over extended periods without overheating.

To let gamers fully experience the upgraded performance of the Crosshair, the Crosshair 16 supports a premium 2.5K 165Hz OLED display, delivering an exceptional and immersive visual experience.

The all-new Crosshair 16 also comes equipped with a comprehensive set of I/O ports, including three USB-A ports, two USB-C ports (one supporting Thunderbolt™ 4), HDMI, and RJ-45 LAN, making it easy to connect a wide range of peripherals.

To improve cable management, thicker ports such as HDMI and RJ-45 have been relocated to the rear of the laptop, allowing users to maintain a cleaner, more organized desktop setup.

Titan 18 / Raider 18 Max / Stealth 18: The Ultimate 18-inch Powerhouses

MSI Raider 18

MSI Stealth 18

MSI Titan 18

MSI’s 18-inch gaming lineup—including the Titan 18, Raider 18 Max, and Stealth 18—has long been known for delivering industry-leading performance. Now, powered by the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra 200HX processors, performance reaches an entirely new level. With up to 220W of power delivered to the CPU, these laptops unleash the most powerful CPU performance available on the planet.

To let users fully experience the immense power of the Titan 18, it features one of the industry’s most advanced displays—a 4K 240Hz Mini LED panel. With up to 1,000 nits of peak brightness and an ultra-high 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio, it delivers a truly breathtaking and immersive visual experience.

All-New Cyborg 15 Series: Major Upgrades in Performance & Display

MSI Cyborg 15 Series

The newly redesigned Cyborg 15 series arrives with major upgrades in both performance and display quality. The all-new Cyborg 15 Max now features up to 100W TGP, delivering a total system power of up to 130W to the Intel® Core™ 200H processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPU, setting a new benchmark in the entry-level gaming segment.

This performance leap is powered by the upgraded Cooler Boost thermal system, equipped with dual fans and three heat pipes. Combined with a high-performance and safe phase-change thermal material, the new Cyborg 15 Max achieves an impressive 122% increase in TGP compared to the previous generation, delivering significantly smoother and more immersive gameplay.

Beyond delivering smoother gameplay, the all-new Cyborg 15 series is equipped across the lineup with a FHD 144Hz display featuring 100% sRGB color gamut, providing richer and more accurate colors—not only for gaming, but also for content creation.

The all-new Cyborg 15 also brings meaningful upgrades to connectivity. The Cyborg 15 Max is equipped with three USB-A ports and one USB-C port that supports 100W PD charging and DisplayPort output, significantly enhancing convenience and versatility.

In addition, the Cyborg is one of the few entry-level gaming laptops to feature a rear I/O layout. By relocating HDMI and RJ-45 to the back of the chassis, cable management becomes much easier—helping users maintain a cleaner and more organized setup.

All of these features are packed into a slim chassis weighing just 2kg and measuring only 21mm thick, significantly enhancing the Cyborg’s portability.

Model Name

Raider 16 Max HX B2WJ / B2WI

Processor

Intel® Core Ultra 200HX Series Processor

Operating System

Windows 11 Home / Windows 11 Pro

(MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro for business.)

Chipset

Intel® HM870

Memory

DDR5, 2 slots, up to 128GB

Display

16" QHD+ (2560x1600), OLED, 240Hz, 100% DCI-P3(Typ.), VESA DisplayHDR™ True Black 1000, SGS Eye Care Display

Graphics

NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU 24GB GDDR7 (B2WJ)

NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU 16GB GDDR7 (B2WI)

Storage Slots

1 x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen5 x4

1 x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen4 x4

Keyboard

Per-Key RGB gaming keyboard by SteelSeries with Copilot Key

Audio

2 x 2W Stereo Speakers + 2 x 2W Woofers

1 x Audio combo jack

Nahimic 3 Audio Enhance

Hi-Res Audio ready

USB Ports

2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 (DisplayPort™/ Power Delivery 3.1)

3 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A

Card Reader

1 x SD Express Memory Card Reader

Video Output

1 x HDMI 2.1(8K@ 60Hz / 4K@ 120Hz)

2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 (DisplayPort™/ Power Delivery 3.1)

Communication

Gigabit Ethernet (up to 2.5GbE) / Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 7 BE1750, Bluetooth v5.4

Webcam

IR FHD type (30fps@1080p) with HDR & 3D Noise Reduction+ (3DNR+)

Security

Firmware Trusted Platform Module(fTPM) 2.0 / IR Webcam / Webcam Shutter / Kensington Lock

Battery

4-Cell, Li-Polymer, 91.8Whr

Power Adapter

400W

Model Name

Raider 16 HX B2WI / B2WH

Processor

Intel® Core Ultra 200HX Series Processor

Operating System

Windows 11 Home / Windows 11 Pro

(MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro for business.)

Chipset

Intel® HM870

Memory

DDR5, 2 slots, up to 128GB

Display

16" QHD+ (2560x1600), 240Hz, 100% DCI-P3(Typ.), IPS-Level panel

Graphics

NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU 16GB GDDR7 (B2WI)

NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU 12GB GDDR7 (B2WH)

Storage Slots

1 x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen5 x4

1 x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen4 x4

Keyboard

24-Zone RGB Gaming Keyboard with Copilot Key

Audio

2 x 2W Stereo Speakers + 2 x 2W Woofers

1 x Audio combo jack

Nahimic 3 Audio Enhance

Hi-Res Audio ready

USB Ports

2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 (DisplayPort™/ Power Delivery 3.1)

3 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A

Card Reader

1 x SD Express Memory Card Reader

Video Output

1 x HDMI 2.1(8K@ 60Hz / 4K@ 120Hz)

2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 (DisplayPort™/ Power Delivery 3.1)

Communication

Gigabit Ethernet (up to 2.5GbE)

Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 7 BE1750, Bluetooth v5.4 (Optional) / Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211, Bluetooth v5.3 (Optional)

Webcam

IR FHD type (30fps@1080p) with HDR & 3D Noise Reduction+ (3DNR+)

Security

Firmware Trusted Platform Module(fTPM) 2.0 / IR Webcam / Webcam Shutter / Kensington Lock

Battery

4-Cell, Li-Polymer, 91.8Whr

Power Adapter

280W

Model Name

Crosshair 16 Max HX E2WGXK

Processor

Intel® Core Ultra 200HX Series Processor

Operating System

Windows 11 Home (MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro for business.)

Windows 11 Pro

Chipset

Intel® HM870

Memory

DDR5, 2 slots, up to 128GB

Display

16" QHD+ (2560x1600), OLED, 165Hz, 100% DCI-P3(Typ.), VESA DisplayHDR™ True Black 500, SGS Eye Care Display

Graphics

NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU 12GB GDDR7

Storage Slots

1 x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen5 x4

1 x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen4 x4

Keyboard

24-Zone RGB Gaming Keyboard with Copilot Key

Audio

2 x 2W Stereo Speakers

1 x Audio combo jack

Nahimic 3 Audio Enhance

Hi-Res Audio ready

USB Ports

1 x Thunderbolt™ 4 (DisplayPort™/ Power Delivery 3.1)

1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (DisplayPort™ / Power Delivery 3.0)

3 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A

Video Output

1 x HDMI™ 2.1 (8K@60Hz / 4K@120Hz)

1 x Thunderbolt™ 4 (DisplayPort™/ Power Delivery 3.1)

1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (DisplayPort™ / Power Delivery 3.0)

Communication

Gigabit Ethernet (up to 2.5GbE) / Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211, Bluetooth v5.3

Webcam

HD type (30fps@720p) with 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR)

Security

Firmware Trusted Platform Module(fTPM) 2.0 / Webcam Shutter / Kensington Lock

Battery

4-Cell, Li-Polymer, 80Whr

Power Adapter

240W

Dimension

363 (W) x 269.7 (D) x 21.95-23.9 (H) mm

Model Name

Crosshair 16 HX E14WGK / E14WFK / E14WEK

Processor

Intel® Core™ i9 processor 14900HX

Intel® Core™ i7 processor 14650HX

Operating System

Windows 11 Home (MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro for business.)

Windows 11 Pro

Chipset

Intel® HM870

Memory

DDR5, 2 slots, up to 96GB

Display

16" QHD+ (2560x1600), 240Hz, 100% DCI-P3(Typ.), IPS-Level Panel

Graphics

NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR7 (E14WGK)

NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR7 (E14WFK)

NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR7 (E14WEK)

Storage Slots

1 x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen5 x4

1 x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen4 x4

Keyboard

4-Zone RGB Gaming Keyboard with Copilot Key

Audio

2 x 2W Stereo Speakers

1 x Audio combo jack

Nahimic 3 Audio Enhance

Hi-Res Audio ready

USB Ports

2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C / DisplayPort™ / Power Delivery 3.0

3 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A

1 x Kensington Lock

Video Output

1 x HDMI™ 2.1 (8K@60Hz / 4K@120Hz)

2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C / DisplayPort™ / Power Delivery 3.0

Communication

Gigabit Ethernet (up to 2.5GbE) / Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211, Bluetooth v5.3

Webcam

HD type (30fps@720p) with 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR)

Security

Firmware Trusted Platform Module(fTPM) 2.0 / Webcam Shutter / Kensington Lock

Battery

4-Cell, Li-Polymer, 80Whr

Power Adapter

240W

Dimension

363 (W) x 269.7 (D) x 21.95-25.45 (H) mm

Model Name

Titan 18 HX A2WJ

Processor

Intel® Core Ultra 200HX Series Processor

Operating System

Windows 11 Home / Windows 11 Pro (MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro for business.)

Chipset

Intel® HM870

Memory

DDR5, 2 slots, up to 128GB

Display

18" UHD+ (3840x2400), MiniLED, 240Hz, 100% DCI-P3 (Typ.), VESA DisplayHDR™ 1000 Certified, IPS-Level panel

Graphics

NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU 24GB GDDR7

Storage Slots

1 x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen5 x4

3 x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen4 x4

Keyboard

Cherry Mechanical Per-Key RGB gaming keyboard by SteelSeries with Copilot Key

Audio

6 Speaker designed by Dynaudio system (4 x 2W Speakers + 2 x 2W Woofers)

1 x Audio combo jack

Nahimic 3 Audio Enhance

Hi-Res Audio ready

USB Ports

2 x Thunderbolt 5 (DisplayPort™/ Power Delivery 3.1)

3 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A

Card Reader

1 x SD Express Memory Card Reader

Video Output

2 x Thunderbolt 5 (DisplayPort™/ Power Delivery 3.1)

1 x HDMI™ 2.1 (8K@60Hz / 4K@120Hz)

Communication

Gigabit Ethernet (up to 2.5GbE) / Intel® Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750, Bluetooth v5.4

Webcam

IR FHD type (30fps@1080p) with HDR & 3D Noise Reduction+ (3DNR+)

Security

Firmware Trusted Platform Module(fTPM) 2.0 / IR Webcam / Webcam Shutter / Kensington Lock

Battery

4-Cell, Li-Polymer, 99.9Whr

Power Adapter

400W

Model Name

Raider 18 Max HX A2WJ / A2WI

Processor

Intel® Core Ultra 200HX Series Processor

Operating System

Windows 11 Home / Windows 11 Pro

(MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro for business.)

Chipset

Intel® HM870

Memory

DDR5, 2 slots, up to 128GB

Display

18" UHD+ (3840x2400), MiniLED, 120Hz, 100% DCI-P3 (Typ.), VESA DisplayHDR™ 1000 Certified, IPS-Level panel

Graphics

NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU 24GB GDDR7 (A2WJ)

NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU 16GB GDDR7 (A2WI)

Storage Slots

1 x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen5 x4

1 x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen4 x4

Keyboard

Per-Key RGB gaming keyboard by SteelSeries with Copilot Key

Audio

6 Speaker designed by Dynaudio system (4 x 2W Speakers + 2 x 2W Woofers)

1 x Audio combo jack

Nahimic 3 Audio Enhance

Hi-Res Audio ready

USB Ports

2 x Thunderbolt 5 (DisplayPort/ Power Delivery 3.1)

3 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A

Card Reader

1 x SD Express Memory Card Reader

Video Output

2 x Thunderbolt™ 5 (DisplayPort™/ Power Delivery 3.1)

1 x HDMI™ 2.1 (8K@60Hz / 4K@120Hz)

Communication

Gigabit Ethernet (up to 2.5GbE) / Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 7 BE1750, Bluetooth v5.4

Webcam

IR FHD type (30fps@1080p) with HDR & 3D Noise Reduction+ (3DNR+)

Security

Firmware Trusted Platform Module(fTPM) 2.0 / Fingerprint Reader / IR Webcam / Webcam Shutter / Kensington Lock

Battery

4-Cell, Li-Polymer, 99.9Whr

Power Adapter

400W

Model Name

Stealth 18 HX A2WI / Stealth 18 HX AI A2XWHG

Processor

Intel® Core Ultra 200HX Series Processor

Operating System

Windows 11 Home (MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro for business.)

Windows 11 Pro

Chipset

Integrated SoC

Memory

DDR5, 2 slots, up to 128GB

Display

18" UHD+ (3840x2400), MiniLED, 120Hz, 100% DCI-P3 (Typ.), VESA DisplayHDR™ 1000 Certified, IPS-Level panel

Graphics

NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU 16GB GDDR7 (A2WI)

NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU 12GB GDDR7 (A2XWHG)

Storage Slots

1 x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen4 x4

Keyboard

Per-Key RGB Gaming Keyboard by SteelSeries with Copilot Key

Audio

6 Speakers designed by Dynaudio system (2 x 2W Speakers + 4 x 2W Woofers)

1 x Audio combo jack

Nahimic 3 Audio Enhance

Hi-Res Audio ready

USB Ports

2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 (DisplayPort™/ Power Delivery 3.1)

2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A

Card Reader

1 x SD Express Memory Card Reader

Video Output

2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 (DisplayPort™/ Power Delivery 3.1)

1 x HDMI™ 2.1 (8K@60Hz / 4K@120Hz)

Communication

Gigabit Ethernet (up to 2.5GbE) / Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 7 BE1750, Bluetooth v5.4

Webcam

IR FHD type (30fps@1080p) with HDR & 3D Noise Reduction+ (3DNR+)

Security

Firmware Trusted Platform Module(fTPM) 2.0 / IR Webcam / Webcam Shutter / Fingerprint Reader / Kensington Lock

Battery

4-Cell, Li-Polymer, 99.9Whr

Power Adapter

280W

Model Name

Cyborg 15 Max C2WG

Processor

Intel® Core™ 7 processor 240H

Operating System

Windows 11 Home (MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro for business.)

Windows 11 Pro

Chipset

Integrated SoC

Memory

DDR5, 2 slots, up to 96GB

Display

15.6" FHD (1920x1080), 144Hz, 100% sRGB(Typ.), IPS-Level panel

Graphics

NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR7

Storage Slots

2 x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen4 x4

Keyboard

White Backlit Gaming Keyboard with Copilot Key

Audio

2 x 2W Stereo Speakers

1 x Audio combo jack

DTS Audio Processing

Hi-Res Audio ready

USB Port

1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C / DisplayPort™ / Power Delivery 3.0

2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A

1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A

Video Output

1 x HDMI 2.1(4K@60Hz), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C / DisplayPort™ / Power Delivery 3.0

Communication

Gigabit Ethernet

Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211, Bluetooth v5.3

Webcam

HD type (30fps@720p) with 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR)

Security

Firmware Trusted Platform Module(fTPM) 2.0 / Kensington Lock

Battery

3-Cell, Li-Polymer, 60Whr

Power Adapter

180W

Dimension

359 (W) x 249 (D) x 21~22.9 (H) mm

Model Name

Cyborg 15 C2WF / C2WE

Processor

Intel® Core™ 7 processor 240H

Intel® Core™ 5 processor 210H

Operating System

Windows 11 Home (MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro for business.)

Windows 11 Pro

Chipset

Integrated SoC

Memory

DDR5, 2 slots, up to 96GB

Display

15.6" FHD (1920x1080), 144Hz, 100% sRGB(Typ.), IPS-Level panel

Graphics

NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR7 (C2WF)

NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5050 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR7 (C2WE)

Storage Slots

1 x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen4 x4

Keyboard

White Backlit Gaming Keyboard with Copilot Key

Audio

2 x 2W Stereo Speakers

1 x Audio combo jack

DTS Audio Processing

Hi-Res Audio ready

USB Port

1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C / DisplayPort™ / Power Delivery 3.0

2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A

Video Output

1 x HDMI 2.1(4K@60Hz), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C / DisplayPort™ / Power Delivery 3.0

Communication

Gigabit Ethernet

Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211, Bluetooth v5.3

Webcam

HD type (30fps@720p) with 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR)

Security

Firmware Trusted Platform Module(fTPM) 2.0 / Kensington Lock

Battery

3-Cell, Li-Polymer, 60Whr

Power Adapter

150W

Dimension

359 (W) x 249 (D) x 21~22.9 (H) mm