Product reference
MSI Raider 16 Max HX
Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor
AI score breakdown
scored as laptopsThe biggest strength is category-leading sustained performance from the 175W RTX 5090 and 290HX with no observed thermal throttling, paired with a superb 240Hz QHD+ OLED (DisplayHDR1000, accurate P3). The biggest weakness is the input and value story: reviewers call the trackpad cheap-feeling to 'abysmal' with a rattly click, and the largely-plastic chassis plus a $2999 MSRP that pays a heavy premium for the 5090 makes it a poor value versus rivals like the Legion Pro 7i.
The overall score is the weighted average of these criteria — not a separate judgement. AI-generated scores are not hands-on test results. Percentages show each criterion's weight for this product type.
Scoring details
AI model: claude-opus-5
Generated: 2026-08-08
Specifications
| cpu | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus / 275HX |
|---|---|
| gpu | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop 24GB / RTX 5080 Laptop 16GB |
| combined power watts | 300 |
| display | 16-inch QHD+ (2560x1600) OLED, 240Hz, VESA DisplayHDR True Black 1000, 100% DCI-P3 |
| cooling | 3 fans, 6 heat pipes, 5 exhaust vents, phase-change thermal compound |
| wireless | Wi-Fi 7 |
