Here is what you need to know: the Raider 18 Max HX pairs an Intel Core Ultra 9 with an RTX 5090 Laptop GPU on an 18-inch Mini LED display.

MSI has introduced two new laptops in the country that sit at opposite ends of the performance spectrum. The Prestige 13 AI+ A3M is a lightweight professional laptop built for mobile productivity, while the MSI Raider 18 Max HX is an 18-inch gaming machine built around the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU. In this story, we’ll take a closer look at the laptops launched, their prices, specifications, and other features.

MSI Raider 18 Max HX

The competition

Price: Rs 1,54,990

The Prestige 13 AI+ is built around one clear idea: a professional laptop that is easy to carry all day. At 899g, it should be comfortable through airports, commutes, and back-to-back meetings without adding much weight to your bag. The 13.3-inch OLED display, with HDR True Black 600 certification, should make it a good screen for both colour-sensitive work and long hours of use.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 processor keeps it capable for everyday AI-driven workflows, and the MIL-STD-810H certification suggests it should hold up well to the physical demands of frequent travel.

Spec | Details
Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 355, up to 4.7GHz
Graphics | Intel integrated graphics
NPU | Up to 49 TOPS
RAM | 16GB LPDDR5x
Storage | 1TB NVMe PCIe Gen 4 SSD
Display | 13.3-inch OLED, 2880×1800, 100% DCI-P3
Battery | 53.8Wh
Charging | 65W USB-C
Weight | 899g
Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6

Price: Starting at Rs 5,89,990

The Raider 18 Max HX is a desktop-replacement gaming laptop that does not ask you to make compromises. The 18-inch Mini LED display at 4K resolution with DisplayHDR 1000 should deliver a visually immersive experience for both gaming and content consumption, while the RTX 5090 Laptop GPU with 24GB GDDR7 memory is capable of handling demanding games, creative workloads and AI-accelerated tasks with room to spare.

The 64GB of RAM, expandable up to 96GB, and the dual SSD setup give it enough room for even exceptionally demanding workloads. At 3.6kg, it is not a laptop you carry around but for people who want the closest thing to a gaming desktop in a laptop form factor.

Spec | Details
Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX, up to 5.5GHz, 24 cores
Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, 24GB GDDR7
RAM | 64GB DDR5 (32GB x2), expandable up to 96GB
Storage | 2TB PCIe Gen5 + 2TB PCIe Gen4 SSD
Display | 18-inch Mini LED, 3840×2400, 120Hz, DisplayHDR 1000
Battery | 99.9Wh
Charging | 400W adapter
Weight | 3.6kg
Connectivity | Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, 2.5GbE LAN

The Prestige 13 AI+ is a good fit for frequent travellers and professionals who prioritise portability and display quality over raw performance. This product competes against other premium ultraportables like Lenovo’s Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition, ASUS Vivobook S series, or Macbook Air M5, all of which target shoppers who want a light laptop with a good display and strong battery life.

The Raider 18 Max HX is for enthusiast gamers and power people who want a desktop-grade experience in a laptop and are not concerned about size or weight. It sits in the same halo segment as 18‑inch RTX 50‑series gaming laptops, such as ASUS’ ROG Strix Scar 18 and Dell’s Alienware M18 R2, which are already on sale here with similarly high-end CPUs and GPUs for enthusiast gamers.