MSI Unveils New Raider and Crosshair Gaming Laptops with Up to 300W Combined Power, Delivering Industry-leading Performance.

[April 15, 2026] (TAIPEI, TAIWAN) – MSI, a global leader in gaming, content creation, and business & productivity laptops, proudly introduced the redesigned Raider 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. 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” 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.”

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 a 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.

MSI’s 18-inch gaming lineup—including the Titan 18, Raider 18 Max—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.

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