MSI has long held the position of 'most powerful' in my best gaming laptop recommendations, at with the new Raider 16 Max HX, it's looking to take that title even further.
Announced at CES 2026, the latest addition to MSI's sprawling gaming laptop lineup brings 300W of total power to the 16-inch form factor, with 175W dedicated to the RTX 5080 or RTX 5090 under the hood. Both of those configurations come equipped with Intel's Core Ultra 200HX processors, themselves being fed 125W of juice. This is a premium, power-focused machine for those going all out on the latest generation - but the brand wants its new contender to last as well.
