MSI Raider 16 Max review: RTX 5090 speed with loud fans
The MSI Raider 16 Max (2026) pairs an Intel 290HX CPU with an Nvidia RTX 5090 and a 16-inch 500-nit OLED. Reviewers note very loud fans in Apex mode, a 2.7 kg chassis, no Advanced Optimus or G-Sync, and short battery life.
- Intel 290HX and RTX 5090 with a 16-inch OLED peaking at 500 nits
- Weighs 2.7 kg without the charger, metal lid with plastic chassis
- No Advanced Optimus or G-Sync, glossy screen causes reflections
- Upgradable DDR5-6400 RAM, PCIe Gen 5 storage and Wi-Fi card
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