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Matthew S. Smith
PCWorld
“The MSI Raider A18 HX A9W pairs AMD’s new Ryzen 9 9955HX3D CPU with Nvidia’s top-tier RTX 5090 mobile GPU. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the combo delivers record-setting performance.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Record-setting CPU and GPU performance
- Fast PCIe 5.0 SSD storage
- 4K 120Hz Mini-LED display
- Extensive connectivity options
- Generous port selection
- Strong cooling potential
Points of Contention
- Heavy and bulky chassis
- Mediocre keyboard and touchpad
- Minimal battery life
- Expensive RTX 5090 price premium
- Loud fans under load
- Average camera quality
Professional Reviews
2 reviews from 2 outlets80
Cale Hunt
Windows Central
“I recommend sticking with an RTX 5080 model rather than wasting your money on the 5090 upgrade, but the Ryzen CPU and the mini-LED display are tops.”
