MSI Prestige 13 AI+ and Raider 18 Max launched in India: Price, specs

MSI has launched two new flagship laptops in India — the MSI Prestige 13 AI+ A3M and the Raider 18 Max HX — targeting professionals and gamers, respectively. As per MSI, the Prestige 13 AI+ focuses on portability and AI-ready performance in a lightweight design, while the Raider 18 Max HX is positioned as a gaming-focused device with an 18-inch form factor.

MSI Prestige 13 AI+ A3M and Raider 18 Max HX: Promotional price and availability

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  Prestige 13 AI+ A3MG-048IN: Rs 154,990
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  Raider 18 Max HX A2WJ-1068IN: Rs 5,89,990

Both laptops are available through MSI Brand Stores across cities, including Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Surat, and Pune.

MSI Prestige 13 AI+ A3M and Raider 18 Max HX: Offers

MSI is offering limited-time launch benefits between April 8 and June 8, 2026. Here are the offers:

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  Purchasing the Raider 18 Max HX and Prestige 13 AI+ will grant consumers a complimentary NordVPN 1-Year Plan (worth $69.99).
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  Rating and reviewing either model on eligible platforms will grant consumers an additional 1-year warranty extension.

Notably, both offers must be claimed through the MSI Membership Centre with eligible product registration.

MSI Raider 18 Max HX: Details

MSI Raider 18 Max HX is powered by an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 GPU. The laptop comes with 64GB DDR5 RAM (32GB x2) and a 2TB NVMe PCIe SSD. MSI said that the Raider 18 Max HX A2WJ-1068IN is designed for users seeking top-tier performance for gaming and heavy workloads. 

MSI Raider 18 Max HX: Specifications

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  Display: 18-inch UHD+, Mini LED, IPS-Level, 120Hz refresh rate, VESA DisplayHDR 1000 certified
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  Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX with Intel AI Boost (NPU)
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  RAM: 32GB x 2 (DDR5-6400)
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  Storage: 2TB 1 NVMe SSD PCIe Gen5 or 2TB 1 NVMe SSD PCIe Gen4
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  Audio: 4 x 2W speaker, 2 x 2W woofer
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  OS: Windows 11 Home
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  Webcam: IR FHD type (30fps at 1080p) with HDR and 3D Noise Reduction+ (3DNR+)
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  USB ports: 3 x Type-A USB3.2 Gen2, 2x Thunderbolt 5 (DisplayPort/Power Delivery 3.1)
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  Battery: 4-cell, 99.9 Whrs
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  Charging: 400W
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  Dimension: (404 x 307.5 x 24-32.05) mm
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  Weight: 3.6 kg
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  Colour: Core Black

MSI Prestige 13 AI+ A3M: Details

As per MSI, the Prestige 13 AI+ A3MG-048IN is built for professionals who prioritise portability along with performance. It features an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor with integrated Intel Arc graphics. The device includes 16GB LPDDR5 RAM and a 1TB NVMe PCIe SSD. 

MSI Prestige 13 AI+ A3M: Specifications

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  Display: 13.3-inch 2.8K resolution, OLED, VESA DisplayHDR True Black 600 certified
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  Processor: Intel Core Ultra 7
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  RAM: 16GB LPDDR5x
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  Storage: 1TB NVMe SSD PCIe Gen4
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  Audio: 2 x 2W speaker, DTS audio processing, Hi-Res audio, spatial array microphone (3 Mic)
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  OS: Windows 11 Home
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  Webcam: IR FHD type (30fps at 1080p) with HDR & 3D Noise Reduction+ (3DNR+)
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  USB ports: 2 x Type-A USB 3.2 Gen1, 2 x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort/Power Delivery 3.0)
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  Battery: 3-cell, 53.8 Whrs
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  Charging: 65W
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  Dimension: (299 x 210 x 15.9) mm
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  Weight: 0.899 kg
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  Colour: Platinum Gray