MSI Raider A16 HX B8WI-029SG 16" QHD+ 240Hz Ryzen 9 8940HX RTX 5080 16GB 1TB Gaming Laptop
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
MSI Raider A16 HX B8WI-029SG 16" QHD+ 240Hz Ryzen 9 8940HX RTX 5080 16GB 1TB Gaming Laptop
Key specifications: 16" QHD+ 240Hz · Ryzen 9 8940HX · RTX 5080 · 16GB RAM · 1TB SSD · Wi-Fi 7 · Windows 11 Home · 2.45 kg
AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX
A 16-core AMD Ryzen 9 HX processor paired with GeForce RTX 50 Series graphics and MSI OverBoost.
16" QHD+ 240Hz
2560 x 1600 IPS-level panel at 240Hz with 100% DCI-P3.
Built for upgrades
Two DDR5 slots (up to 96GB) plus one PCIe Gen5 and one PCIe Gen4 M.2 slot.
USB4 and HDMI 2.1
Two USB4 / Thunderbolt 4-compatible Type-C ports with Power Delivery 3.1, plus 2.5GbE LAN.
24-zone RGB keyboard
Smudge-resistant 24-zone RGB keyboard with a Copilot key.
MSI Raider A16 HX B8WI-029SG Datasheet — Technical Specifications
General
| Product Name | MSI Raider A16 HX B8WI-029SG 16" QHD+ 240Hz Ryzen 9 8940HX RTX 5080 16GB 1TB Gaming Laptop |
| Model | Raider A16 HX B8WI-029SG |
| Series | MSI Raider A16 HX B8W |
| MSI Part Number | 9S7-265K22-029 |
| EAN / UPC | 4711377463430 |
| Colour | Core Black |
| Warranty | 2-year on-site warranty (Singapore, MSI authorised distributor) |
Processor & Operating System
| Processor | AMD Ryzen™ 9 8940HX Processor |
| Operating System | Windows® 11 Home |
Display
| Display | 16" 16:10 QHD+(2560 x 1600), 240Hz, 100% DCI-P3, IPS-level panel |
Graphics
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 Laptop GPU, GDDR7 16GB |
| GPU Power / Boost | 175W max graphics power with Dynamic Boost, up to 2287MHz boost clock, 1334 AI TOPS |
| CPU + GPU Power | Max. 240W CPU-GPU power with MSI OverBoost Technology |
Memory & Storage
| Installed Memory | 16GB DDR5 (1x 16GB) |
| Memory Support | DDR5-5200, max 96GB, 2 slots |
| Installed Storage | 1TB NVMe PCIe SSD |
| Storage Slots | 1x M.2 SSD slot (NVMe PCIe Gen4), 1x M.2 SSD slot (NVMe PCIe Gen5) |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4 |
| LAN | 2.5GbE LAN |
| I/O Ports | 1x RJ45 2x Type-C (USB4® / DisplayPort™ / Power Delivery 3.1 / Thunderbolt™ 4 compatible) 2x Type-A USB 3.2 Gen1 1x Type-A USB 3.2 Gen2 1x HDMI™ 2.1 (8K @ 60Hz / 4K @ 120Hz) 1x mic-in/headphone-out combo jack |
| Webcam | IR FHD (30fps@1080p) with HDR, 3DNR+ |
| Audio | 2x 2W speakers, array microphone |
Keyboard, Security & Sensors
| Keyboard | 24-zone RGB gaming keyboard with Copilot key, smudge-resistant |
| Security | fTPM 2.0, Kensington Lock, webcam shutter |
Power
| Battery | 4-cell, 91.8Whr |
| AC Adapter | 330W |
Dimensions & Weight
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 363 x 269.7 x 21.95 - 25.85 mm |
| Weight (with battery) | 2.45 kg |
Specifications are as published by MSI and the MSI Singapore distributor price list, and may change without notice — see the MSI product page for the latest details.
Compatibility & Connectivity
Ports
1x RJ45 / 2x Type-C (USB4® / DisplayPort™ / Power Delivery 3.1 / Thunderbolt™ 4 compatible) / 2x Type-A USB 3.2 Gen1 / 1x Type-A USB 3.2 Gen2 / 1x HDMI™ 2.1 (8K @ 60Hz / 4K @ 120Hz) / 1x mic-in/headphone-out combo jack
External Displays
Video out via 2x Type-C (USB4® / DisplayPort™ / Power Delivery 3.1 / Thunderbolt™ 4 compatible) and 1x HDMI™ 2.1 (8K @ 60Hz / 4K @ 120Hz).
Wireless
Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4
Upgrades
Memory: DDR5-5200, max 96GB, 2 slots. Storage: 1x M.2 SSD slot (NVMe PCIe Gen4), 1x M.2 SSD slot (NVMe PCIe Gen5).
Package Contents & MSI Raider Ordering Information
In the Box
MSI Raider A16 HX B8WI-029SG notebook, 330W AC power adapter, quick start documentation
MSI Raider Notebooks at SourceIT
| Model | Key configuration |
| Raider 16 Max HX B2WJ-217SG | 16" QHD+ OLED 240Hz / Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus / RTX 5090 / 32GB / 2TB |
| Raider 16 Max HX B2WI-218SG | 16" QHD+ OLED 240Hz / Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus / RTX 5080 / 32GB / 1TB |
| Raider 16 Max HX B2WH-219SG | 16" QHD+ OLED 240Hz / Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus / RTX 5070 Ti / 32GB / 1TB |
| Raider A16 HX B8WI-029SG (this listing) | 16" QHD+ 240Hz / Ryzen 9 8940HX / RTX 5080 / 16GB / 1TB |
| Raider A16 HX B8WH-030SG | 16" QHD+ 240Hz / Ryzen 9 8940HX / RTX 5070 Ti / 16GB / 1TB |
Datasheet & Downloads
| MSI product page | Raider A16 HX B8W on msi.com |
| Specifications | Raider A16 HX B8W specifications |
| Drivers, manuals & BIOS | Raider A16 HX B8W support |
Frequently Asked Questions — MSI Raider A16 HX B8WI-029SG
What processor and graphics does the Raider A16 HX B8WI-029SG have?
AMD Ryzen™ 9 8940HX Processor with NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 Laptop GPU, GDDR7 16GB.
How much memory and storage is installed?
16GB DDR5 (1x 16GB) and 1TB NVMe PCIe SSD. Platform support: DDR5-5200, max 96GB, 2 slots; 1x M.2 SSD slot (NVMe PCIe Gen4), 1x M.2 SSD slot (NVMe PCIe Gen5).
What is the display?
16" 16:10 QHD+(2560 x 1600), 240Hz, 100% DCI-P3, IPS-level panel.
Can I connect external monitors?
Yes — via 2x Type-C (USB4® / DisplayPort™ / Power Delivery 3.1 / Thunderbolt™ 4 compatible) and 1x HDMI™ 2.1 (8K @ 60Hz / 4K @ 120Hz).
How heavy is it and how big is the battery?
2.45 kg, 4-cell, 91.8Whr battery, 330W adapter.
What operating system is installed?
Windows® 11 Home.
What warranty do I get?
2-year on-site MSI warranty in Singapore through the authorised local distributor. Supplied by SourceIT with a GST invoice.
