MSI Raider 16 Max (2026) Review - One of the Fastest

💻 Compare Raider 16 Max configs & set a price drop alert: https://gaminglaptop.deals/laptops/msi-raider-16-max-2026?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=cNKTpBlfsv8&utm_content=description 🛒 Check current Raider 16 Max Price: https://gaminglaptop.deals/laptops/msi-raider-16-max-2026/go/rtx5090?v=cNKTpBlfsv8&p=description ✅ My top alternative: Lenovo Legion Pro 7i: https://gaminglaptop.deals/laptops/lenovo-legion-pro-7i-2026?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=cNKTpBlfsv8&utm_content=description MSI’s Raider 16 Max is one of the fastest gaming laptops I’ve ever tested! But MSI have made some compromises that prevent this from being an easy to recommend laptop, find out why in this review. 🔍 Find your perfect gaming laptop in 30 seconds: https://laptoppicker.com 💵 Save money on your next gaming laptop with our daily deals: https://gaminglaptop.deals/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=cNKTpBlfsv8&utm_content=description 💻 My current laptop - https://geni.us/JarrodsLaptop 💬 Join our community Discord: https://patreon.com/jarrodstech Other items featured: Tools I use for opening laptops: https://geni.us/eT3n Basic metal laptop stand I test with: https://geni.us/metal-stand Cooling Pad I test with: https://geni.us/cooling-pad MSI Raider 16 Max (2026) Review Timestamps: 0:00 The Raider is Fast! But… 0:21 Design & Build Quality 0:47 Size & Thickness vs Other Laptops 1:01 Weight vs Other Laptops 1:52 Laptop Specs 2:05 Don’t Overpay: Deals & Price Alerts 2:21 Keyboard & RGB Lighting 3:46 Typing Test 3:57 The Touchpad Sucks 4:36 Ports 4:54 Display Output Connections 5:09 Easy Upgrade Access! 5:44 Upgrade Options 6:13 SSD, SD Card & Wi-Fi Speed 6:44 Speakers Have a Problem & Latencymon 7:21 Battery Size & Power Saving Features 7:37 Battery Life 7:50 Battery Drain During Sleep 8:17 Cooling Design 8:37 Performance Modes in Software 9:05 Thermal Testing - Temperatures 9:54 Thermal Testing - Power Limits 10:29 Thermal Testing - Clock Speeds 10:41 CPU Performance (All Modes & Type-C) 10:58 CPU Performance vs Other Laptops (Charger Connected) 11:11 CPU Performance vs Other Laptops (Battery Power) 11:27 Does it Feel Hot - Keyboard Temperatures 12:15 Keyboard Hot Spot vs Other Laptops 12:28 Is it Loud - Fan Noise 12:59 Fan Noise vs Other Laptops 13:17 Optimal Performance / Fan Noise Modes 13:48 Game FPS in Different Performance Modes & DLSS Improvements 14:19 Screen Options 14:24 Screen Colors & Brightness 14:39 OLED Problems & Mitigations 15:12 Screen Response Time 15:29 Total System Latency - Time from Click to Action in Game 15:41 MUX Switch, Advanced Optimus & G-Sync Status 16:34 Camera & Microphone Test 💀 16:48 3x Game Comparisons (with and without Hyperboost) 16:54 Game 1: Cyberpunk 2077 (1080p, 1440p & 4K) 17:44 Game 2: Alan Wake 2 (1080p, 1440p & 4K) 18:16 Game 3: Black Myth: Wukong (1080p, 1440p & 4K) 18:31 Ray Tracing & DLSS Results 18:45 3DMark & Content Creation 19:01 BIOS - Amazing 19:15 Linux Support 19:20 Pricing: Better Value Elsewhere? 20:36 Is the Raider Worth Buying? Good & Bad Summary 21:57 The Bottom Line - Is MSI’s Raider Worth It? 22:29 Best Alternative Options Disclosure: Purchases made through store links above may provide some compensation to Jarrod'sTech.