MSI Raider 16 Max HX / ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) FA507UV (Ryzen 7 8845HS)

MSI Raider 16 Max HX: B2WJ-002US · Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5090 Laptop 24 GB, 2 x 16 GB / 1 TB, OLED

ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) FA507UV (Ryzen 7 8845HS): FA507UV, Ryzen 7 8845HS version: GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 8 GB (140 W = 115 W + 25 W Dynamic Boost), 15.6-inch Full HD 144 Hz display, 90 Wh battery. RAM (2 × 8 / 2 × 16 GB) and SSD (512 GB / 1 TB) depend on the retail SKU. FA507UV SKUs with the Ryzen 9 8945H, the RTX 4050 FA507UU and the 2023 FA507NV/XV are separate models.

SpecificationMSI Raider 16 Max HXASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) FA507UV (Ryzen 7 8845HS)
Release year20262024
Release year2026 MSI—
Model codeB2WJ-002US MSI—
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus; Intel AI Boost NPU MSIAMD Ryzen 7 8845HS: 8 cores, 16 threads, 3.8 GHz, up to 5.1 GHz, 24 MB cache; AMD XDNA NPU up to 16 TOPS

The NPU is a dedicated unit for running some Windows AI features without loading the CPU or GPU. ASUS also sells this chassis in Ryzen 9 8945H SKUs.

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CPU cores24 cores (8 P + 16 E), 24 threads; 36 MB Intel Smart Cache; up to 5.5 GHz MSI—
ChipsetIntel HM870 MSI—
Display16-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600) OLED; 240 Hz MSI15.6-inch Full HD (1920 × 1080) 16:9, anti-glare; 144 Hz; 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe; G-Sync

144 Hz shows motion smoothly when games reach up to 144 frames per second; G-Sync matches refresh to frame rate to reduce tearing. 100% sRGB suits web and game content; it is not a wide-gamut panel.

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Color and certification100% DCI-P3 (typical); SGS Eye Care Display; VESA DisplayHDR True Black 1000 certified MSI—
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU; 1824 AI TOPS MSINVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU, 8 GB GDDR6; 1940 MHz at 140 W (1890 MHz boost + 50 MHz OC; 115 W + 25 W Dynamic Boost)

140 W is the maximum GPU power when Dynamic Boost borrows budget from the CPU: 25 W is added to the sustained 115 W depending on load. This laptop GPU is not the same product as the desktop RTX 4060.

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Graphics memory24 GB GDDR7 MSI—
GPU power limitUp to 175 W (with Dynamic Boost); boost clock up to 2160 MHz

The sheet says values may vary by scenario.

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Combined CPU + GPU powerUp to 300 W (with MSI OverBoost) MSI—
RAM2 x 16 GB DDR5 MSI—
Memory slots2 slots; up to 128 GB; up to DDR5-6400

Actual speed depends on the memory combination and CPU support.

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Storage1 TB NVMe SSD (PCIe Gen4) MSI512 GB or 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (by SKU); two M.2 PCIe slots in total

ASUS notes that only single-sided SSDs fit the M.2 slot because of components on the motherboard.

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SSD slots1 x M.2 (NVMe PCIe Gen4); 1 x M.2 (NVMe PCIe Gen5 compatible) MSI—
KeyboardSteelSeries per-key RGB gaming keyboard; Copilot key; 99 keys MSIBacklit chiclet keyboard, 1-zone RGB ASUS
CameraIR FHD (1080p, 30 fps); HDR and 3DNR+; privacy shutter MSI—
Audio2 x 2 W speakers + 2 x 2 W woofers; sound by Dynaudio; Nahimic 3; Hi-Res Audio Ready; array microphone MSI—
USB-A3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 MSI—
USB-C2 x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort / Power Delivery 3.1) MSI—
Video output1 x HDMI 2.1 (8K 60 Hz / 4K 120 Hz) MSI—
Card readerSD Express MSI—
Wired network2.5 Gigabit Ethernet MSI—
WirelessIntel Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750; Bluetooth 5.4 MSIWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) dual-band 2×2, Bluetooth 5.2 ASUS
Audio jack1 x combined microphone/headphone jack MSI—
SecurityfTPM 2.0; Kensington lock; webcam shutter MSIPluton security processor, Kensington lock slot, BIOS password ASUS
Adapter400 W MSI—
Battery4-cell; 91.8 Wh MSI—
Dimensions14.29 x 10.62 x 0.86-1.14 in (W x D x H)

The sheet mislabels the unit as mm; another MSI regional sheet for the same chassis lists 363 x 269.7 x 21.95-28.85 mm.

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Weight5.73 lb (about 2.6 kg; with battery) MSI—
Chassis colorCore Black MSI—
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro MSIWindows 11 Home

ASUS states the drivers are only compatible with Windows 11 24H2 or later.

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Warranty1-year limited warranty MSI—
Graphics switching—MUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus

The MUX connects the display directly to the RTX GPU to cut game latency; Advanced Optimus can switch without a restart.

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Memory—DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM, two slots, dual channel; up to 64 GB (2 × 8 GB or 2 × 16 GB depending on SKU)

The modules are not soldered; going higher means replacing the installed modules. ASUS says memory speed varies by CPU.

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Ports—1 × USB4 Type-C (40 Gbit/s, DisplayPort), 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10 Gbit/s, DisplayPort / power delivery / G-SYNC), 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5 Gbit/s), 1 × HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1 × RJ45, 3.5 mm audio

The USB4 port provides 40 Gbit/s data and video out; G-SYNC is listed only for the USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port. The RJ45 port does not support PoE.

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Audio and camera—2 speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res certification for headphones, AI noise cancelling, array microphone; 720p HD camera ASUS
Battery and power—90 Wh, 4-cell lithium-ion; 240 W adapter (20 V, 12 A, ø6.0 mm)

ASUS says the battery can reach 50% in 30 minutes with the proper adapter while the laptop is off. Whether the adapter is included varies by country; the USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port also accepts power.

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Durability—MIL-STD-810 testing (selected ASUS products)

ASUS says the testing is done under lab conditions, does not mean fitness for military use, and damage from trying to replicate the conditions is not covered by warranty.

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Size and weight—35.4 × 25.1 × 2.24–2.49 cm; 2.20 kg ASUS