Unleash the power of AI‑driven performance with the MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XWIG‑008UK Intel Core Ultra 9 64GB/2TB 18 Inch UHD Laptop – a machine built to dominate gaming, creative work, and business tasks wherever you go.
MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XWIG-008UK Intel Core Ultra 9 64GB/2TB 18 Inch UHD Laptop
This 18‑inch Mini LED UHD+ laptop delivers a stunning 3840 × 2400 display with 120 Hz refresh and 100 % DCI‑P3 color gamut, giving you razor‑sharp visuals for gaming, video editing, and design. Powered by the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor (24 cores, up to 5.4 GHz) and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 with 16 GB GDDR7, it handles the most demanding workloads with ease.
With 64 GB DDR5‑6400 memory (expandable to 96 GB) and a lightning‑fast 2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, you’ll enjoy seamless multitasking and instant load times. The laptop stays light at 2.2 kg, features a full‑size RGB backlit keyboard, fingerprint sensor, and Wi‑Fi 7 for ultra‑reliable connectivity.
Benefits
- AI‑optimized performance with Intel AI Boost and up to 36 TOPs total processing power.
- Ultra‑clear 18‑inch Mini LED display with 120 Hz refresh for smooth, vibrant visuals.
- Future‑proof connectivity including Thunderbolt 4, Wi‑Fi 7, and 2.5 Gb Ethernet.
- Long‑lasting 99.99 Wh battery and 280 W AC adapter for extended productivity on the go.
Uses of the product
- High‑end gaming with ray‑tracing and high frame‑rate performance.
- Professional video editing and 3D rendering with AI acceleration.
- Powerful data analysis and AI model training for developers.
- Mobile workstation for architects, engineers, and designers.
Features
- Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor: 8 performance cores, 16 efficiency cores, 24 threads, up to 5.4 GHz.
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 GPU with 16 GB GDDR7 memory for top‑tier graphics.
- Mini LED 18‑inch UHD+ panel: 3840 × 2400 resolution, 120 Hz refresh, 100 % DCI‑P3 coverage.
- Robust security suite: TPM 2.0, fingerprint reader, and Kensington lock slot.
Specifications
| Design |
| Country of origin |
China |
| Original brand name |
MSI |
| Form factor |
Clamshell |
| Colour name |
Midnight Black |
| Product colour |
Black |
| Product type |
Laptop |
| Display |
| Maximum refresh rate |
120 Hz |
| Colour gamut |
100% |
| RGB colour space |
DCI-P3 |
| Native aspect ratio |
16:10 |
| Panel type |
Mini LED |
| HD type |
UHD+ |
| Touchscreen |
No |
| Display resolution |
3840 x 2400 pixels |
| Display diagonal |
45.7 cm (18") |
| Processor |
| Maximum turbo power |
160 W |
| Processor base power |
55 W |
| Processor cache |
36 MB |
| Efficient-core base frequency |
2.1 GHz |
| Performance-core base frequency |
2.7 GHz |
| Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency |
4.6 GHz |
| Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency |
5.4 GHz |
| Efficient cores |
16 |
| Performance cores |
8 |
| Processor boost frequency |
5.4 GHz |
| Processor threads |
24 |
| Processor cores |
24 |
| Processor model |
275HX |
| Processor generation |
Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) |
| Processor family |
Intel Core Ultra 9 |
| Processor manufacturer |
Intel |
| Neural processor unit (NPU) |
| GPU performance up to |
8 TOPs |
| NPU performance up to |
13 TOPs |
| Total processor performance up to |
36 TOPs |
| AI software frameworks supported by NPU |
DirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN |
| Windows Studio effects support |
Yes |
| Sparsity support |
Yes |
| Neural processor unit (NPU) |
Intel AI Boost |
| Memory |
| Maximum internal memory |
96 GB |
| Memory slots |
2x SO-DIMM |
| Memory layout (slots x size) |
2 x 32 GB |
| Memory clock speed |
6400 MHz |
| Internal memory type |
DDR5-SDRAM |
| Internal memory |
64 GB |
| Storage |
| Compatible memory cards |
SD |
| Card reader integrated |
Yes |
| Optical drive type |
No |
| SSD form factor |
M.2 |
| NVMe |
Yes |
| SSD interface |
PCI Express 4.0 |
| SSD capacity |
2 TB |
| Number of SSDs installed |
1 |
| Total SSDs capacity |
2 TB |
| Storage media |
SSD |
| Total storage capacity |
2 TB |
| Graphics |
| On-board graphics card model |
Intel Graphics |
| On-board graphics card family |
Intel Graphics |
| On-board GPU manufacturer |
Intel |
| Discrete graphics memory type |
GDDR7 |
| Discrete graphics card memory |
16 GB |
| Discrete graphics card model |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 |
| Discrete GPU manufacturer |
NVIDIA |
| Discrete graphics card |
Yes |
| On-board graphics card |
Yes |
| Audio |
| Speaker power |
2 W |
| Number of built-in speakers |
2 |
| Camera |
| Infrared (IR) camera |
Yes |
| Video capturing speed |
30 fps |
| Front camera HD type |
Full HD |
| Front camera resolution |
1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Front camera |
Yes |
| Network |
| Bluetooth version |
5.4 |
| Bluetooth |
Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates |
2500 Mbit/s |
| Ethernet LAN |
Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards |
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Top Wi-Fi standard |
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Mobile network connection |
No |
| Ports & interfaces |
| USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode |
Yes |
| Combo headphone/mic port |
Yes |
| Intel® Thunderbolt 4 |
Yes |
| Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity |
2 |
| HDMI version |
2.1 |
| HDMI ports quantity |
1 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports |
1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity |
2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity |
0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity |
0 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity |
0 |
| Performance |
| Motherboard chipset |
Intel HM870 |
| Keyboard |
| Copilot key |
Yes |
| Keyboard language |
UK English |
| Keyboard layout |
QWERTY |
| Keyboard backlit colour |
RGB |
| Keyboard backlit |
Yes |
| Numeric keypad |
Yes |
| Pointing device |
Touchpad |
| Software |
| Operating system installed |
Windows 11 Home |
| Battery |
| Battery capacity |
99.99 Wh |
| Battery capacity |
99.99 Wh |
| Number of battery cells |
4 |
| Battery technology |
Lithium Polymer (LiPo) |
| Power |
| USB Power Delivery (USB PD) |
Yes |
| AC adapter power |
280 W |
| Security |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) |
Yes |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version |
2.0 |
| Fingerprint reader |
Yes |
| Cable lock slot type |
Kensington |
| Cable lock slot |
Yes |
| Weight & dimensions |
| Height |
24 mm |
| Depth |
289 mm |
| Width |
399 mm |
| Weight |
2.2 kg |
| Packaging data |
| Package volume |
23732784 cm³ |
| Package weight |
4 kg |
| Package height |
377 mm |
| Package depth |
173 mm |
| Package width |
598 mm |
| Other features |
| Internal memory |
64 GB |
| Manufacturer |
MSI |
| Maximum internal memory |
96 GB |
| Package weight |
4 kg |
| Warranty period |
2 year(s) |
