Unleash the power of next‑gen AI and gaming with the MSI Stealth 18 HX AI – a laptop built to dominate every task you throw at it. Whether you’re crushing high‑frame‑rate titles, editing 8K video, or running complex AI models, this machine delivers relentless performance that keeps you ahead of the competition.
MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XWJG-004UK, Intel Core Ultra 9, 18", 64GB/2TB, W11 Home
The 18‑inch Mini LED UHD+ display offers a stunning 3840 × 2400 resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate and 100% DCI‑P3 color gamut, delivering vivid visuals for gaming and creative work. Powered by the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor with 24 cores (8 performance + 16 efficiency) and up to 5.4 GHz boost, it handles multitasking and demanding workloads with ease.
Graphics are handled by an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 with 24 GB GDDR7 memory, providing ultra‑smooth ray‑traced gaming and accelerated rendering. Complemented by 64 GB DDR5‑6400 RAM and a lightning‑fast 2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, storage and memory bottlenecks are a thing of the past.
Stay connected with Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, 2.5 Gb Ethernet, and dual Thunderbolt 4 ports. Security features include a fingerprint reader, TPM 2.0, and a Kensington lock slot, while a 99.99 Wh battery ensures long‑lasting mobility.
Benefits
- Ultra‑high‑resolution Mini LED display with 120 Hz refresh for crisp, fluid visuals.
- Intel Core Ultra 9 processor delivers 24 cores and up to 5.4 GHz for extreme multitasking.
- RTX 5090 GPU with 24 GB GDDR7 memory provides top‑tier gaming and rendering performance.
- Robust AI acceleration with Intel NPU up to 13 TOPs for faster machine‑learning tasks.
Uses of the product
- High‑end gaming with ray tracing and high frame rates.
- Professional video editing and 3D rendering on the go.
- AI development and data‑science workloads requiring fast inference.
- Business productivity with multiple 4K monitors via Thunderbolt 4.
Features
- 18‑inch Mini LED UHD+ panel (3840 × 2400) with 100% DCI‑P3 color gamut and 120 Hz refresh.
- Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX (24 threads, 8P + 16E cores) and Intel AI Boost NPU.
- 24 GB GDDR7 NVIDIA RTX 5090 graphics card for cutting‑edge gaming and creative work.
- 64 GB DDR5‑6400 RAM, 2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, Wi‑Fi 7, dual Thunderbolt 4, fingerprint sensor and TPM 2.0 for security.
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 |
24 GB |
| Discrete graphics card model |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 |
| 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) |
