MSI Stealth 18 HX A2WI-203FRYNN

Intel 290HX Plus · NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 Laptop GPU · 32 GB · 2 TB

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Type Creator
Processor Intel 290HX Plus
Graphics NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 Laptop GPU
Memory 32 GB
Storage 2 TB
Display 18 inch

MSI Stealth 18 HX A2WI-203FRYNN is an 18-inch creator laptop with an Intel 290HX Plus processor, NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 Laptop GPU graphics, 32 GB of RAM and 2 TB of storage. The dedicated graphics card helps with photo and video editing, 3D and design apps. It came out in 2026.

Released: 2026-09-22

Specifications

Key specs

Type: Creator
Processor: Intel 290HX Plus
Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 Laptop GPU
Memory: 32 GB
Storage: 2 TB
Display: 18 inch
Resolution: 3840 x 2400
Refresh rate: 120 Hz
weight: 2.89 kg
os: Windows 11 Pro
Released: 2026-09-22
Part number: STEALTH 18 HX A2WI-203FRYNN
EAN / UPC: 4711377482875

Design

Colour name: Midnight Black
Product type: Laptop
Product colour: Black
Form factor: Clamshell
Housing material: Plastic, Metal
Market positioning: Gaming
Original brand name: MSI

Display

Display diagonal: 45.7 cm (18")
Display resolution: 3840 x 2400 pixels
HD type: UHD+
Panel type: Mini LED
Native aspect ratio: 16:10
Anti-glare screen: Yes
RGB colour space: DCI-P3
Colour gamut: 100%
Maximum refresh rate: 120 Hz
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported: Yes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology: DisplayHDR 1000

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Processor

Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor family: Intel Core Ultra 9
Processor generation: Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor model: 290HX Plus
Processor cores: 24
Processor threads: 24
Processor boost frequency: 5.5 GHz
Performance cores: 8
Efficient cores: 16
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency: 5.5 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency: 4.7 GHz
Performance-core base frequency: 2.7 GHz
Efficient-core base frequency: 1.8 GHz
Processor cache: 36 MB
Processor cache type: Smart Cache
Processor base power: 55 W
Maximum turbo power: 160 W

Neural processor unit (NPU)

Neural processor unit (NPU): Intel AI Boost
Sparsity support: Yes
Windows Studio effects support: Yes
AI software frameworks supported by NPU: OpenVINO, Windows ML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN
NPU performance up to: 13 TOPs

Memory

Internal memory: 32 GB
Internal memory type: DDR5-SDRAM
Memory form factor: SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size): 2 x 16 GB
Memory slots: 2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory: 96 GB
Memory channels: Dual-channel

Storage

Total storage capacity: 2 TB
Storage media: SSD
Total SSDs capacity: 2 TB
Number of SSDs installed: 1
SSD capacity: 2 TB
SSD interface: PCI Express 4.0
NVMe: Yes
SSD form factor: M.2
M.2 SSD size: 2280 (22 x 80 mm)
Card reader integrated: Yes
Compatible memory cards: SD

Graphics

Discrete GPU manufacturer: NVIDIA
Discrete graphics card model: NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 Laptop GPU
Discrete graphics card memory: 16 GB
Discrete graphics memory type: GDDR7
On-board graphics card: Yes
On-board GPU manufacturer: Intel
Discrete graphics card: Yes
On-board graphics card family: Intel® Graphics
On-board graphics card model: Intel® Graphics

Audio

Audio system: Nahimic 3
Number of built-in speakers: 6
Speakers manufacturer: Dynaudio
Speaker power: 2 W
Built-in microphone: Yes

Camera

Front camera: Yes
Front camera resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
Front camera HD type: Full HD
Video capturing speed: 30 fps
Infrared (IR) camera: Yes
Privacy camera: Yes
Privacy type: Privacy cover

Ports & interfaces

USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity: 2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports: 1
HDMI ports quantity: 1
HDMI version: 2.1
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity: 2
Intel® Thunderbolt 4: Yes
Combo headphone/mic port: Yes
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode: Yes

Performance

Repairability index: 7.6

Keyboard

Pointing device: Touchpad
Numeric keypad: Yes
Keyboard backlit: Yes
Keyboard backlit colour: RGB
Keyboard backlit zone: Per-key RGB
Keyboard number of keys: 102
Keyboard language: French
Copilot key: Yes

Software

Operating system installed: Windows 11 Pro

Battery

Number of battery cells: 4
Battery capacity: 6459 mAh
Battery capacity: 99.9 Wh
Battery weight: 364 g

Power

AC adapter power: 280 W
AC adapter input voltage: 90 - 264 V
USB Type-C charging port: Yes
USB Type-C required charging power (min): 65 W
USB Type-C required charging power (max): 140 W
USB Power Delivery (USB PD): Yes

Security

Cable lock slot: Yes
Cable lock slot type: Kensington
Fingerprint reader: Yes
Face recognition: Yes

Weight & dimensions

Width: 400 mm
Depth: 290 mm
Height (front): 1.99 cm
Height (rear): 2.39 cm
Weight: 2.89 kg

Other features

Warranty period: 2 year(s)

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About this product

18” MiniLED Gaming Power. Surprisingly Light. MSI Stealth 18 HX A2W is a premium 18-inch AI Ready gaming laptop built for gamers and creators who want expansive visuals, high performance and a personal AI agent in a refined, portable design. It delivers sustained performance for demanding games and creative workloads with smooth, immersive visuals and responsive gameplay. Intelligent system optimization keeps performance stable during long sessions, while the large display enhances productivity and entertainment. Despite its size, it remains one of the lightest laptops in its class.

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