MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XWIG-042

Intel 275HX · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 · 64 GB · 2 TB

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Type Creator
Processor Intel 275HX
Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
Memory 64 GB
Storage 2 TB
Display 18 inch

MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XWIG-042 is an 18-inch creator laptop with an Intel 275HX processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 graphics, 64 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 2025.

Released: 2025-02-22

Specifications

Key specs

Type: Creator
Processor: Intel 275HX
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
Memory: 64 GB
Storage: 2 TB
Display: 18 inch
Resolution: 3840 x 2400
Refresh rate: 120 Hz
weight: 2.2 kg
os: Windows 11 Pro
Released: 2025-02-22
Part number: STEALTH 18 HX AI A2XWIG-042
EAN / UPC: 4711377315012

Design

Colour name: Midnight Black
Product type: Laptop
Product colour: Black
Form factor: Clamshell
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
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: 275HX
Processor cores: 24
Processor threads: 24
Processor boost frequency: 5.4 GHz
Performance cores: 8
Efficient cores: 16
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency: 5.4 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency: 4.6 GHz
Performance-core base frequency: 2.7 GHz
Efficient-core base frequency: 2.1 GHz
Processor cache: 36 MB
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: DirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN
Total processor performance up to: 36 TOPs
NPU performance up to: 13 TOPs
GPU performance up to: 8 TOPs

Memory

Internal memory: 64 GB
Internal memory type: DDR5-SDRAM
Memory clock speed: 5600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size): 2 x 32 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
Card reader integrated: Yes
Compatible memory cards: SD

Graphics

Discrete GPU manufacturer: NVIDIA
Discrete graphics card model: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
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

Number of built-in speakers: 2
Speaker power: 2 W

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

Network

Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standards: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Ethernet LAN: Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates: 2500 Mbit/s
Bluetooth: Yes
Bluetooth version: 5.4

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

Motherboard chipset: Intel HM870 Express

Keyboard

Pointing device: Touchpad
Numeric keypad: Yes
Keyboard backlit: Yes
Keyboard backlit colour: RGB
Copilot key: Yes

Software

Operating system installed: Windows 11 Pro

Battery

Battery technology: Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cells: 4
Battery capacity: 99.99 Wh

Power

AC adapter power: 280 W
AC adapter input voltage: 90 - 264 V
USB Power Delivery (USB PD): Yes

Security

Cable lock slot: Yes
Cable lock slot type: Kensington
Fingerprint reader: Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM): Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version: 2.0

Weight & dimensions

Width: 399 mm
Depth: 289 mm
Height: 24 mm
Weight: 2.2 kg

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About this product

Stealth 18 HX AI is the full evolution for coming era. Born for AI, design and performance. A mighty combination for gaming, business and creativity. Succeed in whatever you strive for, no matter where you go.

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Type	Creator	Creator	Creator	Creator
Processor	Intel 275HX	AMD 370	Intel 290HX Plus	Intel 290HX Plus
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080	NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU	NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 Laptop GPU	NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 Laptop GPU
Memory	64 GB	64 GB	32 GB	32 GB
Storage	2 TB	2 TB	2 TB	2 TB
Display	18 inch	16 inch	18 inch	18 inch
Resolution	3840 x 2400	3840 x 2400	3840 x 2400	3840 x 2400
Released	2025	2026	2026	2026