MSI Stealth 18 HX A2WI-087 Specs
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MSI Stealth 18 HX A2WI-087
Specs

Main specs

Processor

Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus

Screen 18" 3840x2400 Mini LED 120Hz 100% DCI-P3
Hard drive 2TB SSD M.2
RAM 32GB DDR5-SDRAM
Operating system Windows 11 Home
Graphics card

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7

Other Keyboard German.

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Full specifications of MSI Stealth 18 HX A2WI-087

Reference / Part Number STEALTH 18 HX A2WI-087
Release date February 2026, 7 months ago

Design

Product type Laptop
Product color Black
Form factor Clamshell
Color name Midnight Black
Market positioning High performance
Original brand name MSI

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Screen

Display diagonal 18 " (45,7 cm)
Display resolution 3840 x 2400 pixels
Touchscreen No
HD type WQUXGA
Panel type Mini LED
Native aspect ratio 16:10
Anti-glare screen Yes
RGB color space DCI-P3
Color gamut 100 %
Maximum refresh rate 120 Hz
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported Yes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology DisplayHDR 1000

Processor

Processor family Intel Core Ultra 9
Processor manufacturer Intel
Processor model 290HX Plus
Generación del procesador Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor cores 24
Processor threads 24
Processor boost frequency 5,5 GHz
Núcleos de rendimiento 8
Núcleos de eficiencia 16
Frecuencia turbo máxima del núcleo de rendimiento 5.5
Frecuencia turbo máxima del núcleo de eficiencia 4.7
Frecuencia base de núcleo de rendimiento 2.7
Frecuencia base de núcleo eficiente 1.8
Processor cache 36 MB
Processor cache type Smart Cache
Potencia base del procesador 55
Potencia turbo máxima 160

Unidad de procesamiento neuronal (NPU)

Unidad de procesamiento neuronal (NPU) Intel AI Boost
Soporte de dispersión Yes
Soporte de efectos de Windows Studio Yes
Entornos de trabajo de software de IA compatibles con el núcleo NPU OpenVINO,Windows ML,DirectML,ONNX RT,WebNN
Rendimiento del núcleo NPU de hasta 13

Memory

Internal memory 32 GB
Maximum internal memory 96 GB
Internal memory type DDR5-SDRAM
Memory clock speed 2002 MHz
Memory form factor SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size) 2 x 16 GB
Memory slots 2x SO-DIMM
Memory channels Dual-channel

Storage

Total storage capacity 2 TB
Storage media SSD
Optical drive type No
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

On-board graphics card Yes
Discrete graphics card Yes
Discrete graphics card model NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
On-board graphics card model Intel Graphics
Discrete GPU manufacturer NVIDIA
Discrete graphics card memory 16 GB
Discrete graphics memory type GDDR7
Fabricante de GPU (unidad de procesamiento gráfico) integrada Intel
On-board graphics card family Intel Graphics

Audio

Audio system Nahimic 3
Number of built-in speakers 6
Speakers manufacturer Dynaudio
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

Network

Mobile network connection No
Top Wi-Fi standard Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standards Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN controller model Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750
WLAN controller manufacturer Killer
Ethernet LAN Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates 2500 Mbit/s
Bluetooth Yes
Bluetooth version 5.4

Ports & interfaces

USB 2.0 ports quantity 0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity 0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity 0
HDMI ports quantity 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity 0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 1
HDMI version 2.1
Número de puertos Thunderbolt 4 2
Intel® Thunderbolt 4 Yes
Combo headphone/mic port Yes
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode Yes

Keyboard

Numeric keypad Yes
Pointing device Touchpad
Keyboard backlit Yes
Keyboard backlit color RGB
Zona retroiluminada del teclado Per-key RGB
Keyboard language German
Tecla Copilot Yes

Software

Operating system installed Windows 11 Home

Battery

Battery capacity 99 Wh
Battery technology Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cells 4

Control de energía

Puerto de carga USB tipo C Yes
Potencia de carga requerida (mín.) 65
Potencia de carga requerida (máx.) 140
AC adapter power 280 W
AC adapter frequency 50/60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage 100 - 240 V
USB Power Delivery Yes

Security

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

Weight & dimensions

Weight 6.4 lbs (2,89 kg)
Width 15.7 " (400 mm)
Depth 11.4 " (290 mm)
Height (front) 0.8 " (1,99 cm)
Height (rear) 0.9 " (2,39 cm)

Packaging content

AC adapter included Yes

Frequently asked questions

Is the MSI Stealth 18 HX A2WI-087 good for gaming?

You can game on it, though this laptop was not built for it: it carries the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.

What is the screen of the MSI Stealth 18 HX A2WI-087 like?

It carries a 18" 3840x2400 Mini LED 120Hz 100% DCI-P3 display.

Which processor and graphics card does the MSI Stealth 18 HX A2WI-087 have?

It runs on the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.

Can the RAM of the MSI Stealth 18 HX A2WI-087 be upgraded?

Yes: it has 2 memory slots and takes up to 96 GB according to the manufacturer (it ships with 32GB).

Which operating system does the MSI Stealth 18 HX A2WI-087 come with?

It comes with Windows 11 Home preinstalled.

Which ports does the MSI Stealth 18 HX A2WI-087 have?

According to its spec sheet: 2 × Thunderbolt 4, 2 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, Ethernet (RJ-45), card reader, headphone jack (3.5 mm).

Does the MSI Stealth 18 HX A2WI-087 have a backlit keyboard?

Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.

Does the MSI Stealth 18 HX A2WI-087 have a touch screen?

No, according to its spec sheet the screen is not a touch screen.

How much does the MSI Stealth 18 HX A2WI-087 weigh?

It weighs 2,89 kg: one of the heavy ones, more of a desk machine than a daily commuter.

When was the MSI Stealth 18 HX A2WI-087 released?

Its release date is February 2026, 7 months ago.

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