MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XWIG-042 Price, score and specs
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MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XWIG-042
Price, score and specs

Gaming 9.5
Power and specifications 94
89
Processor
93
Graphics
89
Screen
99
RAM
100
Storage
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Prices

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Main specs

Processor

Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX

Screen 18" 3840x2400 Mini LED 120Hz 100% DCI-P3
Hard drive 2TB SSD M.2
RAM 64GB DDR5-SDRAM
Operating system Windows 11 Pro
Graphics card

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7

Full specifications of MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XWIG-042

Reference / Part Number STEALTH 18 HX AI A2XWIG-042
Release date February 2025, 1 year ago

Design

Product type Laptop
Product colour Black
Form factor Clamshell
Colour name Midnight Black
Original brand name MSI

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  • MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XWIG-042 Price, score and specs
  • MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XWIG-042 Price, score and specs
  • MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XWIG-042 Price, score and specs
  • MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XWIG-042 Price, score and specs
  • MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XWIG-042 Price, score and specs
  • MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XWIG-042 Price, score and specs
  • MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XWIG-042 Price, score and specs
  • MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XWIG-042 Price, score and specs
  • MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XWIG-042 Price, score and specs
  • MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XWIG-042 Price, score and specs
  • MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XWIG-042 Price, score and specs
  • MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XWIG-042 Price, score and specs

Screen

Display diagonal 45,7 cm
Display resolution 3840 x 2400 pixels
Touchscreen No
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

Processor

Processor family Intel Core Ultra 9
Processor manufacturer Intel
Processor model 275HX
Processor generation Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
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
Maximum internal memory 96 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
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
On-board graphics card model Intel Graphics
Discrete GPU manufacturer NVIDIA
Discrete graphics card memory 16 GB
Discrete graphics memory type GDDR7
On-board GPU manufacturer Intel
On-board graphics card family 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

Mobile network connection No
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 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
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 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

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

Software

Operating system installed Windows 11 Pro

Battery

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

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

Weight 2,2 kg
Width 399 mm
Depth 289 mm
Height 24 mm

Packaging data

Package width 598 mm
Package depth 173 mm
Package height 377 mm

Packaging content

AC adapter included Yes

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Frequently asked questions

How good is the MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XWIG-042?

It is a Gaming laptop and one of the most powerful in the catalog: 94 out of 100 against the top one.

Is the MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XWIG-042 worth its price?

Yes: today it starts at €6250 and, with a 9.5 in the Kelaptop Value-for-Money Score, it is among the best you can buy for that money within its type.

How much does the MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XWIG-042 cost?

Today it starts at €6250 in 1 store. Prices are checked daily.

Is the MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XWIG-042 good for gaming?

Yes, this laptop was built for gaming: it carries the 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 AI A2XWIG-042 like?

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

Which processor and graphics card does the MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XWIG-042 have?

It runs on the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 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 AI A2XWIG-042 be upgraded?

Yes: it has 2 memory slots and takes up to 96 GB according to the manufacturer (it ships with 64GB).

Which operating system does the MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XWIG-042 come with?

It comes with Windows 11 Pro preinstalled.

Which ports does the MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XWIG-042 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 AI A2XWIG-042 have a backlit keyboard?

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

Does the MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XWIG-042 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 AI A2XWIG-042 weigh?

It weighs 2,2 kg, a normal weight for its size: easy enough to move around.

When was the MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XWIG-042 released?

Its release date is February 2025, 1 year ago.

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