MSI Stealth A18 AI+ A3XWIG-028US Price, score and specs
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MSI Stealth A18 AI+ A3XWIG-028US
Price, score and specs

Gaming 8.9
Power and specifications 84
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Processor
93
Graphics
89
Screen
99
RAM
100
Storage
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Main specs

Processor

AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 2GHz

Screen 18" 3840x2400 Mini LED 120Hz
Hard drive 2TB SSD
RAM 32GB DDR5-SDRAM
Operating system Windows 11 Pro
Graphics card

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7

Other configurations of this model

Score Power Price ▲ Graphics card Screen RAM Operating system
9.5  87 $2838.55 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 24GB2560x1600 IPS-Level 240Hz64GBWindows 11 Home
8.9  84 Current NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU 16GB3840x2400 Mini LED 120Hz32GBWindows 11 Pro

Full specifications of MSI Stealth A18 AI+ A3XWIG-028US

Reference / Part Number

STEALTH A18 AI+ A3XWIG-028US

Release date

March 2026, 5 months ago

Design

Product type Laptop
Product color Black
Form factor Clamshell
Color name Midnight Black
Original brand name MSI

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  • MSI Stealth A18 AI+ A3XWIG-028US Price, score and specs
  • MSI Stealth A18 AI+ A3XWIG-028US Price, score and specs
  • MSI Stealth A18 AI+ A3XWIG-028US Price, score and specs
  • MSI Stealth A18 AI+ A3XWIG-028US Price, score and specs
  • MSI Stealth A18 AI+ A3XWIG-028US Price, score and specs
  • MSI Stealth A18 AI+ A3XWIG-028US Price, score and specs
  • MSI Stealth A18 AI+ A3XWIG-028US Price, score and specs
  • MSI Stealth A18 AI+ A3XWIG-028US Price, score and specs
  • MSI Stealth A18 AI+ A3XWIG-028US Price, score and specs
  • MSI Stealth A18 AI+ A3XWIG-028US Price, score and specs
  • MSI Stealth A18 AI+ A3XWIG-028US Price, score and specs
  • MSI Stealth A18 AI+ A3XWIG-028US Price, score and specs

Screen

Display diagonal 18 " (45,7 cm)
Display resolution 3840 x 2400 pixels
Touchscreen No
HD type UHD+
Panel type Mini LED
Native aspect ratio 16:10
Anti-glare screen Yes
Maximum refresh rate 120 Hz
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported Yes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology High Dynamic Range (HDR) 1000

Processor

Processor family AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX
Processor manufacturer AMD
Processor model 365
Processor frequency 2 GHz
Generación del procesador AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series
Processor cores 10
Processor threads 20
Processor boost frequency 5 GHz
Processor cache 36 MB
Processor cache type L2 & L3

Unidad de procesamiento neuronal (NPU)

Copilot+ PC Yes
Unidad de procesamiento neuronal (NPU) AMD Ryzen AI
Rendimiento total del procesador de hasta 80
Rendimiento del núcleo NPU de hasta 50

Memory

Internal memory 32 GB
Maximum internal memory 96 GB
Internal memory type DDR5-SDRAM
Memory clock speed 5600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size) 2 x 16 GB
Memory slots 2x SO-DIMM

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
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 AMD Radeon 890M
Discrete GPU manufacturer NVIDIA
Discrete graphics card memory 16 GB
Discrete graphics memory type GDDR7
Fabricante de GPU (unidad de procesamiento gráfico) integrada AMD

Audio

Number of built-in speakers 6
Speaker power 2 W
Built-in subwoofer 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 shutter

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 1750x
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 2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 1
HDMI version 2.1
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
Tecla Copilot Yes

Software

Operating system installed Windows 11 Pro

Battery

Battery capacity 99,9 Wh
Battery technology Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cells 4

Control de energía

Puerto de carga USB tipo C Yes
AC adapter power 280 W
USB Power Delivery 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 6.4 lbs (2,89 kg)
Width 15.7 " (400 mm)
Depth 11.4 " (289,7 mm)
Height (front) 0.8 " (1,99 cm)
Height (rear) 0.9 " (2,4 cm)

Other features

Warranty period 1 year(s)

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Frequently asked questions

How good is the MSI Stealth A18 AI+ A3XWIG-028US?

It is a Gaming laptop and one of the most powerful in the catalog: 84 out of 100 against the top one.

Is the MSI Stealth A18 AI+ A3XWIG-028US worth its price?

Generally yes: today it starts at $3300 and its 8.9 in the Kelaptop Value-for-Money Score puts it above the average of its type at that price.

How much does the MSI Stealth A18 AI+ A3XWIG-028US cost?

Today it starts at $3300 in 1 store. Prices are checked daily.

Is the MSI Stealth A18 AI+ A3XWIG-028US 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 A18 AI+ A3XWIG-028US like?

It carries a 18" 3840x2400 Mini LED 120Hz display.

Which processor and graphics card does the MSI Stealth A18 AI+ A3XWIG-028US have?

It runs on the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.

Can the RAM of the MSI Stealth A18 AI+ A3XWIG-028US 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 A18 AI+ A3XWIG-028US come with?

It comes with Windows 11 Pro preinstalled.

Which ports does the MSI Stealth A18 AI+ A3XWIG-028US have?

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

Does the MSI Stealth A18 AI+ A3XWIG-028US have a backlit keyboard?

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

Does the MSI Stealth A18 AI+ A3XWIG-028US have a touch screen?

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

How much does the MSI Stealth A18 AI+ A3XWIG-028US 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 A18 AI+ A3XWIG-028US released?

Its release date is March 2026, 5 months ago.

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