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Midnight Black 18 inch gaming laptop slim magnesium aluminum chassis

MSI

MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XWIG-036US gaming laptop

SKU CH-XW60-7XKWR MPN Stealth 18 HX AI A2XWIG-036US

An 18-inch 120 Hz laptop with an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5080 graphics, 64 GB DDR5 memory and a 2 TB NVMe SSD

  • Release Year2025
  • ColorMidnight Black
  • Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
  • CPUIntel Core Ultra 9 275HX
  • Screen18"
  • Memory64GB
  • Desktop-class speed from a 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor
  • 16 GB GDDR7 graphics memory on the RTX 5080 Laptop GPU for high-resolution play
  • 64 GB DDR5 5600 memory and a 2 TB NVMe SSD keep large projects responsive
  • 18-inch 3840 x 2400 120 Hz panel renders detail at scale
  • Magnesium-aluminium chassis at 0.94 inches thin and 6.39 lbs for portable power

AI-ready 18-inch gaming laptop

The MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XWIG-036US is an 18-inch gaming laptop built for users who want desktop-level compute in a portable chassis. It runs Windows 11 Pro and carries the Copilot+ PC designation for on-device AI workloads. The Midnight Black magnesium-aluminium body weighs 6.39 lbs and measures 0.94 inches thick.

24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor

The single specification that decides fit is the 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX with eight performance cores and sixteen efficient cores. This Series 2 architecture delivers the multi-thread throughput needed for rendering, compilation and heavy multitasking without relying on external power bricks beyond the supplied adapter.

64 GB DDR5 5600 and 2 TB Gen 4x4 NVMe SSD

The bundled 64 GB DDR5 5600 memory and 2 TB PCIe NVMe Gen 4x4 SSD remove the need for immediate upgrades. Two Thunderbolt 4 ports, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports and one HDMI 2.1 output handle peripherals and external displays. A fingerprint reader adds Windows Hello login.

Highlights

  • Desktop-class speed from a 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor
  • 16 GB GDDR7 graphics memory on the RTX 5080 Laptop GPU for high-resolution play
  • 64 GB DDR5 5600 memory and a 2 TB NVMe SSD keep large projects responsive
  • 18-inch 3840 x 2400 120 Hz panel renders detail at scale
  • Magnesium-aluminium chassis at 0.94 inches thin and 6.39 lbs for portable power

Specifications

BrandMSI
SeriesStealth
ModelStealth 18 HX AI A2XWIG-036US
Release Year2025
ColorMidnight Black
Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
CPUIntel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Screen18"
Memory64GB
Storage2 TB PCIe NVMe SSD Gen 4x4
Graphics CardNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
Video Memory16GB
CommunicationKiller E3100G LAN
AI FeaturesCopilot+ PC
Dimensions (W x D x H)15.74" x 11.41" x 0.94"
Weight6.39 lbs.
Other FeaturesFingerprint reader
CPU TypeIntel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2)
Processor NameIntel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Number of Cores24-core (8P+16E) Processor
CPU L3 Cache36 MB
Screen Size18"
TouchscreenNon-Touch Screen
Wide Screen SupportYes
Resolution3840 x 2400
Refresh Rate120 Hz
GPU/VPUGeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
Graphic TypeDedicated Card
SSD2TB
Storage Spec2 TB PCIe NVMe SSD Gen 4x4
Memory SpeedDDR5 5600
Memory Spec32 GB x 2
Memory Slot (Total)4
Memory Slot (Available)2
Max Memory Supported96 GB
Optical Drive TypeNo
LANKiller E3100G LAN
WLANKiller WiFi 7 BE1750
WiFi GenerationWi-Fi 7
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4
USB2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
Thunderbolt2 x Thunderbolt 4
HDMI1 x HDMI 2.1
Ethernet1 x RJ-45 (2.5Gbps)
Audio Ports1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
AudioSound by Dynaudio
Speaker2 x 2W Speaker
4 x 2W Woofer
Virtual Reality ReadyYes
TouchpadMulti Touch
KeyboardSteelSeries Per-Key RGB w/ Anti-Ghost Key (99 Key)
Backlit KeyboardBacklit
WebcamIR FHD w/ Shutter
StyleStandard
TypeGaming
UsageConsumer
AC Adapter/Charger280-watt AC Adapter
Battery4 cell (99.9Whr) Li-Ion
Shipping weight5.72 kg
Package size483 × 373 × 114 mm

Questions about this item

How does the 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX behave in a real machine?

The 24-core processor combines 8 performance and 16 efficiency cores to keep frame rates high while reducing heat and fan noise during long sessions.

What does the Thunderbolt 4 interface actually cap in daily use?

Each Thunderbolt 4 port delivers up to 40 Gbps for external GPUs, fast storage and dual 4K displays without bottlenecking the RTX 5080.

Will the 15.74 by 11.41 inch footprint fit my 18-inch laptop sleeve?

The chassis measures 15.74 by 11.41 inches and stands .94 inches thick, so any sleeve rated for 18-inch models with a one-inch depth allowance will accommodate it.

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