A powerful upgrade just dropped in your area: Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XW is bigger and stronger with toughness in its design, loaded with cutting-edge specs that bring tactical advantage to your game. Pick up the loot, aim with precision, and strike with power!

Desktop-Level Performance with Efficiency
Up to Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 Processor 275HX
Unlocking new level of performance with whole-new P-core & E-core architecture bringing improved performance per watt, the Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 275HX is here to make portable gaming cooler, quieter with elite-level performance.

GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptops
Game Changer
Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell, GeForce RTX™ 50 Series Laptop GPUs bring game-changing capabilities to gamers and creators. Equipped with a massive level of AI horsepower, the RTX 50 Series enables new experiences and next-level graphics fidelity. Multiply performance with NVIDIA DLSS 4, generate images at unprecedented speed, and unleash your creativity with NVIDIA Studio. All in the thinnest and longest lasting RTX laptops, optimized by Max-Q.

MSI Overboost Technology
When extreme workloads demand full CPU and GPU resources, MSI Overboost technology delivers peak combined performance with a total power output of 170W.

Now Even Smarter
Experience smarter productivity featuring Copilot and MSI AI Engine for seamless multitasking. These advanced AI tools adapt to your needs, optimizing performance and streamlining workflows effortlessly.

Reshaped for Max Cooling
The new cooling vent with shared-pipe design, up to 6 heat pipes bewtween CPU and GPU, a larger thermal pipes' internal diameter and MSI exclusive thermal grease, you can be assured of getting the maximum performance while extreme gaming.

Bigger, Clearer, Smoother
The 18" QHD+ panel delivers a wide, stunning visual clarity while its 240Hz refresh rate ensures fluid and smooth on-screen motion, providing an immersive and responsive gaming experience.

Immerse Yourself in Gaming Ambiance
Experience the radiating vibrant lights of 24-Zone RGB Keyboard featuring illuminated WASD keys and uniquely designed keycaps for an immersive gaming journey infused with style!

High Speed Combo
With support for up to 2 SSDs, blazing-fast transfer speeds and up to DDR5 memory, Crosshair 18 HX AI offers extreme data performance and unmatched gaming and multitasking capability. Experience peak efficiency for all your workloads.

The Way Music Should Be
Immerse yourself in lossless music and enjoy the premium sound quality with Hi-Resolution Audio.

Next Level Audio Immersion
Experience and listen to audio the way it was intended and share it with Nahimic in-game 3D surround & Sound Sharing via Bluetooth.

Extraordinary Wireless Experience
The latest Wi-Fi 6E delivers stunning speed while keeping the network smooth and stable even when sharing the network with numerous users.

Webcam Shutter
The Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XW adds a Webcam Shutter, letting users physically block the camera to ensure and maintain privacy.

Get All the Buffs
The exclusive MSI Center helps you control and customize your MSI laptop the way you want.

Seamless Gaming Experience
Developed under an exclusive partnership with BlueStacks, the MSI APP Player provides a seamless gaming experience between mobile gaming and the PC.

DISCOVER YOUR NEXT FAVORITE GAME
Enjoy hundreds of high-quality PC games with your new MSI devices and one month of Xbox Game Pass- including EA play. With new games added all the time, there’s always something new to play. Redeem Xbox Game Pass through your purchased MSI laptop via Microsoft Store APP.

Specification

Product
Product id	1008230
Brand	MSI Micro-Star International
Partnr	9S7-184111-049
EAN/UPC code	4711377382144
Warranty (months)	2 years
Design
Product type	Notebook
Product colour	Black
Form factor	Clamshell
Housing material	Metal, Plastic
Original brand name	MSI
Display
Display diagonal	18 inch
Display resolution	2560 x 1600 Pixels
Touchscreen	N
Panel type	IPS-Level
HD type	Quad HD+
Native aspect ratio	16:10
Anti-glare screen	Y
Display brightness	500 cd/m²
Colour gamut	100 procent
RGB colour space	DCI-P3
Maximum refresh rate	240 Hz
Processor
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Processor family	Intel Core Ultra 7
Processor model	255HX
Processor generation	Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor boost frequency	5.2 GHz
Processor cores	20
Processor threads	20
Efficient-core base frequency	1.8 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency	4.5 GHz
Processor cache	30 MB
Performance-core base frequency	2.4 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency	5.2 GHz
Motherboard chipset	HM870
Processor base power	55 W
Maximum turbo power	160 W
Performance cores	8
Efficient cores	12
Memory
Internal memory	32 GB
Internal memory type	DDR5-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	6400 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)	2 x 16 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	96 GB
Neural processor unit (NPU)
Neural processor unit (NPU)	Intel AI Boost
Sparsity support	Y
Windows Studio effects support	Y
AI software frameworks supported by NPU	DirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN
Total processor performance (up to)	33 TOPs
NPU performance up to	13 TOPs
GPU performance up to	8 TOPs
Storage
Total storage capacity	1000 GB
Storage media	SSD
Total SSDs capacity	1000 GB
Number of SSDs installed	1
SSD capacity	1000 GB
SSD interface	PCI Express 4.0
NVMe	Y
SSD form factor	M.2
M.2 SSD size	2280 (22 x 80 mm)
Optical drive type	N
Graphics
On-board graphics adapter	Y
Discrete graphics adapter	Y
Discrete GPU manufacturer	NVIDIA
Discrete graphics adapter model	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
On-board graphics adapter family	Intel Graphics
On-board GPU manufacturer	Intel
On-board graphics adapter model	Intel Graphics
Discrete graphics adapter memory	8 GB
Discrete graphics memory type	GDDR7
Audio
Audio system	Nahimic 3
Number of built-in speakers	2
Speakers manufacturer	Nahimic
Speaker power	2 W
Built-in microphone	Y
Camera
Front camera	Y
Front camera resolution	1280 x 720 Pixels
Front camera HD type	HD
Video capturing speed	30 fps
Privacy camera	Y
Privacy type	Privacy shutter
Network
Bluetooth	Y
Mobile network connection	N
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
WLAN controller manufacturer	Intel
WLAN controller model	Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
Ethernet LAN	Y
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth version	5.3
Ports & interfaces
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
HDMI ports quantity	1
HDMI version	2.1
Intel® Thunderbolt 4	Y
Combo headphone/mic port	Y
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity	1
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode	Y
USB Power Delivery	Y
Keyboard
Pointing device	Touchpad
Keyboard backlit	Y
Numeric keypad	Y
Keyboard backlit colour	RGB
Keyboard backlit zone	24-zone RGB
Copilot key	Y
Software
Operating system installed	Windows 11 Home
Bundled software	Nvidia App, Nahimic 3, MSI App Player, Mystic Light, MSI Companion, Crosshair, Battery Master, MSI Center, Discrete Graphics Mode, MSI AI Engine, Intel Application Optimization, Microsoft Effect Pack (MEP)
Battery
Number of battery cells	4
Battery capacity (Watt-hours)	90 Wh
Battery capacity	5815 mAh
Power
AC adapter power	240 W
USB Type-C charging port	N
Security
Cable lock slot	Y
Cable lock slot type	Kensington
Weight & dimensions
Weight	2900 g
Width	404 mm
Depth	280 mm
Height	29.9 mm
Other features
AC adapter included	Y
Warranty period	2 jaar
Technical details
Sustainability certificates	EPEAT Silver