Design:
| Type |
Gaming |
| weight |
2898 g |
| Uses a fanless design |
✕ |
| Has a backlit keyboard |
✓ |
| warranty period |
1 years |
| volume |
2652.153 cm³ |
| width |
399 mm |
| height |
289 mm |
| thickness |
23 mm |
| is weather-sealed (splashproof) |
✕ |
| has a rugged build |
✕ |
The MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW (2025) is a gaming laptop with a sleek design, weighing 2898g and measuring 399mm in width, 289mm in height, and 23mm in thickness. It features a backlit keyboard for easy use in low-light environments. While it does not use a fanless design, the laptop comes with a 1-year warranty period. The laptop is not weather-sealed or rugged, which means it may not withstand harsh environmental conditions, but its volume of 2652.153 cm³ offers a compact yet substantial form factor for a high-performance machine.
Display:
| screen size |
18" |
| resolution |
3840 x 2400 px |
| pixel density |
251 ppi |
| Display type |
Mini-LED |
| has a touch screen |
✕ |
| refresh rate |
120Hz |
| has anti-reflection coating |
✕ |
| supported displays |
4 |
The MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW (2025) features an impressive 18-inch display with a high resolution of 3840 x 2400 pixels, offering a pixel density of 251 ppi. This Mini-LED screen provides vibrant visuals and supports a 120Hz refresh rate for smooth performance during fast-paced activities like gaming. While it does not have a touch screen or anti-reflection coating, it can support up to four external displays, making it a versatile choice for multi-tasking and entertainment.
Performance:
| RAM |
64GB |
| RAM speed |
5600 MHz |
| Uses flash storage |
✓ |
| internal storage |
2048GB |
| CPU speed |
8 x 2.7 & 16 x 2.1 GHz |
| CPU threads |
24 threads |
| VRAM |
24GB |
| floating-point performance |
31.8 TFLOPS |
| GDDR version |
GDDR7 |
| texture rate |
496.9 GTexels/s |
| pixel rate |
193.9 GPixel/s |
| Is an NVMe SSD |
✓ |
| DirectX version |
DirectX 12 Ultimate |
| GPU clock speed |
990 MHz |
| uses multithreading |
✓ |
| maximum memory amount |
192GB |
| DDR memory version |
5 |
| turbo clock speed |
5.4GHz |
| GPU turbo |
1515 MHz |
| PCI Express (PCIe) version |
3 |
| semiconductor size |
4 nm |
| has XeSS (XMX) |
✕ |
| Supports 64-bit |
✓ |
The MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW (2025) is built for outstanding performance, featuring 64GB of RAM running at 5600 MHz and 2048GB of NVMe flash storage for fast, responsive computing. Powered by a high-performance CPU with a total clock speed of 2.7 GHz for 8 cores and 2.1 GHz for 16 cores, it also supports multithreading for improved multitasking. Its 24GB VRAM and a GPU turbo clock speed of 1515 MHz ensure smooth graphics processing, while the system supports up to 192GB of RAM and DirectX 12 Ultimate for top-tier gaming and multimedia experiences.
Benchmarks:
| PassMark result |
56426 |
| PassMark result (single) |
4723 |
The MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW (2025) delivers strong benchmark results, achieving a PassMark score of 56426 for overall performance and a single-core PassMark result of 4723. These figures indicate solid performance for both multi-threaded tasks and single-threaded applications, ensuring reliable and efficient computing across a range of demanding uses.
Connectivity:
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-C) |
0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-A) |
2 |
| USB 4 20Gbps ports |
0 |
| USB 4 40Gbps ports |
1 |
| Thunderbolt 4 ports |
1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (USB-C) |
0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (USB-A) |
0 |
| Thunderbolt 3 ports |
0 |
| has an HDMI output |
✓ |
| Has USB Type-C |
✓ |
| supports Wi-Fi |
✓ |
| Wi-Fi version |
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| has an external memory slot |
✕ |
| Bluetooth version |
5.4 |
| RJ45 ports |
0 |
| HDMI ports |
1 |
| HDMI version |
HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort outputs |
0 |
| USB 2.0 ports |
0 |
| has AirPlay |
✓ |
| mini DisplayPort outputs |
0 |
| has a VGA connector |
✕ |
The MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW (2025) offers a variety of connectivity options, including a Thunderbolt 4 port, one USB 4 40Gbps port, and two USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-A ports for fast data transfer. It also supports Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 for wireless connectivity, and features a HDMI 2.1 output for connecting external displays. Additionally, the laptop supports AirPlay but does not have any external memory slot or RJ45 ports.
Battery:
| battery size |
99.9 Wh |
| Has sleep-and-charge USB ports |
✓ |
| Has a MagSafe power adapter |
✕ |
The MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW (2025) is equipped with a 99.9 Wh battery for extended usage, and features sleep-and-charge USB ports for convenient charging while the device is in sleep mode. However, it does not include a MagSafe power adapter, relying instead on standard charging methods.
Features:
| release date |
February 2025 |
| has stereo speakers |
✓ |
| has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack |
✓ |
| supports ray tracing |
✓ |
| supports DLSS |
✓ |
| has Dolby Atmos |
✕ |
| Stylus included |
✕ |
| Has a fingerprint scanner |
✕ |
| number of microphones |
1 |
| Uses 3D facial recognition |
✓ |
| has voice commands |
✕ |
| has a front camera |
✓ |
| Has S/PDIF Out port |
✕ |
| has a gyroscope |
✕ |
| has GPS |
✕ |
| has an accelerometer |
✕ |
| has a compass |
✕ |
| Has an optical disc drive |
✕ |
The MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW (2025) offers a range of useful features, including stereo speakers for enhanced audio, a 3.5mm audio jack for wired audio connections, and support for ray tracing and DLSS for immersive gaming experiences. It also includes 3D facial recognition for secure login, a front camera for video calls, and a single microphone for clear audio capture. However, it does not feature Dolby Atmos, a fingerprint scanner, or voice command functionality.
Miscellaneous:
| clock multiplier |
27 |
| AMD SAM / Intel Resizable BAR |
Intel Resizable BAR |
| GPU architecture |
Blackwell |
| has LHR |
✕ |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) |
95W |
| Supports 3D |
✓ |
| Supports multi-display technology |
✓ |
| OpenCL version |
3 |
| OpenGL version |
4.6 |
| Supports ECC memory |
✓ |
| memory bus width |
256-bit |
| effective memory speed |
25400 MHz |
| maximum memory bandwidth |
811.5 GB/s |
| render output units (ROPs) |
128 |
| texture mapping units (TMUs) |
328 |
| shading units |
10496 |
| Has Double Precision Floating Point (DPFP) |
✓ |
| GPU memory speed |
2000 MHz |
| Type |
Laptop |
| CPU socket |
BGA 2114 |
| instruction sets |
MMX, F16C, FMA3, AES, AVX, AVX2, SSE 4.1, SSE 4.2 |
| Has an unlocked multiplier |
✓ |
| L3 cache |
36 MB |
| L2 cache |
40 MB |
| Has NX bit |
✓ |
| Turbo Boost version |
2 |
| CPU temperature |
105 °C |
| Has integrated graphics |
✓ |
| memory channels |
2 |
| RAM speed (max) |
6400 MHz |
| Uses big.LITTLE technology |
✓ |
This laptop features a 95W thermal design power (TDP) for efficient energy management and a 36MB L3 cache to optimize processing speed. It supports Intel Resizable BAR, which enhances gaming performance, and has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Additionally, the GPU architecture is based on Blackwell, offering excellent graphical capabilities, while the memory bus width is 256-bit, providing high-speed data transfer. It supports multi-display technology, ECC memory, and has integrated graphics, making it a versatile machine for demanding tasks.
