MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XWIG-036US Gaming Laptop

Name: MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XWIG-036US Gaming Laptop
Brand: MSI
SKU: 715966
Price: 3499.00 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

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Or from $139/ month financing or installment plan*

18" UHD+ 120Hz | GeForce RTX™ 5080 | Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 275HX

🚨 Preorder | ETA: December

Secure your system early. This laptop is available for pre-order, and your unit will be reserved and prepared as soon as inventory arrives. Customize your storage, memory, and performance upgrades — every system is inspected, tested, and optimized by our U.S. technicians before shipping.

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U.S. Support & Quality Checks

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Or from $139/ month financing or installment plan*

XOTIC PC Technician Preparing a Custom Laptop

Expert-Tuned for Maximum Performance

Every XOTIC PC laptop undergoes a detailed optimization and validation process performed by our U.S. technicians. Your system is inspected, upgraded where requested, thermally tuned, and tested to ensure stable, reliable performance right out of the box.

U.S. Technician Inspected & Prepared

Thermal Optimization & Repaste Options

Benchmarking & Stability Testing

Prepared in the USA

Our Laptop Optimization & Quality Process

Full system inspection & hardware validation
Optional repaste service for cooler, quieter performance
Installation of memory, storage, and configuration upgrades
BIOS updates, firmware checks & driver optimization
Thermal stress testing & long-duration performance checks
Benchmark verification across real-world workloads
Final QC, cleaning & secure packaging for shipment

Key Specs at a Glance

This model delivers the perfect balance of performance, portability, and display quality. Below are the core specifications that define its real-world speed, responsiveness, and gaming capability.

18" UHD+ 120Hz | GeForce RTX™ 5080 | Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 275HX

Performance Overview

Built for smooth, responsive performance across gaming, creative workloads, and everyday multitasking. Each laptop is optimized and validated by our U.S. technicians to ensure stable, consistent behavior right out of the box.

Tuned for Real-World Performance

Before shipment, your laptop undergoes an extensive verification process to confirm smooth operation in real workloads. This includes application responsiveness, system stability under sustained load, gaming behavior, and everyday performance consistency.

Laptop Performance Testing by XOTIC PC Technicians

XOTIC PC Performance Validation

BIOS and firmware checks
Driver optimization & system preparation
Thermal behavior and stability verification
Optional repaste service for cooler, quieter operation
Responsive performance testing for gaming & applications

Customization & Upgrade Options

Make your laptop truly yours. XOTIC PC offers extensive customization options ranging from cosmetic personalization to advanced performance enhancements — all installed and validated by our U.S. technicians.

UV Printing

Apply high-resolution UV artwork directly onto your laptop’s chassis. Durable, vibrant, and fully customizable with your own design or selections from our gallery.

Wraps & Skins

Choose from premium vinyl wraps for a unique look and added surface protection. Available in metallic, carbon fiber, matte, gloss, and custom designs.

Custom Painting

Hand-painted premium finishes with automotive-grade coatings. Create a one-of-a-kind laptop with personalized colors, gradients, or themed designs.

RAM & Storage Upgrades

Increase memory capacity or add ultra-fast NVMe SSDs for improved multitasking, shorter load times, and long-term flexibility. Installed and tested by our technicians.

Laser Etching

Precision laser etching for logos, artwork, text, or custom personalization. A permanent and professional way to showcase your identity.

Overclocking & Tuning

System tuning adjustments for optimal performance. Includes power profile balancing and performance-oriented configuration based on your usage.

Thermal Enhancements

Improve cooling efficiency with optional thermal pasting, premium thermal pads, or copper heatsink enhancements — ensuring cooler temperatures and quieter operation.

Extended Warranty Options

Protect your investment with extended warranties covering parts, labor, and additional service options for long-term peace of mind.

Stunning Display & Immersive Audio

Designed for vivid clarity and immersive sound, this system delivers a premium visual and audio experience for gaming, streaming, and creative work. Each laptop undergoes visual and audio quality checks by XOTIC PC technicians before shipping.

Vivid, Color-Accurate Visuals

Enjoy sharp detail and rich color depth whether you're gaming, editing, or streaming. XOTIC PC performs panel inspections, brightness consistency checks, and dead-pixel validation to ensure your display meets high quality standards before it leaves our facility.

Clear, Immersive Audio

Experience clean dialogue, balanced mids, and strong audio clarity for gaming, music, and communication. Each system undergoes speaker channel testing and microphone clarity checks to ensure reliable everyday performance.

Stealth 18 HX AI is the full evolution for coming era. Born for AI, design and performance. A mighty combination for gaming, business and creativity. Succeed in whatever you strive for, no matter where you go.

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.

*Performance and power compared to previous gen Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 185H. Results may vary by scenario.

GeForce RTX™ 50 Series Laptop GPUs

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.

Game Changer
GeForce RTX™ 50 Series Laptops
Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell and AI

Ultimate Gaming | Performance and Visuals

Over 700 games and applications use RTX to deliver realistic graphics, incredibly fast performance, and cutting-edge new AI features like DLSS 4.

Your Creative AI-Advantage

Experience accelerations in top creative apps, NVIDIA Studio Drivers for maximum stability, and exclusive RTX tools for AI-assisted creative workflows.

AI-Optimized Power and Performance

NVIDIA Blackwell Max-Q is designed from the ground up for maximum efficiency, delivering a massive leap in performance and battery life.

AI, Ready for You

MSI Gaming Laptops are NVIDIA NIM-ready and engineered to run NVIDIA NIM microservices—optimized AI models for language, speech, vision, content generation, and more. With these tools, enthusiasts and developers can build AI assistants, develop productivity plugins, or craft innovative content creation workflows locally on RTX AI PCs. Shape tomorrow’s AI today with the power of NVIDIA RTX™.

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.

Copilot

Uncover new opportunities, create compelling content, and solve problems faster anywhere with Microsoft Copilot on Windows, your AI assistant at work. To enhance data security, privacy, and compliance, Copilot provides enterprise data protection when employees are signed in through their Microsoft Entra ID account.

*Copilot is available in select global markets and will be rolled out to additional markets over time. *Requires eligible Microsoft 365 license.

AI Engine

MSI AI Engine is able to detect user scenarios and automatically adjust hardware settings to achieve the best performance. With simple AI tuned modes and resources, you can focus on the important things like creating, work and entertainment.

Stunning 18-inch 4K Mini LED 120Hz Display

Indulge in unmatched realism with the Mini LED 4K display's ultra-high resolution whether you are indoors, outdoors, or under direct sunlight. Revel in the outstanding performance of DisplayHDR 1000 and vibrant color gamut. Elevate your gaming experience with a swift 120Hz refresh rate. Immerse yourself in the true essence of gaming.

Vapor Chamber Cooler

The new Vapor Chamber Cooler design, enhanced by the Cooler Boost Technology, is a key component of the Stealth 18 HX AI. With its increased heat capacity, this cutting-edge design effectively lowers both noise levels and temperatures, managing the thermal flow and maximize performance when running demanding applications.

2 Fans | 4 Exhausts

Intraflow Fan

By using extra fan perforations to create internal airflow, reducing the temperature components and improving cooling efficiency for running demanding applications.

Designed for the all-encompassing

The exquisite Stealth 18 HX AI is meticulously crafted with cutting-edge technology and a unique design. It is designed to cater to your diverse needs across various scenarios. From its distinctive appearance to its special features, the Stealth 18 HX AI ensures a seamless experience, adapting to any situation you find yourself in.

Wi-Fi 7 Ready Delivers Next-gen Wireless

Wi-Fi 7, provides multi-gigabit performance with peak speeds of up to 5.8 Gbps on both 5 and 6GHz connections, delivering massive throughput gains with 320MHz channel bandwidths. Users can enjoy ultra-low latency with only 2ms delay and jitter-free experiences even with multiple links. The 6GHz spectrum offers additional capacity gains for better performance.

*Based on theoretical maximum performance. May vary by wireless configuration.

The Way Music Should Be

Stealth 18 HX AI comes with a 6 speakers surround sound system by world-class Dynaudio. Equipped with two pairs of dual force-canceling woofers and a pair of speakers to meet the highest acoustic expectations.

Comprehensive Connectivity

No matter where you are, the Stealth 18 HX AI variety of I/O ports always keep you connected and let you stay productive. The ultra-versatile USB Type-A, USB Type-C, HDMI™, and Thunderbolt™ 4 port not only for a gaming mouse, docking, and other accessories, but also boost your productivity up for any work, edit, and process massive images and videos anywhere.

*PD Charging supports 65W (20V@3.25A) and up to (28V@5A) 140W PD Charging at System running (S0 Power State) and Sleep mode (Modern Standby Low-Power Idle State), 15W(5V@3A) and up to 140W(28V@5A) at Hibernate (S4 Power State), Off (S5 Power State). The overall system performance may be affected in order to adapt the charging current. The charging rate will vary depending on the system and battery status. MSI PD Charger is recommended.

Stealth 18 HX AI

Up to the latest Intel^® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 275HX
Windows 11 Home / Windows 11 Pro
(MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro for business.)
Up to NVIDIA^® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU 24GB GDDR7
NVIDIA Studio-validated for creators; preinstalled with Studio Drivers and exclusive tools
Magnesium-Aluminum Alloy Chassis
18" UHD+ (3840x2400), 16:10, MiniLED, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 100% DCI-P3 (Typ.), VESA DisplayHDR™ 1000 Certified, IPS-Level panel
2.89kg & 19.9mm (est.)
6-Speaker Sound System by Dynaudio
Vapor Chamber Cooler with 2 Fans + 4 Exhausts
IR FHD webcam with Webcam Shutter, featuring HDR & 3D Noise Reduction+ (3DNR+)
Per-Key RGB SteelSeries Keyboard
99.9Whr Battery Capacity
One month of PC Game Pass
(Eligible Region: Please visit https://www.xbox.com/regions for the newest information.
* Spec and bundle offer may vary by model and by country. Please refer to the final specification of the product purchased for Xbox Game Pass pre-installed details.)
*Configuration may vary by models, please check spec sheet for detail info.

Technical Specifications.

Specifications and images are subject to change without notice.

Display: 18" UHD+ 120Hz Mini LED HDR 1000 100% DCI-P
Resolution / Ratio: 3840x2400 | 16:9
Processor: Intel® Core™ Ultra9-275HX 2.1 - 5.4 GHz 24-Cores
Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 Laptop GPU 16GB GDDR7 | Up to 2002MHz Boost Clock 150W Maximum Graphics Power with Dynamic Boost. *May vary by scenario *Power Efficiency
Memory: 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5600MHz | 2 Sockets; Max Memory 96GB
Storage: 2TB NVMe SSD Gen4x4 (Upgradeable) | 1x M.2 SSD slot (NVMe PCIe Gen4)
Operating System: Windows 11 Pro | (Some custom drivers may be downloaded and not supplied with the system.)
I/O Ports: 2x Thunderbolt™ 4 (DisplayPort™/ Power Delivery 3.1), 2x Type-A USB3.2 Gen2, 1x SD Express Card Reader, 1x HDMI™ 2.1 (8K @ 60Hz / 4K @ 120Hz), 1x RJ45
Keyboard & Touchpad: SteelSeries per-Key RGB with Anti-Ghost key (99 Key) | Multi Touch
Camera: IR FHD w/shutter
Audio: 2x2W Speaker, 4x2W Woofer | Sound by Dynaudio | 1x Mic-in/Headphone-out Combo Jack (1/8")
Network and Communication: Killer E3100G | Intel® Killer™ BE1750 Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4* | *Bluetooth® version may change with OS version update.
Battery: 4 cell (99.9Whr) Li-Ion
Power Supply: 280W AC Adapter
Color: Midnight Black
Dimensions (WxDxH): 15.74"x 11.41"x 0.94"
Weight: 6.39 lbs
Security: Fingerprint Security, Firmware Trusted Platform Module(fTPM) 2.0, Webcam Shutter, Secured-core PCs, Kensington Lock
Manufacturer Warranty: 1 year Limited warranty (Include 1 Year Global) (Upgradeable)

Warranty & Support

Every laptop purchased through XOTIC PC includes standard manufacturer warranty coverage, along with dedicated U.S.-based support from our team. Optional extended protection plans are available for even greater peace of mind.

Manufacturer Warranty

All laptops include the standard manufacturer warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship. Coverage and duration vary by brand and model, but commonly include:

1-Year Limited Hardware Warranty
Depot repair or replacement services
Technical support directly through the manufacturer

XOTIC PC U.S.-Based Support

Our in-house technicians provide personalized assistance throughout the life of your system. We help with troubleshooting, optimization, configuration questions, and warranty coordination.

Dedicated U.S.-based technical support
Upgrade and compatibility guidance
Assistance with manufacturer warranty processes

Optional Extended Protection Plans

Add extra coverage with XOTIC PC extended protection plans. Options vary by model and may include:

1–3 year extended parts & labor protection
Accidental damage coverage
Priority repair and handling service

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a laptop take to ship from XOTIC PC?

Most laptops ship in 3–7 business days, depending on availability and any customization or upgrade services selected.

Every system undergoes XOTIC PC quality checks, optimization, and performance validation before shipping.

Is my laptop ready to use out of the box?

Yes — your laptop arrives updated, optimized, and fully ready to use. Windows is installed and activated, drivers are updated, and system settings are checked by our technicians.

Can I upgrade parts later?

Many laptops allow upgrades such as RAM and NVMe storage. Compatibility varies by model, and our team can help you understand your upgrade options.

What customization options does XOTIC PC offer?

We offer a wide range of customization services including UV printing, vinyl wraps, custom painting, laser etching, RAM and storage upgrades, repasting, thermal pad enhancements, copper heatsinks, and optional overclocking/tuning services.

Do you offer thermal improvements?

Yes — we offer premium thermal paste, performance thermal pads, and copper heatsink upgrades to help improve cooling efficiency and long-term stability.

What happens if my laptop arrives damaged?

If your system arrives damaged, contact us immediately. We handle the carrier claim and arrange repair or replacement so you’re taken care of quickly.

What warranty comes with my laptop?

Laptops include the standard manufacturer warranty, which typically covers defects in materials and workmanship for one year.

XOTIC PC provides U.S.-based support, and optional extended protection plans are available for additional coverage.

How do I get support after my purchase?

Our U.S.-based support team is available by email, phone, or live chat. We assist with troubleshooting, optimization, upgrades, and warranty coordination.

Why Choose XOTIC PC for Your Laptop?

When you purchase your laptop through XOTIC PC, you’re getting more than a device — you’re getting expert optimization, custom upgrade options, enhanced thermal performance, and dedicated U.S.-based support from technicians who care about your long-term experience.

Expert Technician Optimization

Every laptop is inspected, tuned, updated, and tested by our U.S. technicians. BIOS settings, drivers, thermals, and performance parameters are validated before shipping.

Custom Upgrades & Enhancements

Unlock deeper customization with options like UV printing, vinyl wraps, custom painting, laser etching, RAM & storage upgrades, repasting, thermal pad upgrades, and copper heatsinks.

Performance & Thermal Validation

We run stability checks, thermal tests, CPU/GPU behavior analysis, and real-world performance validation — ensuring your laptop performs reliably from day one.

Real Humans. Real Support.

Get fast, friendly assistance from our in-house support team in Lincoln, Nebraska. No outsourcing — just knowledgeable experts who actually know your system.