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Slim. Sharp. Stylish.
Operating with the cold efficiency of a seasoned infiltrator, the Stealth 18 HX AI never makes a sound until it’s already too late. From activation to execution, its Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 form a quiet synergy, delivering formidable power with 64GB of DDR5 memory and 2TB of Gen4 NVMe SSD storage that drives every task with unyielding speed. The advanced Smart Fan 5 system dissipates heat like a ghost, keeping core temperatures in check even during prolonged combat. Behind the scenes, Windows 11 Copilot and MSI Centre maintain a vigilant watch on resources, ensuring that every operation remains fluid and under control. This isn’t just a laptop—it’s a stealthy command center engineered for those who strike with precision and move through the digital battlefield unseen.
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, optimised by Max-Q.
Supreme Speed. Superior Visuals
DLSS 4 massively increases performance and improves image quality for even the biggest, most-demanding games using the power of Al.
Game-Winning Responsiveness
NVIDIA Reflex 2 with Frame Warp gives you the ultimate responsiveness, enhancing target acquisition, reaction time, and aim precision.
True-to-Life Graphics
Experience cinematic quality visuals at unprecedented speed with full ray tracing and breakthrough neural rendering technologies.
Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 Processor 275HX
The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor introduces a new level of performance with its advanced P-core and E-core architecture, offering improved efficiency and power management. This high-end mobile CPU for gaming laptops features 24 cores, consisting of 8 performance cores that can reach up to 5.4 GHz and 16 efficiency cores with a maximum clock speed of 4.6 GHz.
Magnificent Mini LED
The Mini LED panel enhances brightness and precision, delivering deeper blacks and vibrant highlights. With a stunning 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio, every frame is rich with detail, creating an unparalleled visual experience.
HDR & True Colour
Certified for VESA DisplayHDR 1000, this display achieves exceptional dynamic range, bringing out lifelike shadows and highlights. True Colour calibration ensures accuracy, making every hue crisp, vivid, and true to life.
4K at 120Hz
A 4K resolution at 120Hz refresh rate ensures ultra-smooth motion and razor-sharp clarity. AMLED AUD technology and SGS-certified K-zone protection reduce eye strain, keeping visuals comfortable during extended use.
Per-Key Mystic ARGB
The Steelseries RGB Keyboard redefines lighting with Mystic Light integration and an advanced Matrix Lightbar design, delivering a futuristic glow that transforms any setup. With 16.8 million colours, it offers endless customisation.
Made for Gaming
Designed for fast, instinctive control, the keyboard features illuminated WASD keys and uniquely textured keycaps, ensuring instant recognition of crucial commands. Every keystroke is enhanced for fluid, responsive gameplay.
Optimally Spaced
Engineered for speed and accuracy, the key travel distance is finely tuned to provide a crisp, tactile response. Every press feels natural and satisfying, striking the perfect balance between comfort and control.
Dual Thunderbolt 5
Thunderbolt™ 5 delivers up to 120Gbps of bandwidth with Thunderbolt™ Bandwidth Boost, tripling the speed of its predecessor. It supports DisplayPort 2.1 for higher resolutions and refresh rates, along with PD 3.1 charging, ensuring fast power delivery for connected devices.
Triple Band Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 7 unlocks blazing-fast wireless speeds, significantly reducing latency for smoother gaming, streaming, and downloads. With wider channels and improved efficiency, it ensures a stable, high-speed connection, even in congested network environments.
Precision-Crafted Airflow
Powered by Cooler Boost Technology, the vapour chamber cooling system efficiently regulates heat by distributing it across an expanded surface. Using phase-change dynamics, it swiftly draws heat away from key components, preventing hotspots and maintaining stability. This advanced thermal solution keeps the system quieter while ensuring peak performance under heavy use.
Sustained Performance
This strategic airflow design works in tandem with high-performance cooling systems, expelling heat more effectively while minimising noise. By keeping temperatures low, it delivers steady, reliable power for uninterrupted performance, allowing demanding applications to run smoother for longer without throttling.
Plenty of Peripherals
The system expands connectivity with dual USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, delivering 10Gbps transfer speeds for external drives and peripherals. An audio combo jack ensures clear sound input and output for headsets, while an HDMI 2.1 port supports high-resolution, high-refresh rate displays for external gaming or productivity setups. An added SD card reader also provides quick access to expandable storage, making file transfers fast and convenient.
Design | |
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Colour name | Midnight Black |
Product type | Laptop |
Form factor | Clamshell |
Product colour | Black |
Original brand name | MSI |
Country of origin | China |
Display | |
HD type | UHD+ |
Panel type | Mini LED |
Touchscreen | No |
Display resolution | 3840 x 2400 pixels |
Display diagonal | 45.7 cm (18") |
Maximum refresh rate | 120 Hz |
RGB colour space | DCI-P3 |
Colour gamut | 100% |
Native aspect ratio | 16:10 |
Processor | |
Processor generation | Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) |
Processor cache | 36 MB |
Processor model | 275HX |
Processor boost frequency | 5.4 GHz |
Processor cores | 24 |
Processor threads | 24 |
Motherboard chipset | Intel HM870 |
Processor manufacturer | Intel |
Processor family | Intel Core Ultra 9 |
Processor base power | 55 W |
Maximum turbo power | 160 W |
Efficient-core base frequency | 2.1 GHz |
Performance-core base frequency | 2.7 GHz |
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | 4.6 GHz |
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency | 5.4 GHz |
Performance cores | 8 |
Efficient cores | 16 |
Neural processor unit (NPU) | |
Neural processor unit (NPU) | Intel AI Boost |
Sparsity support | Yes |
Windows Studio effects support | Yes |
AI software frameworks supported by NPU | DirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN |
Total processor performance up to | 36 TOPs |
NPU performance up to | 13 TOPs |
GPU performance up to | 8 TOPs |
Memory | |
Internal memory | 64 GB |
Memory layout (slots x size) | 2 x 32 GB |
Internal memory type | DDR5-SDRAM |
Memory clock speed | 6400 MHz |
Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
Maximum internal memory | 96 GB |
Storage | |
SSD form factor | M.2 |
Storage media | SSD |
Optical drive type | No |
Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
SSD capacity | 2 TB |
SSD interface | PCI Express 4.0 |
Card reader integrated | Yes |
Compatible memory cards | SD |
Total storage capacity | 2 TB |
Total SSDs capacity | 2 TB |
NVMe | Yes |
Graphics | |
Discrete graphics card | Yes |
Discrete graphics card memory | 16 GB |
On-board graphics card family | Intel Graphics |
On-board graphics card | Yes |
On-board graphics card model | Intel Graphics |
Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 |
Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR7 |
Discrete GPU manufacturer | NVIDIA |
On-board GPU manufacturer | Intel |
Audio | |
Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
Speaker power | 2 W |
Camera | |
Front camera | Yes |
Front camera resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
Video capturing speed | 30 fps |
Front camera HD type | Full HD |
Infrared (IR) camera | Yes |
Optical drive | |
Optical drive type | No |
Network | |
Mobile network connection | No |
Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
Ethernet LAN | Yes |
Ethernet LAN data rates | 2500 Mbit/s |
Bluetooth | Yes |
Bluetooth version | 5.4 |
Ports & interfaces | |
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 |
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode | Yes |
USB 2.0 ports quantity | 0 |
HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
HDMI version | 2.1 |
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
USB Power Delivery (USB PD) | Yes |
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity | 2 |
Intel® Thunderbolt 4 | Yes |
Performance | |
Motherboard chipset | Intel HM870 |
Keyboard | |
Pointing device | Touchpad |
Numeric keypad | Yes |
Keyboard backlit | Yes |
Keyboard backlit colour | RGB |
Copilot key | Yes |
Software | |
Operating system installed | Windows 11 Home |
Technical details | |
Form factor | Clamshell |
Product colour | Black |
Discrete graphics card memory | 16 GB |
Warranty period | 2 year(s) |
Battery | |
Battery technology | Lithium Polymer (LiPo) |
Number of battery cells | 4 |
Battery capacity | 99.99 Wh |
Power | |
AC adapter power | 280 W |
USB Power Delivery (USB PD) | Yes |
Security | |
Cable lock slot type | Kensington |
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) | Yes |
Fingerprint reader | Yes |
Cable lock slot | Yes |
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version | 2.0 |
Weight & dimensions | |
Width | 399 mm |
Depth | 289 mm |
Height | 24 mm |
Weight | 2.2 kg |
Packaging data | |
Package weight | 4 kg |
Package width | 598 mm |
Package height | 377 mm |
Package depth | 173 mm |
Package volume | 23732784 cm³ |
Features | |
Country of origin | China |
Supplier features | |
Country of origin | China |
Other features | |
On-board graphics card | Yes |
Country of origin | China |
Warranty period | 2 year(s) |