- Impressive 18-inch WQXGA display with a 240Hz refresh rate.
- Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX processor with integrated Neural Processing Unit (NPU).
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 graphics card with 8GB GDDR6.
- High-speed DDR5 memory and 1TB SSD storage.
Specifications
Description
Processor (CPU)
- Manufacturer
- Intel
- Family
- Core Ultra 9
- Model
- 255HX
- Processor
- Ultra 9 255HX
- Frequency
- 1.8 GHz
- Generation
- Arrow Lake
- Feeder Type
- High Performance
Screen
- IPS Panel
- No
- OLED
- No
- Touchscreen
- No
- Diagonal
- 18 "
- Resolution
- 2560x1600
- Capabilities
- WQXGA
- Refresh Rate
- 240 Hz
- Panel Type
- LED
RAM Memory
- Memory Capacity
- 32 GB
- RAM Type
- DDR5
Graphics Card
- Shared Memory
- No
- Manufacturer
- Nvidia
- Model
- GeForce RTX 5070
- Graphics Memory
- 8 GB
- Graphics Card
- RTX 5070
Hard Drive
- Storage Medium
- SSD
- Hard Disk Capacity
- 1000 GB
Reading Media
- Card Reader
- No
Connectivity
- HDMI 2.1
- No
- Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
- Yes
- Fingerprint Sensor
- No
Software
- Operating System
- Windows 11 Home
Main Specifications
- Type
- Notebook
- Colour
- Grey
- Keyboard Language
- Engish US
- Year of Release
- 2025
Extra Features
- NPU Support
- No
- Games Recommendations
- Counter-Strike 2, ARC Raiders, PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, EA SPORTS FC 26, Red Dead Redemption 2, Grand Theft Auto V, Apex Legends, Battlefield 6, Baldur's Gate 3, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Fortnite
- Apps Recommendations
- Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Python, Figma, Rhino 3D
Important information
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Description
The MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-049NL is a powerful laptop system, specially designed to meet the needs of demanding gamers and content creators. Combining the latest technology in processors and graphics cards with an impressive high refresh rate display, it offers an immersive and seamless user experience in every application.
Key Features:
- Impressive 18-inch WQXGA display with a 240Hz refresh rate.
- Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX processor with integrated Neural Processing Unit (NPU).
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 graphics card with 8GB GDDR6.
- High-speed DDR5 memory and 1TB SSD storage.
At the heart of the MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2XWGKG-049NL is the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX processor, which features 20 cores and a maximum turbo frequency of 5.2GHz. This processor also integrates a neural processing unit (NPU) with a computing power of 13 TOPS, offering enhanced performance in artificial intelligence and machine learning tasks. For graphics, the system relies on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 card with 8GB of dedicated GDDR6 memory, ensuring excellent performance in modern games and demanding video editing or 3D rendering applications, with a maximum TGP of 115W.
The visual experience is elevated thanks to the 18-inch IPS display with a resolution of 2560x1600 (WQXGA) and an impressive refresh rate of 240Hz. With a brightness of 500cd/m² and a matte/anti-glare coating, the screen offers vivid colors and excellent clarity, even in bright environments. The 16:10 aspect ratio provides additional vertical space, ideal for productivity.
The laptop is equipped with 32GB DDR5 memory at 5600MT/s, expandable up to 96GB, allowing seamless multitasking and fast application execution. Storage consists of a 1TB SSD, offering lightning-fast loading speeds for the operating system, games, and your files.
In terms of connectivity, the Crosshair 18 features a variety of ports, including three USB 3.2 Gen1 ports, one Thunderbolt 4 port (with DisplayPort 1.4/HDMI 2.0 support), and one HDMI 2.1 for connection to external displays. Networking is ensured with 2.5Gbps Ethernet and Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 for high-speed wireless connections, while Bluetooth 5.3 allows peripheral connectivity. The Qwerty keyboard features RGB lighting and a numeric keypad, offering comfort and style.
Additional features include an HD 720p webcam with a privacy cover, fingerprint scanner, and TPM chip for security, as well as a card reader and 3.5mm headphone jack. Weighing 2.9kg and measuring 29.9mm thick, the laptop is sturdy and ready for transport, powered by a 90Wh battery. It comes pre-installed with Windows 11 Home, providing a modern and user-friendly experience.
Technical Specifications:
- Processor: Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
- CPU Cores: 20
- CPU Frequency: 2.3GHz
- Maximum Turbo Frequency: 5.2GHz
- NPU Computing Power: 13 TOPS
- Motherboard Chipset: Intel HM870
- Memory Type: DDR5
- Memory Speed: 5600MT/s
- Installed Memory: 32GB
- Maximum Memory: 96GB
- Memory Slots: 2x SO-DIMM
- Storage Type: Solid State Disk
- Storage Capacity: 1TB
- Installed SSDs: 1x
- Screen Size: 18 inches
- Screen Resolution: 2560x1600 (WQXGA)
- Panel Type: IPS
- Aspect Ratio: 16:10
- Pixel Density: 168ppi
- Screen Coating: Matte/Anti-glare
- Refresh Rate: 240Hz
- Brightness: 500cd/m²
- Integrated GPU: Intel Graphics 4-Cores iGPU
- Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
- Graphics Memory: 8GB
- Maximum TGP: 115W
- Video Output: 1x HDMI 2.1
- Video Output (via Thunderbolt): USB Type-C to DP 1.4/HDMI 2.0
- USB Ports: 3x USB 3.2 Gen1 (5Gb/s)
- Network Ports: 1x Ethernet 2.5Gbps
- Wi-Fi Controller: Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
- Wi-Fi Standards: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.3
- Keyboard Layout: Qwerty
- Numeric Keypad: Yes
- Keyboard Backlight: RGB
- Battery Capacity: 90Wh
- Camera Resolution: 1280x720 (HD)
- Security Features: TPM Chip, Fingerprint Scanner, Camera Cover
- Additional Features: 3.5mm Jack, Card Reader, Webcam
- Operating System: Windows 11 Home
- Length: 280mm
- Width: 404mm
- Thickness: 29.9mm
- Weight: 2.9kg
- Color: Black