MSI Crosshair A18 HX A8W

Overview:
The MSI Crosshair A18 HX A8W is a powerful and competitive high-performance gaming laptop designed for players who want strong performance at a more accessible price point. Equipped with the Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 185HX processor and the NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 Laptop GPU, it delivers excellent speed for competitive gaming, AI-accelerated apps, and content creation. The 18-inch QHD+ 240Hz display provides smooth visuals and sharp clarity, while the Cooler Boost 5 cooling system keeps temperatures stable during long gaming sessions. With a bold Crosshair design, upgrade-friendly internals, and fast connectivity, this model offers serious performance value.

🔍 Full Specifications

• Processor: Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 185HX (24 Cores / 32 Threads, up to 5.5 GHz Turbo)

• Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 Laptop GPU (16 GB GDDR7 VRAM)

• Display: 18-inch QHD+ (2560 × 1600), IPS-Level, 240 Hz, 100% DCI-P3

• Memory: Up to 64 GB DDR5 5600 MHz (2 × SO-DIMM slots)

• Storage: Up to 4 TB PCIe Gen4/Gen5 NVMe SSD (2 × M.2 slots)

• Cooling: Cooler Boost 5 – Dual Fans + Heat Pipe Array

• Keyboard: RGB Gaming Keyboard (4-Zone or Single-Zone Depending on Region)

• Audio: High-Resolution 4-Speaker System

• Connectivity & Ports:

  • 1 × USB-C (DisplayPort + PD support*)

  • 1 × USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C

  • 2 × USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A

  • 1 × HDMI 2.1

  • 1 × RJ45 2.5G LAN

  • 1 × Micro SD Card Reader

  • 1 × Audio Combo Jack

• Wireless: Wi-Fi 7 / Bluetooth 5.4

• Webcam: FHD Camera

• Battery: 99.9 Wh Lithium-Polymer

• Power Adapter: 280 W Slim Adapter

• Operating System: Windows 11

• Dimensions: 410 × 298 × 25 mm

• Weight: 3.0 kg

• Chassis: Reinforced Plastic/Aluminium Hybrid — Crosshair Tactical Design

• Lighting: RGB Keyboard