MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI (Crosshair)
Laptop summary
MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI is a fine value gaming laptop released in 2026. It has the GeForce RTX 5070 video card which is acceptable well-suited for playing games. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop has an impressive Intel CPU plus a decent amount of memory for its price. Quad HD Plus resolution is impressive for the 18-inch 240 Hz screen. Your 1000gb SSD storage is acceptable but could be higher. It is quite bulky at 6.83 lbs (3.1 kg).
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MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI (Crosshair)
Specifications
| MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI (Crosshair) |
|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more |
| Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more |
| 32gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more |
| GeForce RTX 5070 |
| Screen size |
| 18″ |
| Screen resolution |
| Quad HD Plus (3200 x 1800 pixels) |
| Weight |
| 6.83 lbs (3.1 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) |
| 15.9 x 11.02 x 1.17 inches |
| (40.39 x 27.99 x 2.97 cm) |
| Hard drives |
| 1000gb SSD |
| Release date |
| August 8, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price |
| $2,249.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price |
| $2,249.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI (Crosshair)
MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI (Crosshair) summary
msi Crosshair 18 HX AI Gaming Laptop Intel 24-Core Ultra 9 CPU RTX 5070 GPU
[NEXT-GEN AI PERFORMANCE] Powered by the Intel Ultra 9 Core 275HX processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 GPU, this laptop delivers over 500 AI TOPS for elite gaming and local AI development. The dedicated NPU accelerates specialized workflows, ensuring smooth 3D rendering and high-frame-rate AAA gameplay at maximum settings.
[STUNNING 18-INCH VISUALS] The 18-inch QHD+ (2560x1600) display features a 240Hz refresh rate and 100% DCI-P3 color gamut for cinematic fidelity. Engineered with an 16:10 aspect ratio, it provides expanded vertical screen real estate for professional video editing timelines and immersive gaming environments.
[EXTREME COOLING SYSTEM] Featuring the MSI Cooler Boost 5 thermal architecture with dual fans and 6 widened heat pipes, this system maintains peak performance during marathon gaming sessions. The airflow design prevents thermal throttling for the CPU and GPU, ensuring consistent 5.5GHz boost clock stability.
[ELITE CONNECTIVITY & SPEED] Equipped with 32GB of high-speed DDR5 memory and a 1TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD for near-instant load times. Integrated Wi-Fi 7 technology provides 4.8x faster speeds than Wi-Fi 6, offering ultra-low latency for competitive online gaming and seamless high-definition 4K broadcasting.
[PRO GAMER INPUTS] The SteelSeries 24-zone RGB backlit keyboard offers complete customization via MSI Center, featuring highlighted WASD keys for precision control. Comprehensive I/O includes Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1 (8K support), and USB-C for connecting high-resolution external displays and professional peripherals.
ASIN: B0HB543T2B