MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI
Laptop summary
MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI is a good value gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2026. It has the GeForce RTX 5070 video card which is passable great for playing games. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop has an excellent Intel CPU plus decent memory for its price. Quad HD Plus resolution is excellent for the 18-inch 240 Hz IPS screen. The 1000gb SSD storage is adequate but could be higher. It is quite hefty at 10 lbs (4.54 kg).
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MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI
Specifications
| MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI |
|---|
| 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 |
| 10 lbs (4.54 kg) |
| Operating system (OS) |
| Windows 11 Pro |
| Hard drives |
| 1000gb SSD |
| Release date |
| February 4, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price |
| $2,129.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price |
| $2,129.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com |
MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI summary
msi Crosshair 18 HX AI 18" QHD+ 240Hz Gaming Laptop, Intel Ultra 9 275HX, NVIDIA RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7, 32GB DDR5, 2TB Storage (1TB SSD+1TB Docking Station), RGB Backlit Keyboard, Windows 11 Pro, Black
【Upgraded】Seal is opened for upgrade only, 1-Year warranty on Upgraded RAM/SSD from Snow Bell, and original 1-Year Manufacture warranty on remaining components. 【18" QHD+ 240Hz Display】Dominate esports with an 18-inch QHD+ (2560x1600) IPS display — 240Hz refresh rate erases motion blur while 100% DCI-P3 color brings explosive visuals to life for tournament-level gaming and live streaming.
【Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX】Dominate the virtual battlefield with 24 cores of uncompromising power. Engineered to crush AAA titles at max settings, this processor transforms demanding gameplay into ultra-smooth frame rates — victory has never been more responsive.
【32GB DDR5 RAM】Seamlessly tackle resource-intensive tasks, smoothly run multiple applications simultaneously, and enjoy lightning-fast responsiveness that keeps you in the flow.【1TB SSD】Massive storage space for your files, applications, and multimedia content, providing fast and reliable data access.
【NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7】Enjoy amazing graphics, lighting and frame rates in your games. Enjoy incredible visuals and details with cutting-edge technologies like DLSS and real-time ray tracing. Upgrade your gaming with better graphics.【24-Zone RGB Backlit Keyboard】Stay productive day or night with vibrant RGB backlighting, enhancing visibility and aesthetics.【Wi-Fi 6E】Enjoy rapid speeds, minimal lag, and stable performance for smooth, uninterrupted online gaming sessions.
【Windows 11 Pro】Dive into limitless productivity with Windows, your gateway to a world of seamless computing.【Dimensions】15.90" x 11.02" x 1.17",6.83 lbs. 【Ports】3x USB 3.2 Gen1, 1x Thunderbolt, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ45, 1x Headphone/Mic Combo. Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth.【Bonus Docking Station Set】1x 7-in-1 Docking Station w/ 1TB Storage, 1x 32GB MicroSD Card w/ Adapter, 1x Type-C Data Cable, 1x 3-in-1 Charging Cable, 1x Suede Cleaning Cloth.
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