MSI
Stealth A18 AI+ A3XWIG-009US
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370CPU (Score: 35.023)
GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPUGPU (Score: 26.320)
43VALUE SCORE
64 GBRAM
2 TBSTORAGE
18" DISPLAY
All Prices (1)
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msi Stealth A18 AI+ 18” 120Hz UHD+ Gaming Laptop: AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, NVIDIA Geforce RTX 5080, 64GB DDR5, 2TB NVMe SSD, Wi-Fi 7, Win 11 Home :Midnight Black A3XWIG-009US
£3714.55
Go to Store RatioLog Objective Verdict
Deterministic performance ratings and market evaluation based on verified benchmarks.
Hardware Capability:9.4/10
Fair Market Price
Editorial Executive Summary
How we evaluateStealth A18 AI+ A3XWIG-009US is a high-performance gaming laptop engineered for demanding 3D titles and high-framerate gameplay, powered by the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 paired with dedicated GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU graphics, 64GB RAM for seamless multitasking. Priced at £3714.55, it is currently tracking near its typical UK market baseline. Given its performance-focused cooling and chassis, battery life and travel weight are the main trade-offs compared to slim ultrabooks.
Gaming Performance
9.6/10Work & Productivity
9.4/10Creation & Media
8.6/10Portability & Commute
4.8/10Key Strengths
- Fast multithreaded compute powered by the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (35,023 PassMark score)
- Dedicated GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU graphics card (26,320 3D score) enables smooth gaming and acceleration
- Generous 64GB memory enables fluid multi-application workflows without slowdowns
- Large 2TB fast NVMe SSD provides generous capacity for files, media, and games
Trade-offs to Consider
- Features standard IPS display; lacks the true inky blacks and infinite contrast of OLED panels
- Large 18" form factor provides generous screen space but adds bulk for frequent commuting
* Consistent with typical UK pricing (30-day median: £3716.24).
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Technical Specifications
Design
- Colour nameMidnight Black
- Product typeLaptop
- Product colourBlack
- Form factorClamshell
- Original brand nameMSI
Display
- Display diagonal45.7 cm (18")
- Display resolution3840 x 2400 pixels
- TouchscreenNo
- HD typeUHD+
- Panel typeMini LED
- Native aspect ratio16:10
- RGB colour spaceDCI-P3
- Colour gamut100%
- Maximum refresh rate120 Hz
- High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedYes
- High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyDisplayHDR 1000
Processor
- Processor manufacturerAMD
- Processor familyAMD Ryzen AI 9 HX
- Processor generationAMD Ryzen AI 300 Series
- Processor model370
- Processor cores12
- Processor threads24
- Processor boost frequency5.1 GHz
- Processor frequency2 GHz
- Processor cache36 MB
- Processor cache typeL2 & L3
Neural processor unit (NPU)
- Copilot+ PCYes
- Neural processor unit (NPU)AMD Ryzen AI
- Total processor performance up to80 TOPs
- NPU performance up to50 TOPs
Memory
- Internal memory64 GB
- Internal memory typeDDR5-SDRAM
- Memory clock speed5600 MHz
- Memory layout (slots x size)2 x 32 GB
- Memory slots2x SO-DIMM
- Maximum internal memory96 GB
Storage
- Total storage capacity2 TB
- Storage mediaSSD
- Total SSDs capacity2 TB
- Number of SSDs installed1
- SSD capacity2 TB
- SSD interfacePCI Express 4.0
- NVMeYes
- Optical drive typeNo
- Card reader integratedYes
- Compatible memory cardsSD
Graphics
- Discrete GPU manufacturerNVIDIA
- Discrete graphics card modelNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
- Discrete graphics card memory16 GB
- Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR7
- On-board graphics cardYes
- On-board GPU manufacturerAMD
- On-board graphics card modelAMD Radeon 890M
Audio
- Number of built-in speakers2
- Speaker power2 W
- Built-in subwooferYes
Camera
- Front cameraYes
- Front camera resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
- Front camera HD typeFull HD
- Video capturing speed30 fps
- Infrared (IR) cameraYes
- Privacy cameraYes
- Privacy typePrivacy shutter
Network
- Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- Mobile network connectionNo
- Ethernet LANYes
- Ethernet LAN data rates2500 Mbit/s
- BluetoothYes
- Bluetooth version5.4
Ports & interfaces
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity2
- Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
- HDMI ports quantity1
- HDMI version2.1
- Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity2
- Intel® Thunderbolt 4Yes
- Combo headphone/mic portYes
- USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeYes
Performance
- Motherboard chipsetIntel HM870
Keyboard
- Pointing deviceTouchpad
- Numeric keypadYes
- Keyboard backlitYes
- Copilot keyYes
Software
- Operating system installedWindows 11 Pro
Battery
- Battery technologyLithium Polymer (LiPo)
- Number of battery cells4
- Battery capacity99.9 Wh
Power
- AC adapter power280 W
- USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Yes
Security
- Cable lock slotYes
- Cable lock slot typeKensington
- Fingerprint readerYes
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Yes
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version2.0
Weight & dimensions
- Width400 mm
- Depth289.7 mm
- Height (front)1.99 cm
- Height (rear)2.4 cm
- Weight2.9 kg
Packaging content
- AC adapter includedYes
Product Identifiers
- Manufacturer Part No (MPN)STEALTHA18AI3009
- Barcode (EAN)824142407745