
- Good general processing quality
- Vivid QHD+ 240 Hz display without PWM
- Relatively choke-free performance
- 8 GB VRAM can be limiting
- Decent battery life
- Only one Thunderbolt 4/USB-C port
The MSI Crosshair 18" Gaming Laptop is a powerful device designed for demanding gaming and multitasking applications. Equipped with an AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 graphics card, this laptop delivers impressive performance and graphics quality. The 18-inch IPS-level QHD+ display with a resolution of 2560x1600 pixels and a refresh rate of 240 Hz ensures smooth and detailed visuals, while the anti-glare surface minimizes reflections. With 32 GB of RAM and a 2 TB SSD, the laptop is ideal for storage-intensive applications and games. The extensive range of connectivity options, including USB-C and HDMI 2.1, allows for flexible connections to external devices. Additionally, the Nahimic 3 audio system provides an immersive sound experience that enhances gaming and multimedia enjoyment.
Memory | 32 GB |
Image resolution | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
SSD capacity | 2000 GB |
Operating System Version | Windows 11 Home |
Keyboard layout | Germany |
Item number | 59301883 |
Manufacturer | MSI |
Category | Notebooks |
Manufacturer No. | 18820439 |
Release date | 12.6.2025 |
Colour | Black |
Exact colour description | Black |
Notebook type | Gaming laptop |
Model number | Crosshair A18 HX A8WGKG |
Processor type | AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX |
Number of performance cores | 8 -Core |
Memory | 32 GB |
Memory configuration | 2 x 16GB |
Memory type | DDR5-RAM |
Memory form factor | SO-DIMM |
Graphics hardware | Dedicated graphics card |
Material group | Plastic |
Graphics chip (GPU) | nVidia GeForce |
Graphics card model | GeForce RTX 5070 |
Graphics chip (GPU) | nVidia GeForce |
Video memory type | GDDR6 |
Display resolution | QHD |
Image resolution | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
Refresh rate | 240 Hz |
Aspect ratio | 16:10 |
Display functions | Integrated camera |
Display size (inches) | 18" |
Screen surface | Anti-glare |
Display technology | LCD |
Panel | IPS |
Panel technology | IPS |
Total capacity | 2000 GB |
SSD capacity | 2000 GB |
Optical drive type | No drive |
USB ports | USB-A, USB-C |
Exact USB ports | USB-A 1.0 (1x), USB-C 4 (1x) |
Video connections | 1 x USB-C |
Audio Connections | Jack 3.5mm (1x) |
Data ports | Card reader (1x) |
HDMI version | 2.1 |
Operating System Version | Windows 11 Home |
Language | German |
Operating system architecture | 64-bit |
Notebook speaker type | Hi-Res Audio Ready, Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer |
Number of speakers | 2x |
Audio channel | Stereo |
Max. Video resolution front camera | 1280 x 720 pixels |
Ethernet controller | Gigabit Ethernet |
Max. port speed | 1 Gbit/s |
Wireless transmission | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E / 802.11az |
Battery type | Li-ion |
Power capacity | 90 Wh |
Power supply unit strength | 240 W |
USB Type C Power supply | 240 W |
Keyboard layout | Germany |
Input device | Keyboard backlight, Numeric keypad |
Manufacturer commitment | SBTi |
Scope of delivery | Power supply |
Height | 2.56 cm |
Depth | 28 cm |
Width | 40.40 cm |
Weight | 3.10 kg |
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