(CES 2025) MSI marked its presence with a groundbreaking lineup of high-performance gaming laptops, showcasing the company’s commitment to pushing technological boundaries. The new collection features the latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs and offers a diverse range of options across multiple series, catering to different user needs.
MSI Titan 18 HX Dragon Edition Norse Myth
The crown jewel of MSI’s 2025 lineup, the Titan 18 HX Dragon Edition Norse Myth is the pinnacle of gaming laptop engineering. The limited-edition device features a hand-crafted chassis with intricate Norse-inspired dragon artwork and authentic runic inscriptions.
The 18-inch UHD+ Mini LED display boasts a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR 1000 certification, delivering unparalleled visual fidelity. Powered by Intel’s flagship Core Ultra 9 processor and up to NVIDIA’s top-tier RTX 5090 Laptop GPU.
The laptop has a PCIe Gen5 M.2 SSD slot, and three slots for PCIe Gen4 storage. There are two Thunderbolt 5 ports, and three USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports. It also features a mechanical keyboard by SteelSeries that has per-key RGB lighting.
Specifications
| Model Name | Titan 18 HX AI A2XWJG / A2XWIG |
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 275HX |
| OS | Windows 11 Home / Windows 11 Pro |
| Chipset | Intel HM870 |
| Memory | DDR5, 2 slots, up to 96GB |
| Display | 18″ UHD+ (3840×2400), 16:10, MiniLED, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 100% DCI-P3 (Typ.), VESA DisplayHDR™ 1000 Certified, IPS-Level panel |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU 24GB GDDR7 (A2XWJG) NVIDIA GeForce RTX™ 5080 Laptop GPU 16GB GDDR7 (A2XWIG) |
| Storage Slots | 1 x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen5 x4 3 x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen4 x4 |
| Keyboard | Cherry Mechanical Per-Key RGB gaming keyboard by SteelSeries with Copilot Key |
| Audio | 6 Speaker designed by Dynaudio system (4 x 2W Speakers + 2 x 2W Woofers) 1 x Audio combo jack Nahimic 3 Audio Enhance Hi-Res Audio ready |
| USB Ports | 2 x Thunderbolt 5 (DisplayPort/ Power Delivery 3.1) 3 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A |
| Card Reader | 1 x SD Express Memory Card Reader |
| Video Output | 2 x Thunderbolt 5 (DisplayPort/ Power Delivery 3.1) 1 x HDMI 2.1 (8K@60Hz / 4K@120Hz) |
| Communication | Gigabit Ethernet (up to 2.5GbE) / Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750, Bluetooth v5.4 |
| Webcam | IR FHD type (30fps@1080p) with HDR & 3D Noise Reduction+ (3DNR+) |
| Security | Firmware Trusted Platform Module(fTPM) 2.0 / IR Webcam / Webcam Shutter / Kensington Lock |
| Battery | 4-Cell, Li-Polymer, 99.9Whr |
| Power Adapter | 400W |
| Dimension | 404 (W) x 307.5 (D) x 24~32.05 (H) mm |
| Weight | 3.6 Kg |
MSI Raider A18 HX
The Raider A18 HX maintains MSI’s gaming heritage with its iconic design, featuring per-key RGB lighting and the signature Mystic Light bar. Its 18-inch Mini LED display offers UHD+ (3840×2400) resolution at 120Hz with HDR 1000 certification.
The system pairs an AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D processor with up to an RTX 5090 Laptop GPU, along with up to 96GB of DDR5 RAM. You also get a slot each for a PCIe Gen4 and Gen5 SSD.
Specifications
| Model Name | Raider A18 HX A9WJG / A9WIG |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D Processor |
| OS | Windows 11 Home / Windows 11 Pro |
| Chipset | Integrated SoC |
| Memory | DDR5, 2 Slots, up to 96GB |
| Display | 18″ UHD+ (3840×2400), 16:10, MiniLED, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 100% DCI-P3 (Typ.), VESA DisplayHDR 1000 Certified, IPS-Level panel |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU 24GB GDDR7 (A9WJG) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU 16GB GDDR7 (A9WIG) |
| Storage Slots | 1 x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen5 x4 1 x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen4 x4 |
| Keyboard | Per-Key RGB gaming keyboard by SteelSeries with Copilot Key |
| Audio | 6 Speaker designed by Dynaudio system (4 x 2W Speakers + 2 x 2W Woofers) 1 x Audio combo jack Nahimic 3 Audio Enhance Hi-Res Audio ready |
| USB Ports | 2 x USB4 Type-C / DisplayPort / Power Delivery 3.1 (Thunderbolt 4 Compatible) 3 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A |
| Card Reader | 1 x SD Express Memory Card Reader |
| Video Output | 2 x USB4 Type-C / DisplayPort / Power Delivery 3.1 (Thunderbolt 4 Compatible) 1 x HDMI 2.1 (8K@60Hz / 4K@120Hz) |
| Communication | Gigabit Ethernet (up to 2.5GbE) / AMD Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth v5.4 |
| Webcam | IR FHD type (30fps@1080p) with HDR & 3D Noise Reduction+ (3DNR+) |
| Security | Firmware Trusted Platform Module(fTPM) 2.0 / Fingerprint Reader / IR Webcam / Webcam Shutter / Kensington Lock |
| Battery | 4-Cell, Li-Polymer, 99.9Whr |
| Power Adapter | 400W |
| Dimension | 404 (W) x 307.5 (D) x 24~32.05 (H) mm |
| Weight | 3.6 Kg |
MSI Stealth 18 HX AI
The Stealth 18 HX AI only weighs 2.8kg and features either an 18-inch UHD+ MiniLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, or a QHD+ display with a 240Hz refresh rate. It’s powered by an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 275HX and up to an RTX 5090 Laptop GPU.
| Model Name | Stealth 18 HX AI A2XWJG / A2XWIG / A2XWHG |
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 275HX |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home (MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro for business.) Windows 11 Pro |
| Chipset | Intel HM870 |
| Memory | DDR5, 2 slots, up to 96GB |
| Display | 18″ UHD+ (3840×2400), 16:10, MiniLED, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 100% DCI-P3 (Typical), VESA DisplayHDR 1000 Certified, IPS-Level panel (A2XWJG/ A2XWIG) 18″ QHD+ (2560×1600), 16:10, 240Hz Refresh Rate, 100% DCI-P3(Typical), IPS-Level panel (A2XWHG) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU 24GB GDDR7 (A2XWJG) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU 16GB GDDR7 (A2XWIG) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU 12GB GDDR7 (A2XWHG) |
| Storage Slots | 1 x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen4 x4 |
| Keyboard | Per-Key RGB Gaming Keyboard by SteelSeries with Copilot Key |
| Audio | 6 Speakers designed by Dynaudio system (2 x 2W Speakers + 4 x 2W Woofers) 1 x Audio combo jack Nahimic 3 Audio Enhance Hi-Res Audio ready |
| USB Ports | 2 x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort/ Power Delivery 3.1) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A |
| Card Reader | 1 x SD Express Memory Card Reader |
| Video Output | 2 x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort/ Power Delivery 3.1) 1 x HDMI 2.1 (8K@60Hz / 4K@120Hz) |
| Communication | Gigabit Ethernet (up to 2.5GbE) / Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750, Bluetooth v5.4 |
| Webcam | IR FHD type (30fps@1080p) with HDR & 3D Noise Reduction+ (3DNR+) |
| Security | Firmware Trusted Platform Module(fTPM) 2.0 / IR Webcam / Webcam Shutter / Fingerprint Reader / Kensington Lock |
| Battery | 4-Cell, Li-Polymer, 99.9Whr |
| Power Adapter | 280W |
| Dimension | 399.99 (W) x 289.67 (D) x 19.9-23.99 (H) mm |
| Weight | 2.89 Kg |
MSI Vector A18 HX
The Vector A18 HX offers a more understated design while maintaining high performance standards. It features an 18-inch QHD+ display with a 240Hz refresh rate, powered by up to an AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX and up to an RTX 5080 Laptop GPU.
The laptop supports up to 96GB of DDR5 memory, as well as PCIe Gen4 and Gen5 storage. For connectivity, it has two USB 4 ports and three USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports, along with an SD card reader.
Specifications
| Model Name | Vector A18 HX A9WIG / A9WHG |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX Processor |
| OS | Windows 11 Home / Windows 11 Pro |
| Chipset | Integrated SoC |
| Memory | DDR5, 2 slots, up to 96GB |
| Display | 18“ QHD+ (2560×1600), 16:10, 240 Hz Refresh Rate, 100% DCI-P3(Typical), IPS-Level panel |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU 16GB GDDR7 (A9WIG) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU 12GB GDDR7 (A9WHG) |
| Storage Slots | 1 x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen5 x4 1 x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen4 x4 |
| Keyboard | 26-Zone RGB Gaming Keyboard with Copilot Key |
| Audio | 4 x 2W Stereo Speakers 1 x Audio combo jack Nahimic 3 Audio Enhance Hi-Res Audio ready |
| USB Ports | 2 x USB4® Type-C / DisplayPort / Power Delivery 3.1 (Thunderbolt 4 Compatible) 3 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A |
| Card Reader | 1 x SD Express Memory Card Reader |
| Video Output | 2 x USB4 Type-C / DisplayPort / Power Delivery 3.1 (Thunderbolt 4 Compatible) 1 x HDMI 2.1 (8K@ 60Hz / 4K@ 120Hz) |
| Communication | Gigabit Ethernet (up to 2.5GbE) / AMD Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth v5.4 |
| Webcam | IR FHD type (30fps@1080p) with HDR & 3D Noise Reduction+ (3DNR+) |
| Security | Firmware Trusted Platform Module(fTPM) 2.0 / IR Webcam / Webcam Shutter / Kensington Lock |
| Battery | 4 Cell, Li-Polymer, 99.9Whr |
| Power Adapter | 400W |
| Dimension | 404 x 307.5 x 24~32.05 mm |
| Weight | 3.6 kg |
MSI Crosshair A18 HX and Crosshair 18 HX AI
The MSI Crosshair A18 HX (AMD) and Crosshair 18 HX AI (Intel) are powered by an AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX and Intel Ultra Core 9 processor 275HX, respectively. It has an 18-inch QHD+ display with a 240Hz refresh rate, and 100% DCI-P3 coverage, and is equipped with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 series laptop GPU.
Specifications
| Model Name | Crosshair A18 HX and Crosshair 18 HX AI |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX Processor/Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 275HX |
| OS | Windows 11 Home / Windows 11 Pro |
| Display | 18“ QHD+ (2560×1600), 16:10, 240 Hz Refresh Rate, 100% DCI-P3(Typical), IPS-Level panel |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPU |
| Keyboard | 24-Zone RGB keyboard |
The device also features Cooler Boost 5 cooling and MSI Overboost Technology to deliver that next-level performance.
If you’re visiting CES 2025, you can check out these new products from January 7 to 10 at Veronese 2403, Level 2, Halls A-D, Venetian Expo
For more details, you may visit MSI‘s official website, or follow the brand on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
Emman has been writing technical and feature articles since 2010. Prior to this, he became one of the instructors at Asia Pacific College in 2008, and eventually landed a job as Business Analyst and Technical Writer at Integrated Open Source Solutions for almost 3 years.
