MSI - Stealth 18 AI 18" 120Hz UHD+ Ultra Thin Gaming Laptop-Intel Core Ultra9-185H with 32GB Memory-RTX 4080-1TB SSD - Midnight Black
MSI - Stealth 18 AI 18" 120Hz UHD+ Ultra Thin Gaming Laptop-Intel Core Ultra9-185H with 32GB Memory-RTX 4080-1TB SSD - Midnight Black
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- Key Specs
- Screen Size: 18 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Resolution: 3840 x 2560 (UHD) (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
- Touch Screen: false (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Refresh Rate: 120Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
- Processor Model: Intel Core Ultra 9 Series 1 (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
- Storage Type: SSD
- Total Storage Capacity: 1000 gigabytes
- System Memory (RAM): 32 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a computing device's short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the device can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, gaming or video editing requires more RAM for optimal performance.)
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (Often referred to as a "graphics processing unit" (GPU), this device is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
- Display Connector(s): 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x DisplayPort 2.1 (The number and type of connectors used to connect to an external display.)
- Battery Chemistry: Lithium-ion
- Backlit Keyboard: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the keys in low-light conditions.)
- General
- Brand: MSI
- Model Number: STEALTH18A1008
- Product Name: Stealth 18 AI 18" 120Hz UHD+ Ultra Thin Gaming Laptop-Intel Core Ultra9-185H with 32GB Memory-RTX 4080-1TB SSD
- Color: Midnight Black
- Year of Release: 2024
- Display
- Screen Size: 18 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Resolution: 3840 x 2560 (UHD) (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
- Touch Screen: false (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Refresh Rate: 120Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
- Processor
- Processor Brand: Intel
- Processor Model: Intel Core Ultra 9 Series 1 (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
- Processor Model Number: 185H
- Neural Processing Unit (NPU): true (Whether the product comes with an integrated neural processing unit (NPU) that performs computations for AI (artificial intelligence) functions to increase proficiency of the CPU and reduce power consumption.)
- Storage
- Storage Type: SSD
- Total Storage Capacity: 1000 gigabytes
- Solid State Drive Capacity: 1000 gigabytes (The amount of data that can be stored on the device's solid state drive (SSD). SSD is a flash-based storage with faster speeds than a hard disk drive (HDD).)
- Solid State Drive Interface: NVMe (Connects the solid state drive to the host system. PCI and SATA interfaces are the most common; PCI interfaces are typically faster, but SATA interfaces are compatible with a wider range of systems.)
- Memory
- System Memory (RAM): 32 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a computing device's short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the device can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, gaming or video editing requires more RAM for optimal performance.)
- Type of Memory (RAM): DDR5 (Each type of RAM delivers a different level of speed, bandwidth, energy efficiency and performance.)
- System Memory RAM Speed: 5600 megahertz (How fast the information-storing hardware operates. The faster the RAM, the faster memory can be transferred to other system components. Ultimately, faster RAM improves operational efficiency.)
- Number Of Memory Slots: 2
- Number of Memory Sticks Included: 2
- System Memory RAM Expandable To: 96 gigabytes (Adding more random-access memory (RAM) to a computer speeds up performance and improves efficiency. Upgrades to memory are limited by the number of expansion slots for additional RAM and existing RAM installed on the device.)
- Graphics
- Graphics Type: Dedicated (Dedicated graphics uses a separate graphics card for processing video images. Because it does not use memory from the system's RAM, there is no extra burden on the CPU and graphics are processed more efficiently. Integrated graphics shares system RAM to process video images.)
- GPU Brand: NVIDIA
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (Often referred to as a "graphics processing unit" (GPU), this device is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
- Advanced Graphics Rendering Technique(s): DLSS 3 (Deep Learning Super Sampling), Ray tracing (Imaging technology designed to improve graphics rendering.)
- Compatibility
- Operating System: Windows 11 Home (The operating system manages all software and hardware, including files, memory and connected devices. Most importantly, it lets you interact with your device and your programs in a visual way; otherwise, you'd be typing computer code to get anything done.)
- Connectivity
- Display Connector(s): 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x DisplayPort 2.1 (The number and type of connectors used to connect to an external display.)
- Number of HDMI Outputs (Total): 1
- Number of DisplayPort Outputs (Total): 1
- USB Ports: 1 x USB-C 3.2, 2 x USB-A 3.2 (The number and type of USB ports the product has.)
- Number of USB Ports (Total): 3
- Headphone Jack: true (The device features an interface that allows for the connection of headphones.)
- Microphone Input: true (The device features an input for connecting an external microphone.)
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Wireless Standard: BE (The wireless networking protocol used by the device. Each iteration of the protocol is based on the 802.11 standard developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standards Association. Denoted by letters following 802.11 (802.11a, 802.11ac, etc.), each version, published in alphabetical order, encompasses all previous versions.)
- Number Of Ethernet Ports: 1
- Power
- Power Supply Maximum Wattage: 280 watts
- Battery Cells: 4-cell
- Battery Chemistry: Lithium-ion
- Camera
- Front-Facing Camera: true
- Front Facing Camera Video Resolution: 1080p (Refers to the number of pixels, both horizontally and vertically, used by the camera facing the user to capture video. The higher the resolution the finer the video detail that can be seen.)
- Built-In Microphone: true
- Features
- Backlit Keyboard: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the keys in low-light conditions.)
- Casing Material: Magnesium alloy
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 0.94 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 15.75 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 11.4 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 6.15 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ENERGY STAR Certified: true (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
- EPEAT Qualified: false (The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) was designed to provide an environmental assessment tool for purchasers. In order to qualify for EPEAT, a product must meet all 23 required criteria.)
- Included
- Optical Drive Type: None (An optical disk drive (ODD) uses a laser light to read data from or write data to an optical disc. These discs include CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs. This allows you to play music or watch movies using prerecorded discs.)
- Numeric Keypad: true
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year
- Warranty - Labor: 1 year
- Other
- UPC: 824142355510
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- Windows 11 Home: Windows 11 has all the power and security of Windows 10 with a redesigned and refreshed look. It also comes with new tools, sounds, and apps. Every detail has been considered. All of it comes together to bring you a refreshing experience on your PC.
- 18" UHD+ display: MSI gaming laptops are tailored for gamer with high resolution and refresh rate. Make your gaming world more lifelike and smooth than ever before.
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 graphics: Backed by 12 GB GDDR6 dedicated video memory for an ultrafast, advanced GPU to fuel your games.
- 32 GB system memory for intense multitasking and gaming: Reams of high-bandwidth DDR5 RAM to smoothly run your graphics-heavy PC games and video-editing applications, as well as numerous programs and browser tabs all at once.
- 1TB solid-state drive (PCI-e): Save files fast and store more data. With massive amounts of storage and advanced communication power, PCI-e NVMe SSDs are great for major gaming applications, multiple servers, daily backups, and more.
- Windows 11 Home: Windows 11 has all the power and security of Windows 10 with a redesigned and refreshed look. It also comes with new tools, sounds, and apps. Every detail has been considered. All of it comes together to bring you a refreshing experience on your PC.
- 18" UHD+ display: MSI gaming laptops are tailored for gamer with high resolution and refresh rate. Make your gaming world more lifelike and smooth than ever before.
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 graphics: Backed by 12 GB GDDR6 dedicated video memory for an ultrafast, advanced GPU to fuel your games.
- 32 GB system memory for intense multitasking and gaming: Reams of high-bandwidth DDR5 RAM to smoothly run your graphics-heavy PC games and video-editing applications, as well as numerous programs and browser tabs all at once.
- 1TB solid-state drive (PCI-e): Save files fast and store more data. With massive amounts of storage and advanced communication power, PCI-e NVMe SSDs are great for major gaming applications, multiple servers, daily backups, and more.
Whats Included
- Stealth 18 AI 18" 120Hz UHD+ Ultra Thin Gaming Laptop-Intel Core Ultra9-185H with 32GB Memory-RTX 4080-1TB SSD
- Stealth 18 AI 18" 120Hz UHD+ Ultra Thin Gaming Laptop-Intel Core Ultra9-185H with 32GB Memory-RTX 4080-1TB SSD
Q: What type of graphics card does this MSI laptop have?
A: This MSI laptop is equipped with a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 graphics card.
Q: What is the screen size of this MSI laptop?
A: This MSI laptop has a screen size of 18 inches.
Q: What operating system does this MSI laptop come with?
A: This MSI laptop comes with Windows 11 Home pre-installed.
Q: Does this MSI laptop have a built-in microphone?
A: Yes, this MSI laptop has a built-in microphone.
Q: How much storage space does this MSI laptop have?
A: This MSI laptop comes with a 1TB solid-state drive (PCI-e) for storage.
Q: What is the total amount of RAM included in this MSI laptop?
A: This MSI laptop comes equipped with 32 GB of DDR5 system memory.
Q: What is the resolution of the display on this MSI laptop?
A: This MSI laptop features a UHD display with a resolution of 3840 x 2560.
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| Pros for MSI - Stealth 18 AI 18" 120Hz UHD+ Ultra Thin Gaming Laptop-Intel Core Ultra9-185H with 32GB Memory-RTX 4080-1TB SSD - Midnight Black | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| There were no pros for this product— | Overall Performance, Processor Speed, Cooling System, Port Count, Upgradability | There were no pros for this product— | Performance, Build Quality, Speed |
| Cons for MSI - Stealth 18 AI 18" 120Hz UHD+ Ultra Thin Gaming Laptop-Intel Core Ultra9-185H with 32GB Memory-RTX 4080-1TB SSD - Midnight Black | |||
| There were no cons for this product— | Battery Life, Fan Noise, Weight, Keyboard Lighting | There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— |
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Stylish, Decent Power, Good Screen and Speakers
Very happy with purchase. Need was for a semi portable desktop replacement that could do a variety of tasks from spreadsheets, to games, to image processing. Star Wars Battlefront II Ultimate runs at 4k with maxed out settings at about 50% of CPU and GPU capacity. Customizable backlit keyboard is very nice. Screen is great and bright when needed. Speakers are great for a laptop and better than standard desktop sound. Lightweight considering size. Just stylish enough to be classy but not an overdone gaming laptop. Can get hot but once fans are on, cools right down. Fan noise is not bothersome. Cons are the battery life (limited by law) and a little bit of a finicky setup of customizable features. Price is reasonable for features when bought on sale, as in my case.
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Customer Posted
- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Versatile system for gaming/programming/creative
I chose this system for its premium quality, portability and versatility for programming, gaming and creative work. It's upgradeable and easy to add a second SSD. The display, keyboard, trackpad and audio quality are all excellent. Good port selection including a full size card reader. Performance is good enough to run Forza Horizon 5 on high settings and get smooth gameplay. I'm happy overall with this system. Downsides: Battery life is not great. I'm using MSI center to manage power/cooling but battery seems not great even doing basic tasks like email and web browsing. I was hoping that with the Meteor Lake CPU the battery life would be better. My main complaint is that it's uncomfortable to have in your lap, the feet are sharp and dig into your legs. I would recommend a lap desk if you can find one for 18" laptop. I use a piece of plexiglass under the feet which also helps with the ventilation and prevents discomfort if the machine gets hot.
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BarryF Posted
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing screen size and value for the money
I’ve owned several gaming laptops over the years, but the MSI Stealth 18 AI has completely redefined my expectations. The Intel Core Ultra 9-185H and RTX 4080 combo is an absolute beast everything from AAA titles to intensive creative software runs flawlessly and with minimal fan noise. The 120Hz UHD+ display is sharp, vibrant, and ridiculously immersive, especially on an 18" screen. Despite its power, it’s shockingly slim and light for a machine of this caliber perfect for travel or a clean desk setup. I also appreciate the premium design touches like the Star Blue finish and per-key RGB keyboard. Boot times are instant thanks to the 1TB SSD, and the 32GB RAM handles multitasking like a champ. Whether you’re a gamer, content creator, or power user, this laptop delivers performance and elegance in equal measure. Absolutely worth the investment.
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KarolinaH Posted
