The Crosshair A18 HX draws inspiration from the crosshairs and HUDs (Heads-Up Displays) of various vehicles and weapons in games from the detailed aspects of its design. Discover a blend of curves, slanted lines, and straight lines throughout its contour, texture, coating, and tactile body while holding it like wielding the finest gear in a sci-fi gaming world!
[Pre Order] MSI Crosshair A18 HX A8WFKG 014 Gaming Laptop
[Pre Order] MSI Crosshair A18 HX A8WFKG 014 Gaming Laptop is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Product Specification:
- Windows 11 Home (MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro for business.)
- NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 Laptop GPU
- 18" QHD+(2560x1600), 240Hz Refresh Rate, IPS-Level, 100% DCI-P3(Typical)
- AMD Ryzen™ 9 8940HX Processor
- 1TB*1 NVMe SSD PCIe Gen4
- 8GB*2, DDR5-5600
- 24-Zone RGB Gaming Keyboard with Copilot Key
- 4-Cell 90 Whrs 5815 Mah
- MSI Essential Gaming Backpack
- 2 Years Warranty


Aim to Perform
A powerful upgrade just dropped in your area: Crosshair A18 HX A8W is bigger and stronger with toughness in its design, loaded with cutting-edge specs that bring tactical advantage to your game. Pick up the loot, aim with precision, and strike with power!

Inspired by Crosshairs, Built for Victory

The Ultimate Mobile Gaming Performance Up to AMD Ryzen™ 9 8940HX Processor
Experience a significant boost in gaming performance with up to AMD Ryzen™ 9 8940HX processor. This cutting-edge processor delivers the extreme performance required to dominate even the most demanding games on the market today.
- Up to 16 Cores
- Up to 32 Threads
- 64MB Cache

GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPUs. Game Changer.
Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell, GeForce RTX™ 50 Series Laptop GPUs bring game-changing capabilities to gamers and creators. Equipped with a massive level of AI horsepower, the RTX 50 Series enables new experiences and next-level graphics fidelity. Multiply performance with NVIDIA DLSS 4, generate images at unprecedented speed, and unleash your creativity with NVIDIA Studio. All in the thinnest and longest lasting RTX laptops, optimized by Max-Q.


Supreme Speed. Superior Visuals. Powered by AI.
DLSS is a revolutionary suite of neural rendering technologies that uses AI to boost FPS, reduce latency, and improve image quality. The latest breakthrough, DLSS 4, brings new Multi Frame Generation and enhanced Ray Reconstruction and Super Resolution, powered by GeForce RTX™ 50 Series GPUs and fifth-generation Tensor Cores.

MSI Overboost Technology
When extreme workloads demand full CPU and GPU resources, MSI Overboost technology delivers peak combined performance with a total power output of 170W.
- GPU 115W with Dynamic Boost 2.0
- CPU 55W
*170W based on configuration of AMD Ryzen™ 9 8940HX Processor with NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 laptop GPU and above.
*Under Extreme Performance mode by MSI Center with AC power.
*May vary by scenario.

Now Even Smarter
Experience smarter productivity featuring Copilot and MSI AI Engine for seamless multitasking. These advanced AI tools adapt to your needs, optimizing performance and streamlining workflows effortlessly.

Reshaped for Max Cooling
The new cooling vent with shared-pipe design, up to 6 heat pipes between CPU and GPU, a larger thermal pipe’s internal diameter and MSI exclusive thermal grease, you can be assured of getting the maximum performance while extreme gaming.
- 2 Fans
- 6 Pipes


Bigger, Clearer, Smoother
The 18" QHD+ panel delivers a wide, stunning visual clarity while its 240Hz refresh rate ensures fluid and smooth on-screen motion, providing an immersive and responsive gaming experience.
*Optional. Actual specification may vary by configurations.

Immerse Yourself in Gaming Ambiance
Experience the radiating vibrant lights of 24-Zone RGB Keyboard featuring illuminated WASD keys and uniquely designed keycaps for an immersive gaming journey infused with style!
- 24-zone RGB Gaming Keyboard
- 1.7mm Key Travel
- Highlighted WASD Built for Gamers
- Number-pad Equipped

High Speed Combo
With support for up to 2 SSDs, blazing-fast transfer speeds and up to DDR5 memory, Crosshair A18 HX offers extreme data performance and unmatched gaming and multitasking capability. Experience peak efficiency for all your workloads.
Up to 14,000 MB/s read speed with Super RAID using PCIe Gen5 + Gen4 SSDs.
*The actual frequency will vary by memory combination and CPU capability.
*Maximum speed is achieved using multiple SSDs in RAID 0 and may not be pre-configured out of the box. Actual speeds may vary by configuration.

Full Set of Features
Webcam Shutter
Enhance privacy and security with Webcam Shutter, allowing users to disable the laptop's camera and enjoy a protected user experience.
Extraordinary Wireless Experience
The latest Wi-Fi 6E delivers stunning speed while keeping the network smooth and stable even when sharing the network with numerous users.
The Way Music Should Be
Immerse yourself in lossless music and enjoy the premium sound quality with Hi-Resolution Audio.
Next Level Audio Immersion
Experience and listen to audio the way it was intended and share it with Nahimic in-game 3D surround & Sound Sharing via Bluetooth.


Complete IO
- 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (DisplayPort™/ Power Delivery 3.0)
- 3x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A
- HDMI™ 2.1 (8K@60Hz / 4k@120Hz)
- Audio Combo Jack
- RJ45
- DC-in
- Kensington Lock
Specification:
SYSTEM | Windows 11 Home (MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro for business.) |
SERIES | Crosshair A18 HX A8W |
PROCESSOR | AMD Ryzen™ 9 8940HX Processor |
DISPLAY | 18" QHD+(2560x1600), 240Hz Refresh Rate, IPS-Level, 100% DCI-P3(Typical) |
GRAPHICS | NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 Laptop GPU |
MEMORY | 8GB*2 DDR5-5600 Up to DDR5-5200, 2 Slots, Max 96GB |
STORAGE |
1TB*1 NVMe SSD PCIe Gen4 |
WEBCAM |
HD type (30fps@720p) |
KEYBOARD | 24-Zone RGB Gaming Keyboard with Copilot Key |
COMMUNICATION | AMD RZ616 Wi-Fi 6E Bluetooth v5.3 |
AUDIO | 2x 2W Audio Speaker Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer, Hi-Res Audio Ready Array Microphone |
AUDIO JACK | 1x Mic-in/Headphone-out Combo Jack |
I/O PORTS | 3x Type-A USB3.2 Gen2 1x Type-C (USB3.2 Gen2 / DisplayPort™/ Power Delivery 3.0) |
VIDEO PORT | 1x HDMI™ 2.1 (8K @ 60Hz / 4K @ 120Hz) |
SECURITY | Firmware Trusted Platform Module(fTPM) 2.0 Webcam Shutter Kensington Lock |
BATTERY | 4-Cell 90 Whrs 5815 Mah |
AC ADAPTER | 240W Adaptor |
WEIGHT | 3.1kg |
DIMENSION (WXDXH) | 404 x 280 x 25.6-29.9 mm |
ACCESSORY | MSI Essential Gaming Backpack |
COLOR | Black |
WARRANTY | 2 years limited warranty |