MSI has unveiled a range of new gaming laptops at CES 2025, catering to different needs with the high-end Titan 18 HX AI, the sleek Stealth A16 AI+, and the powerful Vector A18 HX. Here's a look at the highlights of these new gaming beasts.
MSI Titan 18 HX AI: The No-Holds-Barred Flagship
The MSI Titan 18 HX AI is a powerhouse, featuring:
- 18-inch (3840 x 2400) mini-LED screen with 120Hz refresh rate and VESA HDR 1000 certification
- Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 (24GB) or RTX 5080 (16GB) laptop GPU
- Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor (Arrow Lake-HX)
- Two Thunderbolt 5.0 ports, 3x USB 3.2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, Wi-Fi 7, 1080p camera with IR sensor
- CherryMX mechanical keycaps, dedicated Windows CoPilot key
- Supports up to 96GB of RAM and has three storage slots (1x PCIe Gen 5, 2x PCIe Gen 4)
- 99.9 Wh battery with 400W charger
The Titan 18 HX AI is slated to release in Q2, 2025, and MSI has yet to announce pricing.
MSI Stealth A16 AI+: Sleek Performance
The MSI Stealth A16 AI+ is a high-performance option with:
- 16-inch OLED display (2560 x 1600) with 240Hz refresh rate and 600 nits peak brightness
- AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor
- Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090, RTX 5080, or RTX 5070 Ti laptop GPU options
- Up to 64GB RAM and 2TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD storage
- 99 Wh battery with 240W wired charging
- Thunderbolt 4 Type-C, HDMI, 3.5mm audio jack, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports
- FHD webcam with privacy shutter, 6 speakers with Dynaudio sound, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4
The Stealth A16 AI+ is also expected to launch in Q2, 2025 with pricing yet to be revealed.
MSI Vector A18 HX: AMD Power
The MSI Vector A18 HX distinguishes itself with:
- 16-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600) IPS LCD panel with 240Hz refresh rate
- AMD Fire Range CPUs (Ryzen 9 9955HX or Ryzen 9 8945HX)
- Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 (16GB) or RTX 5070 Ti (12GB) laptop GPU options
- 2x USB 4.0, 3x USB 3.2 Type-A, SD card reader, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm audio jack
- 1x PCIe Gen 4 and 1x PCIe Gen 5 SSD slots
- 1080p webcam, 99.9Wh battery, 2.5G Ethernet (some models), four 2W speakers, 26-zone RGB keyboard.
Like other models, the Vector A18 HX is slated for release in Q2, 2025. MSI hasn't announced pricing yet.
Source(s): MSI Official Website
