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Gray 18-inch gaming laptop with matte finish and RGB keyboard

MSI

MSI Crosshair 18 HX 18" gaming laptop

SKU CH-49AZ-8R7VQ

An 18-inch QHD IPS panel at 240 Hz with 100% DCI-P3 color is driven by a 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX and GeForce RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7 graphics, backed by 32GB DDR5 and a 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD

  • Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2)
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size32 GB
  • Display resolution2560 × 1600
  • Processor modelIntel Core Ultra 9 275HX

Storage 32GB RAM / 1TB SSD

  • 18-inch QHD+ 240 Hz IPS panel covers 100% DCI-P3 for vivid colour
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 24-core processor reaches 5.4 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • GeForce RTX 5070 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives high-frame-rate gaming
  • 32 GB DDR5 memory and 1 TB PCIe NVMe SSD give fast capacity
  • Thunderbolt 4 USB-C plus HDMI 2.1 and RJ-45 cover modern connectivity

18-inch 240 Hz QHD+ display

This 18.0 inch WQXGA IPS panel runs at 2560 x 1600 with a 240 Hz refresh rate and 100% DCI-P3 coverage. The anti-glare surface, 500 nit brightness and G-SYNC support keep motion clear in fast scenes.

24-core Ultra 9 with RTX 5070 for creators

The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX delivers 24 cores and up to 5.4 GHz turbo alongside the GeForce RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7. Buyers who need a smaller chassis or longer battery life away from mains power should consider other models.

32 GB DDR5 and 1 TB PCIe NVMe

The laptop ships with 32 GB of DDR5 memory and a 1 TB PCIe NVMe SSD, expandable to 64 GB. This capacity decides whether the system can hold large project files and modern game installs without immediate upgrades.

How it compares

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Price $1,645.99
Cheaper than about 67% of the 5,382 comparable items (median $1,978.99).
Screen size 18.0 in (45.7 cm)
Higher than about 90% of the 5,361 comparable items (median 16 in).
Refresh frequency 240 Hz
Higher than about 70% of the 2,443 comparable items (median 165 Hz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product colorGray
Product typeGaming
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2)
Processor modelIntel Core Ultra 9 275HX
CPU cores24-core (8P+16E) Processor
Memory
Memory size32 GB
Maximum supported memory64 GB
Display
Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
Display resolution2560 × 1600
Refresh frequency240 Hz
Panel typeIPS
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display formatWQXGA
Color gamut coverage100% DCI-P3
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
Video RAM8 GB
Graphics typeDedicated Card
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth support5.3
Wired network1 x RJ-45
Ports & slots
Thunderbolt ports1 x Thunderbolt 4
HDMI ports1 x HDMI 2.1
Audio jacks1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
More details
AI capabilityCopilot+ PC
KeyboardFull size with Keyboard light

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Questions about this item

Should I choose the 32GB DDR5 configuration or plan for the 64GB maximum?

The laptop ships with 32GB DDR5 and supports up to 64GB, so you can start with the included amount and add more later if workloads demand it.

What does the 5.4 GHz turbo figure mean once the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX is inside the chassis?

The 24-core processor can reach 5.4 GHz on its performance cores under load, while the 2.7 GHz base clock sustains everyday tasks without thermal throttling.

Which Thunderbolt standard is on the USB-C port and what bandwidth does it cap at?

The single USB-C port uses Thunderbolt 4, providing up to 40 Gbps for displays, storage and power delivery.

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