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Gray 18 inch gaming laptop with QHD+ display and RGB keyboard

MSI

MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI 18" QHD+ 240Hz RTX 5070 Core Ultra 9 275HX 64GB 1TB Gray gaming laptop

SKU CH-294V-HF9DT

An 18-inch QHD+ 240Hz gaming laptop with an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 24-core processor, RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7 graphics, 64GB DDR5 5600 memory and a 1TB NVMe SSD

  • Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2)
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size64 GB
  • SSD storage1 TB
  • Display resolution2560 × 1600
  • Smooth competitive play on a 240 Hz 18" QHD+ IPS panel
  • 24-core Core Ultra 9 275HX up to 5.4 GHz for heavy workloads
  • RTX 5070 with 8 GB GDDR7 drives modern titles at high settings
  • 64 GB DDR5 5600 and 1 TB PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe for fast loads
  • Wi-Fi 6E AX211 and Bluetooth 5.3 keep connections stable

18-inch QHD+ 240 Hz Gaming Laptop

This MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI combines an 18.0-inch IPS panel at 2560 x 1600 resolution with a 240 Hz refresh rate and 100% DCI-P3 coverage. The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor delivers 24 cores and 24 threads running from 2.1 to 5.4 GHz. Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed.

GeForce RTX 5070 with 8 GB GDDR7

The dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU provides 8 GB of GDDR7 video memory for modern titles and creative workloads. System memory is 64 GB of DDR5 5600, and storage is a 1 TB PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe SSD. No mechanical drive is included.

High-refresh mobile workstation

Suited for users who need a large, colour-accurate screen and desktop-class core counts in a portable chassis. Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, three USB-A 3.2 Gen1 ports, RJ-45 LAN, Wi-Fi 6E AX211 and Bluetooth 5.3 cover external displays and peripherals. Buyers wanting a lighter device or longer unplugged runtime should consider smaller alternatives.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Gaming Laptop Computers, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $2,057.99
Typical for this category: the median of 5,382 items is $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
Design styleUltrabook
Product typeGaming
Recommended useConsumer
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2)
Processor modelIntel Core Ultra 9 275HX
CPU cores24-core (8P+16E) Processor
Memory
Memory size64 GB
RAM type and speedDDR5 5600
Storage
SSD storage1 TB
Hard driveNo
Display
Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
Display resolution2560 × 1600
Refresh frequency240 Hz
Panel typeIPS
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display formatQHD+
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
Video RAM8 GB
Graphics typeDedicated Card
VR readyYes
Audio & video
Sound1x Headphone/Microphone combo jack (3.5 mm)
Speakers2 × 2 W Speaker, 2 × 2 W Woofer
Web camera720p HD
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E
LAN connection10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth support5.3
Wired network1 x RJ-45
Ports & slots
USB ports1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C
Video outputs1 x HDMI
HDMI ports1 x HDMI 2.1
Additional ports1x Ethernet (RJ-45)
Audio jacks1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
Power
Power adapter240-watt AC Adapter
Battery pack4-cell Lithium Ion
Size & build
Product weight6–6.9 lb (2.72–3.13 kg)
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
More details
KeyboardFull size with Keyboard light
Keyboard backlightBacklit

Questions about this item

Will the 18 inch 240 Hz IPS panel fit a standard 18 inch laptop sleeve?

The chassis measures 15.90 by 11.02 by 1.17 inches so check the sleeve internal dimensions against those numbers.

Does the single 1 TB drive leave an open M.2 slot for a second NVMe SSD?

The spec sheet lists only one 1 TB PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe M.2 SSD with no mention of a second slot.

Can the 240 W adapter charge the 90 Wh battery over the USB-C Thunderbolt port?

The USB-C Thunderbolt 4 port supports Power Delivery 3.0 so it can accept charge from a compatible source.

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