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Black 18 inch gaming laptop with RGB backlit keyboard

MSI

MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI gaming laptop 18" QHD+ 240Hz Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5070 16GB 2TB

SKU CH-ZD44-JH7SQ

An 18-inch QHD+ 240Hz gaming laptop driven by a 24-core Intel Ultra 9 275HX up to 5.4 GHz and an RTX 5070 with 8 GB GDDR7, plus 16 GB DDR5 and a 2 TB PCIe SSD

  • Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 (Series 1)
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storage2 TB PCIe SSD
  • Display resolution2560 × 1600
  • 24-core Intel Ultra 9 275HX reaches 5.4 GHz for fast multitasking
  • 18" QHD+ 240Hz display gives smooth 2560 x 1600 visuals
  • RTX 5070 with 8 GB GDDR7 powers modern games
  • 2 TB PCIe SSD plus 16 GB DDR5 stores large libraries
  • Thunderbolt 5 and Wi-Fi 6E enable high-speed connections

18-inch QHD+ 240Hz display

The 18-inch panel delivers a 2560 by 1600 resolution at a 240Hz refresh rate. This combination gives competitive players smooth motion and enough pixel density for detailed work. The non-touch screen keeps glare low during long sessions.

Intel Ultra 9 275HX with RTX 5070 8GB

The 24-core processor reaches 5.4GHz turbo frequency with 36MB cache. Eight performance cores handle heavy threads while sixteen efficient cores manage background tasks. The discrete GPU brings 8GB of GDDR7 memory for modern titles and creative workloads. Thunderbolt 5 ports and HDMI 2.1 support high-speed peripherals and external displays.

16GB DDR5 and 2TB PCIe SSD

Memory is fixed at 16GB of DDR5 with no additional slots mentioned. Storage uses a single 2TB PCIe drive. Buyers who need more RAM or multiple drives should consider other configurations. The chassis measures 15.9 by 11.02 by 1.17 inches and weighs 6.83 pounds.

How it compares

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

Price $2,438.99
Pricier than about 69% 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).
Video RAM 8 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 4,061 items is 8 GB.

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Specifications

Product
Product lineRaider
Model nameCrosshair 18
Product colorBlack
Design styleStandard
Product typeGaming
Recommended useConsumer
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 (Series 1)
Processor model2.7 GHz
CPU cores24-core (8P+16E) Processor
Turbo clock speed5.4 GHz
Memory
Memory size16 GB
Storage
SSD storage2 TB PCIe SSD
Hard driveNo
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
Display resolution2560 × 1600
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display formatQHD+
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
Video RAM8 GB
Audio & video
SoundIntegrated Sound card
SpeakersInternal Speakers
Web cameraYes
Connectivity
Wi-FiYes
Bluetooth supportYes
Ports & slots
USB ports2
HDMI ports1 x HDMI
Audio jacks1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
Size & build
Product weight6–6.9 lb (2.72–3.13 kg)
In the box
Included itemsLaptop, Charger
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Home
More details
Pointing deviceYes
KeyboardYes
Keyboard backlightBacklit

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 16 GB DDR5 memory or the 2 TB PCIe SSD for my workload?

The 16 GB DDR5 handles active applications and multitasking while the 2 TB PCIe SSD stores games and large files; both are fixed in this configuration.

What does the 240 Hz refresh rate on the 18" QHD+ panel mean for gaming?

The 2560 x 1600 screen redraws up to 240 times per second, giving smoother motion in fast titles when the RTX 5070 can push high frame rates.

What can the Thunderbolt 5 ports and HDMI 2.1 actually drive?

Two Thunderbolt 5 ports and one HDMI 2.1 output support external displays and high‑speed peripherals; the HDMI 2.1 connection handles 4K at up to 240 Hz.

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