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Gray 18 inch gaming laptop with QHD plus 240Hz IPS display and RGB keyboard

MSI

MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5070 64GB 2TB 18" QHD+ 240Hz Gray gaming

SKU CH-BE14-8TZYQ

An 18-inch QHD+ 240Hz IPS display driven by an RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7 GPU and a 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX up to 5.4GHz, backed by 64GB DDR5 5600 and a 2TB 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 storage2 TB
  • Display resolution2560 × 1600
  • 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX reaches 5.4 GHz for demanding workloads
  • NVIDIA RTX 5070 with 8GB GDDR7 drives high-frame-rate gaming
  • 18-inch QHD+ 240Hz IPS panel covers 100% DCI-P3 colour
  • 64GB DDR5 5600 and 2TB NVMe SSD keep large projects responsive
  • Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, Thunderbolt and HDMI 2.1 connect peripherals fast

18-inch QHD+ 240 Hz gaming laptop

The MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI pairs an 18.0-inch IPS panel at 2560 x 1600 resolution with a 240 Hz refresh rate and 100% DCI-P3 coverage. An Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor with 24 cores and 64GB of DDR5 5600 memory drives the system. A GeForce RTX 5070 GPU with 8GB GDDR7 video memory handles graphics. A 2TB PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe SSD stores the operating system and games. Windows 11 Home ships pre-installed.

Sustained load behaviour

The 240 W power adapter feeds the 24-core processor and RTX 5070 while the four-cell 90 Whr battery remains available for mobile use. Thermal design targets stable clocks during extended sessions rather than short burst frequencies. The 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN port and Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 with Bluetooth 5.3 maintain network connectivity under load. Rear-mounted HDMI v2.1, USB-A 3.2 Gen1 and RJ45 ports keep cable routing tidy during long gaming periods.

Deciding specification

The GeForce RTX 5070 with 8GB GDDR7 determines whether this laptop meets a buyer's performance target for modern titles at QHD+ resolution. Buyers needing more video memory or a higher GPU tier should consider other configurations. The 64GB DDR5 5600 capacity and 2TB NVMe SSD are fixed and not user-expandable beyond the installed specifications.

How it compares

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

Price $2,069.99
Pricier than about 54% 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
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 storage2 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 Home
More details
KeyboardFull size with Keyboard light
Keyboard backlightBacklit

Questions about this item

Will the 64GB DDR5 5600 memory support the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX at full speed?

The system ships with 64GB DDR5 5600 installed, matching the processor's supported memory specification.

Can the 2TB PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe SSD be expanded later?

The laptop uses an M.2 NVMe drive; additional storage depends on available M.2 slots inside the chassis.

Does the 240W adapter charge the 90Whr battery while gaming?

The 240W power supply provides enough headroom to run the RTX 5070 and Core Ultra 9 275HX under load while charging the 90Whr battery.

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