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An 18 inch Core Black gaming laptop with a Mini LED display and a thick tapered chassis

MSI

MSI Titan 18 HX A2WJ-1258US gaming laptop 18" UHD+ 240Hz Mini LED Ultra 9-290HX

SKU CH-R2GM-H4Y34

An 18-inch UHD+ 240Hz Mini LED gaming laptop with an Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus 24-core processor, NVIDIA RTX 5090 graphics with 24GB GDDR7, 64GB DDR5 memory and 16TB NVMe storage

  • Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2)
  • Graphics processorNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size64 GB
  • Storage drive16 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD
  • Display resolution3840 × 2400
  • 24-core Ultra 9 290HX Plus hits 5.5 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • 18-inch Mini LED UHD+ 240Hz display delivers 3840 x 2400 detail at high refresh
  • RTX 5090 with 24 GB GDDR7 powers demanding graphics and AI tasks
  • 64 GB DDR5 6400 MHz dual-channel memory runs memory-hungry apps smoothly
  • 16 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 x 8 TB) provides vast fast storage

18-inch UHD+ Mini LED laptop

The MSI Titan 18 HX A2WJ-1258US is an 18-inch gaming laptop built around a 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU with 24 GB of GDDR7 memory. It ships with 64 GB of DDR5 6400 MHz dual-channel RAM and 16 TB of PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage across two 8 TB drives. Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed on the Core Black chassis.

Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound under sustained

HIDevolution replaces the stock thermal interface material with Gelid GC Extreme on both the CPU and GPU before the system leaves the workshop. This custom application lowers peak temperatures during extended CPU and GPU intensive workloads, reducing the likelihood of thermal throttling when the 24-core processor runs at its 5.5 GHz maximum turbo frequency for long periods.

PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe storage ceiling

The 16 TB capacity is delivered by two M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSDs, so sequential read and write speeds are bounded by the PCIe 4.0 interface rather than by the drive controllers themselves. The 3840 x 2400 Mini LED panel refreshes at 240 Hz, and the system communicates over integrated LAN and WLAN without relying on external docking bandwidth.

How it compares

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Price $8,075.99
Pricier than about 94% 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 lineMSI Titan 18 HX A2 W
Model nameMSI Titan 18 HX A2WJ-1258US
Part numberMS-TITAN18HXA21258-HID3
Product colorCore Black
Design styleStandard
Product typeGaming
Recommended useConsumer
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 290HX Plus
Processor modelIntel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
CPU cores24-core (8P+16E) Processor
Turbo clock speed5.5 GHz
L3 cache size36 MB
Memory
Memory size64 GB
RAM type and speed6400 MHz (Speeds subject to system capability)
Memory configuration2 × 32 GB
Storage
Storage drive16 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD
SSD storage16 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration2 × 8 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD
Display
Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
Display resolution3840 × 2400
Refresh frequency240 Hz
Panel typeUHD+
Touch inputNo
Display18 in UHD+ 240 Hz
Display formatUHD+
Color gamut coverage100% DCI-P3
Screen featuresMini LED IPS-Level
Graphics
Graphics processorNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
Video RAM24 GB
GPU modelNVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU
Audio & video
Web cameraIR FHD type (30fps@1080p) with HDR & 3D Noise Reduction+ (3DNR+)
Connectivity
NetworkingLAN and WLAN
LAN connectionGB LAN (Up to 2.5G)
Wi-FiKiller WiFi 7 BE1750
Bluetooth supportBT 5.4
Ports & slots
USB ports3x Type-A USB3.2 Gen2
Thunderbolt ports2x Thunderbolt™ 5 w DP/PD3.1
HDMI ports1x HDMI™ 2.1 (8K @ 60 Hz / 4K @ 120 Hz)
Audio jacks1x Mic-in/Headphone-out Combo Jack
Memory card readerSD Express Card Reader
Power
Power adapter400 W
Battery pack4 cell (99.9Whr) Li-Ion
Size & build
Overall dimensions15.91 in × 12.11 in × 0.94-1.26 in
Product weight7.94 lb (3.6 kg)
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
More details
Pointing deviceRGB Haptic Touchpad
KeyboardCherry Mechanical Per-Key RGB Gaming Keyboard

Questions about this item

How loud and hot does the MSI Titan 18 HX A2WJ-1258US get when the Ultra 9-290HX Plus and RTX 5090 run all day?

The Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface material on the CPU and GPU lowers system temperatures and prevents throttling during sustained intensive workloads.

What must I already own to use the 16 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe storage and 64 GB DDR5 6400MHz memory in this laptop?

Nothing extra is required; the 2 x 8 TB NVMe SSDs and 2 x 32 GB DDR5 modules are factory-installed and ready to run.

Will my older USB-A peripherals and external monitors work with the MSI Titan 18 HX A2WJ-1258US ports?

The chassis includes standard USB-A ports and video outputs so existing peripherals and displays connect directly.

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