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Black 18 inch gaming laptop with Mini LED display and angular chassis

MSI

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

SKU CH-8GQS-6HW1E

18-inch UHD+ 240Hz Mini LED gaming laptop with Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus 24-core processor, RTX 5090 24GB GDDR7, 128GB DDR5, 32TB NVMe SSD

  • Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2)
  • Graphics processorNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size128 GB
  • Storage drive32 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD
  • Display resolution3840 × 2400
  • 18-inch UHD+ 240 Hz Mini LED display delivers 3840 x 2400 resolution
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus 24-core CPU reaches 5.5 GHz turbo frequency
  • NVIDIA RTX 5090 GPU with 24 GB GDDR7 memory powers graphics workloads
  • 128 GB DDR5 5600 MHz dual-channel memory supports heavy multitasking
  • 32 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD provides vast high-speed storage

18-inch UHD+ 240Hz Mini LED gaming laptop

The MSI Titan 18 HX A2WJ-1258US pairs an 18-inch UHD+ 240Hz Mini LED panel with an Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus 24-core processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU with 24 GB GDDR7. It ships with 128 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory and 32 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage across two 8 TB drives. Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed.

Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound on CPU and GPU

HIDevolution applies Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface material to both the CPU and GPU to lower system temperatures and reduce throttling during sustained workloads. A full burn-in stress test verifies thermal behaviour before shipment. The chassis measures 15.91" x 12.11" x 0.94-1.26" and weighs 7.94 lbs.

HIDevolution quality-control and upgrade validation

Each unit receives a complete quality check including latest BIOS and driver installation, benchmark validation, keyboard and touchpad test, port functionality check, display inspection and physical chassis review. Upgrades are covered under warranty and the build is performed by an authorized MSI BTO dealer.

How it compares

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Price $13,105.99
Pricier than about 99% 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-HID15
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 size128 GB
RAM type and speed5600 MHz (Speeds subject to system capability)
Memory configuration2 × 64 GB
Storage
Storage drive32 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD
SSD storage32 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration4 × 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 do I install the Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface material on the Ultra 9-290HX Plus CPU and RTX 5090 GPU?

The Gelid GC Extreme TIM is pre-applied by HIDevolution during the build process; no user installation is required. The step buyers often miss is verifying that the latest stable BIOS firmware is installed before heavy workloads, which the vendor performs during quality control.

What maintenance or replacement will the 128 GB DDR5 5600MHz memory and 32 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD need later?

The DDR5 memory and PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDs are solid-state components with no moving parts, so they require no scheduled maintenance. If capacity or speed needs change, both the two 64 GB memory modules and the two 8 TB M.2 drives are user-replaceable.

Which limit appears first under sustained load on the 18-inch UHD+ 240Hz Mini LED display with the RTX 5090 24 GB GDDR7 GPU?

Sustained gaming at 3840 x 2400 resolution and 240 Hz will hit the GPU thermal envelope first. The Gelid GC Extreme compound and the 0.94-1.26 inch vapour-chamber cooling keep temperatures lower, but the 24 GB GDDR7 frame buffer and 5.5 GHz CPU turbo ceiling define the performance ceiling.

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