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Core Black 18 inch gaming laptop with Mini LED display, 15.91 by 12.11 by 0.94 to 1.26 inches

MSI

MSI Titan 18 HX A2WJ 18" UHD+ 240Hz Mini LED Ultra 9-290HX Plus 64 GB RTX 5090 gaming laptop

SKU CH-SRCP-68Y1Z

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

  • Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2)
  • Graphics processorNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size64 GB
  • Storage drive24 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD
  • Display resolution3840 × 2400
  • 18-inch UHD+ 240Hz Mini LED display for razor-sharp motion
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus 24-core CPU up to 5.5 GHz for heavy workloads
  • NVIDIA RTX 5090 laptop GPU with 24 GB GDDR7 for top-tier graphics
  • 64 GB DDR5 6400 MHz dual-channel memory for smooth multitasking
  • 24 TB PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD storage for massive game libraries

Desktop-class 18-inch mobile workstation

The MSI Titan 18 HX A2WJ packs an Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus 24-core processor and an NVIDIA RTX 5090 laptop GPU with 24 GB GDDR7 into an 18-inch UHD+ 240 Hz Mini LED chassis. It targets engineers, creators and competitive gamers who need desktop-grade compute and graphics in a single portable system.

Replaces a tower plus external monitor

The 3840 x 2400 Mini LED panel and 24 TB of PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage remove the need for a separate high-refresh display and bulky RAID array. The jump makes sense when workflows demand 5.5 GHz turbo frequencies, 64 GB DDR5 6400 memory and GPU-accelerated rendering on the move.

Limited by laptop thermals and power envelope

Even with Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound applied to the CPU and GPU, sustained 5.5 GHz clocks and full RTX 5090 output are constrained by the 0.94-1.26 inch profile and 7.94 lb weight. PCIe 4.0 x4 caps sequential throughput, and the 240 Hz panel draws significant battery power at peak brightness.

How it compares

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

Price $9,269.99
Pricier than about 95% 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-HID4
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 drive24 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD
SSD storage24 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration3 × 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

What are the exact chassis dimensions and weight for the 18-inch Titan 18 HX A2WJ?

The laptop measures 15.91 inches wide by 12.11 inches deep by 0.94 to 1.26 inches high and weighs 7.94 lbs.

How is the Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound applied to the Ultra 9-290HX Plus and RTX 5090, and what step is often missed?

The compound is pre-applied by the builder during assembly; the step users miss is skipping a thermal-pad check if they later remove the heatsink for an SSD upgrade.

When will the 64 GB DDR5 6400MHz memory or the 24 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage need replacement?

Both components are rated for the laptop's service life; only a hardware failure or a capacity upgrade would require swapping them later.

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