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MSI Titan 18 HX A2WJ Core Black 18 inch laptop closed lid matte finish

MSI

MSI Titan 18 HX A2WJ 18" UHD+ 240Hz Mini LED Ultra 9-290HX Plus RTX 5090 128 GB 4 TB

SKU CH-R9V2-5NJ5V

An 18-inch UHD+ 240Hz Mini LED laptop with an Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus 24-core processor, RTX 5090 graphics with 24 GB GDDR7, 128 GB DDR5 memory and 4 TB NVMe storage

  • Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2)
  • Graphics processorNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size128 GB
  • Storage drive4 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD
  • Display resolution3840 × 2400
  • 24-core Ultra 9-290HX Plus reaches 5.5 GHz turbo for heavy compute
  • 18-inch UHD+ Mini LED panel runs at 240 Hz for fluid motion
  • RTX 5090 with 24 GB GDDR7 drives high-fidelity graphics
  • 128 GB DDR5 5600 MHz dual-channel memory handles large workloads
  • 4 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2×2 TB) delivers fast load times

18 inch UHD+ 240Hz Mini LED

The MSI Titan 18 HX A2WJ is an 18 inch gaming laptop built around a 3840 x 2400 Mini LED panel running at 240 Hz. An Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor with 24 cores and a 5.5 GHz maximum turbo frequency drives the system. NVIDIA RTX 5090 laptop graphics with 24 GB GDDR7 memory complete the core hardware. Windows 11 Pro comes pre-installed.

128 GB DDR5 5600 and 4 TB NVMe Gen4

This configuration suits professionals and enthusiasts who need 128 GB of DDR5 5600 memory in dual channel and 4 TB of PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage across two 2 TB modules. The factory fitted Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound on CPU and GPU targets lower temperatures during sustained workloads. Buyers who do not require this memory capacity or storage volume should consider smaller configurations.

RTX 5090 24 GB GDDR7 graphics

The single specification that decides fit is the NVIDIA RTX 5090 laptop GPU equipped with 24 GB of GDDR7 video memory. This discrete graphics solution defines the rendering and compute ceiling for the chassis. If a workload does not demand this level of graphics performance a different GPU tier would be more appropriate.

How it compares

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

Price $7,251.99
Pricier than about 93% 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-1240US
Part numberMS-TITAN18HXA21240-HID14
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 drive4 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD
SSD storage4 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration2x 2 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 does the 5.5 GHz max turbo frequency of the Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus behave inside this 18-inch chassis?

The 24-core processor can reach 5.5 GHz on turbo, and the Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound applied during the build helps sustain higher clocks under heavy CPU and GPU loads.

What does the PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe interface mean for the 4 TB storage in daily use?

The two 2 TB drives run on PCIe 4.0 x4 lanes, delivering sequential read and write speeds that keep game loads and large file transfers near the interface ceiling.

Will the 15.91 by 12.11 inch footprint and 0.94 to 1.26 inch height fit my backpack sleeve?

The chassis measures 15.91 inches wide, 12.11 inches deep and tapers from 0.94 to 1.26 inches thick, weighing 7.94 lbs, so check your sleeve’s internal dimensions against those numbers.

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