Unleash the power of the MSI Titan 18 HX AI and dominate every game, render, and AI workload with confidence. This flagship laptop delivers unmatched speed, stunning visuals, and rock‑solid reliability, making it the ultimate tool for serious gamers and creators who demand the best.
MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XWJG-498UK, 64GB/4TB, 18" 4K Laptop, W11 Pro 9S7-182421-498
Equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX processor, 24 cores (8 performance + 16 efficiency) and up to 5.5 GHz turbo, the Titan 18 HX AI handles the toughest tasks without breaking a sweat. The 18‑inch Mini‑LED 4K+ (3840 × 2400) display offers a 120 Hz refresh rate, 100 % DCI‑P3 color gamut, and 16:10 aspect ratio for ultra‑smooth, lifelike visuals.
With 64 GB DDR5‑6400 memory, two 2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDs (total 4 TB), and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 with 24 GB GDDR7, you get lightning‑fast load times and buttery‑smooth frame rates. The magnesium‑aluminum alloy chassis keeps the machine at just 3.6 kg, while advanced cooling and a 400 W adapter ensure sustained performance.
Connectivity is future‑proof with Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, two Thunderbolt 5 ports, HDMI 2.1, and a 2.5 Gb Ethernet port. Security features include a fingerprint reader, TPM 2.0, and a privacy shutter for the 1080p IR camera, protecting your data wherever you go.
Benefits
- Extreme processing power for gaming, 3D rendering, and AI workloads.
- Ultra‑high‑resolution Mini‑LED display delivers vivid colors and smooth motion.
- Massive 4 TB SSD storage provides ample space for games, media, and projects.
- Robust security with fingerprint sensor, TPM 2.0, and camera privacy shutter.
Uses of the product
- High‑end gaming with ray tracing and high frame rates.
- Professional video editing and 4K content creation.
- AI model training and inference using Intel AI Boost.
- Portable workstation for CAD, simulation, and data analysis.
Features
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX (24 cores, 5.5 GHz boost) paired with NVIDIA RTX 5090 24 GB GDDR7.
- 18‑inch Mini‑LED 4K+ panel, 120 Hz refresh, 100 % DCI‑P3 color gamut, 16:10 aspect ratio.
- 64 GB DDR5‑6400 RAM, dual 2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDs (total 4 TB) for rapid data access.
- Magnesium‑aluminum alloy chassis, advanced cooling, 400 W AC adapter, and 99.99 Wh battery for lasting performance.
Specifications
| Design |
| Original brand name |
MSI |
| Market positioning |
Gaming |
| Form factor |
Clamshell |
| Colour name |
Core Black |
| Product colour |
Black |
| Product type |
Laptop |
| Display |
| Maximum refresh rate |
120 Hz |
| Colour gamut |
100% |
| RGB colour space |
DCI-P3 |
| Native aspect ratio |
16:10 |
| Panel type |
Mini LED |
| HD type |
UHD+ |
| Touchscreen |
No |
| Display resolution |
3840 x 2400 pixels |
| Display diagonal |
45.7 cm (18") |
| Processor |
| Maximum turbo power |
160 W |
| Processor base power |
55 W |
| Processor cache |
36 MB |
| Efficient-core base frequency |
2.1 GHz |
| Performance-core base frequency |
2.8 GHz |
| Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency |
4.6 GHz |
| Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency |
5.5 GHz |
| Efficient cores |
16 |
| Performance cores |
8 |
| Processor boost frequency |
5.5 GHz |
| Processor threads |
24 |
| Processor cores |
24 |
| Processor model |
285HX |
| Processor generation |
Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) |
| Processor family |
Intel Core Ultra 9 |
| Processor manufacturer |
Intel |
| Neural processor unit (NPU) |
| GPU performance up to |
8 TOPs |
| NPU performance up to |
13 TOPs |
| Total processor performance up to |
36 TOPs |
| AI software frameworks supported by NPU |
DirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN |
| Windows Studio effects support |
Yes |
| Sparsity support |
Yes |
| Neural processor unit (NPU) |
Intel AI Boost |
| Memory |
| Maximum internal memory |
96 GB |
| Memory slots |
2x SO-DIMM |
| Memory layout (slots x size) |
2 x 32 GB |
| Memory clock speed |
6400 MHz |
| Internal memory type |
DDR5-SDRAM |
| Internal memory |
64 GB |
| Storage |
| Compatible memory cards |
SD |
| Card reader integrated |
Yes |
| Optical drive type |
No |
| SSD form factor |
M.2 |
| NVMe |
Yes |
| SSD interface |
PCI Express 4.0 |
| SSD capacity |
2 TB |
| Number of SSDs installed |
2 |
| Total SSDs capacity |
4 TB |
| Storage media |
SSD |
| Total storage capacity |
4 TB |
| Graphics |
| On-board graphics card model |
Intel Graphics |
| On-board graphics card family |
Intel Graphics |
| On-board GPU manufacturer |
Intel |
| Discrete graphics memory type |
GDDR7 |
| Discrete graphics card memory |
24 GB |
| Discrete graphics card model |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 |
| Discrete GPU manufacturer |
NVIDIA |
| Discrete graphics card |
Yes |
| On-board graphics card |
Yes |
| Audio |
| Speaker power |
2 W |
| Number of built-in speakers |
4 |
| Camera |
| Privacy type |
Privacy shutter |
| Privacy camera |
Yes |
| Infrared (IR) camera |
Yes |
| Video capturing speed |
30 fps |
| Front camera HD type |
Full HD |
| Front camera resolution |
1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Front camera |
Yes |
| Network |
| Bluetooth version |
5.4 |
| Bluetooth |
Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates |
2500 Mbit/s |
| Ethernet LAN |
Yes |
| WLAN controller model |
Killer Wi-Fi BE1750x |
| Wi-Fi standards |
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Top Wi-Fi standard |
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Mobile network connection |
No |
| Ports & interfaces |
| USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode |
Yes |
| Combo headphone/mic port |
Yes |
| Intel® Thunderbolt 5 |
Yes |
| Thunderbolt 5 ports quantity |
2 |
| HDMI version |
2.1 |
| HDMI ports quantity |
1 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports |
1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity |
3 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity |
0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity |
0 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity |
0 |
| Performance |
| Motherboard chipset |
Intel HM870 |
| Keyboard |
| Copilot key |
Yes |
| Keyboard language |
UK English |
| Keyboard layout |
QWERTY |
| Keyboard backlit colour |
RGB |
| Keyboard backlit |
Yes |
| Numeric keypad |
Yes |
| Pointing device |
Touchpad |
| Software |
| Operating system installed |
Windows 11 Pro |
| Battery |
| Battery capacity |
99.99 Wh |
| Battery capacity |
99.99 Wh |
| Number of battery cells |
4 |
| Battery technology |
Lithium Polymer (LiPo) |
| Power |
| USB Power Delivery (USB PD) |
Yes |
| AC adapter power |
400 W |
| Security |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) |
Yes |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version |
2.0 |
| Fingerprint reader |
Yes |
| Cable lock slot type |
Kensington |
| Cable lock slot |
Yes |
| Sustainability |
| Sustainability certificates |
EPEAT Silver |
| Weight & dimensions |
| Height (rear) |
3.21 cm |
| Height |
32 mm |
| Depth |
307 mm |
| Width |
404 mm |
| Weight |
3.6 kg |
| Packaging data |
| Package height |
377 mm |
| Package depth |
114 mm |
| Package width |
483 mm |
| Packaging content |
| AC adapter included |
Yes |
| Other features |
| Internal memory |
64 GB |
| Manufacturer |
MSI |
| Maximum internal memory |
96 GB |
| Warranty period |
2 year(s) |
