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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

  • ColorCore Black
  • Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
  • CPUIntel Core Ultra 290HX Plus
  • Screen18" UHD+ 240Hz
  • Memory64GB
  • Storage16 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD
  • 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.

Highlights

  • 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

Specifications

BrandMSI
SeriesMSI Titan 18 HX A2W
ModelMSI Titan 18 HX A2WJ-1258US
Part NumberMS-TITAN18HXA21258-HID3
ColorCore Black
Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
CPUIntel Core Ultra 290HX Plus
Screen18" UHD+ 240Hz
Memory64GB
Storage16 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD
Graphics CardNVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU
Video Memory24GB
CommunicationLAN and WLAN
Dimensions (W x D x H)15.91" x 12.11" x 0.94-1.26"
Weight7.94 lbs
CPU TypeIntel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2)
Processor NameIntel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
Number of Cores24-core (8P+16E) Processor
Turbo FrequencyMax Turbo Frequency 5.5 GHz
CPU L3 Cache36 MB
Screen Size18.0"
TouchscreenNo
Display TypeUHD+
Resolution3840 x 2400
PanelUHD+
Refresh Rate240Hz
Color Gamut100% DCI-P3
Display FeaturesMini LED IPS-Level
GPU/VPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
SSD16 TB
HDDNo
Storage Spec2 x 8 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD
Memory Speed6400MHz (Speeds subject to system capability)
Memory Spec2 x 32 GB
LANGB LAN (Up to 2.5G)
WLANKiller WiFi 7 BE1750
BluetoothBT 5.4
USB3x Type-A USB3.2 Gen2
Thunderbolt2x Thunderbolt™ 5 w DP/PD3.1
HDMI1x HDMI™ 2.1 (8K @ 60Hz / 4K @ 120Hz)
Audio Ports1x Mic-in/Headphone-out Combo Jack
TouchpadRGB Haptic Touchpad
KeyboardCherry Mechanical Per-Key RGB Gaming Keyboard
WebcamIR FHD type (30fps@1080p) with HDR & 3D Noise Reduction+ (3DNR+)
Card ReaderSD Express Card Reader
StyleStandard
TypeGaming
UsageConsumer
AC Adapter/Charger400W
Battery4 cell (99.9Whr) Li-Ion

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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