MSI
MSI Titan 18 HX A2WJ 18" UHD+ 240Hz Mini LED Ultra 9-290HX Plus 64 GB RTX 5090 gaming laptop
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
- ColorCore Black
- Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
- CPUIntel Core Ultra 290HX Plus
- Screen18" UHD+ 240Hz
- Memory64GB
- Storage24 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD
- 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.
Highlights
- 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
Specifications
| Brand | MSI |
|---|---|
| Series | MSI Titan 18 HX A2W |
| Model | MSI Titan 18 HX A2WJ-1258US |
| Part Number | MS-TITAN18HXA21258-HID4 |
| Color | Core Black |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro |
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 290HX Plus |
| Screen | 18" UHD+ 240Hz |
| Memory | 64GB |
| Storage | 24 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD |
| Graphics Card | NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU |
| Video Memory | 24GB |
| Communication | LAN and WLAN |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 15.91" x 12.11" x 0.94-1.26" |
| Weight | 7.94 lbs |
| CPU Type | Intel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2) |
| Processor Name | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus |
| Number of Cores | 24-core (8P+16E) Processor |
| Turbo Frequency | Max Turbo Frequency 5.5 GHz |
| CPU L3 Cache | 36 MB |
| Screen Size | 18.0" |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Display Type | UHD+ |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2400 |
| Panel | UHD+ |
| Refresh Rate | 240Hz |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Display Features | Mini LED IPS-Level |
| GPU/VPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU |
| SSD | 24 TB |
| HDD | No |
| Storage Spec | 3 x 8 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD |
| Memory Speed | 6400MHz (Speeds subject to system capability) |
| Memory Spec | 2 x 32 GB |
| LAN | GB LAN (Up to 2.5G) |
| WLAN | Killer WiFi 7 BE1750 |
| Bluetooth | BT 5.4 |
| USB | 3x Type-A USB3.2 Gen2 |
| Thunderbolt | 2x Thunderbolt™ 5 w DP/PD3.1 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI™ 2.1 (8K @ 60Hz / 4K @ 120Hz) |
| Audio Ports | 1x Mic-in/Headphone-out Combo Jack |
| Touchpad | RGB Haptic Touchpad |
| Keyboard | Cherry Mechanical Per-Key RGB Gaming Keyboard |
| Webcam | IR FHD type (30fps@1080p) with HDR & 3D Noise Reduction+ (3DNR+) |
| Card Reader | SD Express Card Reader |
| Style | Standard |
| Type | Gaming |
| Usage | Consumer |
| AC Adapter/Charger | 400W |
| Battery | 4 cell (99.9Whr) Li-Ion |
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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