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MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XWJG-492NL Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX Laptop 45.7 cm (18") UHD+ 64 GB DDR5-SDRAM 6 TB SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Windows 11 Pro Black
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TITAN 18HX AI A2XWJG-492NL
Brand:
MSI
Screen Size:
45.7 cm (18")
Processor Family:
Intel Core Ultra 9
RAM:
64 GB
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Standing proudly as a leader in gaming innovation, the Titan 18 HX AI has reached new heights, pushing the limits of performance with its top-tier, all-encompassing features. Its advanced cooling system delivers unmatched power, ensuring smooth performance even during the most demanding tasks. Encased in a strong yet lightweight magnesium-aluminum alloy chassis, this flagship device blends durability with portability, making it the top choice for gamers and creators aiming for excellence.
Desktop-Level Performance with Efficiency
Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 285HX
Unlocking new level of performance with whole-new P-core & E-core architecture bringing improved performance per watt, the Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 285HX is here to make portable gaming cooler, quieter with elite-level performance.
GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptops
Game Changer
Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell, GeForce RTX™ 50 Series Laptop GPUs bring game-changing capabilities to gamers and creators. Equipped with a massive level of AI horsepower, the RTX 50 Series enables new experiences and next-level graphics fidelity. Multiply performance with NVIDIA DLSS 4, generate images at unprecedented speed, and unleash your creativity with NVIDIA Studio. All in the thinnest and longest lasting RTX laptops, optimized by Max-Q.
Supreme Speed. Superior Visuals.
DLSS 4 massively increases performance and improves image quality for top games using the power of AI.
Game-Winning Responsiveness
NVIDIA Reflex 2 with Frame Warp gives you the ultimate responsiveness, enhancing target acquisition, reaction time, and aim precision.
True-to-Life Graphics
Experience cinematic quality visuals at unprecedented speed with full ray tracing and breakthrough neural rendering technologies.
MSI OverBoost Ultra Technology
When extreme workloads require full CPU and GPU resources, MSI OverBoost Ultra technology unleashes maximum combined performance, delivering a total power output of 270W.
Unmatched Performance, Superior Cooling
Leveraging an innovative Vapor Chamber cooler alongside MSI's mastery in optimizing temperature and performance, we're smashing through performance milestones like never before.
3D COOLING STANDS
Raises the notebook, facilitating airflow through the stand itself and improving ventilation to ensure optimal performance.
Unrivaled Expansion and
Blazing Speed
With support for up to 4 SSDs, blazing-fast transfer speeds and up to DDR5-6400MHz memory, the Titan 18 HX AI offers unmatched storage flexibility and extreme data/memory speed performance. Experience seamless expansion and peak efficiency for all your storage, gaming and multitasking demands.
Now Even Smarter
Experience smarter productivity featuring Copilot and MSI AI Engine for seamless multitasking. These advanced AI tools adapt to your needs, optimizing performance and streamlining workflows effortlessly.
Thunderbolt™ 5 Technology
The forefront of data transfer and connectivity solution is now available. Enjoy up to 120 Gbps of transmit bandwidth with Thunderbolt™ Bandwidth Boost, while enabling connection to more monitors at higher resolution and refresh rates than ever.
18-Inch 4K Mini LED 120Hz Display
Indulge in unmatched realism with the Mini LED 4K display's ultra-high resolution whether you are indoors, outdoors, or under direct sunlight. Revel in the outstanding performance of DisplayHDR 1000 and vibrant color gamut. Elevate your gaming experience with a swift 120Hz refresh rate. Immerse yourself in the true essence of gaming.
Wi-Fi 7 Ready
Wi-Fi 7 offers multi-gigabit performance, reaching peak speeds of 5.8 Gbps on 5 and 6GHz connections. With 320MHz channel bandwidths, it delivers substantial throughput gains. Enjoy ultra-low 2ms latency and jitter-free experiences across multiple links. The 6GHz spectrum provides additional capacity for enhanced performance.
Desktop-Level IO Port
The Titan 18 HX AI is equipped with a comprehensive array of I/O ports, providing desktop-level connectivity for seamless data transmission and versatile display output. This ensures gamers experience maximum device flexibility when utilizing the laptop.
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT FAVORITE GAME
Enjoy hundreds of high-quality PC games with your new MSI devices and one month of Xbox Game Pass- including EA play. With new games added all the time, there’s always something new to play. Redeem Xbox Game Pass through your purchased MSI laptop via Microsoft Store APP.
Desktop-Level Performance with Efficiency
Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 285HX
Unlocking new level of performance with whole-new P-core & E-core architecture bringing improved performance per watt, the Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 285HX is here to make portable gaming cooler, quieter with elite-level performance.
GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptops
Game Changer
Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell, GeForce RTX™ 50 Series Laptop GPUs bring game-changing capabilities to gamers and creators. Equipped with a massive level of AI horsepower, the RTX 50 Series enables new experiences and next-level graphics fidelity. Multiply performance with NVIDIA DLSS 4, generate images at unprecedented speed, and unleash your creativity with NVIDIA Studio. All in the thinnest and longest lasting RTX laptops, optimized by Max-Q.
Supreme Speed. Superior Visuals.
DLSS 4 massively increases performance and improves image quality for top games using the power of AI.
Game-Winning Responsiveness
NVIDIA Reflex 2 with Frame Warp gives you the ultimate responsiveness, enhancing target acquisition, reaction time, and aim precision.
True-to-Life Graphics
Experience cinematic quality visuals at unprecedented speed with full ray tracing and breakthrough neural rendering technologies.
MSI OverBoost Ultra Technology
When extreme workloads require full CPU and GPU resources, MSI OverBoost Ultra technology unleashes maximum combined performance, delivering a total power output of 270W.
Unmatched Performance, Superior Cooling
Leveraging an innovative Vapor Chamber cooler alongside MSI's mastery in optimizing temperature and performance, we're smashing through performance milestones like never before.
3D COOLING STANDS
Raises the notebook, facilitating airflow through the stand itself and improving ventilation to ensure optimal performance.
Unrivaled Expansion and
Blazing Speed
With support for up to 4 SSDs, blazing-fast transfer speeds and up to DDR5-6400MHz memory, the Titan 18 HX AI offers unmatched storage flexibility and extreme data/memory speed performance. Experience seamless expansion and peak efficiency for all your storage, gaming and multitasking demands.
Now Even Smarter
Experience smarter productivity featuring Copilot and MSI AI Engine for seamless multitasking. These advanced AI tools adapt to your needs, optimizing performance and streamlining workflows effortlessly.
Thunderbolt™ 5 Technology
The forefront of data transfer and connectivity solution is now available. Enjoy up to 120 Gbps of transmit bandwidth with Thunderbolt™ Bandwidth Boost, while enabling connection to more monitors at higher resolution and refresh rates than ever.
18-Inch 4K Mini LED 120Hz Display
Indulge in unmatched realism with the Mini LED 4K display's ultra-high resolution whether you are indoors, outdoors, or under direct sunlight. Revel in the outstanding performance of DisplayHDR 1000 and vibrant color gamut. Elevate your gaming experience with a swift 120Hz refresh rate. Immerse yourself in the true essence of gaming.
Wi-Fi 7 Ready
Wi-Fi 7 offers multi-gigabit performance, reaching peak speeds of 5.8 Gbps on 5 and 6GHz connections. With 320MHz channel bandwidths, it delivers substantial throughput gains. Enjoy ultra-low 2ms latency and jitter-free experiences across multiple links. The 6GHz spectrum provides additional capacity for enhanced performance.
Desktop-Level IO Port
The Titan 18 HX AI is equipped with a comprehensive array of I/O ports, providing desktop-level connectivity for seamless data transmission and versatile display output. This ensures gamers experience maximum device flexibility when utilizing the laptop.
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT FAVORITE GAME
Enjoy hundreds of high-quality PC games with your new MSI devices and one month of Xbox Game Pass- including EA play. With new games added all the time, there’s always something new to play. Redeem Xbox Game Pass through your purchased MSI laptop via Microsoft Store APP.
Specifications
General
Memory Kit Layout
Kit layout shows how the total RAM is split across physical modules - for example, '2 x 16 GB' uses two slots, leaves two open for upgrade. Dual-channel (matched pair across two slots) is roughly 50 percent faster than single-channel.
2 x 32 GB
NPU Performance
NPU (Neural Processing Unit): dedicated AI/ML acceleration. TOPS = tera operations per second.
13 TOPs
Original Brand Name
MSI
Privacy Type
Privacy shutter
AI Sparsity Support
Hardware support for sparse neural network operations, which can roughly double AI inference throughput on supported models.
Yes
Video Capture Speed
30 fps
Processor
Boost Clock Speed
Boost clock speed (GHz) is the peak frequency a few cores can reach for short bursts when thermal and power headroom allow. Higher boost clock makes interactive apps feel snappier and accelerates short, bursty workloads like web browsing and Office.
5.5 GHz
Processor Cores
Cores are the independent processing units inside the CPU. More cores let the system handle more applications and threads simultaneously without slowdown. 4 cores is fine for office work, 6-8 for content creation and gaming, 12+ for video editing, simulat
24
Processor Model
285HX
CPU Generation
Newer generation = better performance per watt and more features.
Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
CPU Brand
Intel
Processor Threads
Threads are the virtual processing lanes the CPU exposes to the operating system. Hyper-Threading / SMT typically doubles thread count vs core count, which improves throughput on parallel workloads like rendering and compilation. Threads do not double sin
24
Efficiency Cores
Efficiency cores (E-cores) are smaller, lower-power CPU cores that handle background tasks (telemetry, sync, web tabs) while the P-cores stay free for the active app. They boost multi-threaded throughput cheaply and extend battery life on notebooks.
16
Neural Processor (NPU)
Dedicated AI accelerator built into the CPU package. Used by Windows Studio Effects, Copilot+ features and AI inference workloads.
Intel AI Boost
Performance Cores
Performance cores (P-cores) are the high-power CPU cores used for demanding foreground tasks - games, rendering, single-threaded productivity. They run at the highest clock speeds and consume the most power. P-core count is the main driver of peak single-
8
E-core Base Frequency
2.1 GHz
E-core Max Turbo
4.6 GHz
Intel Thunderbolt 5
Yes
Memory Speed
Memory speed (MT/s or MHz) is how many transfers per second the RAM can do. Higher memory speed reduces the wait for data and noticeably boosts performance on Ryzen CPUs and integrated graphics. DDR5-5600 is the current entry; DDR5-6400+ benefits enthusia
6400 MHz
Chipset
The chipset determines supported CPU generations, PCIe lanes and overclocking.
Intel HM870
P-core Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
P-core Max Turbo
5.5 GHz
Base Power
Base Power (W, also called PL1) is the sustained power the CPU is rated to draw at base clock. It maps directly to long-term cooling requirements: a 65 W chip fits stock coolers, a 125 W chip needs a tower or AIO cooler.
55 W
Cache Memory
Cache memory is the tiny but extremely fast on-chip memory the CPU uses to keep frequently accessed data close to the cores. Larger L2 and L3 caches cut down on slow trips to system RAM, which is especially valuable for gaming, databases and compilation.
36 MB
Total CPU AI Performance (TOPs)
Maximum AI compute throughput from the CPU expressed in tera-operations per second.
36 TOPs
Memory
Max Supported RAM
96 GB
Memory Type
Memory type sets the RAM generation. DDR5 is the current standard for Intel 12th-gen+ and AMD AM5; it delivers higher bandwidth and lower voltage than DDR4. DDR4 is still common on older platforms. Memory type must match the motherboard; the slots are phy
DDR5-SDRAM
Memory Slots
Number of physical RAM slots (DIMM or SO-DIMM) available on the motherboard.
2x SO-DIMM
Storage
NVMe
NVMe SSDs are 5–10× faster than SATA. Standard in modern notebooks.
Yes
Storage Type
SSD
SSD Capacity
4000 GB
Total Storage
6 TB
Compatible Card Types
SD
Optical Drive
No
SSD Interface
PCI Express 4.0
Display
Resolution
Native resolution is the pixel grid the panel was designed to display. FHD = 1920x1080, QHD = 2560x1440, 4K UHD = 3840x2160, 5K = 5120x2880. Running below native resolution makes the image fuzzy unless content is scaled cleanly (which only works for some
3840 x 2400 pixels
Refresh Rate
Refresh rate (Hz) is how many times per second the screen redraws its image. 60 Hz is the standard for productivity; 120-144 Hz feels noticeably smoother for everyday use; 240+ Hz benefits competitive gaming. Higher refresh rate also reduces motion blur.
120 Hz
Panel Type
Panel type sets the colour, contrast and viewing-angle character of the monitor. IPS = wide viewing angles, accurate colour, moderate contrast; VA = high contrast and deep blacks, narrower angles; TN = fastest response but limited angles; OLED = perfect b
Mini LED
Resolution Class
FHD=1920×1080, QHD=2560×1440, 4K=3840×2160, OLED refers to panel type.
UHD+
Brightness
Peak brightness in nits (cd/m²). 300+ nits for indoor; 500+ for outdoor use.
1000 cd/m²
Colour Space Coverage
DCI-P3
Touchscreen
No
Anti-Glare
Matte coating reduces reflections in bright environments; glossy = more vivid colours.
Yes
Colour Gamut
Percentage of a colour space the display can reproduce. Higher = more vivid colours.
100 %
Aspect Ratio
16:9 = standard widescreen. 16:10 = more vertical space. 21:9 = ultrawide.
16:10
Graphics
iGPU Brand
Intel
Integrated Graphics
Built-in GPU for display output. Not suitable for gaming or 3D workloads.
Yes
iGPU Family
Intel® Graphics
Integrated GPU Model
Intel® Graphics
Dedicated GPU
Separate graphics chip (e.g. NVIDIA RTX, AMD Radeon). Required for gaming, 3D and video editing.
Yes
Discrete GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
Discrete GPU Manufacturer
NVIDIA
VRAM
VRAM is the dedicated video memory installed on the graphics card. Games and 3D apps load textures, shaders and frame buffers into VRAM; running out forces slower system RAM swapping and causes stutter. 8 GB is the comfortable minimum for 1080p gaming, 12
24 GB
Discrete GPU Memory Type
VRAM technology on the discrete GPU (GDDR6, GDDR6X, GDDR7).
GDDR7
GPU AI Performance (TOPs)
Maximum AI compute throughput from the GPU expressed in tera-operations per second.
8 TOPs
Connectivity
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth version controls range, throughput and the supported audio codecs. 5.0+ doubles range and bandwidth vs 4.x; 5.3 adds LE Audio with the higher-quality LC3 codec. Both endpoints must speak the same version to use the new features.
5.4
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi generation sets peak speed and how well the device coexists with neighbours. Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) is the modern baseline; Wi-Fi 6E adds the cleaner 6 GHz band; Wi-Fi 7 (Be) brings multi-link operation and even higher peaks. The router and the client m
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
HDMI Ports
1
Bluetooth
Yes
Wi-Fi Standard
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) is fastest; Wi-Fi 6/6E: very fast; Wi-Fi 5: standard.
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Card Reader
Yes
Ethernet (LAN Port)
Wired network port. More stable and faster than Wi-Fi for office and server use.
Yes
Mobile Network Support
No
USB-C DisplayPort Alt-Mode
Yes
Cable Lock Slot
Yes
Cable Lock Slot Type
Kensington
LAN Ports
1
HDMI Version
HDMI version determines the maximum supported resolution and refresh rate. HDMI 2.0 = 4K at 60 Hz, HDMI 2.1 = 4K at 120 Hz or 8K at 60 Hz with HDR. To run 4K120 the HDMI cable, source and display must all be 2.1.
2.1
Thunderbolt 5 Ports
2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Ports
3
WLAN Chip
Killer Wi-Fi 7 1750x
Keyboard & Input
Keyboard Backlight
Yes
Numeric Keypad
No
Pointing Device
Touchpad, TrackPoint, or other built-in pointing mechanism.
Touchpad
Copilot Key
Dedicated keyboard key that launches Microsoft Copilot AI assistant.
Yes
Keyboard Backlit Colour
RGB
Keyboard Backlit Zone
Per-key RGB
Battery & Security
Battery Capacity
Battery capacity (Wh or mAh) is the total energy the battery stores. For comparing devices the Wh value is the meaningful one (mAh requires knowing the voltage too). Bigger capacity adds weight and bulk; mid-range notebooks land at 50-70 Wh.
99.9 Wh
Battery Cells
4
Trusted Platform Module Tpm
Yes
Trusted Platform Module Tpm Version
2.0
Operating System
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro
Windows Studio Effects
Support for Windows Studio Effects (background blur, eye contact, voice focus) accelerated by the NPU.
Yes
Networking
Ethernet Data Rates
2500 Mbit/s
Audio
Combo Headphone / Mic Port
Yes
Built-in Speakers
4
Speaker Power
2 W
Power
AC Adapter Power
400 W
AC Adapter Included
Yes
USB Power Delivery
Allows charging via USB-C. PD wattage determines charging speed.
Yes
Max Turbo Power
Max Turbo Power (W, also called PL2) is the peak short-burst power draw when the CPU is hitting boost frequencies. It can be 1.5-3x the base power. Adequate VRM cooling on the motherboard and a quality PSU are essential to sustain it.
160 W
Software
AI Frameworks (NPU)
AI software frameworks supported by the on-chip Neural Processing Unit (e.g. DirectML, ONNX RT, OpenVINO).
DirectML/ONNX RT/OpenVINO/WebNN/Windows ML
Camera
Front Camera
Yes
Front Camera Resolution
1920 x 1080 pixels
Front Camera Resolution Class
Full HD
Infrared Ir Camera
Yes
Privacy Camera
Yes
Physical
Weight
3.600000
Form Factor
Clamshell
Colour
Black
Depth
307.5 mm
Width
404 mm
Height Front
24 mm
Height Rear
32.05 mm
SSD Form Factor
M.2
Additional
Warranty
24/12L;2 year(s)
SKU
1437265
EAN
4711377335898