MSI Titan 18 HX AI with RTX 5090 and Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX Comparison

MSI Titan 18 HX AI with RTX 5090 and Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX ₹620,990	ASUS ROG STRIX G16 (RTX 5080 & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX)
Overview
Brand
MSI
Model
Titan 18 HX AI A2XWJG-486IN
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
RAM
64GB DDR5-6400MHz
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Storage
6TB NVMe SSD (1x 2TB PCIe Gen5x4 + 2x 2TB PCIe Gen4x4 SSDs)
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Display
18-inch UHD+ (3840 x 2400) MiniLED, 120Hz, 100% DCI-P3
Operating System
Windows 11 Home
Weight
3.6 kg or 7.93 lbs
Color
Core Black
Processor
CPU
Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 285HX
Architecture
Arrow Lake-HX (2nd Gen Core Ultra)
Cores
24 (8 Performance-cores + 16 Efficient-cores)
Threads
24
Base Clock
2.8 GHz (Performance Cores), 2.1 GHz (Efficient Cores)
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 5.5 GHz (Performance Cores), 4.6 GHz (Efficient Cores)
Cache
36MB L3 Cache
TDP
95W (CPU Power, Total System Power up to 270W with MSI OverBoost Ultra Technology)
Additional Features
Intel AI Boost NPU (up to 13 TOPS), Desktop-Grade CPU Power (up to 220W)
Display
Screen Size
18 inches (46 cm)
Resolution
3840 x 2400 (UHD+)
Refresh Rate
120Hz
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Response Time
Not explicitly specified, but MiniLED panels are generally very fast.
Panel Type
MiniLED, IPS-Level
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3 (Typical)
Brightness
1000 nits (VESA DisplayHDR™ 1000 Certified)
Aspect Ratio
16:10
Additional Features
Anti-Glare Display, Wide Viewing Angle, Per-unit Calibration, SGS Certified
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
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VRAM
24GB GDDR7
Architecture
NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series)
TGP
175W (with Dynamic Boost 2.0)
Ray Tracing
Yes, with 4th Gen RT Cores
DLSS Support
Yes, DLSS 4 with Frame Generation
Additional Features
MSI OverBoost Ultra Technology (Max. 270W CPU-GPU Power), Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, Max-Q technologies, 1824 AI TOPS (GPU only)
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5
RAM Speed
6400MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 96GB (2 Slots, 32GB*2 configured for 64GB)
Storage
Primary Storage
6TB NVMe SSD (Configured as: 1x 2TB NVMe PCIe Gen5x4 SSD + 2x 2TB NVMe PCIe Gen4x4 SSDs)
Secondary Storage Options
Total 4x M.2 SSD slots (1x PCIe Gen5, 3x PCIe Gen4)
RAID Support
Yes, Super RAID with PCIe Gen5 + Gen4 SSDs for up to 18000MB/s (implied from benchmarks with RAID configuration)
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes (Cherry Mechanical Per-Key RGB Gaming Keyboard by SteelSeries with Copilot Key)
RGB Customization
Per-Key RGB Gaming Keyboard, Mystic Light with seamless RGB haptic touchpad design
Game Optimization
MSI Center (with AI solutions), MSI APP Player (for mobile gaming on PC), SteelSeries GG
Performance
Cooling Technology
Vapor Chamber Cooler with dedicated PCIe Gen5 SSD cooling pipe, Dual fan system with Arc Flow Fans, 7 Heat Pipes
Overclocking Support
Yes (via MSI Center)
Performance Modes
Not explicitly detailed, but MSI Center offers various modes (e.g., Extreme Performance)
Benchmark Scores
Not explicitly specified in official documentation, but expected to be among the highest for gaming laptops.
Battery
Capacity
99.9 Whrs, 4-cell
Backup Time
Up to 5 hours (general usage, actual gaming time will be less).
Charging Type
Standard Charging, Power Delivery 3.1 (up to 140W on Thunderbolt 5 ports)
Power Adapter
400W AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750
Ethernet
2.5 Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45 port)
Bluetooth
5.4
Ports
2x Thunderbolt™ 5 (DisplayPort™ / Power Delivery 3.1) (up to 120Gbps transmit bandwidth), 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI™ 2.1 (8K @ 60Hz / 4K @ 120Hz), 1x SD Card Reader (Full Size SD UHS-III), 1x Mic-in/Headphone-out Combo Jack
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Cherry Mechanical Per-Key RGB Gaming Keyboard by SteelSeries with Copilot Key
Key Travel
Cherry MX Ultra Low Profile mechanical switch
N-Key Rollover
Not explicitly specified, but expected for a high-end gaming keyboard.
Touchpad Features
Mystic Light with seamless RGB haptic touchpad design
Audio
Speakers
4x 2W Audio Speaker, 2x 2W Audio Woofer (Sound by Dynaudio)
Audio Enhancements
Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer, Hi-Res Audio Ready, Built-in Array Microphone
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes (1x Mic-in/Headphone-out Combo Jack)
Camera
Webcam
IR FHD type (30fps@1080p) with HDR
Enhancements
3D Noise Reduction+ (3DNR+), Webcam Shutter
Privacy Shutter
Yes (Webcam Shutter)
Build & Design
Material
Magnesium-Aluminum Alloy Chassis (Thixomolding Technology)
Color Options
Core Black
RGB Lighting
Per-Key RGB Keyboard, Mystic Light (Seamless RGB Haptic Touchpad)
Dimensions
404 mm x 24 mm x 307.5 mm (15.91" x 0.94" x 12.11")
Additional Features
Encased in a strong yet lightweight chassis
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes (Vapor Chamber, dedicated SSD cooling pipe, high-performance fans)
Software
MSI Center, Windows 11 Home, Microsoft 365 Basic (1 Year), Office Home 2024 (lifetime), Xbox Game Pass (pre-installed details may vary by region)
Upgrade-Friendly Design
Up to 96GB RAM support, 4 SSD slots (including Gen5)
AI PC Features
Intel AI Boost NPU inside, AI-powered optimizations via MSI Center
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes
Power Adapter
Yes, 400W
User Manual
Yes
Warranty Card
Yes, 2-Year Warranty (for India region, as per Gaming Icons)
Additional Accessories
MSI Dual Drive 256GB + MSI Lucky Figure Keychain_Black, MSI Gaming Mouse, MSI Laptop Bag
Launch Date
Release Date
June 2025 (as per current market listings)
Status
Available

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