MSI Titan 18 HX Dragon Edition Draco Epic A2WJ-1218DE Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop 45.7 cm (18") UHD+ 96 GB DDR5-SDRAM 4 TB SSD NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Windows 11 Home Black German

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Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (36MB Cache), 96GB DDR5-SDRAM, 4000GB SSD, 18" UHD+ 3840 x 2400 Mini LED, Intel Graphics, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 (24GB GDDR7), LAN, WLAN, Webcam, Windows 11 Home
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (36MB Cache)
  • 18" UHD+ 3840 x 2400 Mini LED, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 (24GB GDDR7)
  • 96GB (6400MHz) DDR5-SDRAM (2 x 48) & 4000GB SSD
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SKU 001824-1218
EAN 4711377448277
Manufacturer MSI
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The MSI Titan 18 HX Dragon Edition Draco Epic is a flagship gaming laptop and MSI 40th Anniversary Special Edition inspired by the mythic world of Draco, blending desktop-replacement performance with a collector-grade design. Built for immersive gameplay and creative workloads, its 240Hz Mini-LED display delivers cinematic visual immersion and commanding performance — all within a bold atmosphere shaped by dragon-inspired artistry and refined craftsmanship across its premium 18-inch experience.

Epic Written in Stars
In Greek mythology, the gods entrusted the Golden Apple representing wisdom and eternal power to the guardianship of a Great Dragon. Upon completing its task, the Dragon ascended to become the constellation Draco, stationed perpetually near the North Star.

The Ultimate Draco Edition Bundle
Step into the mythic realm of Draco with an exclusive bundle forged for collectors. Featuring the artfully crafted Dragon Edition laptop, a premium Color Box, Limited Edition coin, Mousepad, and Gaming Mouse, every piece embodies dragon symbolism, refined craftsmanship, and immersive performance — creating a legendary setup worthy of MSI’s 40th Anniversary Special Edition.

Desktop Muscle in an Efficient Package.
Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus

Meet the Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus. Featuring a redesigned P-core and E-core architecture, it brings elite desktop power to a cooler, quieter, and more efficient portable gaming experience.

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 4.5, 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 4.5 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 path tracing and breakthrough neural rendering technologies.

MSI OverBoost Technology
Channeling the untamed power of Draco, MSI OverBoost technology unleashes up to 270W of combined CPU and GPU performance under extreme workloads, delivering relentless power worthy of a dragon awakened among the stars.

Unmatched Performance,
Superior Cooling

With an innovative Vapor Chamber cooler and MSI's cutting-edge expertise in optimizing temperature and performance, the Titan 18 HX Dragon Edition Draco Epic not only breaks through performance milestones, but also supports the latest PCIe Gen5 SSDs. Featuring a dedicated cooling copper pipe, it fully unlocks the SSDs' peak potential.

3D Cooling Stands
Raises the notebook, facilitating airflow through the stand itself and improving ventilation to ensure optimal performance.

18-inch 4k Mini LED 240Hz Display
Guided by the brilliance of Draco across the northern sky, the 4K Mini LED display unveils breathtaking realism with stellar clarity in any environment. From radiant highlights with DisplayHDR 1000 to vivid cosmic-inspired colors, and an ultra-smooth 240Hz refresh rate, every scene feels immersive, powerful, and forged for true celestial gaming.

Experience Every Actuation
Enjoy tactile feedback. The Titan 18 HX Dragon Edition Draco Epic comes with a unique Cherry MX Ultra-Low Profile mechanical keyboard tailored for laptops with ultra-slim designs. The keyboard features a two-piece keycap structure and gold cross-point contact system that create a satisfying tactile feel, and precise key switch actuation.

Unrivaled Expansion and
Blazing Speed

With support for 4 SSD slots powered by SuperRAID 5 (up to 18,000 MB/s read) and dual DDR5 memory, Titan 18 HX Dragon Edition Draco Epic delivers blazing-fast performance for gaming and multitasking, ensuring lightning-fast load times and peak efficiency.

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
Stay at the forefront of data transfer and connectivity solutions. Thunderbolt™ 5 delivers up to 120 Gbps of transmit bandwidth with Thunderbolt™ Bandwidth Boost, enabling connections to more monitors at higher resolutions and refresh rates than ever before.

Feast of Sound
The Titan 18 HX Dragon Edition Dragon Epic features a 6-speaker surround sound system by the world-renowned Dynaudio. Built with powerful bass sound & clearer vocals, it supports Nahimic and Hi-Res Audio to deliver an exceptional acoustic experience.

Desktop-level IO Port
The Titan 18 HX Dragon Edition Draco Epic 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.
Design
Colour nameDragon Edition Draco Epic
Product typeLaptop
Market positioningGaming
Housing materialMetal, Plastic
Form factorClamshell
Product colourBlack
Original brand nameMSI
Display
HD typeUHD+
Panel typeMini LED
Display brightness1200 cd/m²
TouchscreenNo
Display resolution3840 x 2400 pixels
Display diagonal45.7 cm (18")
Maximum refresh rate240 Hz
RGB colour spaceDCI-P3
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyDisplayHDR 1000
Colour gamut100%
Native aspect ratio16:10
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedYes
Processor
Processor generationIntel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor cache typeSmart Cache
Processor cache36 MB
Processor model290HX Plus
Processor boost frequency5.5 GHz
Processor cores24
Processor threads24
Processor socketBGA 2114
Motherboard chipsetIntel HM870
Processor manufacturerIntel
Processor familyIntel Core Ultra 9
Processor base power55 W
Maximum turbo power160 W
Efficient-core base frequency1.8 GHz
Performance-core base frequency2.7 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency4.7 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency5.5 GHz
Performance cores8
Efficient cores16
Low Power Efficient-cores0
Neural processor unit (NPU)
Neural processor unit (NPU)Intel AI Boost
Sparsity supportYes
Windows Studio effects supportYes
AI software frameworks supported by NPUDirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN
Total processor performance up to36 TOPs
NPU performance up to13 TOPs
GPU performance up to8 TOPs
Memory
Memory form factorSO-DIMM
Internal memory96 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)2 x 48 GB
Internal memory typeDDR5-SDRAM
Memory clock speed6400 MHz
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory128 GB
Storage
SSD form factorM.2
Storage mediaSSD
Optical drive typeNo
Number of SSDs installed2
SSD capacity2 TB
SSD interfacePCI Express 5.0, PCI Express 4.0
Card reader integratedYes
Compatible memory cardsSD
Total storage capacity4 TB
Total SSDs capacity4 TB
NVMeYes
Graphics
Discrete graphics cardYes
Discrete graphics card memory24 GB
On-board graphics card familyIntel Arc Graphics
On-board graphics cardYes
On-board graphics card modelIntel Arc Graphics
Discrete graphics card modelNVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR7
Discrete GPU manufacturerNVIDIA
On-board GPU manufacturerIntel
Audio
Audio systemNahimic 3
Number of built-in speakers6
Speakers manufacturerDynaudio
Speaker power2 W
Built-in microphoneYes
Camera
Front cameraYes
Front camera resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
Video capturing speed30 fps
Privacy cameraYes
Privacy typePrivacy shutter
Front camera HD typeFull HD
Infrared (IR) cameraYes
Optical drive
Optical drive typeNo
Network
Mobile network connectionNo
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN controller modelKiller Wi-Fi 7 BE1750
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Ethernet LANYes
Ethernet LAN data rates2500 Mbit/s
BluetoothYes
Bluetooth version5.4
WLAN controller manufacturerKiller
Ports & interfaces
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity3
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity0
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeYes
USB 2.0 ports quantity0
HDMI ports quantity1
HDMI version2.1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
Combo headphone/mic portYes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Yes
Thunderbolt 5 ports quantity2
Intel® Thunderbolt 5Yes
Performance
Motherboard chipsetIntel HM870
Keyboard
Pointing deviceTrackpad
Numeric keypadYes
Keyboard backlitYes
Keyboard languageGerman
Keyboard backlit colourRGB
Keyboard backlit zonePer-key RGB
Copilot keyYes
Software
Operating system installedWindows 11 Home
Technical details
Market positioningGaming
Housing materialMetal, Plastic
Form factorClamshell
Product colourBlack
Discrete graphics card memory24 GB
Battery
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells4
Battery capacity6205 mAh
Battery capacity99.9 Wh
Power
AC adapter power400 W
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Yes
USB Type-C charging portYes
Security
Cable lock slot typeKensington
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Yes
Cable lock slotYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version2.0
Weight & dimensions
Width404 mm
Depth307.5 mm
Height (front)2.4 cm
Height (rear)3.21 cm
Weight3.6 kg
Packaging data
AC adapter includedYes
Packaging content
AC adapter includedYes
Other features
WLAN controller modelKiller Wi-Fi 7 BE1750
On-board graphics cardYes
Audio systemNahimic 3
AC adapter includedYes