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MSI Titan 18 HX Dragon Edition Draco Epic A2WJ-1218DE
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Main specs
| Processor | |
|---|---|
| Screen | 18" 3840x2400 Mini LED 240Hz 1200 nits 100% DCI-P3 |
| Hard drive | 4TB SSD M.2 |
| RAM | 96GB DDR5-SDRAM |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home |
| Graphics card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 24GB GDDR7 |
| Other | Keyboard German. |
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Full specifications of MSI Titan 18 HX Dragon Edition Draco Epic A2WJ-1218DE
| Reference / Part Number | TITAN 18 HX DRAGON EDITION DRACO EPIC A2WJ-1218DE |
|---|---|
| Release date | July 2026, 2 months ago |
Design
| Product type | Laptop |
|---|---|
| Product color | Black |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Color name | Dragon Edition Draco Epic |
| Housing material | Metal,Plastic |
| Market positioning | Gaming |
| Original brand name | MSI |
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Screen
| Display diagonal | 18 " (45,7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Display resolution | 3840 x 2400 pixels |
| Touchscreen | No |
| HD type | UHD+ |
| Panel type | Mini LED |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:10 |
| Display brightness | 1200 cd/m² |
| RGB color space | DCI-P3 |
| Color gamut | 100 % |
| Maximum refresh rate | 240 Hz |
| High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported | Yes |
| High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology | DisplayHDR 1000 |
Processor
| Processor family | Intel Core Ultra 9 |
|---|---|
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor model | 290HX Plus |
| Generación del procesador | Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) |
| Processor cores | 24 |
| Processor threads | 24 |
| Processor boost frequency | 5,5 GHz |
| Núcleos de rendimiento | 8 |
| Núcleos de eficiencia | 16 |
| Núcleos de eficiencia de baja potencia | 0 |
| Frecuencia turbo máxima del núcleo de rendimiento | 5.5 |
| Frecuencia turbo máxima del núcleo de eficiencia | 4.7 |
| Frecuencia base de núcleo de rendimiento | 2.7 |
| Frecuencia base de núcleo eficiente | 1.8 |
| Processor cache | 36 MB |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Processor socket | BGA 2114 |
| Potencia base del procesador | 55 |
| Potencia turbo máxima | 160 |
Unidad de procesamiento neuronal (NPU)
| Unidad de procesamiento neuronal (NPU) | Intel AI Boost |
|---|---|
| Soporte de dispersión | Yes |
| Soporte de efectos de Windows Studio | Yes |
| Entornos de trabajo de software de IA compatibles con el núcleo NPU | DirectML,OpenVINO,Windows ML,ONNX RT,WebNN |
| Rendimiento total del procesador de hasta | 36 |
| Rendimiento del núcleo NPU de hasta | 13 |
| Rendimiento de GPU máximo | 8 |
Memory
| Internal memory | 96 GB |
|---|---|
| Maximum internal memory | 128 GB |
| Internal memory type | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speed | 6400 MHz |
| Memory form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 2 x 48 GB |
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
Storage
| Total storage capacity | 4 TB |
|---|---|
| Storage media | SSD |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Total SSDs capacity | 4 TB |
| Number of SSDs installed | 2 |
| SSD capacity | 2 TB |
| SSD interface | PCI Express 5.0,PCI Express 4.0 |
| NVMe | Yes |
| SSD form factor | M.2 |
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
| Compatible memory cards | SD |
Graphics
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
|---|---|
| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel Arc Graphics |
| Discrete GPU manufacturer | NVIDIA |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 24 GB |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR7 |
| Fabricante de GPU (unidad de procesamiento gráfico) integrada | Intel |
| On-board graphics card family | Intel Arc Graphics |
Audio
| Audio system | Nahimic 3 |
|---|---|
| Number of built-in speakers | 6 |
| Speakers manufacturer | Dynaudio |
| Speaker power | 2 W |
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
Camera
| Front camera | Yes |
|---|---|
| Front camera resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Front camera HD type | Full HD |
| Video capturing speed | 30 fps |
| Infrared (IR) camera | Yes |
| Privacy camera | Yes |
| Privacy type | Privacy shutter |
Network
| Mobile network connection | No |
|---|---|
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| WLAN controller model | Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750 |
| WLAN controller manufacturer | Killer |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 2500 Mbit/s |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 |
Ports & interfaces
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 0 |
|---|---|
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity | 0 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 3 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity | 0 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| HDMI version | 2.1 |
| Thunderbolt 5 ports quantity | 2 |
| Intel® Thunderbolt 5 | Yes |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
| USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode | Yes |
Performance
| Motherboard chipset | Intel HM870 |
|---|
Keyboard
| Numeric keypad | Yes |
|---|---|
| Pointing device | Trackpad |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
| Keyboard backlit color | RGB |
| Zona retroiluminada del teclado | Per-key RGB |
| Keyboard language | German |
| Tecla Copilot | Yes |
Software
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Home |
|---|
Battery
| Battery capacity | 99,9 Wh |
|---|---|
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
| Number of battery cells | 4 |
| Battery capacity | 6205 mAh |
Control de energía
| Puerto de carga USB tipo C | Yes |
|---|---|
| AC adapter power | 400 W |
| USB Power Delivery | Yes |
Security
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
|---|---|
| Cable lock slot type | Kensington |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) | Yes |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version | 2.0 |
Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 7.9 lbs (3,6 kg) |
|---|---|
| Width | 15.9 " (404 mm) |
| Depth | 12.1 " (307,5 mm) |
| Height (front) | 0.9 " (2,4 cm) |
| Height (rear) | 1.3 " (3,21 cm) |
Packaging content
| AC adapter included | Yes |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
Is the MSI Titan 18 HX Dragon Edition Draco Epic A2WJ-1218DE good for gaming?
You can game on it, though this laptop was not built for it: it carries the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.
What is the screen of the MSI Titan 18 HX Dragon Edition Draco Epic A2WJ-1218DE like?
It carries a 18" 3840x2400 Mini LED 240Hz 1200 nits 100% DCI-P3 display.
Which processor and graphics card does the MSI Titan 18 HX Dragon Edition Draco Epic A2WJ-1218DE have?
It runs on the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.
Can the RAM of the MSI Titan 18 HX Dragon Edition Draco Epic A2WJ-1218DE be upgraded?
Yes: it has 2 memory slots and takes up to 128 GB according to the manufacturer (it ships with 96GB).
Which operating system does the MSI Titan 18 HX Dragon Edition Draco Epic A2WJ-1218DE come with?
It comes with Windows 11 Home preinstalled.
Which ports does the MSI Titan 18 HX Dragon Edition Draco Epic A2WJ-1218DE have?
According to its spec sheet: 2 × Thunderbolt 5, 3 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, Ethernet (RJ-45), card reader, headphone jack (3.5 mm).
Does the MSI Titan 18 HX Dragon Edition Draco Epic A2WJ-1218DE have a backlit keyboard?
Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.
Does the MSI Titan 18 HX Dragon Edition Draco Epic A2WJ-1218DE have a touch screen?
No, according to its spec sheet the screen is not a touch screen.
What material is the MSI Titan 18 HX Dragon Edition Draco Epic A2WJ-1218DE made of?
Its housing is made of Metal,Plastic.
How much does the MSI Titan 18 HX Dragon Edition Draco Epic A2WJ-1218DE weigh?
It weighs 3,6 kg: one of the heavy ones, more of a desk machine than a daily commuter.
When was the MSI Titan 18 HX Dragon Edition Draco Epic A2WJ-1218DE released?
Its release date is July 2026, 2 months ago.