The clue’s in the name – the MSI Titan 18 HX is an absolute beast, but it’s one very few will need or afford. MSI has thrown everything at its latest flagship and this is as good as it gets in 2024, a real snapshot of peak gaming laptop performance as it stands today. Of course, to take a look at that picture you’ll need to fork over well over $5,000.
With its 4K Mini LED display, desktop-like stature, and more creator-inspired features, though, this is more than a gaming laptop. It’s a pinnacle rig for wealthy gamers or those looking for an all-in-one media creation suite. It’s the best gaming laptop I’ve tested so far from a sheer performance standpoint, but it’s certainly not going to be for everyone.
Design Of course, an 18-inch powerhouse is always going to be big. The MSI Titan 18 HX measures in at 3.17 x 40.
38 x 30.48cm and weighs 3.59kg.
That’s right in the middle of other 18-inch machines; it’s heavier than the Razer Blade 18 and Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (both 3.1kg) but keeps things light compared to the Alienware M18 (4.23kg).
It is, however, significantly thicker than the M18 at 3.17cm vs 2.66cm, making for a more unwieldy device overall.
Add the extra length from the additional cooling shelf at the back (translating to between 1cm and 2cm larger footprint compared to Asus and Razer ’s 18-inch models), and the MSI Titan is living up to its moniker. I don’t expect many to be actually lugging this machine around, though. Most 18-inch gaming lap.