MSI Titan 18 HX Review | only on Refurbished Bazzar

Quick overview about MSI Titan 18 HX:

The MSI Titan 18 HX is a high-end gaming laptop with a massive 18.4-inch display, powerful Intel Core processors, NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics, advanced cooling, customizable features, premium build quality, and extensive connectivity options for an immersive gaming experience.

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important Specifications about MSI Titan 18 HX:

Take a look at the MSI Titan 18 HX (4,47,597.08 as tested), if money is no object and you're looking for a laptop that performs like a desktop. A brand-new Intel 14th Gen "Raptor Lake Refresh" Core i9 HX processor, an RTX 4090 GPU, an incredible 128GB of RAM, a 4TB solid-state drive, and a 4K 120Hz tiny LED display are all packed into this 18-inch behemoth. This is a system that can handle demanding video, processing, or data-crunching activities in addition to gaming, so it's more than suitable for avid gamers. With that narrow upper segment of the market excluded, the Alienware m18 is an 18-inch device that is far more accessible. 

In addition, among gaming laptops above 1,65,807.40, the Editors' Choice Award-winning Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 8 offers the best overall value. As usual, the Titan appeals to those seeking maximum power without being constrained by the financial or spatial resources of everyday people.

Design: A Weighty Chassis With a 120Hz 4K Display:

Design: A Weighty Chassis With a 120Hz 4K Display:

An 18-inch gaming laptop shouldn't require any introduction because it is obvious that it is designed for performance. As the name implies, the Titan 18 pulls no punches in either its design or selection of premium components, which is even more true than with other systems (as was clear when we first saw this system at a CES 2024 preview).

When compared to the majority of modern laptops, the Titan is still a beast even though it is perhaps more "compact" than the massive old big-screen computers. It weighs 7.93 pounds and has dimensions of 1.25 by 15.9 by 12 inches, which is reasonable for an 18-inch system but gives little thought to weight. To put it frankly, laptops this size are supposed to be desktop replacements; they are meant to remain stationary on your desk and provide you with a monitor-like experience.

You won't enjoy carrying this any farther, but it's far easier to pack up and move than a desktop tower when necessary, and switching rooms at home isn't a big bother. Every 18-inch laptop is not created equal: The Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 is the “lightest,” measuring 1.21 by 15.71 by 11.57 inches and weighing 6.77 pounds, while the Alienware m18 is thinner but considerably heavier at 1.05 by 16.15 by 12.59 inches and 8.9 pounds. In terms of size and function, the Scar 18 is the Titan 18 HX substitute that is most comparable.

The enormous size of the Titan is advantageous for the display as well as for the component and performance capabilities (which I'll discuss later). Unlike many gaming laptops, this spacious 18-inch screen is available in just one flavor—a super-advanced UHD+ (3,840 by 2,400 resolution) 120Hz tiny LED display. The 120Hz refresh rate is the only thing that gives cause for mild dissatisfaction. Some games (especially competitive multiplayer games) benefit from 165Hz, 240Hz, or even higher refresh rates for enthusiast gamers. However, you would only be able to achieve those at lower resolutions on a 4K screen due to the GPU limitations of most games.

Aside from games, the screen is bright and crisp, and its 4K resolution makes it perfect for creative and professional applications. Many laptops' components don't support a 4K display for gaming, but as we'll see, this one can nevertheless achieve strong 4K frame rates.

I still have a lot to say about this system even after size-related issues were addressed. As you may have inferred from the pricing, it's comparable to a car that has all of the extra trim. That penetrates all aspect of the design, not just the components and performance ceiling, of course. Not only does the touchpad consist of glass, but it also has perceptible and adjustable RGB lights underneath. As part of its flat glass design, it's a haptic touchpad, which means that instead of a physical button, it simulates feedback and clicks. The usability is satisfactory and the usefulness is not diminished.

The keyboard has unique benefits as well. Compared to a standard laptop keyboard, this low-profile Cherry MX mechanical keyboard offers far more substantial feedback in addition to that distinctive click. Although Alienware's m18 also has a low-profile Cherry keyboard, this is not exclusive to the Titan 18, it is nonetheless uncommon in the laptop market and is more comfortable to text on.

Included is SteelSeries-supported per-key backlighting, which allows you to personalize the touchpad and key illumination via the SteelSeries app. If I may be critical, there seems to be a slight clumsiness to the keyboard's shift—possibly to accommodate the full-size number pad—and I kept putting my fingers in the wrong spots as I started to text. Using it feels a little less natural at first, but I'd get used to it eventually. That and the keyboard's position so high on the big keyboard deck

Utilizing the MSI Titan 18 HX: Additional Features and Connectivity: