MSI Titan 18 (18-Inch, 2024)

The sickos who pony up for the Titan are still getting a machine that isn’t quite like anything else. It’s an illogical purchase, far from any semblance of pragmatism or value-for-dollar shopping — even if you’re aiming for a little futureproofing. But...

Best-in-class performance ; Gorgeous display ; Plenty of ports

Incredibly expensive ; Can run incredibly loud ; Absolutely not portable

The MSI Titan 18 HX is an absolute monster of a gaming laptop, capable of running just about any game you throw at it with max settings and all the extras that go with it. It's also never going to leave your desk and can sound like a jet engine under...

Big, beautiful screen ; All the ports you could want ; Rear I/O is perfect for desk use

Loud fans ; Incredibly heavy ; Short battery life

The MSI Raider 18 HX boasts a humongous screen as well as all the ports you could imagine, but the windy roar of the fans combined with the high price tag may deter some folks.

Intense display ; Mechanical Cherry keyboard ; Killer performance

Over $5,000 ; Short battery life

The MSI Titan 18 HX (2024) is a powerhouse, an A-lister, the machine with a mean look in its eye, a straight-up monster ready to devour your wallet and stun you with the power of Mini LED magic.

Unbelievable performance ; Ideal for gamers ; 4K 120Hz display to die for

So expensive ; Big and bulky ; Limited battery life

The MSI Titan 18 HX is for gamers who couldn't care less about money. If you just have to have unbelievable power no matter the cost, then MSI's gaming beast of a laptop is by far your best option. At the top end, for a penny under £5K, you get an...

premium materials, build and craftsmanship quality ; plenty of ports and good ergonomics ; mech keyboard with Cherry switches, RGB glass touchpad ; beautiful 4K mini LED matte display ; the most powerful laptop of this generation, but only by a minor...

large and heavy even for an 18-inch laptop ; make sure the particularities of the design, inputs, and 4K mini LED panel are right for you ; high CPU temperatures with the laptop flat on the desk ; high chassis temperatures, in all modes ; loud fans on...

Clicky mechanical keys ; Bright, beautiful mini-LED screen ; Strong gaming performance ; Opulent amounts of RAM and storage ; Three-year warranty

The fans are very loud ; Audio is disappointing for music ; Price puts it out of reach for most people

The MSI Titan 18 HX is a splurge gaming laptop that most people can't afford. But those few who can will get top-endl specs, a ton of RAM and storage, and a clicky mechanical keyboard that feels great to type and game on, as well as a gorgeous mini-LED...