Maingear Launches Ultima 18 Laptop with Desktop-Class Gaming Power
Maingear's Ultima 18 redefines gaming laptops by packing desktop-grade power into an 18-inch chassis. Featuring an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor, up to Nvidia RTX 5090 GPU, 4K@200Hz G-Sync display, DDR5 memory, PCIe Gen5 SSDs, and Wi-Fi 7, it caters to elite gamers and creators demanding uncompromised performance on the go.
Maingear has unveiled its most powerful gaming laptop yet, the Ultima 18, designed to deliver desktop-class performance in a portable 18-inch form factor. Developed in partnership with Clevo, this laptop targets elite gamers and content creators who demand uncompromising power and cutting-edge features.
Desktop-Level Specs in a Laptop
At the heart of the Ultima 18 is the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor boasting 24 cores and a turbo boost up to 5.4GHz, paired with up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 mobile GPU featuring 24GB of GDDR7 memory. This combination ensures exceptional performance for the latest AAA games, creative workloads, and AI-driven applications.
Supporting up to 192GB of DDR5 memory and four M.2 NVMe SSDs—including PCIe Gen5 drives—Ultima 18 crushes load times and multitasks effortlessly. The laptop also features dual Thunderbolt 5 ports, Wi-Fi 7, and dual 2.5Gb LAN for future-proof connectivity.
Immersive Visuals and Premium Features
The Ultima 18 sports an 18-inch 4K display with a 200Hz refresh rate, G-Sync support, and 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, delivering vibrant, tear-free visuals with a response time under 7ms. This makes it ideal for both fast-paced gaming and professional content creation.
Additional premium features include a customizable per-key RGB keyboard with a dedicated Copilot key, a powerful 5-speaker audio system powered by Sound Blaster Studio Pro 2, and a 5MP Windows Hello camera with IR and privacy cover.
Portability Meets Power
Despite its desktop-like power, the Ultima 18 remains portable with a metal chassis, weighing 8.8 pounds and featuring a 98Wh battery. It supports USB-C charging and comes with a compact 330W charger designed for easy transport in a backpack.
Nvidia Advanced Optimus technology intelligently switches between integrated and discrete graphics to optimize battery life without sacrificing performance, making it equally suited for intense gaming sessions or creative work on the move.
With lifetime support and a starting price of $3,600, the Ultima 18 is available now through Maingear’s website, offering both pre-configured and customizable options to meet the needs of demanding users.
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