MSI has introduced the Vector A18 HX in the US, featuring the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 and AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX. This 18-inch gaming laptop targets users who need high-end performance for gaming and professional workloads.
Ryzen 9 9955HX and RTX 5080 for Maximum Performance
The MSI Vector A18 HX is driven by the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX, featuring 16 cores and a 5.4 GHz boost clock. This processor, built on AMD’s Fire Range Ryzen 9000 Series, easily handles intensive applications.
MSI integrates the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU with 16GB GDDR7 memory for graphics. While the graphics TGP remains undisclosed, the RTX 5080 is expected to push frame rates and accelerate AI-driven tasks.
Display, Memory, and Storage
The MSI Vector A18 HX features an 18-inch QHD+ IPS display with a 240Hz refresh rate and 100% DCI-P3 coverage. This ensures sharp visuals and smooth motion.
It includes 64GB DDR5 RAM (2x 32GB, 5600MHz) and a 2TB PCIe NVMe Gen 4×4 SSD, offering high-speed performance and ample storage.
Connectivity and Ports
MSI equips this model with a wide range of ports:
- 2x USB4 Type-C (Thunderbolt 4 compatible, DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.1)
- 3x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A
- 1x HDMI 2.1 (Supports 8K@60Hz / 4K@120Hz)
- 1x RJ-45 Ethernet (2.5GbE)
- 1x SD Express Memory Card Reader (UHS-III)
- 1x 3.5mm headphone/mic combo jack
For wireless connectivity, the laptop supports WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4.
Price and Availability
The MSI Vector A18 HX is available for pre-order on Amazon for $2,699.99; shipments will begin March 1, 2025.
If you’re looking for pre-built gaming PCs with an Nvidia RTX 5080? Two Skytech Azure gaming PC versions equipped with the Nvidia 5080 and Continuum Micro Gaming systems are available on Amazon.
MSI Vector A18 HX Specifications
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX (16-core, 32-thread, up to 5.4Ghz Max Boost Clock )
- Processor Base Clock 2.5 GHz
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU 16GB GDDR7
- RAM: 64GB DDR5 (2x 32GB, 5600MHz)
- Storage: 2TB PCIe NVMe Gen 4×4 SSD
- Operating system: Windows 11 Professional
- Display: 18-inch IPS QHD+ (2560×1600), 16:10 aspect ratio, 240Hz Refresh Rate, 100% DCI-P3
- Wireless Connectivity: WiFi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4
- Keyboard type: SteelSeries 24 zone RGB w/ Anti-Ghost Key (99 Key)
- Webcam: IR FHD type (30fps@1080p) with HDR & 3D Noise Reduction+ (3DNR+)
- Battery: 4 cell 99.9Whr Li-Ion
- Audio: Dynaudio, 4x 2W Stereo Speakers, 1x 3.5mm Mic/headphone combo jack
- Power supply: 400W AC adapter
- Weight: 3.6 kg / 7.94 lbs
