MSI VECTOR A18 HX A9WHG-005UK laptop AMD Ryzen™ 9 9955HX 45.7 cm (18") Quad HD+ 32 GB DDR5-SDRAM 1 TB SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Windows 11 Home Advanced UK English Grey

AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX (64MB Cache, 2.5GHz), 32GB DDR5-SDRAM, 1000GB SSD, 45.7 cm (18") Quad HD+ 2560 x 1600, AMD Radeon 610M, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti (12GB GDDR7), LAN, WLAN, Webcam, Windows 11 Home Advanced

Key Features

• Desktop Level Performance with Efficiency, Up to Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 Processor 275HX, Unlocking new level of performance with whole-new P-core & E-core architecture bringing improved performance per watt, the Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 275HX is here to make portable gaming cooler, quieter with elite-level performance
• Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell, GeForce RTX™ 50 Series Laptop GPUs bring game-changing capabilities to gamers and creators. Equipped with a massive level of AI horsepower, the RTX 50 Series enables new experiences and next-level graphics fidelity. Multiply performance with NVIDIA DLSS 4, generate images at unprecedented speed, and unleash your creativity with NVIDIA Studio. All in the thinnest and longest lasting RTX laptops, optimized by Max-Q
• MSI Overboost Ultra Technology When extreme workloads demand full CPU and GPU resources, MSI OverBoost Ultra technology delivers peak combined performance with a total power output of 240W
• Cooler Boost 5 Technology - Crafted for perfection, our latest Cooler Boost 5 design offers tailored thermal solutions for both the CPU and GPU. With larger fans and broader heat pipes, it ensures optimal performance even during the most intense gaming sessions
• High Speed Combo - Vector Series comes with the ultimate combination of data transfer interface and the widest bandwidth to obtain the unrivaled experience

Description

Engineered for the demands of STEM professionals, the Vector A18 HX combines cutting-edge performance with rock-solid stability. Powered by the latest AMD Ryzen™ 9 9955HX Processor and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 Laptop GPU, it operates like a high-tech brain, seamlessly integrating and analyzing complex data quickly and precisely. Whether you're developing software, analyzing data, or running simulations, the Vector A18 HX delivers the performance and reliability engineers need to excel in every challenge.

Specifications

Design
Colour name	Cosmos Gray
Product type	Laptop
Form factor	Clamshell
Product colour	Grey
Original brand name	MSI
Country of origin	China
Display
HD type	Quad HD+
Touchscreen	No
Display resolution	2560 x 1600 pixels
Display diagonal	45.7 cm (18")
Maximum refresh rate	240 Hz
RGB colour space	DCI-P3
Colour gamut	100%
Native aspect ratio	16:10
Processor
Processor cache type	L3
Processor cache	64 MB
Processor frequency	2.5 GHz
Processor model	9955HX
Processor cores	16
Processor threads	32
Motherboard chipset	Intel HM870
Processor manufacturer	AMD
Processor family	AMD Ryzen™ 9
Memory
Internal memory	32 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)	2 x 16 GB
Internal memory type	DDR5-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	5600 MHz
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	96 GB
Storage
Storage media	SSD
Optical drive type	No
Number of SSDs installed	1
SSD capacity	1 TB
SSD interface	PCI Express 4.0
Card reader integrated	Yes
Compatible memory cards	SD
Total storage capacity	1 TB
Total SSDs capacity	1 TB
NVMe	Yes
Graphics
Discrete graphics card	Yes
Discrete graphics card memory	12 GB
On-board graphics card family	AMD Radeon Graphics
On-board graphics card	Yes
On-board graphics card model	AMD Radeon 610M
Discrete graphics card model	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
Discrete graphics memory type	GDDR7
On-board GPU manufacturer	AMD
Audio
Number of built-in speakers	4
Speaker power	2 W
Camera
Front camera	Yes
Front camera resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
Video capturing speed	30 fps
Privacy camera	Yes
Privacy type	Privacy shutter
Front camera HD type	Full HD
Infrared (IR) camera	Yes
Optical drive
Optical drive type	No
Network
Mobile network connection	No
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN controller model	Killer Wi-Fi 7 1750x
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Ethernet LAN	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	2500 Mbit/s
Bluetooth version	5.4
Ports & interfaces
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	1
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode	Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0
HDMI ports quantity	1
HDMI version	2.1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)	Yes
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity	2
Intel® Thunderbolt 4	Yes
Performance
Motherboard chipset	Intel HM870
Keyboard
Pointing device	Touchpad
Keyboard layout	QWERTY
Numeric keypad	Yes
Keyboard backlit	Yes
Keyboard language	UK English
Keyboard backlit colour	RGB
Keyboard backlit zone	26-Zone RGB
Copilot key	Yes
Software
Operating system installed	Windows 11 Home Advanced
Technical details
Form factor	Clamshell
Product colour	Grey
Discrete graphics card memory	12 GB
Warranty period	2 year(s)
Battery
Battery technology	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cells	4
Battery capacity	90 Wh
Power
AC adapter power	400 W
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)	Yes
Security
Cable lock slot type	Kensington
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	Yes
Cable lock slot	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version	2.0
Weight & dimensions
Width	380 mm
Depth	298 mm
Height	30 mm
Weight	3.6 kg
Packaging data
Package weight	4 kg
Package width	461 mm
Package height	376 mm
Package depth	119 mm
Package volume	23732784 cm³
Features
Country of origin	China
Supplier features
Country of origin	China
Other features
WLAN controller model	Killer Wi-Fi 7 1750x
On-board graphics card	Yes
Country of origin	China
Warranty period	2 year(s)