MSI Vector A18 HX A9WHG-074US delivers professional-grade performance with AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX and NVIDIA RTX™ 50 Series GPU. Built for STEM professionals, this powerhouse laptop combines Blackwell architecture and DLSS 4 technology for exceptional processing power and AI capabilities. Perfect for complex computations, software development, and data analysis, with Max-Q optimization for efficient performance and extended battery life.
Windows 11 Pro
AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX 2.5GHz - 5.4GHz
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 Ti Laptop GPU 12GB GDDR7
Dual Thunderbolt™ 5 offers up to 120Gbps transmit bandwidth with bandwidth boost
OverBoost Ultra Technology pushes the performance to the next level. Total Power up to 240W
24-Zone RGB Gaming Keyboard with Copilot Key
Wi-Fi 7 Ready
IR FHD webcam with Webcam Shutter
Free Shipping
On order over $25
Return for Refund
Within 30 days
1-YEAR Limited Warranty
Base-on purchase date
Shipping
Free shipping is one-way unless otherwise authorized to return under policy conditions. Minimum $25 purchase to qualify for free standard ground shipping. And all orders are not delivered on Sundays or holidays.
Orders are processed Monday-Friday (excluding holidays). Orders placed after the cutoff time (2:00 P.M PST) are processed and shipped the next business day.
Free Shipping is only for lower 48-states customers, excluding Alaska, Hawaii, US Permanently-inhabited Territories and Protectorates. International shipping is not available at this time.
For all orders $500 or more via FedEx, a delivery signature is required for receipt of the product and we can only deliver to the address that you have provided on your order. If signature is required, please make sure someone will be available to sign for your package. FedEx will make a maximum of 3 delivery attempts to the address on your order. After 3 delivery attempts, you can contact regarding the address of the FedEx Ground Station. If the item is not picked up within a certain time, they will ship the item back to us.
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Return Policy
Items returned must be accompanied by the original packaging and the Return Packing Slip, and MUST be originally sold by MSI-US Official Online Store
Upon receiving the item and preferring a return, conditions will apply: Item(s) must be shipped back the original condition. While we understand that some items are being returned because they may not work the way a customer expects it to, we do expect all items to be put back in its place. The item must be unassembled and include all accessories and hardware parts. Any alterations to the original item will automatically negate the warranty. All returns must be accompanied by all original packaging that came with the product. The original packaging is designed to keep the product safe during shipping and alterations to this or changes to it can result in damages. The Buyer is responsible for all costs associated with the return which will be deducted from the Buyer’s final return refund. This includes orders from a free shipping listing.
Returned item(s) are subject to inspection upon arrival. Any missing or damaged components will result in an assessment and reduction to the final refund amount. We do not accept returns after 30 days of the purchase date under any circumstances.
Any alterations to the original item will automatically negate the warranty.
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Laptop Service Policy
In accordance with original manufacturer's products serial number/barcode, it is warranted for 12 - 36 months repair service from its manufacture date.
Gaming Series: 12 months
Content Creation Series: 12 months
Business & Productivity Series: 12 months
Workstation Series: 36 months
Laptop AC Adapter: 6 months
MSI will either repair the original parts with new or reconditioned parts, or replace the unit with one which is defined by MSI technician as a fully functional equivalent model. All customer pays one-way shipping and MSI will cover the cost of return shipping back to the customer.
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18" UHD+(3840x2400) 120Hz Mini LED HDR 1000 100% DCI-P3
64GB (32G*2) DDR5 6400MHz
2TB NVMe SSD Gen5x4
4TB (2TBx2) NVMe SSD Gen4x4
Magnesium-Aluminum Alloy Chassis
Cherry Mechanical Per-Key RGB Gaming Keyboard by SteelSeries with Copilot Key
Mystic Light with seamless RGB haptic touchpad design
Vapor Chamber cooler with dedicated PCIe Gen 5 SSD cooling pipe
99.9Whr Battery Capacity
Dual Thunderbolt™ 5 offers up to 120Gbps transmit bandwidth with bandwidth boost
IR FHD webcam with Webcam Shutter, featuring HDR & 3D Noise Reduction Plus
$5,199.99
DETAIL SPECIFICATION
Width: 15.91 inches
Height: 1.26 inches
Length
: 12.09 inches
Weight: Approx 7.94 lbs
*Product size, weight, and related specifications are theoretical values only.
DETAIL SPECIFICATION
OPERATING SYSTEM
Window 11 Pro
Manufacturer Number
VECTORA18HX074
Product Condition
New
CPU
AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX 2.5 - 5.4GHz
Processor Speed
2.5 - 5.4GHz
Chipset
-
Graphics
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
Video Memory
12G GDDR7
Memory
32GB (16GB*2) DDR5 5600MHz
LAN
GB LAN (Up to 2.5G)
Wireless LAN
MTK Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth
BT 5.4
Video Port
1 x HDMI 2.1 (8K@60 / 4K@120)
USB
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Audio Port
1 Audio Combo (1/8")
TYPE-C PORT
2 x USB 4/DP&PD 3.1
SSD HDD
2TB NVMe SSD Gen4x4
Optical Drive
-
Card Reader
Full size SD UHS-III
Webcam
IR FHD w/shutter
VR Ready
Yes
Keyboard
SteelSeries 24 zone RGB with Anti-Ghost key (99 Key)
Speaker
4 x 2W Speakers
AC Power Adapter
400W
Battery Pack
4 cell (99.9Whr) Li-Ion
Screen Size
18" 16:10 QHD+(2560 x 1600) 240Hz 100% DCI-P3 IPS-Level Panel
Resolution
(2560x1600) 16:10
Color
Cosmo Gray
Dimensions
15.91" x 12.09" x 1.26"
Weight
7.94 lbs
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year Limited warranty (Include 1 Year Global)
TECHNICAL FEATURES
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BORN FOR PERFORMANCE
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
The Ultimate Gaming Processor Evolved: Up to AMD Ryzen™ 9 9955HX Processor
Game like never before with the latest AMD Ryzen™ 9 9955HX Processor, featuring the latest Zen 5 architecture, gamers can now harness the power of ultimate performance on the processor built for gaming and more.
*Specs varies by model.
Zen 5 Architecture
Up to 16 Cores
Up to 32 Threads
64 MB Cache
GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPUs. Game Changer.
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.
Supreme Speed. Superior Visuals. Powered by AI.
DLSS is a revolutionary suite of neural rendering technologies that uses AI to boost FPS, reduce latency, and improve image quality. The latest breakthrough, DLSS 4, brings new Multi Frame Generation and enhanced Ray Reconstruction and Super Resolution, powered by GeForce RTX™ 50 Series GPUs and fifth-generation Tensor Cores. DLSS on GeForce RTX is the best way to play, backed by an NVIDIA AI supercomputer in the cloud constantly improving your PC’s gaming capabilities.
MSI OverBoost Ultra Technology
Even when extreme workloads demand full CPU and GPU power, MSI OverBoost technology delivers peak combined performance with a total output of 260W, or exceeds the CPU’s standard TDP limit for unmatched processing performance when operating independently.
*260W based on configuration of AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX series with NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090/5080 laptop GPU and above.*Under Extreme Performance mode by MSI Center with AC power.*May vary by scenario.
Unmatched Performance, Superior Cooling
Leveraging an innovative Cooler Boost 5 and MSI's expertise in optimizing temperature and performance, the Vector A18 HX not only smashes through performance milestones but also supports the latest PCIe Gen 5 SSDs, featuring a dedicated cooling copper pipe to fully unlock their peak potential.
*The image is for illustration purposes only and does not reflect the final design. Updates will be provided later.*An extra heatpipe is tailored for the efficient heat dissipation of PCIe Gen 5 SSDs. If the system ships with a PCIe Gen 4 SSD, the configuration includes six heatpipes.**The PCIe SSD specifications may vary based on sales quotations.
High Speed Combo
With support for up to 2 SSDs and blazing-fast transfer speeds, the Vector A18 HX offers unmatched storage flexibility and extreme data performance. Experience seamless expansion and peak efficiency for all your storage demands.
*Maximum speed is achieved using multiple SSDs in RAID and may not be pre-configured out of the box. Actual speeds may vary by configuration.
Light Up with Gaming Style
The Vector A18 HX has a new 26-Zone RGB Keyboard featuring LED-lit "WASD" keys with specially designed keycaps. Enjoy more colorful lights with virtually infinite customizable color combos and profiles, giving you an immersive gaming experience with style!
*Lighting effects are only for illustration. Actual effect may vary by software version.
Unmatched Visuals
MSI gaming laptops are tailored for gamer with high resolution and refresh rate. Make your gaming world more lifelike and smooth than ever before.
Expand your vision across multiple display with HDMI™ 2.1, USB4
*Optional. Actual specification may vary by configurations.
Full Support for All Possibility
The Vector A18 HX comes with the most complete I/O ports to support all kinds of data transmission or display output. Giving gamers the maximized flexibility in using the laptop.
*PD Charging supports 65W (20V@3.25A) and up to (28V@5A) 140W PD Charging at System running (S0 Power State) and Sleep mode (Modern Standby Low-Power Idle State), 15W(5V@3A) and up to 140W(28V@5A) at Hibernate (S4 Power State), Off (S5 Power State). The overall system performance may be affected in order to adapt the charging current. The charging rate will vary depending on the system and battery status. MSI PD Charger is recommended.
Elevate Your Audio
Experience audio the way it was intended and share it with Nahimic in-game 3D surround & Sound Sharing via Bluetooth.
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