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MSI

MSI Vector A18 18" 240Hz Ryzen 9 9955HX RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 16GB 512GB Wi-Fi 7 gaming laptop

SKU CH-C41K-ESM7R

An 18 inch QHD+ 240Hz display driven by a 16 core Ryzen 9 9955HX and RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 with Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4

  • Processor NameAMD Ryzen 9 9955HX
  • Screen Size18.0"
  • Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
  • GPU/VPUGeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
  • SSD512GB PCIe
  • Memory16GB

RAM 32GB

SSD 1TB PCIe SSD

NBOperatingSystem Windows 11

  • 18" QHD+ 240Hz display with 100% DCI-P3 colour for vivid gaming visuals
  • Ryzen 9 9955HX 16-core processor up to 5.4 GHz for heavy multitasking
  • RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 graphics for high-frame-rate 4K play
  • 16GB DDR5 plus 512GB PCIe SSD for fast load times
  • Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 for low-latency wireless connectivity

18-inch QHD+ 240Hz gaming laptop

The MSI Vector A18 combines an 18-inch QHD+ display at 240Hz with an AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX 16-core processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 GPU. It ships with 16GB DDR5 memory and a 512GB PCIe SSD running Windows 11 Home. The 100% DCI-P3 IPS-level panel targets competitive gamers and creators who need high refresh rates and colour accuracy in a large chassis.

Check power ports and peripheral bandwidth

The laptop provides two USB 4 ports with DisplayPort and Power Delivery 3.1, three USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports and an HDMI 2.1 output supporting 8K at 60Hz or 4K at 120Hz. Verify that your docks, monitors and chargers match these interfaces. An RJ45 jack, combo audio jack and SD card reader are also present; confirm cable reach and card format before ordering.

Thermals noise and power draw in normal use

The 15.91 by 12.09 by 1.26 inch chassis weighs 7.94 pounds and houses a vapor-chamber cooling system for the 16-core CPU and RTX 5080 GPU. Under load the fans spin up audibly but remain within typical gaming-laptop limits. Idle and light workloads run quietly with modest power draw. The 240Hz panel and Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4 add minimal thermal load during everyday use.

Highlights

  • 18" QHD+ 240Hz display with 100% DCI-P3 colour for vivid gaming visuals
  • Ryzen 9 9955HX 16-core processor up to 5.4 GHz for heavy multitasking
  • RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 graphics for high-frame-rate 4K play
  • 16GB DDR5 plus 512GB PCIe SSD for fast load times
  • Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 for low-latency wireless connectivity

Specifications

Processor NameAMD Ryzen 9 9955HX
Screen Size18.0"
Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
GPU/VPUGeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
SSD512GB PCIe
Memory16GB
WiFi GenerationWi-Fi 7

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Questions about this item

What comes in the box with the Vector A18 and what must I buy separately?

The laptop ships with the 18" QHD+ 240Hz display, Ryzen 9 9955HX processor, RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 graphics, 16GB DDR5 memory, 512GB PCIe SSD, Windows 11 Home, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, HDMI 2.1, two USB 4 ports, three USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, RJ45, audio combo jack and SD card reader. No extra components are required for operation.

Which memory and storage configuration should I choose for this model?

This unit is configured with 16GB DDR5 memory and a 512GB PCIe SSD. The supplier opens the original seal to perform upgrades, so other capacities may be available through their customisation service.

What does the 240Hz 100% DCI-P3 screen mean for actual gaming?

The 18" QHD+ panel refreshes at 240Hz and covers 100% DCI-P3, delivering smooth motion and accurate colour for fast-paced games and content creation.

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