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MSI

MSI Vector A18 gaming laptop AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 16GB DDR5 512GB PCIe 18" QHD+ 240Hz

SKU CH-8028-96RVB

An 18-inch QHD+ 240Hz panel driven by a 16-core Ryzen 9 9955HX and RTX 5080 with 16GB GDDR7

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

RAM 16GB

SSD 1TB PCIe SSD

NBOperatingSystem Windows 11

  • 16-core Ryzen 9 9955HX reaches 5.4 GHz boost for heavy workloads
  • 18-inch QHD+ 240 Hz panel covers 100% DCI-P3 for colour accuracy
  • RTX 5080 with 16 GB GDDR7 drives high-fidelity graphics
  • Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 deliver modern wireless connectivity
  • Two USB4 ports with DP 2.1 and PD 3.1 plus HDMI 2.1 expand display options

18" QHD+ 240Hz gaming laptop

The MSI Vector A18 pairs an AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX processor with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 laptop GPU and 16 GB of DDR5 memory. An 18.0 inch IPS-level panel delivers 2560 by 1600 resolution at 240 Hz with 100 percent DCI-P3 coverage. A 512 GB PCIe SSD provides the primary storage. The system ships with Windows 11 Home and includes Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity.

Thermals noise and power draw

The 16-core CPU operates between 2.5 GHz and 5.4 GHz with 64 MB of smart cache, while the RTX 5080 brings 16 GB of GDDR7 memory. The chassis measures 15.91 by 12.09 by 1.26 inches and weighs 7.94 pounds, giving the cooling system room to manage sustained loads. Two USB 4 ports with DisplayPort and Power Delivery 3.1, three USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, HDMI 2.1 supporting 8K at 60 Hz or 4K at 120 Hz, RJ45, a combo audio jack and an SD card reader handle peripheral power and video without extra adapters.

Bundled accessories and software

The unit is opened by engineers for professional upgrades and testing before shipment, so factory defects and blemishes are reduced by in-depth inspection. Upgraded RAM, SSD or HDD components carry a one-year warranty from the upgrader while remaining original components keep the standard one-year manufacturer warranty. Windows 11 Home is pre-installed and ready to use. No fingerprint reader is present.

Highlights

  • 16-core Ryzen 9 9955HX reaches 5.4 GHz boost for heavy workloads
  • 18-inch QHD+ 240 Hz panel covers 100% DCI-P3 for colour accuracy
  • RTX 5080 with 16 GB GDDR7 drives high-fidelity graphics
  • Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 deliver modern wireless connectivity
  • Two USB4 ports with DP 2.1 and PD 3.1 plus HDMI 2.1 expand display options

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

How do I install the 1 TB PCIe SSD and what step is commonly missed?

Open the chassis, seat the drive in the M.2 slot at a slight angle, press down and secure the screw; the step often missed is enabling the new volume in Windows Disk Management before use.

What maintenance or replacement will the 16 GB DDR5 memory need later?

The 16 GB DDR5 is soldered and cannot be replaced; if more capacity is required later the only option is external storage or a new system.

What limit appears first on the RTX 5080 16 GB GDDR7 during sustained gaming?

The 16 GB GDDR7 frame buffer fills before the GPU compute units saturate, forcing texture streaming or resolution scaling in memory-heavy titles.

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