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Gray 18 inch gaming laptop with QHD plus display and backlit keyboard

MSI

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

SKU CH-8AGG-FGPA9

An 18-inch QHD+ 240Hz gaming laptop with a 16-core Ryzen 9 9955HX, RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 graphics, 64GB DDR5 memory and a 2TB PCIe SSD

  • ColorGray
  • CPU TypeAMD Ryzen 9
  • Processor Name2.50 GHz
  • Number of Cores16-core Processor
  • Turbo Frequency5.4 GHz
  • Screen Size18.0"
  • 16-core Ryzen 9 9955HX reaches 5.4 GHz for heavy multitasking
  • 18-inch QHD+ 240Hz panel covers 100% DCI-P3 for colour-accurate visuals
  • RTX 5080 with 16GB GDDR7 drives high-frame-rate gaming
  • 64GB DDR5 plus 2TB PCIe SSD handle large projects instantly
  • Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 plus USB4 ports keep connections fast

18-inch QHD+ 240Hz gaming laptop

The MSI Vector A18 HX pairs an 18-inch QHD+ panel at 240Hz with an AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX 16-core processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU with 16GB GDDR7 memory. It ships with 64GB DDR5 RAM and a 2TB PCIe SSD. Windows 11 Pro and an Office 2024 license are pre-installed.

Check power, ports and cooling expectations

The system draws power through USB 4 ports that support DisplayPort and Power Delivery 3.1. Verify your dock or charger matches that standard. Three USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, HDMI 2.1, RJ45 and a combo audio jack cover legacy peripherals. Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 handle wireless connectivity.

Replaces older 16-core mobile workstations

The jump is worthwhile when you need the 2560 x 1600 240Hz 100% DCI-P3 IPS-level display, the RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 graphics and 64GB DDR5 in a single chassis. The 15.91 x 12.09 x 1.26 inch form factor at 7.94 pounds stays portable for an 18-inch class machine.

Highlights

  • 16-core Ryzen 9 9955HX reaches 5.4 GHz for heavy multitasking
  • 18-inch QHD+ 240Hz panel covers 100% DCI-P3 for colour-accurate visuals
  • RTX 5080 with 16GB GDDR7 drives high-frame-rate gaming
  • 64GB DDR5 plus 2TB PCIe SSD handle large projects instantly
  • Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 plus USB4 ports keep connections fast

Specifications

SeriesRaider
ModelVector A18
ColorGray
CPU TypeAMD Ryzen 9
Processor Name2.50 GHz
Number of Cores16-core Processor
Turbo Frequency5.4 GHz
Screen Size18.0"
TouchscreenNo
Display TypeQHD+
Resolution2560 x 1600
Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
GPU/VPUGeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
Video Memory16GB
SSD2TB PCIe SSD
HDDNo
Memory64GB
Optical Drive TypeNo
WLANYes
BluetoothYes
USB2
HDMI1 x HDMI
Audio Ports1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
AudioIntegrated Sound card
SpeakerInternal Speakers
TouchpadYes
KeyboardYes
Backlit KeyboardBacklit
WebcamYes
StyleStandard
TypeGaming
UsageConsumer
Package ContentLaptop, Charger
Weight7 - 7.9 lbs.

Questions about this item

Will the 18 inch 240 Hz display fit in a standard 18 inch laptop sleeve?

The chassis measures 15.91 x 12.09 x 1.26 inches so an 18 inch sleeve with at least that depth will accommodate it.

Can the 16 core Ryzen 9 9955HX and RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 run modern AAA titles at the panel's native 2560 x 1600 resolution?

Yes the 16 core processor with 5.4 GHz boost and the RTX 5080 with 16GB GDDR7 are built for high frame rates at QHD+ resolution.

Which external monitors can I drive through the HDMI 2.1 and USB 4 ports?

HDMI 2.1 supports 4K at 120 Hz or 8K at 60 Hz and each USB 4 port carries DisplayPort 3.1 for additional high refresh displays.

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