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

MSI

MSI Vector A18 gaming laptop 18" QHD+ 240Hz Ryzen 9 9955HX RTX 5080 16GB 32GB 4TB Gray

SKU CH-DA49-SE43M

An 18-inch QHD+ 240Hz gaming laptop driven by a 16-core Ryzen 9 9955HX and RTX 5080 with 16GB GDDR7, 32GB DDR5 and a 4TB PCIe SSD

  • Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen 9
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size32 GB
  • SSD storage4 TB PCIe SSD
  • Display resolution2560 × 1600
  • 16-core Ryzen 9 9955HX reaches 5.4 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • 18-inch QHD+ 240 Hz panel covers 100% DCI-P3 for accurate colour
  • RTX 5080 with 16 GB GDDR7 drives high-frame-rate gaming
  • 32 GB DDR5 plus 4 TB PCIe SSD handle large projects fast
  • Two USB 4 ports with DP and PD 3.1 plus HDMI 2.1 connect multiple displays

18" QHD+ 240Hz Gaming Laptop

The MSI Vector A18 is an 18-inch gaming laptop built around a QHD+ 240Hz panel and an AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX 16-core processor. It pairs the CPU with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 laptop GPU carrying 16GB GDDR7 memory. The system ships with 32GB DDR5 RAM and a 4TB PCIe SSD running Windows 11 Pro.

Suits high-refresh competitive play.

This configuration targets users who want maximum frame rates at 2560 x 1600 resolution in a large chassis. The 18.0-inch form factor and 7.94-pound weight make it a poor fit for frequent travel or thin-and-light carry. Buyers needing all-day battery life away from mains power should look at lower-power ultraportables instead.

16GB GDDR7 GPU memory decides 4K texture headroom

The RTX 5080 laptop GPU provides 16GB of GDDR7 video memory, which sets the practical ceiling for high-resolution texture packs and multi-monitor workloads. If your workflow or target titles demand more VRAM than 16GB, this laptop will not meet that requirement.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Gaming Laptop Computers, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $2,987.99
Pricier than about 80% of the 5,382 comparable items (median $1,978.99).
Screen size 18.0 in (45.7 cm)
Higher than about 90% of the 5,361 comparable items (median 16 in).
Video RAM 16 GB
Higher than about 90% of the 4,061 comparable items (median 8 GB).

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Specifications

Product
Product lineRaider
Model nameVector A18
Product colorGray
Design styleStandard
Product typeGaming
Recommended useConsumer
Processor
ProcessorAMD Ryzen 9
Processor model2.5 GHz
CPU cores16-core Processor
Turbo clock speed5.4 GHz
Memory
Memory size32 GB
Storage
SSD storage4 TB PCIe SSD
Hard driveNo
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
Display resolution2560 × 1600
Touch inputNo
Display formatQHD+
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
Video RAM16 GB
Audio & video
SoundIntegrated Sound card
SpeakersInternal Speakers
Web cameraYes
Connectivity
Wi-FiYes
Bluetooth supportYes
Ports & slots
USB ports2
HDMI ports1 x HDMI
Audio jacks1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
Size & build
Product weight7–7.9 lb (3.18–3.58 kg)
In the box
Included itemsLaptop, Charger
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
More details
Pointing deviceYes
KeyboardYes
Keyboard backlightBacklit

Questions about this item

How do I open the chassis to add storage or memory, and which screw is most often missed?

Remove the bottom-panel screws, including the shorter one hidden under the front rubber foot, then lift the panel with a plastic tool starting at the front edge.

Which component will need replacement first, and what is the maximum supported capacity?

The 32 GB DDR5 memory can be expanded to 64 GB using two SODIMM slots; the 4 TB PCIe SSD can be swapped for a larger drive when space runs out.

What thermal limit appears first during extended gaming on the Ryzen 9 9955HX and RTX 5080?

The CPU will reach its 5.4 GHz turbo ceiling and throttle before the GPU hits its own power limit under sustained load.

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