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MSI Vector A18 gaming laptop 18" QHD+ 240Hz Ryzen 9 9955HX RTX 5080 64GB 4TB Gray

SKU CH-VQXC-B8YFW

An 18 inch QHD+ 240Hz laptop with a 16 core Ryzen 9 9955HX, RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7, 64GB DDR5 and a 4TB PCIe SSD

  • Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen 9
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size64 GB
  • SSD storage4 TB PCIe SSD
  • Display resolution2560 × 1600
  • 18-inch QHD+ 240Hz display covers 100% DCI-P3 for accurate colour
  • Ryzen 9 9955HX 16-core processor reaches 5.4 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 graphics deliver high frame rates at 2560 x 1600
  • 64GB DDR5 memory and 4TB PCIe SSD provide capacity for large projects
  • USB 4 and HDMI 2.1 ports support 8K 60Hz external monitors

18-inch QHD+ 240Hz display

The 18.0-inch panel delivers a 2560 x 1600 resolution at 240Hz with 100% DCI-P3 coverage on an IPS-level surface. It targets creators and competitive players who need a large, colour-accurate canvas for high-frame-rate work or play.

Thermals, noise and power

The 16-core Ryzen 9 9955HX runs from 2.5GHz to 5.4GHz alongside the RTX 5080 with 16GB GDDR7 inside a chassis measuring 15.91 x 12.09 x 1.26 inches and weighing 7.94 pounds. Fan behaviour and acoustic output will vary with the workload placed on the CPU and GPU combination.

Ports, connectivity and bundled software

Two USB 4 ports with DP and PD 3.1 join three USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, HDMI 2.1 supporting 8K at 60Hz or 4K at 120Hz, RJ45, a combo audio jack and an SD card reader. Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 handle wireless links while Windows 11 Home and an Office 2024 licence are pre-installed.

How it compares

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

Price $3,002.99
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 size64 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 Home
More details
Pointing deviceYes
KeyboardYes
Keyboard backlightBacklit

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