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Gray 18-inch gaming laptop with matte finish and backlit keyboard

MSI

MSI Vector A18 gaming laptop 18" QHD+ 240Hz Ryzen 9 9955HX RTX 5080 16GB DDR5 1TB PCIe SSD

SKU CH-TEHZ-5KNET

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

  • Screen size18.0 in (45.7 cm)
  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen 9
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storage1 TB PCIe SSD
  • Display resolution2560 × 1600
  • 16-core Ryzen 9 9955HX reaches 5.4 GHz for heavy workloads
  • 18-inch QHD+ 240Hz panel covers 100% DCI-P3 for vivid colour
  • RTX 5080 with 16GB GDDR7 drives high-frame-rate gaming
  • 1TB PCIe SSD plus 16GB DDR5 keeps large projects responsive
  • Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 plus USB4 ports connect modern peripherals

18-inch QHD+ gaming laptop

The MSI Vector A18 pairs an 18.0" 2560x1600 IPS-level panel running at 240Hz with a 16-core AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX that boosts to 5.4 GHz. An NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 with 16GB GDDR7 drives the graphics workload. The system ships with Windows 11 Home and an Office 2021 licence.

Build and daily connectivity

A grey chassis measures 15.91 x 12.09 x 1.26 inches and weighs 7.94 pounds. Two USB 4 ports support DisplayPort and Power Delivery 3.1, three USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports handle peripherals, and HDMI 2.1 outputs 8K at 60 Hz or 4K at 120 Hz. Wired networking uses RJ45 while MTK Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 cover wireless links. A combo audio jack and SD card reader complete the I/O.

Bundled software and upgrade service

Windows 11 Home and the Office 2021 licence are pre-installed so the machine is ready for work or play immediately. The supplier opens the factory seal for a professional inspection, testing and any configured RAM or SSD upgrades before shipping. Upgraded memory or storage components carry a separate one-year warranty while the remaining parts retain the original one-year manufacturer warranty.

How it compares

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

Price $2,687.99
Pricier than about 74% 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 size16 GB
Storage
SSD storage1 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

Questions about this item

Will the 18.0-inch QHD+ 240Hz panel fit in a standard 18-inch laptop sleeve?

The chassis measures 15.91 x 12.09 x 1.26 inches, so check your sleeve's internal dimensions against those figures before buying.

Can I drive an external 4K 120Hz monitor from the HDMI 2.1 port?

Yes, the HDMI 2.1 output supports 4K at 120Hz as stated in the port specification.

Does the 16GB DDR5 memory leave a slot free for a future upgrade?

The supplied data does not confirm the number of occupied slots; consult the service manual or contact technical support for the exact memory configuration.

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