MSI Vector 18 HX AI (A2XWx)
MSI Vector 18 HX AI (A2XWx) - Specs
- HDD/SSD
- up to 2000GB SSD
- M.2 Slot
- 1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 + 1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 5.0 x4 See photo
- RAM
- up to 96GB
- OS
- No OS, Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro
- Battery
- 99.99Wh
- Body material
- Plastic / Polycarbonate
- Dimensions
- 404 x 307.5 x 24 ~ 32.05 mm (15.91" x 12.11" x 0.94")
- Weight
- 3.60 kg (7.9 lbs)
- Ports and connectivity
- 3x USB Type-A
- 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
- 2x USB Type-C
- Thunderbolt 5, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
- HDMI
- 2.1 (8K@60Hz / 4K@120Hz)
- Card reader
- SD (SD, SDHC, SDXC)
- Ethernet LAN
- 10, 100, 1000, 2500 Mbit/s
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 7
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- Audio jack
- 3.5mm Combo Jack
- Features
- Fingerprint reader
- Web camera
- FHD IR with HDR, 3D Noise Reduction+ (3DNR+)
- Backlit keyboard
- Microphone
- Speakers
- 4x 2W Stereo Speakers, Nahimic 3 Audio Enhance, Hi-Res Audio
- Security Lock slot
- Kensington Lock
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GPU performance
Here you can find the price/performance difference between all the GPUs that come in the MSI Vector 18 HX AI (A2XWx) series.
The results are from 3DMark Time Spy (Graphics). Higher is better.
MSI Vector 18 HX AI (A2XWx) in-depth review
In the top tier of gaming laptops, conventional wisdom suggests that the most expensive, flagship model is always the fastest. The MSI Vector 18 HX AI (A2XWx) is here to shatter that assumption. While it sits just below MSI's ultra-premium Titan series in the lineup, saving money by swapping a full-metal chassis for a sturdy plastic one, it hides a ferocious secret under the hood. In our testing, this "second-tier" behemoth didn't just perform well; it managed to outpace nearly every other machine on the market, including its flagship sibling, claiming the crown for the best RTX 5090 perfo[...]
Pros
- Astounding, chart-topping RTX 5090 gaming performance
- Excellent GPU thermal management keeps the system stable
- Stunning 240Hz QHD+ display with near-perfect colors
- Completely PWM-free screen is great for eye comfort
- Class-leading battery life for an 18-inch powerhouse
- Future-proof connectivity with dual Thunderbolt 5 ports
Cons
- CPU runs extremely hot (99°C) under sustained load
- Cramped arrow keys on a massive keyboard deck
- All-plastic chassis may feel less premium for the price
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