•  Date Published: 26 Aug 2024
    • Intel Core i9-14900HX
    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (Laptop, 175W)
    • 16.0", QHD (2560 x 1600), 240 Hz, IPS
    • 1000GB SSD
    • 32GB RAM
    • 2.70 kg (6 lbs)
    7.9
    TOTAL SCORE
    3.9 Portability Mediocre
    8.5 Display Excellent
    8.4 For Work Excellent
    9.1 For Gaming EXCEPTIONAL

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 1000GB SSD
    • M.2 Slot
    • 2x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4  See photo
    • RAM
    • 32GB RAM
    • OS
    • Windows 11 Pro
    • Body Material
    • Plastic / Polycarbonate, Aluminum
    • Dimensions
    • 357 x 284 x 22.20 - 28.55 mm (14.06" x 11.18" x 0.87")
    • Weight
    • 2.70 kg (6 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • 4.0, Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort
    • HDMI
    • 2.1 (8K@60Hz / 4K@120Hz)
    • Card Reader
    • SD (SD, SDHC, SDXC)
    • Ethernet LAN
    • 10, 100, 1000, 2500 Mbit/s
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ax/802.11be
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.3/5.4
    • Audio jack
    • 3mm Combo Jack
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • HD with 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR)
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • Speakers
    • 2x 2W Stereo Speakers, Nahimic 3D Audio
    • Security Lock slot
    • Kensington Lock

    Portability

    MSI Vector 16 HX (A13Vx / A14Vx)
    14.06" x 11.18" x 0.87" Dimensions
    2.70 kg (6 lbs) Weight
    Average 16.0-inch laptop
    2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) -25% Weight

    Review

    MSI Vector 16 HX in-depth review

    Nowadays, you can find a lot of high-end devices in a 17-inch or 18-inch form factor. On the other hand, if you want a smaller machine with top-end hardware, your choice is fairly limited. Still, with the aid of Vector 16 HX A13V, MSI tries to prove that a 16-incher can perform as well as some of its bigger siblings with larger displays. Specs-wise, the device is a true monster. You get a choice of Intel Raptor Lake HX CPUs with tons of cores and the latest and greatest NVIDIA Ada Lovelace GPUs with the highest possible power limits.Display-wise, there are two IPS variants. The base one is a 144Hz 1200p unit and you can opt for a 240Hz 1600p model. There are no fancy OLED or 4K panels here. The absence of G-Sync support is quite strange given the price tag of the notebook. Still, there[...]

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    Pros

    • Great performance for a 16-inch machine
    • 2x SODIMMs + 2x M.2 slot (one is for Gen 5 SSDs)
    • 144Hz refresh rate (Innolux N160JME-GTK (CMN1621))
    • PWM-free + very good contrast ratio (Innolux N160JME-GTK (CMN1621))
    • Superb SteelSeries keyboard
    • Solid build quality
    • High CPU and GPU clocks under heavy loads or gaming
    • The MSI Center offers plenty of customizations
    • Modern port selection + SD Express Card Reader
    • Decent battery life
    • Quality audio

    Cons

    • Bulky and heavy
    • Low sRGB coverage (Innolux N160JME-GTK (CMN1621))
    • Plastic base
    • No G-Sync support

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    Step 1: Opening the MSI Vector 16 HX A13VEnsure the laptop is powered off and placed on a clean, flat surface. Remove the 13 Phillips-head screws from the bottom of the laptop. Use a thin plastic tool to pry the sides of the hinge cover, then use a lever tool to pop the front of the cap. Open the laptop lid to ease the removal of the bottom shield. Carefully lift the left side and slide the panel to the right to avoid the audio jack.Step 2: Battery RemovalDisconnect the battery by detaching its connector from the motherboard. Remove the four Phillips-hea[...]

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