MSI Vector 17 HX

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Date Published: 11 Sep 2025

Intel Core i9-14900HX
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (Laptop, 175W)
17.0”, QHD+ (2560 x 1600), 240 Hz, IPS
2000GB SSD
32GB RAM
3.00 kg (6.6 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

6.0 Portability Good

8.5 Display Excellent

8.4 For Work Excellent

9.1 For Gaming EXCEPTIONAL

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Specs

Display
17.0”, QHD+ (2560 x 1600), 240 Hz, IPS

HDD/SSD
2000GB SSD

M.2 Slot
1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 5.0 x4 + 1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo

RAM
32GB RAM

OS
Windows 11 Home

Body Material
Plastic / Polycarbonate, Aluminum

Dimensions
380 x 297.97 x 23.55 - 29.45 mm (14.96" x 11.73" x 0.93")

Weight
3.00 kg (6.6 lbs)

Ports and connectivity

1x USB Type-A
3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)

1x USB Type-A
3.2 Gen 2 (10 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 17 HX (A13Vx / A14Vx)

14.96" x 11.73" x 0.93" Dimensions

3.00 kg (6.6 lbs) Weight

Average 17.0-inch laptop

2.86 kg (6.3 lbs) -5% Weight

Review

MSI Vector 17 HX in-depth review

Some of the big gaming laptops are frighteningly fast. The MSI Vector 17 HX A13V is equipped with the 32-thread Core i9-13980HX which is a monster of a CPU. This machine can be picked with a 175W GeForce RTX 4080 or 4090. For the most part, the less-expensive 12GB RTX 4080 chip seems like the smart choice - its performance isn't that far behind the top dog. The port selection of this device device is great and it includes five USB connectors alongside a 2.5G LAN. You also get Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth v5.3 for connectivity and adequate upgrade options. By the way, the 16-inch iteration of this notebook is called Vector 16 HX A13V and it boasts almost the same functionality as its bigger sibling that is in front of us.In terms of display, our machine has the base panel which is a 1200p varia[...]

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Pros

Great gaming performance
2x SODIMMs + 2x M.2 slot (one is for Gen 5 SSDs)
165Hz refresh rate + 16:10 aspect ratio (AUOA9A6)
PWM-free (AUOA9A6)
99% sRGB coverage + accurate colors with our "Design and Gaming" profile (AUOA9A6)
High max brightness (414 cd/m2) and fast pixel response times (6 ms) for an IPS panel (AUOA9A6)
Great RGB Gaming keyboard with long key travel, NumPad, and big Arrow keys
Solid build quality
The RTX 4080 can maintain a 175W TGP
The MSI Center offers plenty of customizations
5 USB ports + HDMI 2.1
MUX switch
The CPU can maintain 3.80 / 2.60 Ghz P and E-core clock in longer loads
Web camera with a privacy shutter

Cons

Bulky
Very noisy fans in "Extreme Performance" mode
Plastic base
No G-Sync or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus support
Short battery life

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Opening the DeviceUndo the 13 Phillips-head screws securing the bottom panel. Turn over the device and pry all the sides of the hinge cover with a thin plastic tool. Open the lid and pop the front side of the cap, then lift away the shield from the base. Pry the rear of the device step by step by inserting the tool between the plate and the chassis. Open the lid again and pry the right and front sides through the base. Flip the notebook upside down. Since the Audio jack sticks out of the motherboard, you can't lift the whole bottom plate straight upwards. Instead, ra[...]