MSI Vector GP78 HX

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Date Published: 04 Jul 2025

Intel Core i9-13980HX
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (Laptop, 175W)
17.0”, QHD+ (2560 x 1600), 240 Hz, IPS
1000GB 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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Review

MSI Vector GP78 HX in-depth review

This year MSI is offering some pretty good gaming devices with big displays. The Raider GE78 HX (13VX) is an impressive tool for playing games and we just didn't like the high price and the noisy fans under load. Now, we are about to show you the MSI Vector GP78 HX (13V). Since it's a Vector device, this one is more or less a step-down version of its Raider sibling but it comes with a bit lower price tag.It's not cheap at all because it can be configured with one of the most powerful CPU and GPU options for 2023. This includes 24-core Intel Raptor Lake HX processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4000 graphics cards with hefty TGPs. Since we want to see how good the cooling is, we bought a maxed-out version with a 175W GeForce RTX 4090. It'll be interesting to see if this machine is as loud as[...]

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Pros

The MSI Center offers many performance presets as well as other handy features
Top-notch performance
100% sRGB and DCI-P3 coverage and accurate color representation thanks to our Gaming and Web design profile (AUO B170QAN01.2 (AUO84A6))
PWM-free (AUO B170QAN01.2 (AUO84A6))
240Hz display with high maximum brightness and very quick pixel response times (AUO B170QAN01.2 (AUO84A6))
The 175W RTX 4090 is crazy fast
Wi-Fi 6E and 2.5Gbit LAN on board
Great SteelSeries keyboard and smooth touchpad
2x DDR5 SODIMM + 2x M.2 slots (one is compatible with Gen 5 SSDs)
The CPU can maintain ~4.50GHz P core clock as well as above 200W in short and medium loads and nearly 4.00 GHz under long stress

Cons

Loud fans in "Extreme Performance" mode
Pricey
The removal of the bottom plate is a bit complicated

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Opening the LaptopUndo the 13 Phillips-head screws securing the bottom panel of the laptop. Flip the laptop to remove the back plastic shroud behind the lid, starting from one of the sides close to the bottom panel, working your way around the backside. Lift the hinge cover away from the laptop. With the laptop lid open, use a plastic pry tool to carefully separate the bottom plate from the chassis. Flip the machine upside down and raise the bottom plate by holding firmly the two exhaust vents on the back.Caution: Be careful not to damage the internal components or [...]

DISPLAY: 17.0-inch, 2560x1600, IPS

Name
AUO B170QAN01.2 (AUO84A6)

Diagonal
17.0"

Pixel density
177.58 ppi

Brightness
507 cd/m²

sRGB
100%

PWM frequency
No PWM (Flicker-Free)

Panel Type
IPS

Resolution
2560x1600

Becomes "Retina" from
19 inches (49 cm)

Contrast
1240:1

dE Color Checker
3.3 0.8

PWM Rating
10.0: (safe)

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