MSI Vector A18 HX A8W

Overview:
The MSI Vector A18 HX A8W is designed for gamers, engineers, and creators who need top-tier performance without the premium price of Titan or Raider models. Powered by the Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 185HX and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 Laptop GPU, it delivers exceptional speed for gaming, rendering, and AI workloads. The 18-inch QHD+ 240Hz display ensures fluid visuals, while the Cooler Boost 5 system keeps the machine cool under pressure. With powerful hardware, upgrade-friendly design, and clean professional aesthetics, the Vector A18 HX A8W is a perfect high-performance workstation/gaming hybrid.

Full Specifications:

• Processor: Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 185HX (24 Cores / 32 Threads, up to 5.5 GHz Turbo)

• Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 Laptop GPU (16 GB GDDR7 VRAM)

• Display: 18-inch QHD+ (2560 × 1600), 240 Hz, IPS-Level, 100% DCI-P3

• Memory: Up to 96 GB DDR5 5600 MHz (2 × SO-DIMM slots)

• Storage: Up to 4 TB PCIe Gen4/Gen5 NVMe SSD (2 × M.2 slots)

• Cooling: Cooler Boost 5 – Dual Fans + Multiple Heat Pipes

• Keyboard: Single-Zone RGB Backlit Gaming Keyboard

• Audio: High-Resolution Audio with 4-Speaker System

• Connectivity & Ports:

  • 1 × Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C with DisplayPort + PD support)

  • 1 × USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C

  • 2 × USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A

  • 1 × HDMI 2.1

  • 1 × RJ45 2.5G LAN

  • 1 × Micro SD Card Reader

  • 1 × Audio Combo Jack

• Wireless: Wi-Fi 7 / Bluetooth 5.4

• Webcam: FHD IR Camera (Windows Hello)

• Battery: 99.9 Wh Lithium-Polymer

• Power Adapter: 280 W Slim Adapter

• Operating System: Windows 11

• Dimensions: 410 × 298 × 24 mm

• Weight: 3.0 kg

• Chassis: Reinforced Aluminium with Vector Matte Finish

• Lighting: RGB Keyboard + Subtle Logo Glow