MSI
Vector 17 HX A14VHG 649US
Intel Core i9-14900HXCPU (Score: 43.934)
GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPUGPU (Score: 24.740)
36VALUE SCORE
32 GBRAM
1 TBSTORAGE
17" DISPLAY
All Prices (1)
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MSI Vector 17 HX 17 Inch 240Hz QHD+ Gaming Laptop: Intel Core i9-14900HX, NVIDIA Geforce RTX 4080, 32GB DDR5, 1TB NVMe SSD, Thunderbolt 4, Cooler Boost 5, Win 11 Pro:Black A14VHG-649US
£4588.32
Go to Store RatioLog Objective Verdict
Deterministic performance ratings and market evaluation based on verified benchmarks.
Hardware Capability:9.4/10
Fair Market Price
Editorial Executive Summary
How we evaluateVector 17 HX A14VHG 649US is a high-performance gaming laptop engineered for demanding 3D titles and high-framerate gameplay, powered by the Intel Core i9-14900HX paired with dedicated GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU graphics, 32GB RAM for seamless multitasking. Priced at £4588.32, it is currently tracking near its typical UK market baseline. Given its performance-focused cooling and chassis, battery life and travel weight are the main trade-offs compared to slim ultrabooks.
Gaming Performance
9.5/10Work & Productivity
9.7/10Creation & Media
9.4/10Portability & Commute
4.8/10Key Strengths
- Intel Core i9-14900HX processor achieves an impressive 43,934 CPU score for demanding workloads
- Discrete GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU GPU delivers dedicated graphics horsepower (24,740 benchmark rating)
- 32GB system RAM ensures reliable multitasking and future-proof operation
- High-capacity 1TB solid-state drive ensures rapid boot times and ample storage
Trade-offs to Consider
- Features standard IPS display; lacks the true inky blacks and infinite contrast of OLED panels
- Substantial 17" chassis has a larger desk footprint and requires a spacious backpack for travel
* Consistent with typical UK pricing (30-day median: £4627.09).
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Technical Specifications
Design
- Colour nameCosmos Gray
- Product typeLaptop
- Product colourBlack
- Form factorClamshell
- Market positioningGaming
- Original brand nameMSI
Display
- Display diagonal43.2 cm (17")
- Display resolution2560 x 1600 pixels
- TouchscreenNo
- HD typeQuad HD+
- Native aspect ratio16:10
- Anti-glare screenYes
- RGB colour spaceDCI-P3
- Colour gamut100%
- Maximum refresh rate240 Hz
Processor
- Processor manufacturerIntel
- Processor familyIntel® Core™ i9
- Processor generationIntel® Core™ i9 (14th gen)
- Processor modeli9-14900HX
- Processor cores24
- Processor boost frequency5.8 GHz
- Performance cores8
- Efficient cores16
- Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency5.8 GHz
- Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency4.1 GHz
- Performance-core base frequency2.2 GHz
- Efficient-core boost frequency1.6 GHz
- Processor cache36 MB
- Processor cache typeSmart Cache
- Processor base power55 W
- Maximum turbo power157 W
Memory
- Internal memory32 GB
- Internal memory typeDDR5-SDRAM
- Memory clock speed5600 MHz
- Memory form factorSO-DIMM
- Memory layout (slots x size)2 x 16 GB
- Memory slots2x SO-DIMM
- Maximum internal memory64 GB
Storage
- Total storage capacity1 TB
- Storage mediaSSD
- Total SSDs capacity1 TB
- Number of SSDs installed1
- SSD capacity1 TB
- SSD interfacePCI Express 4.0
- NVMeYes
- Optical drive typeNo
- Card reader integratedYes
- Compatible memory cardsSD
Graphics
- Discrete GPU manufacturerNVIDIA
- Discrete graphics card modelNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
- Discrete graphics card memory12 GB
- Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR6
- On-board graphics cardYes
- Discrete graphics cardYes
- On-board graphics card familyIntel® UHD Graphics
- On-board graphics card modelIntel® UHD Graphics
Audio
- Audio systemNahimic 3
- Number of built-in speakers2
- Speaker power2 W
Camera
- Front cameraYes
- Front camera HD typeHD
- Video capturing speed30 fps
- Infrared (IR) cameraYes
Network
- Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- Mobile network connectionNo
- WLAN controller manufacturerIntel
- Ethernet LANYes
- Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
- BluetoothYes
Ports & interfaces
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity1
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity1
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity2
- Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
- HDMI ports quantity1
- HDMI version2.1
- Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity1
- Intel® Thunderbolt 4Yes
- Combo headphone/mic portYes
- USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeYes
Performance
- Motherboard chipsetIntel HM770
Keyboard
- Pointing deviceTouchpad
- Numeric keypadYes
- Keyboard backlitYes
- Keyboard backlit colourRGB
- Keyboard backlit zonePer-key RGB
- Keyboard languageFrench
Software
- Operating system installedWindows 11 Pro
Battery
- Battery technologyLithium Polymer (LiPo)
- Number of battery cells4
- Battery capacity90 Wh
Power
- AC adapter power280 W
Security
- Cable lock slotYes
- Cable lock slot typeKensington
Weight & dimensions
- Width380 mm
- Depth298 mm
- Height (front)2.35 cm
- Height (rear)2.94 cm
- Weight3 kg
Product Identifiers
- Manufacturer Part No (MPN)VECTOR17A1649
- Barcode (EAN)824142345559