MSI
Vector A18 HX A9WHG-074US
AMD Ryzen 9 9955HXCPU (Score: 56.053)
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPUGPU (Score: 22.525)
43VALUE SCORE
32 GBRAM
2 TBSTORAGE
18" DISPLAY
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MSI Vector A18 HX 18” 240Hz QHD+ Gaming Laptop: AMD Ryzen 9-9955HX, NVIDIA Geforce RTX 5080, 64GB DDR5, 2TB NVMe SSD, Type C, Wi-Fi 7, Win 11 Pro: Cosmo Gray A9WIG-076US
£4337.30
Go to Store RatioLog Objective Verdict
Deterministic performance ratings and market evaluation based on verified benchmarks.
Hardware Capability:9.6/10
Standard Price
Editorial Executive Summary
How we evaluateVector A18 HX A9WHG-074US is a high-performance gaming laptop engineered for demanding 3D titles and high-framerate gameplay, powered by the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX paired with dedicated GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU graphics, 32GB RAM for seamless multitasking. Priced at £4337.30, 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
9.4/10Work & Productivity
9.8/10Creation & Media
9.3/10Portability & Commute
4.8/10Key Strengths
- Fast multithreaded compute powered by the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX (56,053 PassMark score)
- Discrete GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU GPU delivers dedicated graphics horsepower (22,525 benchmark rating)
- Generous 32GB memory enables fluid multi-application workflows without slowdowns
- High-capacity 2TB 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 18" chassis has a larger desk footprint and requires a spacious backpack for travel
* Near recent regular price (£3237.26). Worth watching for discounts.
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Technical Specifications
Design
- Colour nameCosmos Gray
- Product typeLaptop
- Product colourGrey
- Form factorClamshell
- Housing materialMetal, Plastic
- Original brand nameMSI
Display
- Display diagonal45.7 cm (18")
- Display resolution2560 x 1600 pixels
- TouchscreenNo
- HD typeQuad HD+
- Panel typeIPS-Level
- Native aspect ratio16:10
- RGB colour spaceDCI-P3
- Colour gamut100%
- Maximum refresh rate240 Hz
Processor
- Processor manufacturerAMD
- Processor familyAMD Ryzen™ 9
- Processor model9955HX
- Processor cores16
- Processor threads32
- Processor frequency2.5 GHz
- Processor cache64 MB
- Processor cache typeL3
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 memory96 GB
Storage
- Total storage capacity2 TB
- Storage mediaSSD
- Total SSDs capacity2 TB
- Number of SSDs installed1
- SSD capacity2 TB
- SSD interfacePCI Express 4.0
- NVMeYes
- SSD form factorM.2
- Optical drive typeNo
- Card reader integratedYes
- Compatible memory cardsSD
Graphics
- Discrete GPU manufacturerNVIDIA
- Discrete graphics card modelNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
- Discrete graphics card memory12 GB
- Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR7
- On-board graphics cardYes
- On-board GPU manufacturerAMD
- Discrete graphics cardYes
- On-board graphics card familyAMD Radeon Graphics
- On-board graphics card modelAMD Radeon 610M
Audio
- Audio systemNahimic 3
- Number of built-in speakers4
- Speakers manufacturerNahimic
- Speaker power2 W
Camera
- Front cameraYes
- Front camera resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
- Front camera HD typeFull HD
- Video capturing speed30 fps
- Infrared (IR) cameraYes
- Privacy cameraYes
- Privacy typePrivacy shutter
Network
- Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- Mobile network connectionNo
- Ethernet LANYes
- Ethernet LAN data rates2500 Mbit/s
- BluetoothYes
- Bluetooth version5.4
Ports & interfaces
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity2
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity1
- Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
- HDMI ports quantity1
- HDMI version2.1
- Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity2
- Intel® Thunderbolt 4Yes
- Combo headphone/mic portYes
- USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeYes
Performance
- Motherboard chipsetIntel HM870
Keyboard
- Pointing deviceTouchpad
- Numeric keypadYes
- Keyboard backlitYes
- Keyboard backlit colourRGB
- Keyboard backlit zone26-Zone RGB
- Keyboard number of keys99
- Copilot keyYes
Software
- Operating system installedWindows 11 Pro
Battery
- Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
- Number of battery cells4
- Battery capacity99.99 Wh
Power
- AC adapter power400 W
- DC-in jackYes
- USB Type-C charging portYes
- USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Yes
Security
- Cable lock slotYes
- Cable lock slot typeKensington
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Yes
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version2.0
Weight & dimensions
- Width404 mm
- Depth307.5 mm
- Height (front)2.4 cm
- Height (rear)3.21 cm
- Weight3.6 kg
Packaging content
- AC adapter includedYes
Product Identifiers
- Manufacturer Part No (MPN)VECTORA18HX074
- Barcode (EAN)824142408186