Unstoppable Momentum
Defined by direction and magnitude, the Vector 18 A18 HX AI moves like a straight line pushing upward—simple, focused, and steadily relentless. Every element aligns to propel progress, delivering pure, unadulterated momentum without faltering. Powered by an AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, this laptop is stacked with 32GB of DDR5 memory and 1TB of Gen4 NVMe SSD storage, channeling raw power to deliver exceptional performance where it counts. The system continuously adapts to rising demands, with Smart Fan 5 keeping cooling steady and controlled. Windows 11 Copilot intelligently manages resources, optimising performance as workloads scale, while MSI Centre provides real-time monitoring and adjustments, ensuring every task flows smoothly toward peak efficiency.
Work Smarter
Microsoft Copilot is here to help—an AI-powered assistant designed to make work easier, faster, and more intuitive. Need to find new opportunities, create engaging content, or solve problems on the go? Copilot is ready to assist, keeping you productive from anywhere. With enterprise-grade security, privacy, and compliance backed by Microsoft Entra ID, your data stays protected while you focus on what matters. Smarter work starts now.
Game Changer
Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell, GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPUs bring game-changing capabilities to gamers and creators. Equipped with a massive level of AI horsepower, the RTX 50 Series enables new experiences and next-level graphics fidelity. Multiply performance with NVIDIA DLSS 4, generate images at unprecedented speed, and unleash your creativity with NVIDIA Studio. All in the thinnest and longest lasting RTX laptops, optimised by Max-Q.
Supreme Speed. Superior Visuals
DLSS 4 massively increases performance and improves image quality for even the biggest, most-demanding games using the power of Al.
Game-Winning Responsiveness
NVIDIA Reflex 2 with Frame Warp gives you the ultimate responsiveness, enhancing target acquisition, reaction time, and aim precision.
True-to-Life Graphics
Experience cinematic quality visuals at unprecedented speed with full ray tracing and breakthrough neural rendering technologies.
AMD Ryzen™ 9 9955HX Processor
The AMD Ryzen™ 9 9955HX leverages Zen 5 architecture to deliver powerful, all-core performance without relying on efficiency cores. With 16 cores and 32 threads, it excels in gaming, content creation, and multitasking. Boosting up to 5.4 GHz, it provides high clock speeds while maintaining efficient power management, working hard under crushing workloads.
Crisp QHD+
A QHD+ resolution delivers razor-sharp detail, bringing every scene to life with stunning clarity. Every vast expanse and rapid movement is rendered with precision.
Rapid Refresh
A 240Hz refresh rate ensures fluid motion with zero stutter, keeping gameplay sharp and responsive. Experience every subtlety with unmatched smoothness.
Golden Ratio Display
The 16:10 Golden Ratio IPS-Level display provides a taller, more expansive view, while 100% DCI-P3 colour accuracy gives it true-to life immersion.
Wi-Fi 7 Technology
Packing massive chunks of data into each transmission, Wi-Fi 7 proves a significant upgrade over its predecessor. With its maximum data rate at nearly 5.8Gbps, this technology makes streaming, meetings & online gaming smooth, silky and lag-free always, allowing you to accomplish your goals without being stalled.
7 Heat Pipes
Smart Fan 5 uses 7 copper heat pipes to draw heat away from the CPU, GPU and SSDs, spreading it across a larger surface for efficient dissipation. This prevents hotspots and directs excess heat toward exhaust vents, keeping temperatures stable.
Dual Fan Power
High-performance dual fans enhance airflow with ultra-thin blades designed for cooling efficiency and low noise. Strategically placed vents ensure continuous heat expulsion, allowing the system to stay calm and breathe deeply under pressure.
Plenty of Peripherals
The system expands connectivity with dual USB4 ports, delivering 40Gbps transfer speeds for external drives and peripherals. An audio combo jack ensures clear sound input and output for headsets, while an HDMI 2.1 port supports high-resolution, high-refresh rate displays for external gaming or productivity setups. An added SD card reader also provides quick access to expandable storage, making file transfers fast and convenient.
| Design |
| Colour name |
Cosmos Gray |
| Product type |
Laptop |
| Form factor |
Clamshell |
| Product colour |
Grey |
| Original brand name |
MSI |
| Country of origin |
China |
| Display |
| HD type |
Quad HD+ |
| Touchscreen |
No |
| Display resolution |
2560 x 1600 pixels |
| Display diagonal |
45.7 cm (18") |
| Maximum refresh rate |
240 Hz |
| RGB colour space |
DCI-P3 |
| Colour gamut |
100% |
| Native aspect ratio |
16:10 |
| Processor |
| Processor cache type |
L3 |
| Processor cache |
64 MB |
| Processor frequency |
2.5 GHz |
| Processor model |
9955HX |
| Processor cores |
16 |
| Processor threads |
32 |
| Motherboard chipset |
Intel HM870 |
| Processor manufacturer |
AMD |
| Processor family |
AMD Ryzen™ 9 |
| Memory |
| Internal memory |
32 GB |
| Memory layout (slots x size) |
2 x 16 GB |
| Internal memory type |
DDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speed |
5600 MHz |
| Memory slots |
2x SO-DIMM |
| Maximum internal memory |
96 GB |
| Storage |
| Storage media |
SSD |
| Optical drive type |
No |
| Number of SSDs installed |
1 |
| SSD capacity |
1 TB |
| SSD interface |
PCI Express 4.0 |
| Card reader integrated |
Yes |
| Compatible memory cards |
SD |
| Total storage capacity |
1 TB |
| Total SSDs capacity |
1 TB |
| NVMe |
Yes |
| Graphics |
| Discrete graphics card |
Yes |
| Discrete graphics card memory |
12 GB |
| On-board graphics card family |
AMD Radeon Graphics |
| On-board graphics card |
Yes |
| On-board graphics card model |
AMD Radeon 610M |
| Discrete graphics card model |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti |
| Discrete graphics memory type |
GDDR7 |
| On-board GPU manufacturer |
AMD |
| Audio |
| Number of built-in speakers |
4 |
| Speaker power |
2 W |
| Camera |
| Front camera |
Yes |
| Front camera resolution |
1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Video capturing speed |
30 fps |
| Privacy camera |
Yes |
| Privacy type |
Privacy shutter |
| Front camera HD type |
Full HD |
| Infrared (IR) camera |
Yes |
| Optical drive |
| Optical drive type |
No |
| Network |
| Mobile network connection |
No |
| Top Wi-Fi standard |
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| WLAN controller model |
Killer Wi-Fi 7 1750x |
| Wi-Fi standards |
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Ethernet LAN |
Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates |
2500 Mbit/s |
| Bluetooth version |
5.4 |
| Ports & interfaces |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity |
2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity |
0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity |
1 |
| USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode |
Yes |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity |
0 |
| HDMI ports quantity |
1 |
| HDMI version |
2.1 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports |
1 |
| Combo headphone/mic port |
Yes |
| USB Power Delivery (USB PD) |
Yes |
| Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity |
2 |
| Intel® Thunderbolt 4 |
Yes |
| Performance |
| Motherboard chipset |
Intel HM870 |
| Keyboard |
| Pointing device |
Touchpad |
| Numeric keypad |
Yes |
| Keyboard backlit |
Yes |
| Keyboard backlit colour |
RGB |
| Keyboard backlit zone |
26-Zone RGB |
| Copilot key |
Yes |
| Software |
| Operating system installed |
Windows 11 Home Advanced |
| Technical details |
| Form factor |
Clamshell |
| Product colour |
Grey |
| Discrete graphics card memory |
12 GB |
| Warranty period |
2 year(s) |
| Battery |
| Battery technology |
Lithium Polymer (LiPo) |
| Number of battery cells |
4 |
| Battery capacity |
90 Wh |
| Power |
| AC adapter power |
400 W |
| USB Power Delivery (USB PD) |
Yes |
| Security |
| Cable lock slot type |
Kensington |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) |
Yes |
| Cable lock slot |
Yes |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version |
2.0 |
| Weight & dimensions |
| Width |
380 mm |
| Depth |
298 mm |
| Height |
30 mm |
| Weight |
3.6 kg |
| Packaging data |
| Package weight |
4 kg |
| Package width |
461 mm |
| Package height |
376 mm |
| Package depth |
119 mm |
| Package volume |
23732784 cm³ |
| Features |
| Country of origin |
China |
| Supplier features |
| Country of origin |
China |
| Other features |
| WLAN controller model |
Killer Wi-Fi 7 1750x |
| On-board graphics card |
Yes |
| Country of origin |
China |
| Warranty period |
2 year(s) |
