MSI Vector A18 HX A9WIG 18″ Ryzen 9 9955HX 16GB 1TB Windows 11 Home Cosmos Gray Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | MSI |
| Model | MSI Vector A18 HX A9WIG |
| Part Number | A9WIG-256ZA |
| Product Type | Gaming Laptop |
| Colour | Cosmos Gray |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home 64-bit |
| Performance | |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX, 2.5 GHz base, up to 5.4 GHz boost, 64MB L3 cache |
| Cores / Threads | 16 cores / 32 threads |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU 16GB GDDR7, 1334 AI TOPS, up to 175W; AMD Radeon 610M integrated |
| Memory | 16GB (2x 8GB) DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM, 2 slots, expandable to 96GB |
| Storage | 1TB M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD; 1x M.2 PCIe Gen4 and 1x M.2 PCIe Gen5 slot |
| Display | |
| Screen | 18″ IPS-level, non-touch |
| Resolution | (2560 x 1600) WQXGA, 16:10 |
| Refresh Rate | 240Hz |
| Camera, Audio & Input | |
| Webcam | IR Full HD 1080p (30fps) with HDR, 3D noise reduction and privacy shutter |
| Audio | 4x 2W speakers, array microphone |
| Keyboard | RGB gaming keyboard with Copilot key |
| Connectivity | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Ports | 2x USB-C (USB4 / Thunderbolt 4 compatible, DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.1), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, SD Express card reader, RJ45 2.5Gb Ethernet, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Security & Durability | |
| Security | Firmware TPM 2.0, Microsoft Pluton, webcam shutter, Kensington lock |
| Battery & Physical | |
| Battery | 99Wh, 4-cell |
| Power Adapter | 400W |
| Dimensions | 404 x 307.5 x 24-32.05 mm |
| Weight | 3.6 kg |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty | 2 year carry-in |
Key Features
- AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX, 16 cores: Zen 5 chip boosting to 5.4 GHz with 32 threads for games and rendering.
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB at up to 175W: High-end gaming on a large screen with ray tracing and DLSS 4.
- 18″ WQXGA 240Hz IPS-level panel: A big 2560 x 1600 screen with very smooth motion.
- 16GB DDR5-5600, up to 96GB: Good for gaming today with two slots for easy upgrades.
- 1TB SSD plus a PCIe Gen5 M.2 slot: Add a very fast second drive as your library grows.
- 99Wh battery and 400W adapter: The largest battery allowed on flights, with full power for the GPU when plugged in.
About the MSI Vector A18 HX A9WIG
The MSI Vector A18 HX A9WIG (part number A9WIG-256ZA) is an 18″ AMD gaming laptop that combines a 16-core Ryzen 9 9955HX with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB at up to 175W. This configuration has 16GB of DDR5-5600, a 1TB NVMe SSD and an 18″ WQXGA 240Hz IPS-level display in Cosmos Gray. It suits gamers who want a large screen for a desk setup or LAN events, and streamers or editors who need many CPU threads, with USB4, SD Express, Wi-Fi 7 and 2.5Gb Ethernet, plus a spare Gen5 M.2 slot.
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