MSI Vector A18 HX A9WHG-051FR Specs
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MSI Vector A18 HX A9WHG-051FR
Specs

Main specs

Processor

AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX 2,5GHz

Screen 18" 2560x1600 240Hz 500 nits 100% DCI-P3
Hard drive 2TB SSD M.2
RAM 32GB DDR5-SDRAM
Operating system Windows 11 Home
Graphics card

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 12GB GDDR7

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Full specifications of MSI Vector A18 HX A9WHG-051FR

Reference / Part Number

VECTOR A18 HX A9WHG-051FR

Release date

March 2025, 1 year ago

Design

Product type Laptop
Product color Gray
Form factor Clamshell
Color name Cosmos Gray
Housing material Metal,Plastic
Original brand name MSI

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Screen

Display diagonal 18 " (45,7 cm)
Display resolution 2560 x 1600 pixels
Touchscreen No
HD type Quad HD+
Native aspect ratio 16:10
Display brightness 500 cd/m²
RGB color space DCI-P3
Color gamut 100 %
Maximum refresh rate 240 Hz

Processor

Processor family AMD Ryzen™ 9
Processor manufacturer AMD
Processor model 9955HX
Processor frequency 2,5 GHz
Processor cores 16
Processor threads 32
Processor cache 64 MB
Processor cache type L3

Memory

Internal memory 32 GB
Maximum internal memory 96 GB
Internal memory type DDR5-SDRAM
Memory clock speed 5600 MHz
Memory form factor SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size) 2 x 16 GB
Memory slots 2x SO-DIMM

Storage

Total storage capacity 2 TB
Storage media SSD
Optical drive type No
Total SSDs capacity 2 TB
Number of SSDs installed 1
SSD capacity 2 TB
SSD interface PCI Express 4.0
NVMe Yes
SSD form factor M.2
Tamaño de la unidad SSD M.2 2280 (22 x 80 mm)
Card reader integrated Yes
Compatible memory cards SD

Graphics

On-board graphics card Yes
Discrete graphics card Yes
Discrete graphics card model NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
On-board graphics card model AMD Radeon 610M
Discrete GPU manufacturer NVIDIA
Discrete graphics card memory 12 GB
Discrete graphics memory type GDDR7
Fabricante de GPU (unidad de procesamiento gráfico) integrada AMD
On-board graphics card family AMD Radeon Graphics

Audio

Audio system Nahimic 3
Number of built-in speakers 4
Speakers manufacturer Nahimic
Speaker power 2 W

Camera

Front camera Yes
Front camera resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Front camera HD type Full HD
Video capturing speed 30 fps
Infrared (IR) camera Yes
Privacy camera Yes
Privacy type Privacy shutter

Network

Mobile network connection No
Top Wi-Fi standard Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standards Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Ethernet LAN Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates 2500 Mbit/s
Bluetooth Yes
Bluetooth version 5.4

Ports & interfaces

USB 2.0 ports quantity 0
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
HDMI ports quantity 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity 1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 1
HDMI version 2.1
Número de puertos Thunderbolt 4 2
Intel® Thunderbolt 4 Yes
Combo headphone/mic port Yes
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode Yes

Performance

Motherboard chipset Intel HM870
Repairability index 8

Keyboard

Numeric keypad Yes
Pointing device Touchpad
Keyboard backlit Yes
Keyboard backlit color RGB
Zona retroiluminada del teclado 26-Zone RGB
Keyboard layout AZERTY
Keyboard language French
Tecla Copilot Yes

Software

Operating system installed Windows 11 Home

Battery

Battery capacity 99,99 Wh
Number of battery cells 4
Battery capacity 6578 mAh

Power

AC adapter power 400 W
AC adapter input voltage 90 - 264 V
USB Power Delivery Yes

Security

Cable lock slot Yes
Cable lock slot type Kensington
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0

Weight & dimensions

Weight 7.9 lbs (3,6 kg)
Width 15.9 " (404 mm)
Depth 12.1 " (307,5 mm)
Height (front) 0.9 " (2,4 cm)
Height (rear) 1.3 " (3,21 cm)

Other features

Warranty period 2 year(s)

Frequently asked questions

Is the MSI Vector A18 HX A9WHG-051FR good for gaming?

You can game on it, though this laptop was not built for it: it carries the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.

What is the screen of the MSI Vector A18 HX A9WHG-051FR like?

It carries a 18" 2560x1600 240Hz 500 nits 100% DCI-P3 display.

Which processor and graphics card does the MSI Vector A18 HX A9WHG-051FR have?

It runs on the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.

Can the RAM of the MSI Vector A18 HX A9WHG-051FR be upgraded?

Yes: it has 2 memory slots and takes up to 96 GB according to the manufacturer (it ships with 32GB).

Which operating system does the MSI Vector A18 HX A9WHG-051FR come with?

It comes with Windows 11 Home preinstalled.

Which ports does the MSI Vector A18 HX A9WHG-051FR have?

According to its spec sheet: 2 × Thunderbolt 4, 3 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, Ethernet (RJ-45), card reader, headphone jack (3.5 mm).

Does the MSI Vector A18 HX A9WHG-051FR have a backlit keyboard?

Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.

Does the MSI Vector A18 HX A9WHG-051FR have a touch screen?

No, according to its spec sheet the screen is not a touch screen.

What material is the MSI Vector A18 HX A9WHG-051FR made of?

Its housing is made of Metal,Plastic.

How much does the MSI Vector A18 HX A9WHG-051FR weigh?

It weighs 3,6 kg: one of the heavy ones, more of a desk machine than a daily commuter.

When was the MSI Vector A18 HX A9WHG-051FR released?

Its release date is March 2025, 1 year ago.

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