MSI Vector A18 HX A9WHG: A High-Powered Gaming Laptop Available Soon
Gaming laptops are a dime a dozen, but their capabilities can vary wildly. For players who want something packed to the gills with cutting-edge mod cons like AI-powered GPU, RGB keys and a substantial SSD, world leading PC and laptop manufacturer in high-end gaming, MSI, have revealed the Vector A18 HX A9WHG.
However, it’s not just gamers that the Vector A18 HX targets. Purpose built with STEM users in mind, the Vector A18 HX is “perfect for complex computations, software development, and data analysis, with Max-Q optimization,” said MSI in a press release.
On-The-Go Gaming
Aside from the NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti, the Vector A18 HX comes with AMD Ryzen 9 CPU, 2TB SSD and 32GB RAM, so players can install and load games with ease and speed. The 18 inch screen has a 2560 x 1600 resolution with 16:10 aspect ratio, and the 4 cell Li-Ion battery can provide extended game time.
Chief among its features is the brand new NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti, which comes with revolutionary AI-powered DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling). In short, games can look better than ever thanks to advanced frame rate and Ray Tracing options.
The Vector A18 HX debuted alongside other MSI gaming laptops at the CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in January 2025, where Brandon Baldwin praised the SteelSeries 24 zone RGB keyboard for its large number pad and said: “This laptop certainly has a lot of potential,” on his GizmoSlipTech YouTube channel.
Other Tech Specs
The MSI Vector A18 HX A9WHG comes with Windows 11 Pro, a built-in IR FHD webcam, and Dual Thunderbolt 5 connectivity. The Vector A18 HX includes three USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, two USB 4, one HDMI 2.1, an Audio Combo 1/8″ input, and even a full-size SD UHS-III card reader.
The Vector A18 HX weighs in at 7.94lbs, has a width of 15.91 inches, length of 12.09 inches, and a slim height of 1.26 inches.