On sale! (normally $7299) The MSI Vector 18 HX AI is a formidable desktop-replacement laptop engineered for elite performance, featuring the powerhouse Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 24-core processor and the cutting-edge NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 laptop GPU with 24GB of GDDR7 memory. This flagship-tier machine delivers supreme visuals on an immersive 18inch QHD+ 240Hz display with a 16:10 "Golden Ratio" and 100 percent DCI-P3 colour coverage, ensuring exceptionally smooth gameplay and professional-grade colour accuracy. To maintain peak efficiency, it utilises MSI OverBoost Ultra technology to push a combined 260W of power to the CPU and GPU, supported by the advanced Cooler Boost 5 thermal system with dual fans and seven heat pipes. The system is equipped with 32GB of high-speed DDR5-6400 memory and a 1TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD, with dual M.2 slots available (including one that supports the latest PCIe Gen5 speeds) for massive expansion potential. Wrapped in a sleek grey chassis, this Windows 11 Home rig is rounded out with a customisable 26-zone RGB gaming keyboard, lightning-fast Thunderbolt 5 connectivity offering up to 120Gbps bandwidth, and a large 99.9Whr battery for maximum portable runtime.
Promotion Valid: 13/07/2026 - 31/07/2026
Features
Vector 18 HX AI A2XW
Born for Performance
Designed for STEM professionals, the Vector 18 HX AI delivers cutting-edge performance and rock-solid stability. It acts as a high-tech brain, seamlessly processing complex data with speed and precision. From software development to data analysis and simulations, the Vector 18 HX AI provides the performance and reliability engineers need to succeed.
- Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 275HX
- Windows 11 Home
- NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU 24GB GDDR7 Powered by the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, DLSS 4, and Max-Q technologies
- OverBoost Ultra Technology pushes the performance to the next level. Total Power up to 260W
- Dual Thunderbolt™ 5 offers up to 120Gbps transmit bandwidth with bandwidth boost
- 18" QHD+ (2560x1600), 240Hz Refresh Rate, 100% DCI-P3(Typical), IPS-Level panel
- Cooler Boost 5 with dual fans, 7 heat pipes, and PCIe Gen5 SSD cooling design
- 99.9Whr Battery Capacity
- 26-Zone RGB Gaming Keyboard with Copilot Key
- IR FHD webcam with Webcam Shutter
* Configuration may vary by models, please check spec sheet for detail info.
Desktop Level Performance with Efficiency
Up to Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 Processor 275HX
Unlocking new level of performance with whole-new P-core & E-core architecture bringing improved performance per watt, the Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 275HX is here to make portable gaming cooler, quieter with elite-level performance.
- 20%+ Performance Boost (Performance and power compared to previous gen Intel® Core™ i9 processor 14900HX. Results may vary by scenario.)
- 24 Cores - 8 P-Cores + 16 E-Cores
- NPU Inside
GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptops
Game Changer - Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell and AI
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 top games using the power of AI.
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.
AI, Ready for You
MSI Gaming Laptops are NVIDIA NIM-ready and engineered to run NVIDIA NIM microservices-optimised AI models for language, speech, vision, content generation, and more. With these tools, enthusiasts and developers can build AI assistants, develop productivity plugins, or craft innovative content creation workflows locally on RTX AI PCs. Shape tomorrow's AI today with the power of NVIDIA RTX™.
NVIDIA DLSS 4
Supreme Speed. Superior Visuals. Powered by AI.
DLSS is a revolutionary suite of neural rendering technologies that uses Al to boost FPS, reduce latency, and improve image quality. The latest breakthrough, DLSS 4, brings new Multi Frame Generation and enhanced Ray Reconstruction and Super Resolution, powered by GeForce RTX™ 50 Series GPUs and fifth-generation Tensor Cores. DLSS on GeForce RTX is the best way to play, backed by an NVIDIA AI supercomputer in the cloud constantly improving your PC's gaming capabilities.
Full Ray Tracing with Neural Rendering
Game-Changing Realism
The NVIDIA Blackwell architecture unlocks the game-changing realism of full ray tracing. Experience cinematic quality visuals at unprecedented speed powered by GeForce RTX 50 Series with fourth-gen RT Cores and breakthrough neural rendering technologies accelerated with fifth-gen Tensor Cores.
Now Even Smarter
Experience smarter productivity featuring Copilot and MSI AI Engine for seamless multitasking. These advanced AI tools adapt to your needs, optimising performance and streamlining workflows effortlessly.
- Unlock efficiency and innovation with Microsoft Copilot
- MSI's exclusive laptop control hub, and AI solutions, MSI laptops unlock the full potential of your productivity.
Copilot
Uncover new opportunities, create compelling content, and solve problems faster anywhere with Microsoft Copilot on Windows, your AI assistant at work. To enhance data security, privacy, and compliance, Copilot provides enterprise data protection when employees are signed in through their Microsoft Entra ID account.
*Copilot is available in select global markets and will be rolled out to additional markets over time.
*Requires eligible Microsoft 365 licence.
AI Engine
MSI AI Engine is able to detect user scenarios and automatically adjust hardware settings to achieve the best performance. With simple Al tuned modes and resources, you can focus on the important things like creating, work and entertainment.
- Intelligent Gaming
- Intelligent Meeting
- Intelligent Work
- Intelligent Entertainment
- Intelligent Content Creation
MSI Overboost Ultra Technology
Even when extreme workloads demand full CPU and GPU power, MSI OverBoost technology delivers peak combined performance with a total output of 260W, or exceeds the CPU’s standard TDP limit for unmatched processing performance when operating independently.
- GPU 175W with Dynamic Boost 2.0 + CPU 85W - Total 260W
*260W based on configuration of Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 275HX with NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU and above.
*Under Extreme Performance mode by MSI Center with AC power.
*May vary by scenario.
Unmatched Performance, Superior Cooling
Leveraging an innovative Cooler Boost 5 and MSI's expertise in optimising temperature and performance, the Vector 18 HX Al not only smashes through performance milestones but also supports the latest PCIe Gen 5 SSDs, featuring a dedicated cooling copper pipe to fully unlock their peak potential.
- 2 Fans
- 7 Heat Pipes
- PCI-E Gen5 SSD with Dedicated Cooling Pipe
- 3D Cooling Stands
High Speed Combo
With support for up to 2 SSDs and blazing-fast transfer speeds, the Vector Series delivers extreme data performance along with unmatched gaming and multitasking capabilities. Experience peak efficiency for all your workloads.
*The actual frequency will vary by memory combination and CPU capability.
*Maximum speed is achieved using multiple SSDs in RAID 0 and may not be pre-configured out of the box. Actual speeds may vary by configuration.
- Super RAID with PCIe Gen5 + Gen4 SSD - 14000MB/s
- PCIe Gen5 SSD - 12000MB/s
- PCIe Gen4 SSD - 7000MB/s
Light Up with Gaming Style
The Vector 18 HX AI has a new 26-Zone RGB Keyboard featuring LED-lit "WASD" keys with specially designed keycaps. Enjoy more colourful lights with virtually infinite customisable colour combos and profiles, giving you an immersive gaming experience with style!
*Lighting effects are only for illustration. Actual effect may vary by software version.
Thunderbolt™ 5 Technology
The forefront of data transfer and connectivity solution is now available. Enjoy up to 120 Gbps of transmit bandwidth with Thunderbolt™ Bandwidth Boost, while enabling connection to more monitors at higher resolution and refresh rates than ever.
- Up to 120Gbp
- 3X Faster than Thunderbolt™ 4
- Support PD 3.1 charging
- Support DisplayPort 2.1
Thunderbolt™ Share
Effortless End-to-End Control Powered by Thunderbolt™
Take your productivity to the next level with Thunderbolt™ Share. Seamlessly control two laptops, sync folders, drag and drop files, or migrate data at lightning-fast Thunderbolt™ 4 or 5 speeds. Whether you’re setting up a new device or multitasking across machines, Thunderbolt™ Share makes it feel like one unified system.
* At least one laptop must be Thunderbolt™ Share licensed.
* Software must be installed on two Windows 11+ laptops with Thunderbolt™ 4 or 5 ports, connected via a Thunderbolt™ 4 or 5 cable.
* Optional – Thunderbolt™ dock or monitor to connect through.
* Check compatibility before installing.
Unmatched Visuals
MSI gaming laptops are tailored for gamers with high resolution and refresh rate. Make your gaming worlds smoother and more lifelike than ever before.
*Optional. Actual specification may vary by configurations.
- 18" Immersive Display
- 16:10 Golden Ratio display
- QHD+ Resolution
- Up to 240Hz Refresh rate
- 100% DCI-P3
Matrix Display
Expand your vision across multiple display with HDMI™ and Thunderbolt™ 5.
Elevate Your Audio
Experience audio the way it was intended and share it with Nahimic in-game 3D surround & Sound Sharing via Bluetooth.
Ready for Next-Gen Wireless
Wi-Fi 7 delivers multi-gigabit speeds up to 5.8 Gbps on 5 and 6GHz bands, with 320MHz channel bandwidths. Enjoy ultra-low latency of just 2ms and jitter-free performance, even with multiple connections. The 6GHz spectrum provides additional capacity for enhanced performance.
*Based on theoretical maximum performance. May vary by wireless configuration.
Fortifying Security
Enhance privacy and security with Webcam Shutter, allowing users to disable the laptop's camera and enjoy a protected user experience.
Get All the Buffs
The exclusive MSI Center helps you control and customise your MSI laptop the way you want.
Day to Night Battery
The 99.9Whr battery capacity is packed to the legal flight limit. Use it anywhere with longer runtime.
Full Support for All Possibility
The Vector 18 HX AI comes with the most complete I/O ports to support all kinds of data transmission or display output. Giving gamers the maximised flexibility in using the laptop.
*PD Charging supports 65W ([email protected]) and up to (28V@5A) 140W PD Charging at System running (S0 Power State) and Sleep mode (Modern Standby Low-Power Idle State), 15W(5V@3A) and up to 140W(28V@5A) at Hibernate (S4 Power State), Off (S5 Power State). The overall system performance may be affected in order to adapt the charging current. The charging rate will vary depending on the system and battery status. MSI PD Charger is recommended.
Backed by a 2 year MSI warranty.
