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.

*Performance and power compared to previous gen Intel® Core™ i9 processor 14900HX. Results may vary by scenario.

20%+

Performance Boost*

24 Cores

8 P-Cores + 16 E-Cores

NPU

Inside

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, optimized by Max-Q.

DLSS is a revolutionary suite of neural rendering technologies that uses AI 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.

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.

*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.

Leveraging an innovative Cooler Boost 5 and MSI's expertise in optimizing temperature and performance, the Vector 18 HX AI 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.

With support for up to 2 SSDs and blazing-fast transfer speeds, the Vector 18 HX AI offers unmatched storage flexibility and extreme data performance. Experience seamless expansion and peak efficiency for all your storage demands.

*Maximum speed is achieved using multiple SSDs in RAID and may not be pre-configured out of the box. Actual speeds may vary by configuration.

The Vector 18 HX AI has a new 26-Zone RGB Keyboard featuring LED-lit "WASD" keys with specially designed keycaps. Enjoy more colorful lights with virtually infinite customizable color combos and profiles, giving you an immersive gaming experience with style!

*Lighting effects are only for illustration. Actual effect may vary by software version.

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 120 Gbp
• 3X Faster than Thunderbolt™ 4
• Support PD 3.1 charging Support
• DisplayPort 2.1

MSI gaming laptops are tailored for gamer with high resolution and refresh rate. Make your gaming world more lifelike and smooth than ever before.

Expand your vision across multiple display with HDMI™ and Thunderbolt™ 5

*Optional. Actual specification may vary by configurations.

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 maximized flexibility in using the laptop.

*PD Charging supports 65W (20V@3.25A) 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.