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MSI Vector 17 Series

MSI Vector 17 HX AI A2XWIGProcessor: Intel Arrow Lake Ultra 9 275HX, Intel Raptor Lake-HX i9-13980HX, Intel Raptor Lake-HX i9-14900HX
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop, NVIDIA NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU, NVIDIA NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU
Display: 17.00 inch, 17.30 inch
Weight: 3kg
Price: 3499 euro
Average Score: 76.08% - good
Average of 4 scores (from 9 reviews)
price: 60%, performance: 86%, features: 74%, display: 83%, mobility: 51%, workmanship: 71%, ergonomy: 86%, emissions: 68%

 

MSI Vector 17 HX A14VGG

Specifications

MSI Vector 17 HX A14VGGNotebook: MSI Vector 17 HX A14VGG
Processor: Intel Raptor Lake-HX i9-14900HX
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU 8192 MB
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:10, 2560 x 1600 pixels
Weight: 3kg
Links: MSI homepage
 MSI notebook section

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Average Score: 73.33% - average

Average of 3 scores (from 4 reviews)

 

Reviews

70% MSI Vector 17 HX: an outdated design can't stop a powerhouse laptop
Source: Techradar English
The MSI Vector 17 HX gets a lot of things right with its expansive high refresh rate display, backed up by a cutting-edge storage solution, tons of RAM, and an all-star Intel Core i9 CPU. However, the quality of the display leaves a lot to be desired, and the RTX 4070 GPU inside means you won't get the most out of its 240Hz capability, especially at its native 1600p resolution.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/05/2024
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 60% performance: 80% mobility: 40% workmanship: 60%
80% MSI Vector 17 HX (2024) Review
Source: Trusted Reviews English
The MSI Vector 17 HX (2024) has a lot going for it. You’re getting a lot of CPU horsepower, a GPU that’s fast enough to run many games at 1440p, a good QHD+ screen, fast storage and plenty of RAM. It’s no match for the Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 or the Acer Predator Helios 18 in terms of graphics performance, but then it’s also substantially cheaper – we’re talking an extra £1000 or more left in the bank. Sure, it’s big, bulky and obnoxiously loud, but the Vector 17 gives you high all-round performance at a price you might just about afford. Check out our Best Gaming Laptop guide for even more options.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/30/2024
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

70% Msi Vector 17 HX (2024) Review
Source: PC Games German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/08/2024
Rating: Total score: 70%
Обзор игрового ноутбука MSI Vector 17 HX A14VGG с искусственным интеллектом
Source: Ixbt RU→EN
Positive: High performance; excellent display; 16GB RAM; 1TB NVMe storage; rich set of ports; great connectivity; long battery life. Negative: Heavy and bulky; expensive.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/02/2024

 

MSI Vector 17 HX A13VHG

Specifications

MSI Vector 17 HX A13VHGNotebook: MSI Vector 17 HX A13VHG
Processor: Intel Raptor Lake-HX i9-13980HX
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU 12288 MB
Display: 17.00 inch, 16:10, 2560 x 1600 pixels
Weight: 3kg
Links: MSI homepage
 MSI notebook section

Price comparison

 

Reviews

How to open MSI Vector 17 HX A13V - disassembly and upgrade options
Source: Laptop Media English
Support, online available, Medium, Date: 07/24/2024
MSI Vector 17 HX A13VHG review – Packs a Punch, But Makes You Hear It
Source: Laptop Media English
The MSI Vector 17 HX A13V is a potent gaming device. It’s offered only with high-end hardware. The huge cooling system does its job well. The CPU can maintain around 3.80 / 2.60 Ghz P and E-core clock in longer loads and the GPU performance is also great since the RTX 4080 can show 2360 MHz after half an hour of gaming (which is a respectable result). The upgradability is on point – even one of the M.2 slots is for Gen 5 SSDs. The port selection amazes with its there Type-Cs, two Type-As, and an SD Card Reader. The base 1200p display (AUO B170UAN01.2 (AUOA9A6)) is a great choice for gamers who like to play competitive online shooters. This 165 Hz PWM-free panel offers very fast pixel response times (for an IPS unit) of just 6 ms.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/23/2024

Foreign Reviews

微星Vector 17 HX A13VHG评测–拳拳到肉,声声入耳
Source: Laptopmedia CN zh-CN→EN
Positive: Excellent gaming performance; powerful hardware; excellent display; nice ergonomics; solid workmanship. Negative: Heavy and bulky; noisy under loads; plastic case; short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/23/2024

 

MSI Vector 17 HX AI A2XWIG

Specifications

MSI Vector 17 HX AI A2XWIGNotebook: MSI Vector 17 HX AI A2XWIG
Processor: Intel Arrow Lake Ultra 9 275HX
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop
Display: 17.00 inch, 16:10, 2560 x 1600 pixels
Weight: 3kg
Price: 3499 euro
Links: MSI homepage
 MSI notebook section

Price comparison

 

Reviews

84.3% The last 17-inch Blackwell Mohican: MSI Vector 17 HX AI gaming laptop review | Notebookcheck
After the MSI Vector 16, we also test the new Vector 17 with RTX 5080, one of the last 17-inch laptops with a Blackwell GPU, as 16- and 18-inch models mean that the 17s are now almost extinct. We test the Vector 17's raison d'être.

Foreign Reviews

MSI Vector 17 Quicktest
Source: Tweakers Dutch NL→EN
Positive: Great display; high performance; secondary M.2 slot. Negative: No sRGB coverage; high price.
Hands-On, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/17/2025
MSI Vector 17 Quicktest
Source: Tweakers Dutch NL→EN
Positive: Great display; high performance; secondary M.2 slot. Negative: No sRGB coverage; high price.
Hands-On, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/17/2025

 

Comment

MSI: Micro-Star International (MSI) was founded in 1986 in Taiwan. MSI is especially known as a manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards for PCs, but also offers computer accessories, complete systems, motherboards, graphics cards, laptops, desktop PCs, monitors and other components. However, the Microstar brand name in Germany belongs to the Medion company. MSI is known for its gaming products and has developed a wide range of gaming laptops and desktop PCs. The company is also active in workstations, servers and industrial automation. MSI has offices in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.


These graphics cards are able to play the latest and most demanding games in high resolutions and full detail settings with enabled Anti-Aliasing.

NVIDIA NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU: High-end graphics card for laptops based on the Ada Lovelace architecture. Offers 8 GB GDDR6 (128 Bit) and is configurable with a TGP of 35 - 115W (+ Dynamic Boost). 

NVIDIA NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU: High-end graphics card for laptops based on the Ada Lovelace architecture. Offers 12 GB GDDR6 (192 Bit) and is configurable with a TGP of 60 - 150W (+ Dynamic Boost). 

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop: A fast graphics card from the Blackwell family for laptops that is based on the GB203 chip and uses 8,192 shaders and 16 GB GDDR7 graphics memory (256-bit graphics bus).

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


Intel Raptor Lake-HX:

i9-14900HX: High-end mobile hybrid processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture with 24 cores and 32 threads. Clocks at a maximum of 5.8 GHz (P cores).

i9-13980HX: Mobile CPU of the Raptor Lake series that offers 24 cores (8 performance, 16 efficiency cores) with a Boost core of up to 5.8 GHz for the P-cores. Similar to the Desktop i9-13900K but with reduced clock speeds and TDP.

Intel Arrow Lake:

Ultra 9 275HX: Mobile high-end CPU for gaming notebooks based on the Arrow Lake architecture. Offers 24 cores consisting of 8 fast performance cores with up to 5.4 GHz and 16 smaller efficiency cores with up to 4.6 GHz clock speed. The CPU can access 40 MB L2 cache and 36 MB L3 cache and is specified with a TDP of 55 watts. The SoC integrates a small dedicated NPU called AI Boost with 13 TOPS (Int8) and optionally supports vPro Essentials.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


17.00: This display size is a standard format for desktop replacements (DTR). The DTR laptops are heavier to carry, need more power, but texts are easy to read and high resolutions are no problem. DTR are mainly intended for stationary desk use, where weight and energy hunger don't matter. In return, you enjoy the advantages of high resolutions (more details, better legibility).

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


3 kg:

With this weight, a laptop is rather heavier than average. Devices in this range shine more with screen size and performance than with mobility.

3 kg:


76.08%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.

» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

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Stefan Hinum, 2024-09-27 (Update: 2024-09-27)