MSI Vector 17 Series

Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU, NVIDIA NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU
Display: 17.00 inch, 17.30 inch
Weight: 3kg
Average of 3 scores (from 7 reviews)
MSI Vector 17 HX A14VGG
Specifications

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
Price comparison
Average Score:
Reviews
Source: Techradar

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%
Source: Trusted Reviews

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
Source: PC Games

Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/08/2024
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Ixbt

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

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
Source: Laptop Media

Support, online available, Medium, Date: 07/24/2024
Source: Laptop Media

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
Source: Laptopmedia CN

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
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).
» 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.
» 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:
73.33%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.