MSI Stealth 18 HX AI RTX 5070 Ti (2025) vs MSI Vector A18 HX A9W RTX 5080 (2025)
What Stealth 18 HX AI RTX 5070 Ti (2025) does better (9) and where Vector A18 HX A9W RTX 5080 (2025) wins (9) — every spec side by side.
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5.1Graphics8.5
5.2Overall performance6.8
2.2Display4.6
8.4Memory & storage3.5
9.6Battery & portability3.6
5.4Features & cooling5.6
Dimensions
Size comparison
Stealth 18 HX AI RTX 5070 Ti (2025)Vector A18 HX A9W RTX 5080 (2025)
| Stealth 18 HX AI RTX 5070 Ti (2025) | Vector A18 HX A9W RTX 5080 (2025) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 289.7 mm | 308 mm | −18.3 mm |
| Width | 400 mm | 404 mm | −4 mm |
| Thickness | 24 mm | 32 mm | −8 mm |
| Weight | 2.9 kg | 3.6 kg | −0.7 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Stealth 18 HX AI RTX 5070 Ti (2025) better than Vector A18 HX A9W RTX 5080 (2025)?
- RAM (up to)128 GB vs 32 GB4×
- SSD (up to)4,096 GB vs 1,000 GB4.1×
- Weight2.89 kg vs 3.6 kg+25%
- Thickness24 mm vs 32 mm+33%
- CPU cores20 vs 16+25%
- Vapor chamber coolingYes · Vector A18 HX A9W RTX 5080 (2025): No
- Max. supported RAM128 GB vs 96 GB+33%
- RAM speed6,400 MHz vs 5,600 MHz+14%
- SSD (base)1,024 GB vs 1,000 GB+2%
Why is Vector A18 HX A9W RTX 5080 (2025) better than Stealth 18 HX AI RTX 5070 Ti (2025)?
- Video memory12 GB vs 32 GB2.7×
- Refresh rate144 Hz vs 240 Hz+67%
- GPU power (TGP)140 W vs 175 W+25%
- Resolution classFull HD (1080p/1200p) vs QHD (1440p/1600p)
- GPU compute (FP32)31.2 TFLOPS vs 42 TFLOPS+35%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light20,901 vs 26,825+28%
- GPU shader cores5,888 vs 7,680+30%
- USB-A ports2 vs 3+50%
- Max CPU clock5.2 GHz vs 5.4 GHz+4%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 140 W | 175 W |
| Video memory | 12 GB | 32 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 5,888 | 7,680 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 31.2 TFLOPS | 42 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 20,901 | 26,825 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 7 255HX | Ryzen 9 9955HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | AMD |
| CPU cores | 20 | 16 |
| CPU threads | 20 | — |
| Max CPU clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.4 GHz |
| Processor options | Core Ultra 7 255HX, Core Ultra 7 265HX, Core Ultra 9 275HX, Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | Ryzen 9 9850HX, Ryzen 9 9955HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 19,366 | — |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 3,130 | — |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 1,915 | — |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 18″ | 18″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | Full HD (1080p/1200p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Pixel density | 126 ppi | 126 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | No | No |
| Advanced Optimus | No | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | No | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 128 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM (base) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 6,400 MHz | 5,600 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 128 GB | 96 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 4,096 GB | 1,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,024 GB | 1,000 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 100 Wh | 99 Wh |
| Power adapter | 280 W | 400 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging power | 140 W | 140 W |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.89 kg | 3.6 kg |
| Thickness | 24 mm | 32 mm |
| Width | 400 mm | 404 mm |
| Depth | 289.7 mm | 308 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium | Aluminium, Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | Yes | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | No | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 63 dB | — |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 3 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | No |
| Ethernet | — | 5 Gbit/s |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | Yes | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.4 | 6 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
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