MSI Vector 17 HX AI A2XW RTX 5090 (2025) vs MSI Vector 17 HX A14V RTX 4080 (2024)
What Vector 17 HX AI A2XW RTX 5090 (2025) does better (8) and where Vector 17 HX A14V RTX 4080 (2024) wins (3) — every spec side by side.
vs
9.8Graphics9.3
9.6Overall performance9.1
7.5Display7.5
5.5Memory & storage4.5
2.8Battery & portability4.9
8.5Features & cooling8.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
Vector 17 HX AI A2XW RTX 5090 (2025)Vector 17 HX A14V RTX 4080 (2024)
| Vector 17 HX AI A2XW RTX 5090 (2025) | Vector 17 HX A14V RTX 4080 (2024) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 298 mm | 298 mm | = |
| Width | 380 mm | 380 mm | = |
| Thickness | 29 mm | 24 mm | +5 mm |
| Weight | 3 kg | 3 kg | = |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Vector 17 HX AI A2XW RTX 5090 (2025) better than Vector 17 HX A14V RTX 4080 (2024)?
- Video memory24 GB vs 12 GB2×
- SSD (up to)2,000 GB vs 1,000 GB2×
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light30,099 vs 21,600+39%
- GPU compute (FP32)51.4 TFLOPS vs 37.6 TFLOPS+37%
- GPU shader cores10,496 vs 7,424+41%
- SSD (base)2,000 GB vs 1,000 GB2×
- Webcam1,080p vs 720p+50%
- RAM speed6,400 MHz vs 5,600 MHz+14%
Why is Vector 17 HX A14V RTX 4080 (2024) better than Vector 17 HX AI A2XW RTX 5090 (2025)?
- Thickness29 mm vs 24 mm+21%
- USB-C ports2 vs 3+50%
- Max CPU clock5.4 GHz vs 5.6 GHz+4%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 175 W | 175 W |
| Video memory | 24 GB | 12 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 10,496 | 7,424 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 51.4 TFLOPS | 37.6 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 30,099 | 21,600 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 9 275HX | Core i9-14900HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 24 | 24 |
| CPU threads | 24 | — |
| Max CPU clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.6 GHz |
| Processor options | Core Ultra 9 275HX, Core Ultra 9 285HX | Core i9-13980HX, Core i9-14900HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 22,395 | — |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 3,282 | — |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 2,129 | — |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 17.3″ | 17.3″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Pixel density | 133 ppi | 133 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) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM (base) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 6,400 MHz | 5,600 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 96 GB | 96 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 2,000 GB | 1,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 2,000 GB | 1,000 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Power adapter | 330 W | 330 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 3 kg | 3 kg |
| Thickness | 29 mm | 24 mm |
| Width | 380 mm | 380 mm |
| Depth | 298 mm | 298 mm |
| Body material | Plastic | Aluminium, Plastic |
| Colours | Grey | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | No | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 59.2 dB | — |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 3 |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | No |
| Ethernet | 5 Gbit/s | 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 | 720p |
| IR camera (face login) | No | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2 speakers | 2 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
Related comparisons
vs
MSI Vector 17 HX AI A2XW RTX 5090 (2025)vsMedion Erazer Beast 16 X1 Ultimate RTX 5080 (2025)
vsAsus ROG Strix G16 G615 RTX 5080 (2025)vsMSI Vector 17 HX AI A2XW RTX 5090 (2025)9.08.8
vsHP Omen Max 16 RTX 5070 (2025)vsMSI Vector 17 HX AI A2XW RTX 5090 (2025)9.08.8
vsAcer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71 RTX 5070 (2025)vsMSI Vector 17 HX AI A2XW RTX 5090 (2025)8.78.8
vs
Gigabyte Aorus 15 RTX 4060 (2024)vsMSI Vector 17 HX A14V RTX 4080 (2024)9.08.7
vsAsus ROG Strix G16 G614 RTX 4060 (2024)vsMSI Vector 17 HX A14V RTX 4080 (2024)8.48.7