Struggling with lag while you game or edit videos? You need power that keeps up with every click. The MSI Vector 17 HX AI gives you instant speed and smooth visuals.
MSI Vector 17 HX AI A2XW-003UK, 17", 32GB/2TB, Intel Core Ultra 9 Laptop
This 17‑inch laptop packs a Quad HD+ screen with a 2560 × 1600 resolution and a buttery‑smooth 240 Hz refresh rate. Colors cover 100 % of the DCI‑P3 gamut, so every game world and design project looks vivid and true‑to‑life. The Cosmos Gray chassis feels solid yet sleek, and the clamshell design keeps the machine portable at just 3.6 kg.
Under the hood sits the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor with 24 cores and 24 threads, delivering desktop‑class performance in a laptop. Paired with 32 GB of DDR5‑SDRAM, multitasking feels effortless. Storage is a lightning‑fast 2 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, giving you ample space for games, media, and large project files without any slowdown.
Benefits
With the RTX 5070 Ti graphics card and 12 GB of GDDR7 memory, you get high frame rates in the latest titles and smooth rendering for 3D work. The AI‑accelerated NPU adds up to 13 TOPs of neural processing, so AI‑enhanced applications run faster and more efficiently. Your workflow stays uninterrupted thanks to Wi‑Fi 7 connectivity and two Thunderbolt 5 ports for rapid data transfer and external display support.
The 99 Wh battery and efficient Intel SoC let you stay productive on the go, while the 26‑zone RGB keyboard offers customizable lighting for an immersive gaming experience. A built‑in SD card reader and full suite of USB ports keep all your peripherals connected, making this laptop a versatile hub for work and play.
Features
- 17" QHD+ 2560×1600 display
- 240 Hz refresh rate
- Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor
- 32 GB DDR5 memory
- 2 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD storage
- NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti 12 GB GDDR7
- AI NPU up to 13 TOPs
- Wi‑Fi 7 and Thunderbolt 5 ports
Usage
When you launch a demanding game, the RTX 5070 Ti handles ray tracing and high resolutions without dropping frames, while the 240 Hz screen shows every motion clearly. For creators, the Core Ultra 9 CPU and AI NPU speed up video encoding, 3D rendering, and machine‑learning tasks, turning hours of work into minutes. Even during long sessions, the 99 Wh battery provides lasting power, and the lightweight chassis makes it easy to carry to coffee shops or client meetings.
Specifications
| Design |
| Country of origin |
China |
| Original brand name |
MSI |
| Market positioning |
Gaming |
| Form factor |
Clamshell |
| Colour name |
Cosmos Gray |
| Product colour |
Grey |
| Product type |
Laptop |
| Display |
| Maximum refresh rate |
240 Hz |
| Colour gamut |
100% |
| RGB colour space |
DCI-P3 |
| Native aspect ratio |
16:10 |
| HD type |
Quad HD+ |
| Touchscreen |
No |
| Display resolution |
2560 x 1600 pixels |
| Display diagonal |
43.2 cm (17") |
| Processor |
| Processor threads |
24 |
| Processor cores |
24 |
| Processor model |
275HX |
| Processor generation |
Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) |
| Processor family |
Intel Core Ultra 9 |
| Processor manufacturer |
Intel |
| Neural processor unit (NPU) |
| GPU performance up to |
8 TOPs |
| NPU performance up to |
13 TOPs |
| Total processor performance up to |
36 TOPs |
| AI software frameworks supported by NPU |
DirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN |
| Windows Studio effects support |
Yes |
| Sparsity support |
Yes |
| Neural processor unit (NPU) |
Intel AI Boost |
| Memory |
| Memory layout (slots x size) |
2 x 32 GB |
| Internal memory type |
DDR5-SDRAM |
| Internal memory |
32 GB |
| Storage |
| Compatible memory cards |
SD |
| Card reader integrated |
Yes |
| Optical drive type |
No |
| SSD interface |
PCI Express 4.0 |
| SSD capacity |
2 TB |
| Number of SSDs installed |
1 |
| Total SSDs capacity |
2 TB |
| Storage media |
SSD |
| Total storage capacity |
2 TB |
| Graphics |
| On-board graphics card model |
Intel Graphics |
| On-board graphics card family |
Intel Graphics |
| On-board GPU manufacturer |
Intel |
| Discrete graphics memory type |
GDDR7 |
| Discrete graphics card memory |
12 GB |
| Discrete graphics card model |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti |
| Discrete GPU manufacturer |
NVIDIA |
| Discrete graphics card |
Yes |
| On-board graphics card |
Yes |
| Camera |
| Front camera HD type |
HD |
| Front camera |
Yes |
| Network |
| Wi-Fi standards |
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Top Wi-Fi standard |
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Mobile network connection |
No |
| Ports & interfaces |
| Combo headphone/mic port |
Yes |
| Intel® Thunderbolt 5 |
Yes |
| Thunderbolt 5 ports quantity |
2 |
| HDMI ports quantity |
1 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports |
1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity |
2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity |
0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity |
0 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity |
0 |
| Performance |
| Motherboard chipset |
Intel SoC |
| Keyboard |
| Keyboard language |
UK English |
| Keyboard layout |
QWERTY |
| Keyboard backlit colour |
RGB |
| Keyboard backlit zone |
26-Zone RGB |
| Keyboard backlit |
Yes |
| Numeric keypad |
Yes |
| Pointing device |
Touchpad |
| Software |
| Operating system installed |
Windows 11 Home Advanced |
| Battery |
| Battery capacity |
99 Wh |
| Battery capacity |
99 Wh |
| Number of battery cells |
4 |
| Battery technology |
Lithium Polymer (LiPo) |
| Weight & dimensions |
| Height |
32 mm |
| Depth |
307 mm |
| Width |
404 mm |
| Weight |
3.6 kg |
| Packaging data |
| Package volume |
23732784 cm³ |
| Package weight |
4 kg |
| Package height |
401 mm |
| Package depth |
108 mm |
| Package width |
548 mm |
| Other features |
| Internal memory |
32 GB |
| Manufacturer |
MSI |
| Package weight |
4 kg |
| Warranty period |
2 year(s) |
