MSI Vector A18 HX A9WIG-223US / ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (2023) FX507VV4

MSI Vector A18 HX A9WIG-223US: Vector A18 HX A9WIG-223US: Ryzen 9 9955HX, RTX 5080 Laptop GPU 16 GB, 32 GB DDR5, 1 TB SSD, 18-inch QHD+ 240 Hz, Cosmo Gray. The A9WIG-076US comes with 64 GB / 2 TB and Windows 11 Pro; the RTX 5070 Ti A9WHG and other display options are separate SKUs.

ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (2023) FX507VV4: FX507VV4-BS72-CB: Intel Core i7-13620H, GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 8 GB, 16 GB DDR5, 1 TB SSD, 15.6-inch FHD 144 Hz display. The FX507ZC, FX507VI and the AMD-based TUF A15 with other CPUs and GPUs are separate models.

SpecificationMSI Vector A18 HX A9WIG-223USASUS TUF Gaming F15 (2023) FX507VV4
Release year20252023
ProcessorAMD Ryzen 9 9955HX; 16 cores / 32 threads, 2.5–5.4 GHz

This is the Zen 5 version with 64 MB of L3 cache; the 9955HX3D with 128 MB of cache is a separate processor. AMD gives a 55 W default TDP with a 55–75 W configurable range.

MSI		Intel Core i7-13620H; 10 cores (6 performance + 4 efficiency), 16 threads, up to 4.9 GHz, 24 MB cache

Intel lists 45 W base and 115 W maximum turbo power for this processor.

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GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU, 16 GB GDDR7; up to 175 W with Dynamic Boost; boost up to 2287 MHz

The laptop RTX 5080 is a different chip from the desktop RTX 5080. 175 W is the top power limit for this GPU; with MSI OverBoost Ultra the combined CPU and GPU power reaches 260 W. The GPU is soldered and cannot be replaced.

MSI		NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU, 8 GB GDDR6; 2420 MHz at 140 W (115 W + 25 W Dynamic Boost)

NVIDIA gives a 35–115 W subsystem power range for this GPU; this model uses the top of it and adds 25 W more with Dynamic Boost. The graphics chip is soldered and cannot be replaced.

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Display18-inch 16:10 QHD+ (2560 × 1600), 240 Hz, IPS-level panel, 100% DCI-P3

The same family also has SKUs with FHD+ 144/165 Hz, UHD+ 220 Hz and UHD+ Mini LED 120 Hz panels. 240 Hz shows motion more smoothly in fast games, provided the game reaches high frame rates.

MSI		15.6-inch FHD (1920 × 1080) IPS-level panel; 144 Hz, sRGB 100%, anti-glare surface, G-SYNC

“IPS-level” means ASUS does not state the exact panel type; wide viewing angles are promised.

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Memory32 GB (2 × 16 GB) DDR5-5600

There are two SO-DIMM slots; MSI supports up to 96 GB. Actual speed depends on the memory combination and the processor.

MSI		16 GB DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM; 2 slots, up to 64 GB

The two-slot layout lets memory be upgraded later.

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Storage1 TB NVMe SSD (PCIe Gen4 x4)

Of the two M.2 slots one is PCIe Gen4 and the other PCIe Gen5 compatible; a second SSD can be added.

MSI		1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD; 2 × M.2 slots

The second M.2 slot is free for an additional SSD.

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Ports2 × USB4 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.1); 3 × USB-A; HDMI 2.1; RJ45 2.5 GbE; SD card reader; headphone/mic jack

MSI describes the USB-C ports as Thunderbolt 4 compatible. HDMI 2.1 outputs 8K at 60 Hz or 4K at 120 Hz. The USB-A generation differs between MSI documents, so it is not given here.

MSI		1 × Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, 40 Gbps), 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, power delivery, G-SYNC), 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 × HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1 × RJ45 LAN, 1 × 3.5 mm audio jack

There is no SD card reader.

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WirelessMediaTek Wi-Fi 7; Bluetooth 5.4 MSIWi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) 2 × 2 ASUS
Keyboard and cameraSteelSeries 26-zone RGB keyboard (99 keys, with number pad); IR FHD camera with privacy shutter

The IR camera enables Windows Hello face sign-in.

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Audio4 × 2 W speakers; array microphone MSI—
Battery and adapter4-cell 99.9 Wh lithium-ion; 400 W adapter

Gaming performance is available on the adapter; power limits drop on battery.

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Size and weight404 × 307.5 × 24–32.05 mm; 3.6 kg MSI35.4 × 25.1 × 2.24–2.49 cm; 2.20 kg ASUS
Operating system and warrantyWindows 11 Home; 1-year limited warranty (including 1-year global coverage) MSI—
Graphics switching—MUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus

The MUX switch connects the internal display directly to the NVIDIA GPU; Advanced Optimus can switch without a restart.

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Battery and power—90 Wh, 4-cell lithium-ion; 240 W adapter (ø6.0 mm)

Full GPU power needs the 240 W adapter in the box.

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Keyboard—Single-zone RGB backlit chiclet keyboard ASUS
Audio and camera—2 speakers, Dolby Atmos; 720p HD camera

There is no face recognition camera or fingerprint reader.

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Operating system and security—Windows 11 Home; TPM, Kensington lock slot ASUS