MSI Vector A18 HX A9WIG-223US / ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2024) FX607JV

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 F16 (2024) FX607JV: FX607JV: Intel Core i7-13650HX, GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 8 GB (130 W = 105 W + 25 W Dynamic Boost), 16-inch WUXGA 165 Hz IPS display, 90 Wh battery. RAM and SSD capacity depend on the retail SKU (e.g. 2 × 8 GB in ASUS Canada’s table; 2 × 16 GB and 1 TB in the Spanish test unit). The RTX 4050 FX607JU, the Core 5 210H FX607VU/VJ and the 2025 TUF F16 (FX608) are separate models.

SpecificationMSI Vector A18 HX A9WIG-223USASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2024) FX607JV
Release year20252024
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 i7-13650HX: 14 cores (6 P + 8 E), 2.6 GHz, up to 4.9 GHz, 24 MB cache ASUS
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 130 W (2370 MHz boost + 50 MHz OC; 105 W + 25 W Dynamic Boost)

130 W is the maximum GPU power when Dynamic Boost shifts budget from the CPU; 25 W is added to the sustained 105 W depending on load balance. This laptop GPU is not the same product as the desktop RTX 4060.

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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		16-inch WUXGA (1920 × 1200) 16:10 IPS-level, anti-glare; 165 Hz; sRGB 100%, Adobe 75.35%; G-Sync

165 Hz means motion at up to 165 frames per second in suitable games; G-Sync matches refresh to frame rate to reduce tearing. The colour gamut suits sRGB content; it is not a wide-gamut panel.

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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		DDR5 SO-DIMM, two slots, dual channel; capacity depends on SKU

The modules are not soldered and can be upgraded. According to ASUS, memory speed depends on the processor.

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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		PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD; two M.2 PCIe slots in total (one used)

Capacity can be 512 GB, 1 TB or 2 TB depending on SKU; a second SSD can be added in the free slot.

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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 (40 Gbit/s, DisplayPort), 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10 Gbit/s, DisplayPort / power delivery / G-SYNC), 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5 Gbit/s), 1 × HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1 × RJ45, 3.5 mm audio

ASUS lists G-SYNC support only for the USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port; the Thunderbolt 4 port has DisplayPort output but no G-SYNC listed. HDMI 2.1 FRL allows high refresh rates on compatible TVs and monitors.

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WirelessMediaTek Wi-Fi 7; Bluetooth 5.4 MSIWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) dual band 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 MSI35.5 × 25.2 × 2.21–2.82 cm; 2.27 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 connects the display directly to the RTX GPU to cut latency and performance loss in games; Advanced Optimus can switch automatically without a restart and returns to the integrated GPU on battery.

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Audio and camera—2 speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res certification for headphones, AI noise cancelling, array microphone; 720p HD camera ASUS
Keyboard—Backlit chiclet keyboard, 1-zone RGB ASUS
Battery and power—90 Wh, 4-cell lithium-ion; 240 W AC adapter (20 V, 12 A, ø6.0 mm)

According to ASUS, whether the adapter is included can vary by country and model. The USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port also supports power delivery.

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Operating system—Windows 11 Home

In some markets it is sold without an operating system.

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Security—Firmware TPM, Kensington security slot, BIOS password ASUS