MSI Vector A18 HX 2025 vs MSI GP76 Leopard Comparison

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MSI Vector A18 HX 2025 vs MSI GP76 Leopard Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Vector A18 HX 2025 and GP76 Leopard, two laptops by MSI. MSI Vector A18 HX 2025 was introduced to market in January 2025 and MSI GP76 Leopard was launched in January 2021. As you can see, GP76 Leopard is 4 years older than Vector A18 HX 2025. Let's see if this age difference between two laptops makes a big difference.

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Vector A18 HX 2025 and GP76 Leopard are members of MSI's series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

MSI Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
MSI Titan 18 HX AI 2025	January 2025	18.0"	404 x 307.5 x 24-32.05 mm	3.6 kg (7.94 lbs)
MSI Raider 18 HX AI 2025	January 2025	18.0"	404 x 307.5 x 24-32.05 mm	3.6 kg (7.94 lbs)
MSI Vector A18 HX 2025	January 2025	18.0"	404 x 307.5 x 24-32.05 mm	3.6 kg (7.94 lbs)
MSI Vector 17 HX AI 2025 A2XWJ	January 2025	17.0"	380.34 x 297.97 x 22.85-28.75 mm	3 kg (6.62 lbs)
MSI Vector 16 HX AI 2025 A2XW	January 2025	16.0"	357 x 284 x 22.20-28.55 mm	2.7 kg (5.95 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of MSI Vector A18 HX 2025 and MSI GP76 Leopard before getting into our more detailed comparison.

MSI Vector A18 HX 2025 Key Specs

Launched in January 2025
18.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX
GPU: GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop 12GB
32GB Ram
404 x 307.5 x 24-32.05 mm (15.91 x 12.11 x 0.94-1.26 inches)
Weight: 3.6 kg (7.94 lbs)

MSI GP76 Leopard Key Specs

Launched in January 2021
17.3" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i7 10750H
GPU: GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB
16GB Ram
397 x 284 x 25.9 mm (15.63 x 11.18 x 1.02 inches)
Weight: 2.9 kg (6.39 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Vector A18 HX 2025 and GP76 Leopard compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose MSI Vector A18 HX 2025 over MSI GP76 Leopard

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~75.6% vs ~73.2%	Larger screen area ratio
Display Size	18 inches vs 17.3 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1200 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
CPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 14 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 8 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	35.4 TFLOPS vs 13.8 TFLOPS	Faster RAM Type
RAM Type	DDR5 vs DDR4	Higher RAM potential
Max Total RAM	96 GB vs 64 GB	More advanced Wi-fi connectivity
WiFi Standard	v7 vs v6E	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.4 vs v5.2	Higher Resolution Camera
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-C Ports	2x USB 4.0 vs 1x USB 3.2	Faster USB-C connection
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Fast way to input numbers
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No

Reasons to choose MSI GP76 Leopard over MSI Vector A18 HX 2025

Weight	2.90 kg vs 3.60 kg	0.7 kg lighter
Side Bezel Thickness	7 mm vs 8.2 mm	1.2 mm thinner bezels
Screen PPI	127 ppi vs 126 ppi	More pixels per inch
RAM BUS	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 5.0 (4x)	Faster RAM

Common Strengths of MSI GP76 Leopard and MSI Vector A18 HX 2025

Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the RAM size
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 5.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.1 vs 1x HDMI 2.1	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs Yes	Fast connection to Network via ethernet cable
Built-in SD Card Reader	Yes vs Yes	Read & Write SD Cards
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of MSI GP76 Leopard and MSI Vector A18 HX 2025

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support
Fingerprint Sensor	No vs No	No fingerprint login feature

MSI Vector A18 HX 2025 vs MSI GP76 Leopard: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the MSI Vector A18 HX 2025 and the MSI GP76 Leopard.

Physical Specs
Weight	3.6 kg (7.94 lbs)	2.9 kg (6.39 lbs)
Surface Area	1242 cm2 (192.7 inches2)	1127 cm2 (174.7 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~75.6%	~73.2%
Side Bezel Thickness	~8.2 mm	~7 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.20 kg/inch	0.17 kg/inch
	0.44 lbs/inch	0.374 lbs/inch
Colors	Gray	Black

Comparison of the MSI Vector A18 HX 2025 and the MSI GP76 Leopard External Dimensions

Weight

Vector A18 HX 2025 weighs 3.6 kg (7.94 lbs), whereas the GP76 Leopard weighs 2.9 kg (6.39 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Displays size larger than 17.0 inches

MSI Vector A18 HX 2025 3.60 kg

MSI GP76 Leopard 2.90 kg

Min 1.29 kg

Average 2.77 kg

Max 4.23 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size larger than 17.0 inches

MSI Vector A18 HX 2025 32.05 mm

MSI GP76 Leopard 25.90 mm

Min 8.60 mm

Average 24.42 mm

Max 38.00 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the MSI Vector A18 HX 2025 is 0.20 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the MSI GP76 Leopard is 0.17 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

MSI Vector A18 HX 2025 vs MSI GP76 Leopard: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX	Intel Core i7 10750H Intel Core i7 10870H Intel Core i7 10875H Intel Core i7 11800H
Base Frequency	3.0 GHz	2.6 GHz
Turbo Frequency	5.2 GHz	5 GHz
Number of Cores	12	6
Number of Threads	24	12
L3 Cache	64 MB	12 MB
Integrated GPU	Radeon 610M	Intel UHD Graphics 630
CPU Fabrication Process	4 nm	14 nm

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the MSI Vector A18 HX 2025 and MSI GP76 Leopard.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPU ( Intel Core i7 10750H ) and compare them:

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop 12GB GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop 16GB	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile 16GB
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	140 W	80 W
Nvidia Optimus	MUX	MUX
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	35.4 TFLOPS	10.94 TFLOPS
Memory Size	12 GB	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR7	GDDR6
Memory Bus	192 bit	192 bit
Memory Speed	~25.4 Gbps	1750 MHz 14 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	5888	3840
TMUs	184	120
ROPs	92	48

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. MSI Vector A18 HX 2025 has a FLOPS value of 35.4 TFLOPS whereas the MSI GP76 Leopard ' has a FLOPS value of 13.8 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the MSI Vector A18 HX 2025 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	32GB 64GB 96GB	16GB 32GB 64GB
Memory Bus	2x16 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	5600 MHz	3200 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	DDR4
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Max RAM Size	96 GB	64 GB
Total Slots	2	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 5.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

With a larger RAM capacity of 32 GB, the Vector A18 HX 2025 offers an advantage for multitasking and resource-intensive applications compared to the GP76 Leopard's RAM capacity of 16 GB.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	MSI Vector A18 HX (2025)	MSI GP76 Leopard
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✔ Good performance.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	⚠ Can run using CPU + RAM fallback. Expect slower performance.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	99.9 Wh	65 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Right, Bottom	Bottom
Charge Power	400 W	230 / 240 / 280 W

Moreover, the Vector A18 HX 2025 boasts a larger battery capacity of 100 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the GP76 Leopard's65 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size larger than 17.0 inches

MSI Vector A18 HX 2025 100 Wh

MSI GP76 Leopard 65 Wh

Min 37.00 Wh

Average 77.38 Wh

Max 100.00 Wh

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 4 TB, the Vector A18 HX 2025 provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the GP76 Leopard's max. storage capacity of 2 TB.

Storage Options	1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	2	2
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

MSI Vector A18 HX 2025 vs MSI GP76 Leopard: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the MSI Vector A18 HX 2025 and MSI GP76 Leopard since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Vector A18 HX 2025 has a display size of 18.0".On the other hand, GP76 Leopard has a smaller 17.3" display.The total usable screen area of the Vector A18 HX 2025 is 939cm² / 146inch² whereas the GP76 Leopard's total usable screen area is 825cm² / 128inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the GP76 Leopard features a higher pixel density with 127 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size larger than 17.0 inches

MSI Vector A18 HX 2025 126 ppi

MSI GP76 Leopard 127 ppi

Min 106 PPI

Average 142 PPI

Max 266.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both Vector A18 HX 2025 and GP76 Leopard offer the same refresh rate of 144 Hz.

MSI Vector A18 HX 2025 vs MSI GP76 Leopard Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Vector A18 HX 2025 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v7, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to GP76 Leopard (v6E).

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Vector A18 HX 2025 and GP76 Leopard feature 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Vector A18 HX 2025 and GP76 Leopard have USB Type-C ports. Vector A18 HX 2025 has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while GP76 Leopard has 1x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Vector A18 HX 2025 is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. GP76 Leopard does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Vector A18 HX 2025 and GP76 Leopard feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Both Vector A18 HX 2025 and GP76 Leopard come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both Vector A18 HX 2025 and GP76 Leopard are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v7	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.4	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	3x USB 3.2	3x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	1x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	Thunderbolt 4	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	Yes
SD CardReader	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes