MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400 vs NIMO N173 17.3" NIMO N152
MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080, Cosmo Gray
MSI
75 Overall Score
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NIMO N173 17.3" NIMO N152, Ryzen 7 7735HS, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Blue
NIMO
40 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080, Cosmo Gray
92 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The MSI Vector 16 HX is widely praised for its top-tier performance, combining an Intel Ultra 9-275HX processor and RTX 5080 graphics to handle gaming, multitasking, and creative work with ease. Users highlight the vibrant QHD+ 240Hz display, premium build quality, and excellent value for money, especially when purchased on sale. The main drawbacks are loud fan noise, even at idle, and the laptop's thick, heavy design, though many find the robust cooling and power efficiency trade-offs acceptable.
Pros
- Top-tier gaming performance
- Vibrant QHD+ 240Hz display
- Premium build quality
- Excellent value for money
- Robust cooling system
Cons
- Loud fan noise even at idle
- Thick and heavy design
- Fans spin up occasionally at idle
Performance 5
Display quality 4
Build quality 4
Value for money 3
Cooling system 3
Fan noise 3
NIMO N173 17.3" NIMO N152, Ryzen 7 7735HS, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Blue
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Specifications
| MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400 | NIMO N173 17.3" NIMO N152 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 2.1 GHz | 3.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 16 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080★ | AMD Radeon 680M |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 17.3" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | — |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | 2 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth 5.2★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 2.09 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 54 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
Pros & Cons
MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080, Cosmo Gray
- Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong cpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong screen (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average affordability (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average portability (10th percentile)10th %ile
NIMO N173 17.3" NIMO N152, Ryzen 7 7735HS, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Blue
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong cpu (73rd percentile)
- Below average reliability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average portability (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average storage (24th percentile)
Pricing
MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080, Cosmo Gray0.001score per dollar
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NIMO N173 17.3" NIMO N152, Ryzen 7 7735HS, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Blue0.003score per dollar
NIMO N173 17.3" NIMO N152, Ryzen 7 7735HS, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Blue offers 3.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400
Scores 75 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 29 specs.
