This 18-inch desktop-replacement gaming laptop is loaded with connectivity: two Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports deliver DisplayPort and USB Power Delivery 3.1 up to 100W, while an HDMI 2.1 output drives 8K@60Hz or 4K@120Hz displays. Three USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 ports run at 10Gbps for high-speed peripherals, and a 2.5G Ethernet jack handles wired play. A full-size SD Express card reader serves creators offloading footage. Primary power comes from a high-wattage DC barrel adapter to feed the flagship GPU.
MSI’s 18″ flagship gaming laptop with dual Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1 (8K), three USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, SD Express and 2.5G Ethernet.
Device Information
- Manufacturer
- MSI
- Release Year
- 2024
- Model Number
- A14V
- Category
- Laptop
Available Ports
| Connector | Quantity | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) | 2 | Thunderbolt 4 / USB-C 4.0 | DisplayPort, USB PD 3.1 up to 100W |
| USB Type-A (USB 3.2 Gen 2) | 3 | USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 | 10Gbps data |
| HDMI 2.1 (Type A – Standard) | 1 | HDMI 2.1 | 8K@60Hz / 4K@120Hz |
| SD Card Slot (UHS-II) | 1 | SD Express card reader | Full-size SD Express 7.0 reader |
| RJ-45 (2.5G Ethernet) | 1 | LAN | Killer E3100 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
| 3.5mm TRRS (Headset with Mic) | 1 | Audio combo | Headphone/microphone combo |
Notes & Compatibility
Primary charging via high-wattage DC barrel adapter (kept in prose, not modeled). The card slot is an SD Express 7.0 reader modeled as a full-size SD slot (UHS-II is the closest approved tier). Thunderbolt 4 supports USB PD 3.1 up to 100W.
