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Gray 16-inch gaming laptop with thin-bezel IPS display and RGB keyboard

MSI

MSI Vector 16 HX AI 16" 144Hz Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX RTX 5070 Ti 32GB 512GB Gray gaming

SKU CH-VS49-NXHA9

A 16-inch 144Hz gaming laptop with an Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX 20-core processor, RTX 5070 Ti 12GB GDDR7 graphics, 32GB DDR5 memory and a 512GB PCIe SSD

  • Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7 (Series 2)
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
  • Memory size32 GB
  • SSD storage512 GB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1200
  • Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX with 20 cores powers demanding workloads
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 12GB GDDR7 drives high-fidelity graphics
  • 32GB DDR5 5600MHz memory enables smooth multitasking
  • 16" 144Hz IPS display delivers fluid visuals
  • Thunderbolt 5 and HDMI 2.1 connect high-speed peripherals

Vector 16 HX AI laptop

The MSI Vector 16 HX AI is a 16 inch gaming laptop built for engineers, developers and data scientists who need workstation-class compute in a portable chassis. It pairs an Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX processor with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU to accelerate simulation, rendering and AI workloads. Windows 11 Home is pre-installed.

Thermal design and power

A 330 W adapter feeds the 20-core CPU and 12 GB GDDR7 GPU while a 90 Whr battery sustains mobile sessions. The cooling system manages sustained loads from the 5.2 GHz boost clock without throttling the 32 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory. Fan noise stays proportional to the thermal demand during compile jobs or training runs.

12 GB GDDR7 video memory

The RTX 5070 Ti ships with 12 GB of GDDR7 memory, the single spec that determines whether large models, high-resolution textures or multi-monitor 4K 120 Hz output fit in frame buffer. If your pipeline needs more VRAM, this configuration will bottleneck; if 12 GB covers your dataset, the 240 Hz QHD+ panel and Thunderbolt 5 bandwidth deliver the throughput to match.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Gaming Laptop Computers, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $1,760.99
Cheaper than about 61% of the 5,382 comparable items (median $1,978.99).
Screen size 16.0 in (40.6 cm)
Typical for this category: the median of 5,361 items is 16 in.
Refresh frequency 144 Hz
Lower than about 70% of the 2,443 comparable items (median 165 Hz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product colorGray
Design styleUltrabook
Product typeGaming
Recommended useConsumer
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7 (Series 2)
Processor modelIntel Core Ultra 7 255HX
CPU cores20-core (8P+12E) Processor
L3 cache size30 MB
Memory
Memory size32 GB
RAM type and speedDDR5 5600
Storage
SSD storage512 GB
Hard driveNo
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
Display resolution1920 × 1200
Refresh frequency144 Hz
Panel typeIPS
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display formatFHD+
Bezel styleThin
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
Video RAM12 GB
Graphics typeDedicated Card
VR readyYes
Audio & video
Sound1x Headphone/Microphone combo jack (3.5 mm)
Speakers2 × 2 W
Web camera1080p FHD
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E
LAN connection2.5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi802.11ax Wireless LAN
Bluetooth support5.3
Wired network1 x RJ-45 (2.5 Gbit/s)
Ports & slots
USB ports2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
Thunderbolt 3 supportYes
Thunderbolt ports2 x Thunderbolt 5
Video outputs2 x Thunderbolts
HDMI ports1 x HDMI 2.1
Additional ports1x Ethernet (RJ-45)
Power
Power adapter330-watt AC Adapter
Battery pack4-cell Lithium Ion
Size & build
Product weight5–5.9 lb (2.27–2.68 kg)
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Home
More details
AI capabilityAI Ready
Pointing deviceYes
Keyboard backlightBacklit

Questions about this item

How do I install an additional M.2 SSD in the Vector 16 HX AI, and what step do people often miss?

Open the base cover, insert the drive at an angle into the spare M.2 slot, press it flat and secure the screw; the step many miss is re-enabling the slot in BIOS so the drive appears in Windows.

Which component will need replacement first during long-term ownership?

The 90 Whr Li-Ion battery is the part that degrades with charge cycles and will eventually hold less run-time, requiring a swap to restore mobility.

What thermal limit appears first when the RTX 5070 Ti and Core Ultra 7 255HX run sustained loads?

The 330 W power adapter caps total system draw, so prolonged max CPU plus GPU load hits the brick limit before the cooling solution saturates.

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