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Cosmo Gray 16 inch gaming laptop with fingerprint reader

MSI

MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-212US gaming laptop

SKU CH-JXEJ-78JAW

A 16.0-inch 144 Hz FHD+ laptop driven by an Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX and GeForce RTX 5070 Ti with 12G GDDR7, 16GB DDR5 and 512GB NVMe

  • Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7 (Series 2)
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
  • Memory size16 GB
  • Storage drive512 GB
  • Display resolution1920 × 1200
  • Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX with 20 cores handles heavy workloads
  • GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 12G GDDR7 powers high-fidelity gaming
  • 0" 1920 x 1200 IPS panel at 144 Hz for smooth visuals
  • 16 GB DDR5 and 512 GB NVMe SSD provide fast memory and storage
  • Thunderbolt 5 and Wi-Fi 6E deliver versatile high-speed connectivity

Built for STEM and gaming

The Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-212US pairs an Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX with a GeForce RTX 5070 Ti laptop GPU. Sixteen GB of DDR5 memory and a 512 GB NVMe SSD back the 20-core processor. A 16.0-inch FHD+ IPS panel runs at 144 Hz with a 1920 x 1200 resolution. Windows 11 Home ships pre-installed in a Cosmo Gray chassis with a fingerprint reader.

Upgrade from integrated or older discrete graphics

The RTX 5070 Ti brings 12 GB of GDDR7 video memory and the Blackwell architecture to mobile workstations. The jump is worth it when local AI inference, 3D rendering or high-refresh competitive titles exceed the headroom of previous-generation laptop GPUs. Eight P-cores and twelve E-cores plus an on-die NPU shift heavy compute off the graphics pipeline.

Limits of the 144 Hz FHD+ panel and Thunderbolt 5

The 144 Hz refresh caps visible frame rates even if the GPU renders faster. At 1920 x 1200 the panel cannot show 4K detail without downscaling. Thunderbolt 5 bandwidth enables external GPUs or high-speed storage, but the internal 512 GB NVMe drive may fill quickly with modern game installs and data sets.

How it compares

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

Price $1,448.99
Cheaper than about 76% 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 lineVector 16
Model nameVector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-212US
Part numberVector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-212US
Product colorCosmo Gray
Product typeGaming
Recommended useGaming
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7 (Series 2)
Processor modelIntel Core Ultra 7 255HX
Memory
Memory size16 GB
Memory configuration16 GB (8 GB*2) DDR5 5600 MHz
Storage
Storage drive512 GB
SSD storage512 GB NVMe
Hard drive512 GB
Display
Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
Display resolution1920 × 1200
Refresh frequency144 Hz
Panel typeIPS
Display formatFHD+
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
Video RAM12G GDDR7
Graphics typeDedicated Card
Audio & video
Speakers2 × 2 W
Web cameraYes
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi802.11ax Wireless LAN
Bluetooth support5.3
Ports & slots
Thunderbolt ports2 x Thunderbolt 5
HDMI ports1 x HDMI 2.1
Power
Power adapter330-watt AC Adapter
Battery pack4-cell Lithium Ion
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Home
More details
Other featuresFingerprint reader
KeyboardFull size with Keyboard light
Keyboard backlightBacklit
Extra input devicesYes

Questions about this item

Will the 16 GB of DDR5 memory be enough for modern games and development workloads?

The laptop ships with 16 GB of DDR5 memory. Many current titles and development tools run well at this capacity, but heavy multitasking or large datasets may benefit from an upgrade if the chassis supports additional modules.

Does the 512 GB NVMe SSD leave room for a second drive?

The system includes a 512 GB NVMe SSD.

What does the 144 Hz IPS panel mean for competitive gaming?

The 16.0 inch FHD+ IPS display refreshes at 144 Hz with a 1920 x 1200 resolution, providing smooth motion and clear visuals for fast-paced games without requiring an external monitor.

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