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Cosmo Gray 16 inch gaming laptop closed lid 14.05 by 11.18 inches

MSI

MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWIG-050US 16" QHD+ 240 Hz RTX 5080 Core Ultra 9 275HX 16GB 1 TB gaming

SKU CH-J081-A7GA0 MPN Vector 16 HX AI A2XWIG-050US

16-inch QHD+ 240 Hz display driven by RTX 5080 and Core Ultra 9 275HX for STEM workloads

  • Screen size16 in (40.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2)
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size16 GB
  • Storage drive1 TB PCIe NVMe SSD Gen 4 × 4
  • Display resolution2560 × 1600
  • QHD+ 240 Hz panel renders crisp motion for competitive play
  • RTX 5080 Laptop GPU with 16 GB GDDR7 drives high-fidelity graphics and AI workloads
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 24-core CPU handles heavy multi-threaded tasks
  • 1 TB PCIe NVMe Gen 4x4 SSD provides fast storage for large projects
  • Two Thunderbolt 5 ports plus HDMI 2.1 enable versatile external display setups

Built for STEM workloads

The MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWIG-050US pairs an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU. It targets engineers, developers and data scientists who need desktop-class compute in a 16-inch chassis. The 24-core processor and 16 GB GDDR7 video memory handle complex simulations and AI-assisted coding. Windows 11 Home and Copilot+ PC features complete the professional package.

Simple deployment for IT

The laptop ships with Windows 11 Home pre-installed and validated drivers for the Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 module. No internal assembly is required; users only connect power and peripherals. The main setup risk is forgetting to install the latest GPU studio driver before launching compute-heavy applications. Thunderbolt 5 ports and HDMI 2.1 simplify multi-monitor docking without extra adapters.

GPU memory decides fit

The single spec that determines suitability is the 16 GB GDDR7 frame buffer on the RTX 5080 Laptop GPU. Large 3D assets, high-resolution textures and multi-GPU inference batches must fit inside this pool or spill to system RAM. If your typical scene exceeds 16 GB VRAM, this configuration will throttle. The 1 TB PCIe NVMe Gen 4x4 SSD and 16 GB system memory support the GPU but cannot replace its dedicated video memory.

How it compares

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

Price $2,070.99
Pricier than about 54% of the 5,382 comparable items (median $1,978.99).
Screen size 16 in (40.6 cm)
Typical for this category: the median of 5,361 items is 16 in.
Refresh frequency 240 Hz
Higher than about 70% of the 2,443 comparable items (median 165 Hz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineVector
Model nameVector 16 HX AI A2XWIG-050US
Year of release2025
Product colorCosmo Gray
Design styleStandard
Product typeGaming
Recommended useAI/Machine Learning / Art Creative / Gaming / Heavy Multitasking / Programming
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Processor modelIntel Core Ultra 9 275HX
CPU cores24-core (8P+16E) Processor
L3 cache size36 MB
Memory
Memory size16 GB
RAM type and speedDDR5 5600
Total memory slots4
Maximum supported memory64 GB
Storage
Storage drive1 TB PCIe NVMe SSD Gen 4 × 4
SSD storage1 TB
Storage configuration1 TB PCIe NVMe SSD Gen 4 × 4
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen size16 in (40.6 cm)
Display resolution2560 × 1600
Refresh frequency240 Hz
Panel typeIPS
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display16 in (40.6 cm)
Widescreen compatibleYes
Display formatQHD+
Bezel styleThin
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
Video RAM16 GB
GPU modelNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
Graphics typeDedicated Card
VR readyYes
Audio & video
SoundSound by Dynaudio
SpeakersSpeakers 2 × 2 W
Web cameraIR FHD w/ Shutter
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E
NetworkingIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX211(2 × 2 ax)
LAN connection2.5 Gbit/s
Wi-FiIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX211(2 × 2 ax)
Bluetooth support5.3
Wired network1 x RJ-45 (2.5 Gbit/s)
Ports & slots
USB ports2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
Thunderbolt ports2 x Thunderbolt 5
HDMI ports1 x HDMI 2.1
Audio jacks1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
Memory card readerSD7.0
Power
Power adapter330-watt AC Adapter
Battery pack4 cell (90Whr) Li-Ion
Size & build
Overall dimensions14.05 in × 11.18 in × 1.12 in
Product weight5.95 lb (2.7 kg)
Shipping weight4.45 kg
Package size559 × 356 × 89 mm
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Home
More details
AI capabilityCopilot+ PC
Pointing deviceMulti Touch
KeyboardSteelSeries 24 zone RGB w/ Anti-Ghost Key (99 Key)
Keyboard backlightBacklit

Questions about this item

How do I verify the 240 Hz QHD+ panel and RTX 5080 are running at full speed after setup?

Open the NVIDIA control panel to confirm the GPU shows 16 GB GDDR7 and the display is set to 2560 x 1600 at 240 Hz; run a GPU benchmark to validate Blackwell architecture performance.

What ships in the box and what must I purchase separately for the Vector 16 HX AI A2XWIG-050US?

The laptop, a power adapter and Windows 11 Home are included; external monitors via HDMI 2.1 or Thunderbolt 5, additional USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A peripherals and any extra storage are separate purchases.

Which configuration should I choose between the 16 GB memory and 1 TB PCIe NVMe Gen 4x4 SSD version or a higher-capacity model?

This SKU is fixed at 16 GB soldered memory and a 1 TB Gen 4x4 SSD; if workloads need more RAM or storage, select a different Vector 16 HX AI model that lists larger capacities.

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