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Cosmo Gray gaming laptop, 16 inch QHD+ 240Hz display, thin bezels

MSI

MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWIG-050US 16" QHD+ 240Hz Ultra 9-275HX RTX 5080 16GB DDR5 1TB NVMe

SKU CH-Q74B-GPDRS

A 16-inch QHD+ 240Hz gaming laptop driven by a 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9-275HX up to 5.5 GHz and an RTX 5080 GPU with 16 GB GDDR7, plus 16 GB DDR5-5600 and a 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

  • Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2)
  • Graphics processorNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size16 GB
  • Storage drive1 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
  • Display resolution2560 × 1600

GPU NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU

Memory 16GB

SSD 1 TB

  • Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX with 24 cores and 5.5 GHz turbo for heavy multitasking
  • NVIDIA RTX 5080 with 16 GB GDDR7 video memory for high-resolution gaming
  • 16" QHD+ 240 Hz display at 2560 x 1600 for smooth motion clarity
  • 1 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD for rapid boot and load times
  • 16 GB DDR5 5600 dual-channel memory for responsive application switching

Vector 16 HX AI gaming laptop

The MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWIG-050US is a 16-inch gaming laptop built around an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU with 16 GB GDDR7 video memory. It ships with Windows 11 Pro and targets users who need high frame rates in a portable chassis.

240 Hz QHD+ display for competitive play

The single specification that decides fit is the 16-inch QHD+ panel running at 240 Hz with a 2560 x 1600 resolution. This refresh rate and pixel density suit fast-paced shooters and content creation workflows that demand both speed and detail.

Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound applied

HIDevolution applies Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface material to the CPU and GPU during assembly to lower peak temperatures under sustained load. The upgrade aims to reduce thermal throttling during extended gaming or rendering sessions while keeping fan noise in check. Power draw scales with the 24-core CPU and RTX 5080 GPU under heavy workloads.

How it compares

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Price $2,262.99
Pricier than about 62% 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 240 Hz
Higher than about 70% of the 2,443 comparable items (median 165 Hz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI Vector 16 HX AI
Model nameMSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWIG-050US
Part numberMS-VECTOR16HXA2050-HID1P
Product colorCosmo Gray
Design styleStandard
Product typeGaming
Recommended useConsumer
Processor
ProcessorIntel® Core Ultra 9-275HX
Processor modelIntel Core Ultra 9 275HX
CPU cores24-core (8P+16E) Processor
Turbo clock speed5.5 GHz
L3 cache size36 MB
Memory
Memory size16 GB
RAM type and speed5600 MHz (Speeds subject to system capability)
Memory configuration2 × 8 GB
Maximum supported memory128 GB
Storage
Storage drive1 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
SSD storage1 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration1 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
Display
Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
Display resolution2560 × 1600
Refresh frequency240 Hz
Touch inputNo
Display16 in QHD+ 240 Hz
Display formatQHD+
Screen featuresWide View Angle Thin Bezel
Graphics
Graphics processorNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
Video RAM16 GB
GPU modelNVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 Laptop GPU
Audio & video
Web cameraIR FHD w/shutter
Connectivity
NetworkingLAN and WLAN
LAN connectionGb LAN (Up to 2.5G)
Wi-FiIntel WiFi 6E AX211
Bluetooth supportBluetooth® 5.4
Ports & slots
USB ports2x Type-A USB3.2 Gen2
Thunderbolt ports2x Thunderbolt™ 5 w/DP &PD1.4
HDMI ports1 x HDMI 2.1
Audio jacks1x Mic-in/Headphone-out Combo Jack
Memory card readerSD7.0
Power
Power adapter330 W
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)
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
More details
Pointing deviceMulti Touch
KeyboardSteelSeries 24 zone RGB with Anti-Ghost key (99 Key)

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Questions about this item

How does the 5.5 GHz turbo frequency on the Ultra 9-275HX translate to sustained performance inside this 1.12" thick chassis?

The 24-core processor can hit 5.5 GHz on short bursts; Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound on both CPU and GPU helps move heat away faster so clocks stay higher for longer during heavy workloads.

What practical throughput does the PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD deliver in this laptop?

The 1 TB drive runs on a four-lane PCIe 4.0 link, giving sequential reads and writes well above 5 000 MB/s for near-instant game loads and large-file transfers.

Will the 14.05" x 11.18" footprint fit in a standard 16" laptop sleeve?

The chassis measures 14.05 inches wide by 11.18 inches deep, so most sleeves labelled for 16" devices will accommodate it with a little room to spare.

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