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Cosmo Gray gaming laptop with 16 inch screen

MSI

MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWIG-050US 16" QHD+ 240Hz Ultra 9-275HX RTX 5080 32GB DDR5 8TB NVMe

SKU CH-EMYN-GY8XF

A 16-inch QHD+ 240Hz gaming laptop powered by a 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX up to 5.5 GHz, RTX 5080 with 16 GB GDDR7, 32 GB DDR5 5600 and 8 TB NVMe storage

  • Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2)
  • Graphics processorNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size32 GB
  • Storage drive8 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
  • Display resolution2560 × 1600

GPU NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU

Memory 32GB

SSD 8 TB

  • 24-core Ultra 9-275HX reaches 5.5 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • RTX 5080 with 16 GB GDDR7 drives high-frame-rate gaming
  • 16-inch QHD+ 240 Hz panel delivers smooth motion clarity
  • 32 GB DDR5 5600 dual-channel memory handles multitasking
  • 8 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage provides vast capacity

16" QHD+ 240Hz Display

The MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWIG-050US is a 16-inch gaming laptop built around a 2560 x 1600 resolution panel with a 240Hz refresh rate. It runs Windows 11 Home on an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor with 24 cores and a 5.5 GHz max turbo frequency. An NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU with 16 GB GDDR7 handles graphics workloads.

Gelid GC Extreme Thermal Upgrade

This unit suits buyers who want a factory-applied Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface upgrade on both CPU and GPU for lower temperatures during sustained loads. It also includes a dual 4 TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD configuration totalling 8 TB and 32 GB of DDR5 5600 memory installed by the builder. Users who prefer to apply their own thermal paste or specify different storage capacities should look at a base configuration.

RTX 5080 with 16 GB GDDR7

The discrete NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU with 16 GB of GDDR7 video memory is the specification that determines whether this system meets a given graphics performance target. The processor provides 24 cores, 36 MB of L3 cache and a 5.5 GHz maximum turbo frequency alongside the 240Hz QHD+ display.

How it compares

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Price $3,284.99
Pricier than about 82% 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-HID9
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 size32 GB
RAM type and speed5600 MHz (Speeds subject to system capability)
Memory configuration2 × 16 GB
Maximum supported memory128 GB
Storage
Storage drive8 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
SSD storage8 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration2 × 4 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 Home
More details
Pointing deviceMulti Touch
KeyboardSteelSeries 24 zone RGB with Anti-Ghost key (99 Key)

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Questions about this item

How loud and hot does the RTX 5080 with Gelid GC Extreme get during all-day loads?

The RTX 5080 laptop GPU paired with Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound targets lower system temperatures to prevent throttling during sustained CPU and GPU intensive tasks.

What else must I already own for this Windows 11 Home laptop to work out of the box?

The system ships with Windows 11 Home pre-installed, 32 GB DDR5 5600MHz memory, and 8 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe storage, so no additional components are required for basic operation.

Will the 24-core Ultra 9-275HX and 240Hz QHD+ display integrate smoothly with my existing 60Hz external monitors?

The 16-inch 2560 x 1600 240Hz panel and Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor support external displays; the laptop drives its internal screen at 240Hz while adapting to the refresh rate of each connected monitor.

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