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MSI Vector 16 HX AI laptop in Cosmo Gray finish

MSI

MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWIG-050US gaming laptop 16" QHD+ 240Hz Ultra 9-275HX RTX 5080 96GB

SKU CH-CYDE-VW9QG

16-inch QHD+ 240Hz gaming laptop with Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7, 96GB DDR5 and 16TB NVMe storage

  • Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2)
  • Graphics processorNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size96 GB
  • Storage drive16 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
  • Display resolution2560 × 1600

GPU NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU

Memory 96GB

SSD 16 TB

  • 24-core Ultra 9-275HX hits 5.5 GHz turbo for heavy compute
  • RTX 5080 with 16 GB GDDR7 drives high-frame-rate gaming
  • 96 GB DDR5 5600 MHz handles large workloads without swapping
  • 16 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage loads games and projects fast
  • Gelid GC Extreme paste lowers CPU and GPU temps under load

Vector 16 HX AI Ultra 9 275HX

This MSI Vector 16 HX AI laptop targets enthusiasts who need desktop-class compute in a portable chassis. The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX delivers 24 cores and a 5.5 GHz max turbo frequency for heavy multitasking and content creation. An NVIDIA RTX 5080 Laptop GPU with 16 GB GDDR7 handles advanced rendering and high-framerate gaming. Windows 11 Home ships pre-installed.

Gelid GC Extreme thermal upgrade

HIDevolution applies Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface material on the CPU and GPU before shipment. This factory-applied compound reduces temperatures under sustained load and helps prevent throttling during long sessions. The unit then undergoes full quality control including BIOS updates, burn-in stress testing, and port verification. No user disassembly is required to benefit from the thermal improvement.

96 GB DDR5 and 16 TB NVMe storage

The system includes 96 GB of DDR5 5600 MHz memory in a dual-channel 2 x 48 GB configuration for memory-intensive workloads and virtualization. Storage consists of 16 TB across two 8 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSDs, providing fast boot and load times for large project libraries. Capacity headroom is substantial for current games and professional datasets; limits appear only with extreme multi-terabyte archives or future applications demanding more than 96 GB RAM.

How it compares

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Price $6,962.99
Pricier than about 93% 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-HID20
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 size96 GB
RAM type and speed5600 MHz (Speeds subject to system capability)
Memory configuration2 × 48 GB
Maximum supported memory128 GB
Storage
Storage drive16 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
SSD storage16 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration2 × 8 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 do I verify the 240Hz QHD+ panel and RTX 5080 are performing correctly after setup?

Run the built-in MSI Center hardware monitor to confirm the display reports 2560 x 1600 at 240 Hz and the GPU shows 16 GB GDDR7 memory; a stress test should hold the Ultra 9-275HX near its 5.5 GHz turbo without thermal throttling thanks to the Gelid GC Extreme paste.

What ships in the box and which upgrades are already installed versus what I must add?

The laptop arrives with Windows 11 Home, the 16" 240Hz display, Ultra 9-275HX, RTX 5080, 96 GB DDR5 5600 (2 x 48 GB) and 16 TB NVMe storage (2 x 8 TB) pre-installed by the builder; no further memory or storage upgrades are required.

Which configuration should I choose if I need maximum memory and storage headroom for large datasets?

This single SKU already provides the highest available capacity: 96 GB dual-channel DDR5 and 16 TB across two PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe drives, so no additional version selection is needed.

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