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Cosmo Gray 16 inch gaming laptop closed lid matte finish

MSI

MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWIG 16" QHD+ 240Hz Ultra 9-275HX RTX 5080 16 GB DDR5 4 TB NVMe gaming

SKU CH-RDA8-4SY3X

A 16-inch QHD+ 240Hz gaming laptop powered by a 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX up to 5.5 GHz, an NVIDIA RTX 5080 with 16 GB GDDR7, 16 GB DDR5, and 4 TB NVMe storage

  • Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2)
  • Graphics processorNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size16 GB
  • Storage drive4 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
  • Display resolution2560 × 1600

GPU NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU

Memory 16GB

SSD 4 TB

  • 24-core Ultra 9-275HX hits 5.5 GHz for heavy multitasking
  • RTX 5080 with 16 GB GDDR7 drives high-frame-rate gaming
  • 16-inch 2560 x 1600 240 Hz panel gives smooth visuals
  • 4 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage loads games fast
  • Gelid GC Extreme paste lowers CPU and GPU temperatures

Vector 16 HX AI A2XWIG

The MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWIG is a 16-inch gaming laptop built around an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor with 24 cores and a maximum turbo frequency of 5.5 GHz. It pairs that CPU with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 laptop GPU carrying 16 GB of GDDR7 video memory. The system includes 16 GB of DDR5 5600 MHz memory and a 4 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD. A 240 Hz QHD+ display and Windows 11 Home complete the package.

Suits high-refresh competitive play.

The 240 Hz panel and 24-core processor suit competitive gamers and creators who need high frame rates and multi-threaded render performance. Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound applied to the CPU and GPU helps sustain clocks during extended loads. Buyers who want user-accessible memory slots or a larger battery should consider other models, as the specifications list only the factory-installed 16 GB DDR5 configuration and do not detail upgrade paths.

240 Hz QHD+ panel drives GPU choice

The 16-inch 2560 x 1600 display running at 240 Hz is the specification that determines whether this laptop matches your workflow. It demands a GPU capable of pushing high frame rates at native resolution, which the RTX 5080 with 16 GB GDDR7 is designed to deliver. If your workloads target lower refresh rates or external monitors exclusively, a different panel configuration may be more appropriate.

How it compares

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Price $2,705.99
Pricier than about 74% 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-HID3
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 drive4 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
SSD storage4 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration2 × 2 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

Will the 16 GB DDR5 memory limit performance in modern games or heavy multitasking?

The system ships with 16 GB of DDR5 5600MHz dual-channel memory; many current titles and creative workloads run well at this capacity, though very demanding 4K gaming or large video projects may benefit from an upgrade if the chassis supports additional modules.

Does the 4 TB storage arrive as a single drive or multiple drives, and is there room to add more later?

It is configured as two 2 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSDs; both M.2 slots are occupied, so expanding capacity would require replacing one or both drives with larger modules.

How does the Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound affect real-world temperatures and noise?

The upgraded thermal interface material on the CPU and GPU lowers peak temperatures under sustained load, which reduces thermal throttling and allows the cooling fans to run at lower speeds for quieter operation.

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