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Cosmo Gray 16 inch gaming laptop closed lidPREFIX: MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWIG 16 QHD+ 240Hz Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080 16GB 4TB gaming

MSI

MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWIG 16 QHD+ 240Hz Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080 16GB 4TB gaming laptop

SKU CH-YX54-QV6P8

A 16-inch QHD+ 240 Hz gaming laptop driven by a 24-core Ultra 9 275HX at up to 5.5 GHz and an RTX 5080 with 16 GB GDDR7, plus 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

  • QHD+ 240Hz display delivers crisp motion for fast gaming
  • 24-core Ultra 9 275HX reaches 5.5 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • RTX 5080 with 16 GB GDDR7 powers high-frame-rate 1440p play
  • 4 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage loads games and apps quickly
  • Gelid GC Extreme paste lowers CPU and GPU temperatures under load

16-inch QHD+ 240Hz gaming laptop

The MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWIG pairs a 16-inch 2560 x 1600 display running at 240 Hz with an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 24-core processor and an NVIDIA RTX 5080 GPU with 16 GB GDDR7. It ships with 16 GB DDR5 5600 memory and 4 TB NVMe storage across two 2 TB drives. Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed.

Verify power adapter and drive slots before ordering

The system draws significant load under full CPU and GPU utilisation, so confirm your existing AC adapter matches the unit’s requirements. Two M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 slots are populated with the factory 2 TB NVMe SSDs; adding further internal storage would require replacing a drive. The 16 GB DDR5 kit occupies both SO-DIMM slots.

Gelid GC Extreme paste lowers core temperatures

HIDevolution applies Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound on the CPU and GPU during assembly, reducing junction temperatures during sustained workloads. Lower thermal resistance helps the 24-core Arrow Lake processor maintain its 5.5 GHz boost without early throttling. Fan curves remain controlled by the stock MSI cooling solution, so acoustic output stays consistent with the original design while thermal headroom improves.

How it compares

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

Price $2,770.99
Pricier than about 76% 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-HID3P
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 Pro
More details
Pointing deviceMulti Touch
KeyboardSteelSeries 24 zone RGB with Anti-Ghost key (99 Key)

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Questions about this item

Does the laptop ship with the 4 TB NVMe SSD already installed or must I add it myself?

The 4 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD is factory-installed as a matched pair of 2 TB modules, so no separate purchase or installation is required.

Is the 16 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory soldered or can I upgrade it later?

The 16 GB ships as two 8 GB DDR5 5600 MHz modules in dual-channel configuration; both slots are occupied but removable for future expansion.

What does the 240 Hz QHD+ panel deliver in actual gameplay with the RTX 5080 16 GB GDDR7 GPU?

The 2560 x 1600 240 Hz display combined with the RTX 5080 16 GB GDDR7 enables high-refresh gaming at native QHD+ resolution with headroom for demanding titles.

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