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Cosmo Gray 16 inch gaming laptop with thin bezel display

MSI

MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWIG 16" QHD+ 240Hz Ultra 9-275HX RTX 5080 16GB 8TB gaming laptop

SKU CH-W1ZM-NNCF4

A 16-inch QHD+ 240Hz gaming laptop driven by a 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX at up to 5.5 GHz, NVIDIA RTX 5080 graphics with 16 GB GDDR7, 16 GB DDR5 memory 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 size16 GB
  • Storage drive8 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
  • Display resolution2560 × 1600

GPU NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU

Memory 16GB

SSD 8 TB

  • Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 24-core CPU reaches 5.5 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • RTX 5080 GPU with 16 GB GDDR7 drives high-fidelity gaming and creative tasks
  • 16" QHD+ 240Hz display at 2560 x 1600 delivers smooth, detailed visuals
  • 8 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage (2 x 4 TB) provides vast capacity and fast load times
  • Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound on CPU and GPU lowers temperatures under sustained load

16-inch QHD+ 240Hz laptop

The MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWIG 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 targets users who need high refresh-rate visuals and multi-threaded compute in a portable chassis. Windows 11 Pro comes pre-installed.

24-core CPU with 5.5 GHz turbo

The 24-core (8P+16E) processor runs at a 2.1 GHz base with a 5.5 GHz maximum turbo frequency and 36 MB L3 cache. Sustained workloads such as rendering or compilation benefit from the high core count and large cache, while the RTX 5080 handles parallel graphics tasks. Dual-channel DDR5 5600 memory and dual 4 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSDs keep data flowing during long sessions.

Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound

HIDevolution applies Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface material on the CPU and GPU to lower operating temperatures under load. The 1.12-inch thick chassis houses the cooling system needed for the 275HX and 5080 combination. At 5.95 lbs the system remains portable while the thermal upgrades aim to minimise throttling and fan noise during extended use.

How it compares

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Price $3,239.99
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-HID4P
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 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 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 loud and hot does the Ultra 9 275HX with RTX 5080 run during all-day loads?

The 24-core Ultra 9 275HX and RTX 5080 with 16 GB GDDR7 are cooled by Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound applied to both processor and graphics chip to lower temperatures and reduce throttling during sustained workloads.

What must I already own to start using this laptop?

The unit ships with Windows 11 Pro installed, 16 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory in dual-channel configuration, and 8 TB of PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe storage across two 4 TB drives, so no extra components are required for operation.

Can I connect my older 60 Hz 1080p monitor to the Vector 16 HX AI?

The laptop includes LAN and WLAN communication; specific video-output ports for external displays are not detailed in the available specifications.

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