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Cosmo Gray gaming laptop with thin bezel 16 inch display

MSI

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

SKU CH-R1EZ-XAFDX

16-inch QHD+ 240 Hz display driven by a 24-core Core Ultra 9 275HX and RTX 5080 with 16 GB GDDR7, 32 GB DDR5 and 16 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 drive16 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
  • Display resolution2560 × 1600

GPU NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU

Memory 32GB

SSD 16 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" QHD+ 240Hz panel delivers smooth motion at 2560 x 1600
  • 32 GB DDR5 5600 MHz dual-channel memory handles multitasking
  • 16 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe storage provides vast capacity for games and files

16-inch QHD+ 240Hz gaming laptop

This MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWIG combines a 16-inch 2560 x 1600 240Hz display with an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 24-core processor and NVIDIA RTX 5080 graphics. It targets users who need high frame rates and multi-threaded compute in a portable chassis. The system ships with Windows 11 Home installed.

PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe storage and DDR5 memory limits

The 16 TB capacity is delivered as two 8 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSDs, so the platform must support PCIe 4.0 x4 lanes to reach rated throughput. Memory runs at DDR5 5600 in dual-channel configuration; speeds are subject to system capability. The GPU provides 16 GB GDDR7 video memory.

Cooling upgrade and physical footprint

Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface material is applied to the CPU and GPU by the builder to lower temperatures under sustained loads. The laptop measures 14.05 x 11.18 x 1.12 inches and weighs 5.95 lbs, so confirm your bag or workspace accommodates those dimensions before ordering.

How it compares

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

Price $5,630.99
Pricier than about 91% 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-HID10
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 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

Which storage configuration does the 16 TB total use?

The 16 TB capacity is delivered as two 8 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSDs installed in the laptop.

What does the 240 Hz panel mean for actual gameplay?

The 16 inch QHD+ 2560 x 1600 display refreshes at 240 Hz, so motion stays sharp in fast titles when the RTX 5080 can push frame rates that high.

What does the PCIe 4.0 x4 interface cap the SSDs at in practice?

Each 8 TB NVMe drive runs on a PCIe 4.0 x4 link, so sequential throughput is limited to the 4.0 x4 ceiling rather than a newer 5.0 or 5.0 x4 standard.

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