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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 32GB 2TB Gelid GC Extreme

SKU CH-W4FX-ZFJQX

16-inch QHD+ 240Hz gaming laptop with 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7, 32GB DDR5, 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe, Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound

  • Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2)
  • Graphics processorNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size32 GB
  • Storage drive2 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
  • Display resolution2560 × 1600

GPU NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU

Memory 32GB

SSD 2 TB

  • Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 24-core CPU reaches 5.5 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • NVIDIA RTX 5080 with 16 GB GDDR7 drives high-fidelity gaming and creative tasks
  • 16-inch QHD+ 240 Hz panel delivers smooth motion in fast-paced titles
  • Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound lowers CPU and GPU temperatures under load
  • 2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD and 32 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory enable rapid boot and multitasking

Built for high-frame-rate gaming

The MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWIG pairs a 16-inch QHD+ 240 Hz panel with an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 24-core processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 laptop GPU equipped with 16 GB GDDR7 memory. Windows 11 Pro comes pre-installed on the 2 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD, while 32 GB of DDR5 5600 MHz dual-channel RAM handles multitasking and memory-intensive workloads.

Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound keeps clocks

HIDevolution applies Gelid GC Extreme on both the CPU and GPU to improve thermal conductivity and lower sustained temperatures. This reduces the likelihood of throttling during extended gaming sessions or render jobs, allowing the 5.5 GHz max turbo frequency and the RTX 5080 to maintain performance for longer periods.

Verify power, display

The system ships with a 14.05 x 11.18 x 1.12 inch chassis weighing 5.95 lbs, so confirm your bag or dock accommodates those dimensions. Ensure your external monitor can accept a 2560 x 1600 signal at 240 Hz over the available video outputs. Check that any peripherals or storage upgrades you plan to add are compatible with the provided ports and the remaining M.2 slots.

How it compares

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

Price $2,811.99
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-HID7P
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 drive2 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
SSD storage2 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration2 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 warm does the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX get with Gelid GC Extreme applied during long sessions?

The Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound on the CPU and GPU lowers system temperatures and prevents throttling during intensive tasks, keeping the 24-core processor stable under sustained load.

Does the 2 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD require a separate drive caddy or bracket to install?

The 2 TB NVMe SSD comes factory-installed in the M.2 slot, so no additional caddy, bracket or drive is needed for the laptop to boot and run.

Will my existing DDR5 5600 MHz SO-DIMM kit run at full speed alongside the installed 32 GB memory?

The system ships with 32 GB of DDR5 5600 MHz dual-channel memory; adding compatible modules will operate at the speed supported by the platform and the memory controller.

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