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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 64GB 2TB gaming laptop

SKU CH-QTNH-XS9ZN

16-inch QHD+ 240Hz display driven by 24-core Ultra 9-275HX and RTX 5080 with 16GB GDDR7, 64GB DDR5 and 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe

  • Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2)
  • Graphics processorNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size64 GB
  • Storage drive2 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
  • Display resolution2560 × 1600

GPU NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU

Memory 64GB

SSD 2 TB

  • Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 24-core processor reaches 5.5 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • NVIDIA RTX 5080 GPU with 16 GB GDDR7 drives high-frame-rate gaming and creative tasks
  • 16" QHD+ 240 Hz display at 2560 x 1600 delivers smooth motion and sharp detail
  • 64 GB DDR5 5600 MHz dual-channel memory handles large projects and multitasking
  • 2 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD provides fast boot and load times

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 processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU. It ships with 64 GB of DDR5 memory and a 2 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD. The system is built for users who need high refresh-rate visuals and multi-core compute in a portable chassis.

PCIe 4.0 x4 storage and DDR5 5600 memory limits

The 2 TB SSD operates over a PCIe 4.0 x4 interface, so throughput is bounded by that generation's lane speed rather than the newer PCIe 5.0 standard. The installed 64 GB kit runs at DDR5 5600; the platform's memory controller determines the final operating frequency and tighter timings are not guaranteed. External display bandwidth and peripheral throughput likewise follow the native I/O specification of the mobile chipset.

Verify power adapter and thermal expectations

The 24-core CPU can reach 5.5 GHz turbo and the RTX 5080 mobile GPU carries 16 GB of GDDR7, so sustained loads will draw significant power through the supplied adapter. Confirm that your workspace can accommodate the 14.05 x 11.18 x 1.12 inch footprint and 5.95 lb weight, and that the Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound applied during assembly aligns with your acoustic and surface-temperature preferences.

How it compares

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

Price $3,363.99
Pricier than about 83% 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-HID12
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 size64 GB
RAM type and speed5600 MHz (Speeds subject to system capability)
Memory configuration2 × 32 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 Home
More details
Pointing deviceMulti Touch
KeyboardSteelSeries 24 zone RGB with Anti-Ghost key (99 Key)

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Questions about this item

Should I pick the 64 GB DDR5 version or look for a 32 GB option?

This model ships with 64 GB of DDR5 5600 MHz memory in a dual-channel 2 x 32 GB configuration, so there is no smaller capacity to choose from.

What does the 5.5 GHz turbo figure mean when the laptop is running games?

The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX can boost up to 5.5 GHz on its performance cores, giving short bursts of maximum frequency during heavy workloads before thermals settle.

How fast is the PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe interface on the 2 TB drive in practice?

The SSD uses a PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe link, which caps sequential throughput at the interface's theoretical maximum rather than any higher generation.

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