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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 4TB

SKU CH-BCTX-R9EYX

A 16" QHD+ 240Hz gaming laptop driven by a 24-core Ultra 9-275HX and RTX 5080, equipped with 64 GB DDR5 and a 4 TB NVMe SSD

  • Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2)
  • Graphics processorNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size64 GB
  • Storage drive4 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
  • Display resolution2560 × 1600

GPU NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU

Memory 64GB

SSD 4 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+ 240 Hz panel delivers smooth motion at 2560 x 1600
  • 64 GB DDR5 5600 MHz dual-channel memory handles multitasking
  • 4 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage in two 2 TB modules loads games fast

Vector 16 HX AI A2XWIG configuration

This MSI gaming laptop pairs an Intel Core Ultra 9-275HX processor with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU carrying 16 GB of GDDR7 video memory. The 16-inch QHD+ panel runs at 240 Hz with a 2560 by 1600 resolution. Sixty-four gigabytes of DDR5 5600 MHz memory and a 4 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD complete the core specification.

Suited for high-refresh competitive play

The 24-core CPU with a 5.5 GHz max turbo frequency and 36 MB L3 cache handles demanding workloads, while the 240 Hz display benefits fast-paced shooters. Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound is applied to the CPU and GPU to help sustain clocks under load. Buyers needing longer unplugged runtime or a lighter chassis should consider thinner ultraportables.

The 240 Hz QHD+ panel dictates the GPU target

A 2560 by 1600 screen at 240 Hz requires the RTX 5080 to drive high frame rates in modern titles at native resolution. If your primary use is 1080p gaming or colour-critical content work on an external monitor, the same money may be better spent on a different display specification.

How it compares

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

Price $3,229.99
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-HID13
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 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 Home
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 64 GB of DDR5 memory already installed?

Yes, the system arrives with 64 GB configured as two 32 GB DDR5 5600 MHz modules in dual-channel mode.

Will the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor and RTX 5080 GPU work with my existing PCIe 3.0 NVMe storage drives?

The laptop includes two M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 slots populated with 2 TB NVMe SSDs; older PCIe 3.0 drives will function in these slots at their native speeds.

How can I verify the 240 Hz QHD+ panel and RTX 5080 are performing as expected after setup?

Confirm the display runs at 2560 x 1600 and 240 Hz in Windows display settings, then run a GPU benchmark to validate the RTX 5080 with its 16 GB GDDR7 memory.

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