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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 DDR5 16TB Gelid

SKU CH-2NC1-C9TEQ

16-inch QHD+ 240Hz laptop with 24-core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5080, 64 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 size64 GB
  • Storage drive16 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
  • Display resolution2560 × 1600

GPU NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU

Memory 64GB

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+ 240 Hz panel delivers smooth motion detail
  • 64 GB DDR5 5600 MHz dual-channel memory handles multitasking
  • 16 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage loads games and apps fast

Vector 16 HX AI A2XWIG

The 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 memory. It targets users who need desktop-class compute and graphics performance in a portable chassis for content creation, engineering simulation or high-refresh competitive gaming.

Gelid GC Extreme thermal upgrade

HIDevolution applies Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface material to the CPU and GPU during assembly, replacing the stock compound with a higher-conductivity paste. The upgrade lowers core temperatures under sustained load, reduces the likelihood of thermal throttling and helps the 24-core processor maintain higher boost clocks for longer periods.

64 GB DDR5 and 16 TB NVMe storage

The system ships with 64 GB of DDR5 5600 MHz memory in a dual-channel 2 x 32 GB configuration and 16 TB of PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe storage arranged as two 8 TB drives. That capacity handles large asset libraries, virtual-machine fleets and extensive game installs simultaneously, while the memory headroom supports heavy multitasking without paging.

How it compares

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Price $6,054.99
Pricier than about 92% 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-HID15P
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 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 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 often should the Gelid GC Extreme thermal paste on the Ultra 9-275HX and RTX 5080 be replaced?

The Gelid GC Extreme compound applied to the CPU and GPU is a high-grade thermal interface material designed for long service intervals; typical replacement is only needed if temperatures rise noticeably after several years of heavy use.

Which component hits its thermal limit first during extended all-core loads on the 24-core Ultra 9-275HX?

The 24-core Ultra 9-275HX processor reaches its thermal ceiling before the RTX 5080 GPU under sustained multi-threaded workloads, despite the Gelid GC Extreme application on both dies.

What are the fan noise and surface temperatures like when the RTX 5080 and Ultra 9-275HX run continuously at 5.5 GHz?

Under continuous maximum turbo operation the cooling system moves significant air volume; expect audible fan noise and warm keyboard deck surfaces, though the Gelid GC Extreme paste helps keep core temperatures below throttle points.

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