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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 96 GB DDR5 4 TB NVMe

SKU CH-KJ79-5HT70

A 16-inch QHD+ 240Hz gaming laptop with an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 24-core processor, NVIDIA RTX 5080 graphics with 16GB GDDR7, 96GB DDR5 memory, and 4TB NVMe storage

  • Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2)
  • Graphics processorNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size96 GB
  • Storage drive4 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
  • Display resolution2560 × 1600

GPU NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU

Memory 96GB

SSD 4 TB

  • 24-core Ultra 9-275HX reaches 5.5 GHz turbo for heavy compute
  • RTX 5080 with 16 GB GDDR7 drives high-frame 1600p gaming
  • 16-inch QHD+ 240Hz panel delivers smooth motion in fast titles
  • 96 GB DDR5 5600 MHz dual-channel handles large workloads without paging
  • 4 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage loads games and projects in seconds

16″ QHD+ 240Hz gaming laptop

The MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWIG pairs a 16-inch 2560 x 1600 240 Hz panel with an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 24-core processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 laptop GPU with 16 GB GDDR7. It ships with Windows 11 Pro and is configured for high-frame-rate gaming and heavy multitasking.

Sustained-load thermal behaviour

Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface material is applied to the CPU and GPU to lower temperatures under prolonged workloads. The upgrade aims to reduce throttling during extended CPU and GPU intensive sessions. The system is stress-tested for thermal stability before dispatch.

Pre-order compatibility checks

Verify that the 14.05 x 11.18 x 1.12 inch chassis and 5.95 lb weight suit your workspace and transport needs. Confirm the 96 GB DDR5 5600 MHz dual-channel memory and 4 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe storage meet application requirements. Ensure the supplied Windows 11 Pro licence aligns with your software environment.

How it compares

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

Price $4,302.99
Pricier than about 90% 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-HID18P
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 size96 GB
RAM type and speed5600 MHz (Speeds subject to system capability)
Memory configuration2 × 48 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 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 loud and hot does the Ultra 9-275HX and RTX 5080 run under sustained load with the Gelid GC Extreme paste applied?

The Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface material is applied to both the CPU and GPU to lower system temperatures and prevent throttling during intensive tasks.

What memory and storage standards must match the installed 96 GB DDR5 5600MHz and 4 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD for future upgrades?

The system uses two 48 GB DDR5 5600MHz modules in dual channel and two 2 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSDs.

Can I keep using my existing peripherals with the LAN and WLAN communication interfaces on this 2025 model?

The laptop provides standard LAN and WLAN connectivity for networking, plus the physical ports on the 14.05" x 11.18" chassis for external devices.

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