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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 96GB 1TB gaming laptop

SKU CH-CCBR-FE5M0

16-inch QHD+ 240Hz gaming laptop with Intel Core Ultra 9-275HX 24-core processor, RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 graphics, 96GB DDR5 memory and 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

  • Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2)
  • Graphics processorNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size96 GB
  • Storage drive1 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
  • Display resolution2560 × 1600

GPU NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU

Memory 96GB

SSD 1 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-inch QHD+ 240Hz panel delivers smooth motion clarity
  • 96 GB DDR5 5600 MHz handles memory-intensive multitasking
  • 1 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 combines a 16-inch QHD+ panel running at 240 Hz with an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 laptop GPU. It targets enthusiasts who want high refresh-rate visuals and heavy multithreaded performance in a portable chassis.

Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound applied

HIDevolution applies Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface material to both the CPU and GPU during the build-to-order process. The compound is intended to lower peak temperatures and reduce throttling during sustained workloads, while the 14.05 by 11.18 by 1.12 inch chassis houses the cooling solution.

Verify 96 GB DDR5 configuration

The system ships with 96 GB of DDR5 5600 MHz memory in a dual-channel 2 x 48 GB layout and a 1 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD. Confirm that your workflow can use the installed memory capacity and that the single SSD slot meets your storage expansion plans before ordering.

How it compares

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Price $3,528.99
Pricier than about 84% 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-HID16P
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 drive1 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
SSD storage1 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration1 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

What PCIe generation does the 1 TB M.2 SSD use, and what is its practical throughput ceiling?

The drive is a PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD, so its real-world sequential speeds top out at the Gen 4 limit of roughly 7 GB/s.

What are the exact chassis dimensions and weight that determine whether it fits my bag or desk mount?

The laptop measures 14.05" wide, 11.18" deep and 1.12" high, and weighs 5.95 lbs.

How is the DDR5 memory installed, and which step do builders often get wrong?

It ships with two 48 GB DDR5 5600 modules in dual-channel slots; the common mistake is populating only one slot and losing dual-channel bandwidth.

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