We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
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 2TB gaming laptop

SKU CH-183G-YR2AT

A 16-inch QHD+ 240Hz gaming laptop with an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 24-core processor, NVIDIA RTX 5080 graphics, 96GB DDR5 memory and a 2TB 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 drive2 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
  • Display resolution2560 × 1600

GPU NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU

Memory 96GB

SSD 2 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+ 240 Hz panel delivers smooth motion clarity
  • 96 GB DDR5 5600 dual-channel memory handles large multitask loads
  • 2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD provides fast boot and load times

Vector 16 HX AI with Core Ultra 9 275HX

This 16 inch gaming laptop runs on a 24 core Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor reaching 5.5 GHz turbo. It pairs the CPU with an NVIDIA RTX 5080 GPU carrying 16 GB GDDR7 video memory. The build targets enthusiasts who need desktop grade compute and graphics in a portable 5.95 lb chassis. Windows 11 Pro comes preinstalled for immediate productivity.

Upgraded cooling and validated components

HIDevolution applies Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound on the CPU and GPU to lower temperatures and reduce throttling. Every unit receives a full quality check including BIOS updates, burn in stress testing, keyboard and port verification, and display inspection. The 96 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory kit and 2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD are installed and validated before shipment. No user assembly of internal parts is required.

Verify power and display expectations

Confirm your workloads can use a 240 Hz QHD+ panel at 2560 x 1600 resolution. Ensure your accessories suit the 14.05 x 11.18 x 1.12 inch footprint and 5.95 lb weight. Check that your software licences transfer to a fresh Windows 11 Pro installation. The system ships with LAN and WLAN connectivity only.

How it compares

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

Price $4,145.99
Pricier than about 89% 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).

New to this? Buying a laptop with crypto, start to finish — what to check, what it costs to pay, and what is never asked for.

Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI Vector 16 HX AI
Model nameMSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWIG-050US
Part numberMS-VECTOR16HXA2050-HID17P
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 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 Pro
More details
Pointing deviceMulti Touch
KeyboardSteelSeries 24 zone RGB with Anti-Ghost key (99 Key)

Other versions of this model

5 more in the same range

Questions about this item

How do I verify the 24-core Ultra 9 275HX is hitting its 5.5 GHz turbo under load?

Open Task Manager or a hardware monitor while running a demanding workload; the CPU frequency column should show speeds up to 5.5 GHz on the performance cores when thermals allow.

What exactly ships inside the box and what must I source myself?

The laptop, its power adapter and Windows 11 Pro are included; the 96 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory (2 × 48 GB) and 2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD are already installed, so no extra parts are required.

This model only lists one configuration — how do I decide if it fits my needs?

Compare the fixed specs — 16″ QHD+ 240 Hz panel, 24-core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5080 with 16 GB GDDR7, 96 GB RAM and 2 TB storage — against the workloads you run; there are no alternative versions to choose from.

More in Gaming Laptop Computers

Similar items