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MSI Vector 16 HX AI laptop in Cosmo Gray finish

MSI

MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWIG 16" QHD+ 240Hz Ultra 9-275HX RTX 5080 96GB DDR5 8TB Gelid Cosmo Gray

SKU CH-2SKZ-NR7KG

16-inch QHD+ 240Hz gaming laptop with Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 24-core processor, RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7, 96GB DDR5 5600MHz memory and 8TB 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 drive8 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
  • Display resolution2560 × 1600

GPU NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU

Memory 96GB

SSD 8 TB

  • Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 24-core CPU up to 5.5 GHz turbo
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 laptop GPU with 16 GB GDDR7 video memory
  • 16" QHD+ 2560 x 1600 240Hz thin-bezel display
  • 96 GB DDR5 5600 MHz dual-channel memory for heavy multitasking
  • 8 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD in dual 4 TB modules

16-inch QHD+ 240Hz Gaming Laptop

The MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWIG delivers a 16-inch 2560 x 1600 display at 240 Hz driven by an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 24-core processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 laptop GPU with 16 GB GDDR7. It targets creators and competitive players who need high refresh rates and multi-threaded compute in a single chassis.

96 GB DDR5 5600 MHz and 8 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe

Dual 48 GB modules provide 96 GB of DDR5 memory for large datasets, virtual machines and heavy multitasking without paging. Dual 4 TB NVMe drives combine for 8 TB of fast storage, eliminating capacity anxiety for game libraries and project files while keeping load times low.

Gelid GC Extreme TIM for Sustained Thermals

HIDevolution applies Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface material on the CPU and GPU to lower peak temperatures and reduce throttling during extended workloads. The 1.12-inch profile and 5.95-lb weight house the cooling needed for 5.5 GHz turbo frequencies, keeping fan noise controlled under typical gaming and rendering loads.

How it compares

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Price $4,537.99
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-HID19
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 drive8 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
SSD storage8 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration2 × 4 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

Will the Intel Core Ultra 9-275HX and RTX 5080 run well with my existing DDR5-5600 memory and PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage?

The laptop already includes 96 GB of DDR5-5600 memory in dual channel and 8 TB of PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe storage, so your older modules and drives would be slower than the factory configuration.

How can I verify the Gelid GC Extreme thermal paste is keeping the 24-core CPU and RTX 5080 at safe temperatures after setup?

Run a combined CPU and GPU stress test while monitoring core clocks; sustained speeds near the 5.5 GHz turbo without thermal throttling confirm the upgraded thermal interface is working as intended.

What ships in the box and what must I purchase separately for this Vector 16 HX AI model?

The unit ships with the laptop, 240 W power adapter, Windows 11 Home licence and pre-installed 96 GB RAM plus 8 TB SSD; no additional components are required for full operation.

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