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Cosmo Gray 16 inch gaming laptop closed lid matte finish

MSI

MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWIG gaming laptop 16 QHD+ 240Hz Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080 96GB DDR5 1TB

SKU CH-02X4-T1JH6

16-inch QHD+ 240Hz display driven by a 24-core Ultra 9 275HX and RTX 5080 with 16 GB GDDR7, 96 GB DDR5 and a 1 TB 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-fidelity graphics
  • 16-inch QHD+ 240 Hz panel delivers smooth motion
  • 96 GB DDR5 5600 memory handles large multitask sessions
  • 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD provides fast boot and load times

16-inch QHD+ 240Hz gaming laptop

The MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWIG is a 16-inch Windows 11 Home laptop built around an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor with 24 cores and a 5.5 GHz maximum turbo frequency. It pairs that CPU with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 laptop GPU carrying 16 GB of GDDR7 video memory. The system includes 96 GB of DDR5 5600 MHz memory in a dual-channel configuration and a 1 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD. The display runs at 2560 x 1600 resolution with a 240 Hz refresh rate.

Suits buyers needing high core counts

This configuration serves users who run multi-threaded workloads such as rendering, compilation or virtualization alongside high-refresh gaming. The 24-core processor and 96 GB of memory provide headroom for heavy multitasking. Buyers who want more storage capacity than 1 TB or who require a lighter chassis for frequent travel should look at other models. The 5.95 lb weight and 1.12 inch profile are substantial for daily carry.

RTX 5080 with 16 GB GDDR7

The graphics subsystem is an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 laptop GPU equipped with 16 GB of GDDR7 video memory. This single component determines whether the laptop can meet the graphical throughput required for 2560 x 1600 gaming at 240 Hz or for GPU-accelerated creative work. If the target applications need more video memory or a different GPU tier, this unit will not match those requirements.

How it compares

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

Price $3,607.99
Pricier than about 85% 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-HID16
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 Home
More details
Pointing deviceMulti Touch
KeyboardSteelSeries 24 zone RGB with Anti-Ghost key (99 Key)

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Questions about this item

What are the exact chassis dimensions and weight so I can confirm it fits my bag?

The laptop measures 14.05" wide, 11.18" deep and 1.12" thick, weighing 5.95 lbs.

How is the factory Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound applied, and what step do installers often miss?

The compound is pre-applied between the CPU die and cooler; the step often missed is removing the protective film before seating the heatsink.

When will the 96 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory or 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD need replacement?

The 2 x 48 GB DDR5 modules and 1 TB NVMe drive are rated for the laptop's service life; replace only if a diagnostic tool reports errors.

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