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Black 16-inch gaming laptop with RGB keyboard and thin bezels

MSI

MSI Vector 16 HX AI laptop 16" QHD+ 240Hz Ultra 9 275HX 16GB 1TB RTX 5080 16GB

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16-inch QHD+ 240Hz gaming laptop with Intel 24-core Ultra 9 275HX, 16GB DDR5, 1TB SSD and GeForce RTX 5080 16GB graphics

  • Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2)
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storage1 TB
  • Display resolution2560 × 1600

Model 16GB RAM 1TB SSD

  • 16-inch QHD+ 240Hz display for smooth competitive gaming
  • Intel 24-core Ultra 9 275HX processor up to 5.4GHz for heavy workloads
  • GeForce RTX 5080 16GB graphics with up to 1334 AI TOPS
  • Two Thunderbolt 5 ports plus HDMI 2.1 for fast I/O
  • 90Wh battery in a 1.12-inch thin chassis

Vector 16 HX AI identity

The MSI Vector 16 HX AI is a 16-inch gaming laptop built around an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor with 24 cores and a GeForce RTX 5080 GPU carrying 16GB of dedicated memory. A 2560 x 1600 IPS panel runs at 240Hz, and the system ships with 16GB of DDR5 RAM plus a 1TB SSD under Windows 11 Home.

Who this suits and who should look elsewhere

Creators and competitive players who need high refresh rates at QHD+ resolution and strong multi-threaded compute will match well with the 24-thread CPU and 16GB VRAM. Buyers who want more system memory or additional storage bays should look elsewhere, as the configuration is fixed at 16GB RAM and a single 1TB drive.

Ports and bundled software impact

Two Thunderbolt 5 ports, two USB-A 3.2 ports, HDMI 2.1, RJ45 Ethernet and an SD Express card reader give wide peripheral and external-display flexibility. Nahimic 3 audio processing and the 24-zone RGB keyboard let users tune sound profiles and lighting without extra utilities, while the FHD IR camera supports Windows Hello and HDR noise reduction for streaming.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Standard Laptops & Notebooks, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $1,889.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 32,549 comparable items (median $599.99).
Screen size 16.0 in (40.6 cm)
Higher than about 80% of the 32,085 comparable items (median 15.2 in).
Memory size 16 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 30,127 items is 16 GB.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Model nameMSI Vector 16 HX AI
Product colorBlack
Product typeGaming
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2)
Processor model2.7 GHz
Memory
Memory size16 GB
Storage
SSD storage1 TB
Hard driveNo
Display
Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
Display resolution2560 × 1600
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
Graphics typeDedicated Card
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Home

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Questions about this item

What power source is required to run the 90Wh battery and 24-core Ultra 9 275HX?

The laptop ships with its own power adapter for the 90Wh battery and 24-core Ultra 9 275HX; no external supply is needed beyond a wall outlet.

Can the 2 x Thunderbolt 5 ports drive a legacy USB-A monitor dock?

Yes, the 2 x Thunderbolt 5 ports support USB-A 3.2 devices through an adapter, and the chassis also includes 2 native USB-A 3.2 ports for older peripherals.

How do I confirm the 240Hz QHD+ panel and RTX 5080 16GB are active after setup?

Open Windows display settings to verify 2560 x 1600 at 240Hz, then check Device Manager or NVIDIA Control Panel for the RTX 5080 16GB listing.

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