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Black 16-inch gaming laptop with QHD+ display and RGB keyboard

MSI

MSI Vector 16 HX AI laptop Ultra 9 275HX 64GB 2TB RTX 5080 16 QHD+ 240Hz

SKU CH-WDY1-WW0PX

A 16 inch QHD+ 240Hz gaming laptop with an Intel 24-core Ultra 9 275HX processor, 64GB DDR5, 2TB SSD and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB graphics card

  • Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2)
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size64 GB
  • SSD storage2 TB
  • Display resolution2560 × 1600

Model 64GB RAM 2TB SSD

  • 24-core Ultra 9 275HX reaches 5.4GHz for heavy workloads
  • 16-inch QHD+ 240Hz IPS panel renders sharp motion
  • RTX 5080 16GB GPU delivers 1334 AI TOPS
  • 64GB DDR5 with 2TB SSD handles large projects
  • Dual Thunderbolt 5 plus HDMI 2.1 connect multiple displays

Target audience

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 64GB of DDR5 memory. It pairs a 2560 x 1600 IPS panel running at 240Hz with a dedicated GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GPU and a 2TB SSD. Windows 11 Home comes pre-installed. Buyers who need a smaller chassis or a lower-power machine for travel should look elsewhere.

Thermals and power

A 90Wh battery supplies energy to the 24-thread CPU and the RTX 5080 graphics chip in a body measuring 11.1 x 14.05 x 1.12 inches and weighing 5.96 pounds. The spec sheet does not disclose fan profiles, acoustic figures or typical power draw under load.

Connectivity and software

Two Thunderbolt 5 ports, two USB-A 3.2 ports, HDMI 2.1, RJ45 Ethernet and an SD Express card reader handle wired peripherals and external displays. Wireless networking uses Wi-Fi 7. A 24-zone RGB backlit keyboard, Nahimic 3 audio processing with Hi-Res support and an FHD IR camera with HDR 3D noise reduction complete the feature set.

How it compares

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

Price $2,447.99
Pricier than about 91% 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 64 GB
Higher than about 90% of the 30,127 comparable items (median 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 size64 GB
Storage
SSD storage2 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

How do I install a second SSD in the MSI Vector 16 HX AI, and what step is often missed?

Open the bottom panel, insert the drive into the spare M.2 slot at an angle, then secure it with the screw — people often forget the screw and the drive lifts off the contacts.

Which component in the MSI Vector 16 HX AI will need replacement first, and when?

The 90Wh battery is the only user-replaceable part that degrades; expect noticeable capacity loss after roughly two years of daily charge cycles.

What thermal limit appears first on the MSI Vector 16 HX AI during a long gaming session?

The Intel Ultra 9 275HX hits its 5.4 GHz boost ceiling, then the CPU package temperature reaches the factory throttle point and clocks drop to protect the silicon.

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