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Black 16 inch gaming laptop with thin bezel IPS display and RGB backlit keyboard

MSI

MSI Vector A16 16" QHD+ 240Hz gaming laptop Ryzen 9 8940HX RTX 5070 Ti 64GB 2TB

SKU CH-YNY8-NXX0G

16-inch QHD+ 240 Hz IPS panel drives a 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX and RTX 5070 Ti with 12 GB GDDR7, 64 GB DDR5 and 2 TB NVMe

  • Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen 9
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
  • Memory size64 GB
  • SSD storage2 TB
  • Display resolution2560 × 1600

Model 64GB · 2TB · Pro

  • 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX hits 5.3 GHz for heavy multitasking
  • RTX 5070 Ti with 12 GB GDDR7 drives modern titles
  • 16" QHD+ 240 Hz IPS panel covers 100 % DCI-P3
  • 64 GB DDR5 5600 MHz plus 2 TB NVMe Gen 4x4 SSD
  • Wi-Fi 7, Thunderbolt 5, HDMI 2.1 and 99-key RGB keyboard

Processor and graphics

The MSI Vector A16 pairs an AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX 16-core processor with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti laptop GPU. The CPU reaches 5.3 GHz and provides 64 MB cache across 32 threads. The graphics card carries 12 GB of GDDR7 video memory for high-frame-rate rendering.

Display and connectivity

A 16.0 inch IPS panel delivers 2560 x 1600 resolution at 240 Hz with 400 nits brightness and 100% DCI-P3 coverage. Wireless connectivity uses Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4. Physical ports include two Thunderbolt 5 USB-C ports, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, HDMI 2.1, RJ45 and a headphone combo jack.

Memory storage and input

The system ships with 64 GB of DDR5 5600 MHz memory and a 2 TB PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe M.2 SSD. A 24-zone RGB backlit keyboard with 99 anti-ghost keys includes a numeric pad. A 1080p webcam with IR sensor and privacy shutter supports Windows Hello. The 90 Wh battery connects to a 330-watt AC adapter.

How it compares

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

Price $2,491.99
Pricier than about 70% 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 colorBlack
Design styleUltrabook
Product typeGaming
Recommended useConsumer
Processor
ProcessorAMD Ryzen 9
Processor modelAMD Ryzen 9 8940HX
CPU cores16-core (8P+8E) Processor
L3 cache size64 MB
Memory
Memory size64 GB
RAM type and speedDDR5 5600
Storage
SSD storage2 TB
Hard driveNo
Display
Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
Display resolution2560 × 1600
Refresh frequency240 Hz
Panel typeIPS
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display formatQHD+
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
Video RAM12 GB
Graphics typeDedicated Card
Audio & video
Sound1x Headphone/Microphone combo jack (3.5 mm)
SpeakersIntegrated Stereo Speakers
Web camera1080p FHD
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7
LAN connection10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi802.11ax Wireless LAN
Bluetooth support5.4
Wired network1 x RJ-45
Ports & slots
USB ports2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
Thunderbolt ports2 x Thunderbolt 5
Video outputs1 x HDMI
HDMI ports1 x HDMI 2.1
Additional ports1x Ethernet (RJ-45)
Audio jacks1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
Power
Power adapter330-watt AC Adapter
Battery packLithium Ion
Size & build
Product weight5–5.9 lb (2.27–2.68 kg)
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
More details
AI capabilityCopilot+ PC
KeyboardFull size with Keyboard light
Keyboard backlightBacklit

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Questions about this item

Do I need to add a separate NVMe drive to use the 2 TB storage?

The laptop ships with a 2 TB PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe M.2 SSD already installed, so no extra drive is required for the stated capacity.

Can I plug my older USB 3.0 Type-A peripherals into the two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports?

Yes, the two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports are backward compatible with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 devices.

How can I verify the 240 Hz panel is running at its native refresh rate after setup?

Open Windows Settings > System > Display > Advanced display and confirm the refresh rate dropdown shows 240 Hz for the built-in 16" QHD+ IPS screen.

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