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

MSI

MSI Vector A16 16" QHD+ 240Hz Gaming Laptop Ryzen 9 8940HX RTX 5070 Ti 12GB 16GB 2TB

SKU CH-03H2-N82FK

A 16-inch 240 Hz QHD+ gaming laptop driven by a Ryzen 9 8940HX 16-core processor and RTX 5070 Ti graphics with 12 GB GDDR7 memory, plus 16 GB DDR5 RAM and a 2 TB NVMe SSD

  • Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen 9
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storage2 TB
  • Display resolution2560 × 1600
  • 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX reaches 5.3 GHz for heavy workloads
  • RTX 5070 Ti with 12 GB GDDR7 VRAM powers modern titles
  • 16" 240 Hz QHD+ IPS panel covers 100% DCI-P3
  • 16 GB DDR5 5600 MHz and 2 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD
  • Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, Thunderbolt 5 and HDMI 2.1 for fast connectivity

Ryzen 9 8940HX 16-Core Gaming Laptop

The MSI Vector A16 pairs an AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX 16-core 32-thread processor with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 12GB GDDR7 graphics card. A 16.0" 240Hz QHD+ IPS display at 2560 x 1600 resolution drives high-refresh gaming and colour-accurate work. 16GB DDR5 5600MHz memory and a 2TB PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe M.2 SSD handle large projects and game libraries. Windows 11 Home and Copilot+ PC AI features complete the platform.

Thunderbolt 5 Ports and 90Wh Battery

Two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ports support Thunderbolt 5 at 40Gbps for external GPUs, high-speed storage or dual 4K displays. Two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, HDMI 2.1, RJ45 and a headphone combo jack cover peripherals and wired networking. The 90Wh battery and 330-watt AC adapter sustain mobile sessions. A 1080p IR webcam with privacy shutter, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 handle calls and wireless gear.

SteelSeries Per-Key RGB and 99-Key Anti-Ghost

The 24-zone RGB keyboard uses SteelSeries per-key lighting with 99-key anti-ghosting for precise input during competitive play. A dedicated Copilot key launches Windows AI assistance instantly. MSI Center software ties fan curves, performance profiles and lighting into one dashboard. Nahimic audio processing enhances headset and speaker output for spatial awareness.

How it compares

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

Price $1,798.99
Cheaper than about 59% 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 size16 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 Home
More details
AI capabilityCopilot+ PC
KeyboardFull size with Keyboard light
Keyboard backlightBacklit

Questions about this item

What screen size and refresh rate does the 16-inch panel offer?

The 16.0-inch IPS display runs at 240 Hz with a 2560 x 1600 QHD+ resolution and 400 nits brightness.

How much system memory and storage are installed, and can the memory be expanded?

It ships with 16 GB of DDR5 5600 MHz RAM and a 2 TB PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe M.2 SSD; the memory can be expanded up to 64 GB.

Which ports are available for external displays and high-speed peripherals?

Two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ports support Thunderbolt 5 and USB4 at 40 Gbps, and an HDMI 2.1 output is also provided.

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