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

MSI

MSI Vector A16 16" QHD+ 240Hz Gaming Laptop Ryzen 9 8940HX RTX 5070 Ti 64GB 1TB

SKU CH-J15F-VG1RN

16-inch QHD+ 240 Hz display with Ryzen 9 8940HX, RTX 5070 Ti 12 GB GDDR7, 64 GB DDR5 and 1 TB NVMe

  • Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen 9
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
  • Memory size64 GB
  • SSD storage1 TB
  • Display resolution2560 × 1600

Model 64GB · 1TB · Home

  • 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX reaches 5.3 GHz for heavy workloads
  • 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 1 TB PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe
  • Wi-Fi 7 and Thunderbolt 5 ports keep connections fast

16-inch 240 Hz QHD+ gaming laptop

This 16-inch laptop pairs a 240 Hz QHD+ IPS panel with an AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU. The 16-core 32-thread CPU reaches 5.3 GHz while the graphics card provides 12 GB of GDDR7 video memory. It ships with Windows 11 Home and a 24-zone RGB backlit keyboard.

64 GB DDR5 and 1 TB NVMe storage foundation

The system includes 64 GB of DDR5 5600 MHz memory and a 1 TB PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe M.2 SSD. Two Thunderbolt 5 USB-C ports, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, HDMI 2.1 and RJ45 give wide peripheral connectivity. A 90 Wh battery and 330-watt adapter handle power delivery.

Wi-Fi 7 and per-key RGB enhance daily use

MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7925 and Bluetooth 5.4 provide modern wireless links. The SteelSeries per-key RGB keyboard with anti-ghosting covers 99 keys. A 1080p IR webcam with privacy shutter supports Windows Hello. The 24-zone RGB lighting adds personalisation without extra software.

How it compares

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

Price $2,194.99
Pricier than about 60% 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 storage1 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

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Questions about this item

Does the Ryzen 9 8940HX hit its 5.3 GHz boost ceiling before thermals throttle it under sustained load?

The 16-core processor reaches 5.3 GHz boost, but the 330-watt adapter and 90Wh battery suggest the cooling solution is sized for prolonged high-wattage operation rather than immediate throttling.

How loud are the fans and how hot does the chassis get when the RTX 5070 Ti and CPU run flat-out for hours?

With a 330-watt power brick feeding both the 12GB GDDR7 GPU and 16-core CPU, expect noticeable fan noise and warm surface temperatures during extended all-day workloads.

Which cables or docks do I need to drive an external 240 Hz QHD+ monitor over the HDMI 2.1 or Thunderbolt 5 ports?

A certified HDMI 2.1 cable or Thunderbolt 5 dock supporting 40 Gbps bandwidth will carry the 2560 x 1600 240 Hz signal without compression.

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