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Black 16-inch gaming laptop with thin-bezel QHD+ IPS display, 24-zone RGB keyboard, Cosmos Gray finish

MSI

MSI Vector A16 16" QHD+ 240Hz Ryzen 9 8940HX RTX 5070 Ti 12GB 32GB 1TB gaming laptop

SKU CH-QP6J-NDBAB

16-inch 240 Hz QHD+ IPS panel driven by a 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX and RTX 5070 Ti with 12 GB GDDR7, 32 GB DDR5 and 1 TB NVMe

  • Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen 9
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
  • Memory size32 GB
  • SSD storage1 TB
  • Display resolution2560 × 1600
  • 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX reaches 5.3 GHz for heavy multitasking
  • RTX 5070 Ti with 12 GB GDDR7 drives modern titles at high settings
  • 16" 240 Hz QHD+ IPS panel covers 100 % DCI-P3 for accurate colour
  • 32 GB DDR5 5600 MHz and 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe give fast load times
  • Wi-Fi 7 and Thunderbolt 5 ports plus 90 Wh battery keep you connected longer

16" QHD+ 240Hz Gaming Laptop

The MSI Vector A16 pairs a 16-core AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX processor with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 12GB GPU. A 16.0 inch IPS panel delivers 2560 x 1600 resolution at 240 Hz for fast-paced gaming. 32GB DDR5 5600MHz memory and a 1TB PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe SSD handle heavy workloads. Windows 11 Home and Wi-Fi 7 complete the package.

Installation and Common Issues

The laptop arrives fully assembled with Windows 11 Home pre-installed; no internal hardware installation is required. Initial setup follows the standard Windows out-of-box experience and driver updates via MSI Center. Users occasionally report high surface temperatures under sustained load and fan noise at maximum RPM. Thunderbolt 5 ports may need a firmware update for full 40Gbps compatibility with certain docks.

Pre-Purchase Checks

Verify that your workflow benefits from a 16-core 32-thread CPU and 12GB GDDR7 VRAM before committing. Confirm the 330-watt AC adapter fits your travel power constraints. Ensure existing peripherals match the port selection: two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with Thunderbolt 5, HDMI 2.1, RJ45 and a combo audio jack. The 90Wh battery is non-removable.

How it compares

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

Price $1,607.99
Cheaper than about 69% 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 size32 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

Questions about this item

Will the 1 TB drive be fast enough for modern games and heavy workloads?

The 1 TB PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe M.2 SSD delivers high sequential speeds that keep load times short for current titles and large project files.

Can the laptop drive a 4K external monitor at high refresh rates?

HDMI 2.1 supports 4K at up to 240 Hz and 8K at 60 Hz, while each Thunderbolt 5 USB-C port can drive 4K at 240 Hz or 8K at 60 Hz.

Is the memory upgradeable beyond the 32 GB that ships with the unit?

The board supports up to 64 GB of DDR5 5600 MHz across two slots, so an additional 32 GB kit can be added later.

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