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

MSI

MSI Vector A16 16" QHD+ 240Hz Ryzen 9 8940HX RTX 5070 Ti 12GB 32GB 2TB gaming laptop

SKU CH-JASA-KD2MP

16-inch 240 Hz QHD+ IPS panel driven by a Ryzen 9 8940HX and RTX 5070 Ti with 12 GB GDDR7, 32 GB DDR5 and a 2 TB NVMe SSD

  • Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen 9
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
  • Memory size32 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 drives modern titles
  • 16" QHD+ IPS panel at 240 Hz gives smooth motion
  • 32 GB DDR5 5600 MHz and 2 TB NVMe SSD handle large projects
  • Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 and Thunderbolt 5 keep connections fast

16-inch QHD+ 240Hz gaming laptop

The MSI Vector A16 is a 16-inch gaming laptop built around a 240Hz QHD+ IPS panel. It runs on an AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX 16-core processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU with 12GB GDDR7 VRAM. The system ships with 32GB DDR5 memory and a 2TB NVMe SSD. Windows 11 Home is pre-installed.

Who this suits and who should look elsewhere

Creative professionals and competitive gamers who need high refresh rates at 2560 x 1600 resolution will benefit from the 240Hz panel and 12GB video memory. The 16-core CPU handles rendering and multitasking workloads efficiently. Buyers needing a touchscreen, a smaller chassis, or longer unplugged runtime should consider other models.

The spec that decides fit

The 240Hz QHD+ display combined with the RTX 5070 Ti 12GB GPU determines whether this laptop matches your workflow. If your games or applications require that refresh rate at native resolution with 12GB VRAM, this configuration fits. If your workload runs well at lower refresh rates or needs more video memory, a different GPU tier would be more appropriate.

How it compares

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

Price $1,917.99
Typical for this category: the median of 5,382 items is $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 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

Will the 32 GB of DDR5 memory be enough for modern AAA titles and heavy multitasking, or do I need to upgrade immediately?

The laptop ships with 32 GB of DDR5 5600 MHz memory. That capacity handles current AAA games and typical creative workloads without an immediate upgrade. The board supports up to 64 GB if you later need more headroom.

Can the 2 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD be expanded later without replacing the original drive?

Yes. The 2 TB drive occupies one M.2 slot and the chassis supports up to 4 TB total, so you can add a second NVMe module instead of swapping the factory SSD.

Does the 330 W power adapter use a standard barrel plug or USB-C charging so I can carry a smaller brick?

The included 330 W adapter connects via the proprietary barrel jack. The two USB-C ports support Thunderbolt 5 and USB Power Delivery, but they do not supply the full wattage required for gaming loads.

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