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Cosmo Gray 16 inch gaming laptop, thin and light design

MSI

MSI VECTOR16HXA2285 gaming laptop 16 QHD 240 Hz Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX RTX 5070 Ti 32GB

SKU CH-7R6J-4QKVH MPN VECTOR16HXA2285

16-inch QHD+ 240 Hz display driven by a 20-core Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX and RTX 5070 Ti with 12 GB GDDR7, plus 32 GB DDR5 and 1 TB NVMe

  • Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7 (Series 2)
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
  • Memory size32 GB
  • SSD storage1 TB NVMe
  • Display resolution2560 × 1600
  • 16-inch QHD 240 Hz display for smooth visuals
  • Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX 20-core CPU for heavy workloads
  • RTX 5070 Ti 12GB GDDR7 GPU for high frame rates
  • 32GB DDR5 memory for responsive multitasking
  • 1TB NVMe SSD for fast game loads

Vector 16 HX AI laptop

The MSI VECTOR16HXA2285 is a 16.0 inch QHD+ gaming laptop aimed at STEM professionals and serious gamers. It runs Windows 11 Home on an Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX processor with 20 cores. The 240 Hz IPS panel delivers 2560 x 1600 resolution for fluid visuals.

Build integration

The thin-and-light chassis houses a GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU with 12 GB GDDR7 memory and 32 GB DDR5 system RAM. A 1 TB M.2 NVMe SSD provides fast primary storage. The Core Ultra 7 255HX uses a new P-core and E-core architecture tuned for performance per watt.

Bundled value

Windows 11 Home is pre-installed and ready for development or gaming workloads. The RTX 50-series GPU supports DLSS and NVIDIA Studio drivers for creative applications. AI-ready hardware accelerates local inference tasks. The 240 Hz display and high-speed storage reduce latency in competitive titles.

How it compares

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

Price $1,474.99
Cheaper than about 75% 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 lineVector 16 HX AI A2XW
Model nameVector 16 HX AI A2XW
Part numberVECTOR16HXA2285
Design styleThin and Light
Product typeEveryday Value
Recommended useHome / Personal / Mainstream
Product colorCosmo Gray
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7 (Series 2)
Processor modelIntel Core Ultra 7 255HX
CPU cores20-core (8P+12E) Processor
Processor L2 cache36 MB
L3 cache size30 MB
Memory
Memory size32 GB
Memory configuration16 GB x 2
Total memory slots2
Free memory slots0
Maximum supported memory64 GB
Storage
SSD storage1 TB NVMe
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
Display resolution2560 × 1600
Refresh frequency240 Hz
Panel typeIPS
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Widescreen compatibleYes
Display formatQHD+
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
Video RAM12 GB
Graphics typeDedicated Card
Audio & video
Web cameraIR FHD w/shutter
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7
LAN connection2.5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi802.11be Wireless LAN
Bluetooth support5.4
Wired network1 x RJ-45 (2.5 Gbit/s)
Ports & slots
USB ports2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
Thunderbolt ports2 x Thunderbolt 5
HDMI ports1 x HDMI 2.1
Audio jacks1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
Power
Power adapter300-watt AC Adapter
Battery pack4 cell (90Whr) Li-Ion
Size & build
Overall dimensions14.05 in × 11.18 in × 1.12 in
Product weight5.95 lb (2.7 kg)
Shipping weight11.34 kg
Package size572 × 358 × 86 mm
In the box
Included itemsVector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-285US Gaming Notebook
Standard Battery
Power Adapter
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Home
More details
AI capabilityAI Ready
Pointing deviceMulti Touch
KeyboardSteelSeries 24 zone RGB with Anti-Ghost key (99 Key)

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Questions about this item

How many cores does the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX have for sustained workloads?

The processor has 20 cores split into 8 performance and 12 efficient cores with 36 MB L2 and 30 MB L3 cache.

What GPU power limit does the RTX 5070 Ti run at during all-day gaming sessions?

The RTX 5070 Ti laptop GPU uses NVIDIA Max-Q optimisation for efficiency, balancing performance, thermals and acoustics in a thin chassis.

Which operating system licence is already installed so the laptop works out of the box?

Windows 11 Home is pre-installed and activated, so no additional licence purchase is required.

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