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Gray 16-inch gaming laptop with a matte finish and RGB keyboard backlighting

MSI

MSI Vector 16 gaming laptop 16" 240Hz QHD+ Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080 16GB 1TB Gray

SKU CH-YA07-5JZ2E

A 16-inch QHD+ 240Hz gaming laptop driven by a 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX and an RTX 5080 GPU with 16GB GDDR7

  • ColorGray
  • CPU TypeIntel Core Ultra 9 (Series 1)
  • Processor Name2.70GHz
  • Number of Cores24-core (8P+16E) Processor
  • Turbo Frequency5.4 GHz
  • Screen Size16.0"
  • 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX reaches 5.4 GHz turbo for rapid compute
  • 16-inch QHD+ 240 Hz panel delivers smooth 2560 x 1600 visuals
  • RTX 5080 with 16 GB GDDR7 powers high-fidelity graphics
  • Thunderbolt 5 and Wi-Fi 7 enable fast wired and wireless links
  • 1 TB PCIe SSD plus 16 GB DDR5 provides quick storage and memory headroom

Built for intensive gaming and creation

The MSI Vector 16 pairs an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX with 24 cores and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU carrying 16GB GDDR7. A 16.0 inch QHD+ panel runs at 240Hz for fluid motion. Windows 11 Home and 16GB DDR5 memory complete the platform.

Thermals and power in daily use

The 24-core processor reaches 5.4 GHz turbo while the discrete GPU handles heavy frames. Thunderbolt 5 ports and Wi-Fi 7 add high-speed connectivity without extra dongles. The chassis measures 14.05 by 11.18 by 1.12 inches and weighs 5.95 pounds.

Integration into a setup

Two Thunderbolt 5 Type-C ports, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, HDMI 2.1, RJ45 LAN, an SD card reader and a combo audio jack cover monitors, storage and peripherals. The 1TB PCIe SSD leaves room for large libraries. No optical drive is fitted.

Highlights

  • 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX reaches 5.4 GHz turbo for rapid compute
  • 16-inch QHD+ 240 Hz panel delivers smooth 2560 x 1600 visuals
  • RTX 5080 with 16 GB GDDR7 powers high-fidelity graphics
  • Thunderbolt 5 and Wi-Fi 7 enable fast wired and wireless links
  • 1 TB PCIe SSD plus 16 GB DDR5 provides quick storage and memory headroom

Specifications

SeriesRaider
ModelVector 16
ColorGray
CPU TypeIntel Core Ultra 9 (Series 1)
Processor Name2.70GHz
Number of Cores24-core (8P+16E) Processor
Turbo Frequency5.4 GHz
Screen Size16.0"
TouchscreenNo
Display TypeQHD+
Resolution2560 x 1600
Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
GPU/VPUGeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
Video Memory16GB
SSD1TB PCIe SSD
HDDNo
Memory16GB
Optical Drive TypeNo
WLANYes
BluetoothYes
USB2
HDMI1 x HDMI
Audio Ports1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
AudioIntegrated Sound card
SpeakerInternal Speakers
TouchpadYes
KeyboardYes
Backlit KeyboardBacklit
WebcamYes
StyleStandard
TypeGaming
UsageConsumer
Package ContentLaptop, Charger
Weight5 - 5.9 lbs.

Questions about this item

How do I open the chassis to upgrade the 1TB PCIe SSD, and what step do people often miss?

Remove the bottom screws, then gently pry the panel starting at the front edge; the step many miss is disconnecting the battery cable before lifting the board to reach the M.2 slot.

Which component will need replacement first under heavy daily use?

The 16GB DDR5 memory is soldered, so the 1TB PCIe SSD is the only user-replaceable part; plan to swap it when capacity or write endurance becomes limiting.

What thermal limit appears first during sustained gaming on the RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7?

The GPU core hits its 1600 MHz boost ceiling and then throttles to maintain the 5.4 GHz CPU turbo, so sustained frame rates settle below the 240Hz panel maximum.

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