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Gray gaming laptop with 16 inch display and RGB keyboard

MSI

MSI Vector 16 gaming laptop Ultra 7 255HX RTX 5070 Ti 32GB 2TB

SKU CH-G9DP-6TCJ1

A 16-inch 144Hz gaming laptop with a 20-core Intel Ultra 7 255HX, RTX 5070 Ti 12GB graphics, 32GB DDR5 memory and a 2TB PCIe SSD

  • ColorGray
  • CPU TypeIntel Core Ultra 7 (Series 1)
  • Processor Name2.40GHz
  • Number of Cores20-core (8P+12E) Processor
  • Turbo Frequency5.2 GHz
  • Screen Size16.0"
  • 20-core Ultra 7 255HX reaches 5.2 GHz turbo for responsive multitasking
  • 16-inch 144 Hz WUXGA IPS panel delivers smooth visuals
  • RTX 5070 Ti with 12 GB GDDR7 powers high-fidelity graphics
  • 32 GB DDR5 plus 2 TB PCIe SSD enables fast load times
  • Thunderbolt 5 and WiFi6E provide high-speed connectivity

Core hardware and intended user

The MSI Vector 16 is a 16-inch gaming laptop built around an Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX processor with 20 cores and a 5.2 GHz turbo frequency. It pairs that CPU with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU carrying 12 GB of GDDR7 memory. The system ships with 32 GB of DDR5 RAM and a 2 TB PCIe SSD, running Windows 11 Pro. It targets users who need strong multi-threaded compute and modern graphics in a single portable chassis.

Upgrade path and value threshold

The 20-core Ultra 7 255HX and RTX 5070 Ti combination replaces older eight-core or twelve-core mobile processors paired with previous-generation GPUs. The jump is worthwhile when workloads demand both high core counts for rendering or compilation and the newer GDDR7 video memory for texture-heavy titles. Thunderbolt 5 ports and a 144 Hz IPS panel add connectivity and visual responsiveness that earlier platforms lack.

Capacity ceiling and practical limits

The 2 TB PCIe SSD and 32 GB DDR5 provide ample space for large game libraries, virtual machines and project files without immediate expansion. The 12 GB GDDR7 frame buffer handles 1440p gaming and creative tasks comfortably, while the 1920 x 1200 144 Hz display keeps latency low. Memory and storage headroom remain generous; the GPU memory ceiling appears first in extreme 4K texture scenarios or heavy compute queues.

Highlights

  • 20-core Ultra 7 255HX reaches 5.2 GHz turbo for responsive multitasking
  • 16-inch 144 Hz WUXGA IPS panel delivers smooth visuals
  • RTX 5070 Ti with 12 GB GDDR7 powers high-fidelity graphics
  • 32 GB DDR5 plus 2 TB PCIe SSD enables fast load times
  • Thunderbolt 5 and WiFi6E provide high-speed connectivity

Specifications

SeriesRaider
ModelVector 16
ColorGray
CPU TypeIntel Core Ultra 7 (Series 1)
Processor Name2.40GHz
Number of Cores20-core (8P+12E) Processor
Turbo Frequency5.2 GHz
Screen Size16.0"
TouchscreenNon-Touch Screen
Display TypeFHD+
Resolution1920 x 1200
Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
GPU/VPUGeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
Video Memory12GB
SSD2TB PCIe SSD
HDDNo
Memory32GB
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

What are the physical dimensions and weight of the Vector 16 laptop?

The chassis measures 14.05 x 11.18 x 1.12 inches and weighs 5.95 pounds, so verify your bag or sleeve fits a 16-inch device of that thickness.

How is the 24-zone RGB keyboard configured, and what step do users often miss?

Use the pre-installed MSI Center software to assign colours per zone; the common miss is forgetting to set the lighting layer to "Keyboard" before saving the profile.

Which components can be upgraded later, and what limits apply?

The 32GB DDR5 memory and 2TB PCIe SSD are user-replaceable; the RTX 5070 Ti GPU and Ultra 7 255HX CPU are soldered and cannot be swapped.

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