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Cosmo Gray 16 inch gaming laptop closed lid 14.05 by 11.18 inches

MSI

MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWIG-050US 16" QHD+ 240 Hz RTX 5080 Core Ultra 9 275HX 16GB 1 TB gaming

SKU CH-J081-A7GA0 MPN Vector 16 HX AI A2XWIG-050US

16-inch QHD+ 240 Hz display driven by RTX 5080 and Core Ultra 9 275HX for STEM workloads

  • Release Year2025
  • ColorCosmo Gray
  • Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
  • CPUIntel Core Ultra 9 275HX
  • Screen16"
  • Memory16GB
  • QHD+ 240 Hz panel renders crisp motion for competitive play
  • RTX 5080 Laptop GPU with 16 GB GDDR7 drives high-fidelity graphics and AI workloads
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 24-core CPU handles heavy multi-threaded tasks
  • 1 TB PCIe NVMe Gen 4x4 SSD provides fast storage for large projects
  • Two Thunderbolt 5 ports plus HDMI 2.1 enable versatile external display setups

Built for STEM workloads

The MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWIG-050US pairs an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU. It targets engineers, developers and data scientists who need desktop-class compute in a 16-inch chassis. The 24-core processor and 16 GB GDDR7 video memory handle complex simulations and AI-assisted coding. Windows 11 Home and Copilot+ PC features complete the professional package.

Simple deployment for IT

The laptop ships with Windows 11 Home pre-installed and validated drivers for the Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 module. No internal assembly is required; users only connect power and peripherals. The main setup risk is forgetting to install the latest GPU studio driver before launching compute-heavy applications. Thunderbolt 5 ports and HDMI 2.1 simplify multi-monitor docking without extra adapters.

GPU memory decides fit

The single spec that determines suitability is the 16 GB GDDR7 frame buffer on the RTX 5080 Laptop GPU. Large 3D assets, high-resolution textures and multi-GPU inference batches must fit inside this pool or spill to system RAM. If your typical scene exceeds 16 GB VRAM, this configuration will throttle. The 1 TB PCIe NVMe Gen 4x4 SSD and 16 GB system memory support the GPU but cannot replace its dedicated video memory.

Highlights

  • QHD+ 240 Hz panel renders crisp motion for competitive play
  • RTX 5080 Laptop GPU with 16 GB GDDR7 drives high-fidelity graphics and AI workloads
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 24-core CPU handles heavy multi-threaded tasks
  • 1 TB PCIe NVMe Gen 4x4 SSD provides fast storage for large projects
  • Two Thunderbolt 5 ports plus HDMI 2.1 enable versatile external display setups

Specifications

BrandMSI
SeriesVector
ModelVector 16 HX AI A2XWIG-050US
Release Year2025
ColorCosmo Gray
Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
CPUIntel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Screen16"
Memory16GB
Storage1 TB PCIe NVMe SSD Gen 4x4
Graphics CardNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
Video Memory16GB
CommunicationIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX211(2*2 ax)
AI FeaturesCopilot+ PC
Dimensions (W x D x H)14.05" x 11.18" x 1.12"
Weight5.95 lbs.
CPU TypeIntel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2)
Processor NameIntel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Number of Cores24-core (8P+16E) Processor
CPU L3 Cache36 MB
Screen Size16"
TouchscreenNon-Touch Screen
Wide Screen SupportYes
Display TypeQHD+
Resolution2560 x 1600
PanelIPS
Bezel DesignThin
Refresh Rate240 Hz
GPU/VPUGeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
Graphic TypeDedicated Card
SSD1TB
Storage Spec1 TB PCIe NVMe SSD Gen 4x4
Memory SpeedDDR5 5600
Memory Slot (Total)4
Max Memory Supported64 GB
Optical Drive TypeNo
LAN2.5 Gbps
WLANIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX211(2*2 ax)
WiFi GenerationWi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3
USB2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
Thunderbolt2 x Thunderbolt 5
HDMI1 x HDMI 2.1
Ethernet1 x RJ-45 (2.5Gbps)
Audio Ports1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
AudioSound by Dynaudio
SpeakerSpeakers 2 x 2W
Virtual Reality ReadyYes
TouchpadMulti Touch
KeyboardSteelSeries 24 zone RGB w/ Anti-Ghost Key (99 Key)
Backlit KeyboardBacklit
WebcamIR FHD w/ Shutter
Card ReaderSD7.0
StyleStandard
TypeGaming
UsageAI/Machine Learning / Art Creative / Gaming / Heavy Multitasking / Programming
AC Adapter/Charger330-watt AC Adapter
Battery4 cell (90Whr) Li-Ion
Shipping weight4.45 kg
Package size559 × 356 × 89 mm

Questions about this item

How do I verify the 240 Hz QHD+ panel and RTX 5080 are running at full speed after setup?

Open the NVIDIA control panel to confirm the GPU shows 16 GB GDDR7 and the display is set to 2560 x 1600 at 240 Hz; run a GPU benchmark to validate Blackwell architecture performance.

What ships in the box and what must I purchase separately for the Vector 16 HX AI A2XWIG-050US?

The laptop, a power adapter and Windows 11 Home are included; external monitors via HDMI 2.1 or Thunderbolt 5, additional USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A peripherals and any extra storage are separate purchases.

Which configuration should I choose between the 16 GB memory and 1 TB PCIe NVMe Gen 4x4 SSD version or a higher-capacity model?

This SKU is fixed at 16 GB soldered memory and a 1 TB Gen 4x4 SSD; if workloads need more RAM or storage, select a different Vector 16 HX AI model that lists larger capacities.

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