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Cosmo Gray gaming laptop, 16 inch QHD+ 240Hz display, thin bezels

MSI

MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWIG-050US 16" QHD+ 240Hz Ultra 9-275HX RTX 5080 16GB DDR5 1TB NVMe

SKU CH-Q74B-GPDRS

A 16-inch QHD+ 240Hz gaming laptop driven by a 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9-275HX up to 5.5 GHz and an RTX 5080 GPU with 16 GB GDDR7, plus 16 GB DDR5-5600 and a 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

  • ColorCosmo Gray
  • Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
  • CPUIntel® Core Ultra 9-275HX
  • Screen16" QHD+ 240Hz
  • Memory16GB
  • Storage1 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD

CPU Name Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX

Operating System Windows 11 Pro

GPU|Memory|SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU|16GB|1 TB

  • Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX with 24 cores and 5.5 GHz turbo for heavy multitasking
  • NVIDIA RTX 5080 with 16 GB GDDR7 video memory for high-resolution gaming
  • 16" QHD+ 240 Hz display at 2560 x 1600 for smooth motion clarity
  • 1 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD for rapid boot and load times
  • 16 GB DDR5 5600 dual-channel memory for responsive application switching

Vector 16 HX AI gaming laptop

The MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWIG-050US is a 16-inch gaming laptop built around an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU with 16 GB GDDR7 video memory. It ships with Windows 11 Pro and targets users who need high frame rates in a portable chassis.

240 Hz QHD+ display for competitive play

The single specification that decides fit is the 16-inch QHD+ panel running at 240 Hz with a 2560 x 1600 resolution. This refresh rate and pixel density suit fast-paced shooters and content creation workflows that demand both speed and detail.

Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound applied

HIDevolution applies Gelid GC Extreme thermal interface material to the CPU and GPU during assembly to lower peak temperatures under sustained load. The upgrade aims to reduce thermal throttling during extended gaming or rendering sessions while keeping fan noise in check. Power draw scales with the 24-core CPU and RTX 5080 GPU under heavy workloads.

Highlights

  • Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX with 24 cores and 5.5 GHz turbo for heavy multitasking
  • NVIDIA RTX 5080 with 16 GB GDDR7 video memory for high-resolution gaming
  • 16" QHD+ 240 Hz display at 2560 x 1600 for smooth motion clarity
  • 1 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD for rapid boot and load times
  • 16 GB DDR5 5600 dual-channel memory for responsive application switching

Specifications

BrandMSI
SeriesMSI Vector 16 HX AI
ModelMSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWIG-050US
Part NumberMS-VECTOR16HXA2050-HID1P
ColorCosmo Gray
Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
CPUIntel® Core Ultra 9-275HX
Screen16" QHD+ 240Hz
Memory16GB
Storage1 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
Graphics CardNVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 Laptop GPU
Video Memory16GB
CommunicationLAN and WLAN
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
Turbo FrequencyMax Turbo Frequency 5.5 GHz
CPU L3 Cache36 MB
Screen Size16.0"
TouchscreenNo
Display TypeQHD+
Resolution2560 x 1600
Refresh Rate240Hz
Display FeaturesWide View Angle Thin Bezel
GPU/VPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
SSD1TB
HDDNo
Storage Spec1 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
Memory Speed5600MHz (Speeds subject to system capability)
Memory Spec2 x 8 GB
Max Memory Supported128GB
LANGb LAN (Up to 2.5G)
WLANIntel WiFi 6E AX211
BluetoothBluetooth® 5.4
USB2x Type-A USB3.2 Gen2
Thunderbolt2x Thunderbolt™ 5 w/DP &PD1.4
HDMI1 x HDMI 2.1
Audio Ports1x Mic-in/Headphone-out Combo Jack
TouchpadMulti Touch
KeyboardSteelSeries 24 zone RGB with Anti-Ghost key (99 Key)
WebcamIR FHD w/shutter
Card ReaderSD7.0
StyleStandard
TypeGaming
UsageConsumer
AC Adapter/Charger330W
Battery4 cell (90Whr) Li-Ion

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Questions about this item

How does the 5.5 GHz turbo frequency on the Ultra 9-275HX translate to sustained performance inside this 1.12" thick chassis?

The 24-core processor can hit 5.5 GHz on short bursts; Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound on both CPU and GPU helps move heat away faster so clocks stay higher for longer during heavy workloads.

What practical throughput does the PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD deliver in this laptop?

The 1 TB drive runs on a four-lane PCIe 4.0 link, giving sequential reads and writes well above 5 000 MB/s for near-instant game loads and large-file transfers.

Will the 14.05" x 11.18" footprint fit in a standard 16" laptop sleeve?

The chassis measures 14.05 inches wide by 11.18 inches deep, so most sleeves labelled for 16" devices will accommodate it with a little room to spare.

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