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Cosmo Gray gaming laptop, thin bezel 16 inch display

MSI

MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWIG 16" QHD+ 240Hz Ultra 9-275HX RTX 5080 128 GB DDR5 4 TB NVMe

SKU CH-88SP-JTVGJ

A 16 inch QHD+ 240Hz gaming laptop with an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 24-core processor, NVIDIA RTX 5080 graphics with 16GB GDDR7, 128GB DDR5 memory and 4TB NVMe storage

  • ColorCosmo Gray
  • Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
  • CPUIntel® Core Ultra 9-275HX
  • Screen16" QHD+ 240Hz
  • Memory128GB
  • Storage4 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|128GB|4 TB

  • Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 24-core CPU reaches 5.5 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • 16-inch QHD+ 240Hz display delivers sharp 2560 x 1600 visuals at high refresh
  • RTX 5080 with 16 GB GDDR7 powers demanding games and creative tasks
  • 128 GB DDR5 5600 dual-channel memory handles multitasking and large datasets
  • 4 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage provides fast boot and load times

Built for heavy workloads

The MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWIG pairs an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 24-core processor with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU carrying 16 GB GDDR7 memory. A 16" QHD+ 240 Hz panel at 2560 x 1600 resolution drives high-refresh visuals. The system ships with 128 GB DDR5 5600 dual-channel RAM and a 4 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe array configured as two 2 TB drives. Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed on the Cosmo Gray chassis measuring 14.05" x 11.18" x 1.12" and weighing 5.95 lbs.

Thermals under load

Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound replaces the stock paste on both CPU and GPU dies, lowering peak temperatures during sustained compute or rendering tasks. The 24-core Arrow Lake chip reaches 5.5 GHz turbo while the RTX 5080 sustains its boost clocks longer because the improved interface moves heat into the vapor-chamber cooler more efficiently. Fan curves remain controlled by MSI Center, so acoustic output stays consistent with the factory profile. Power draw scales with the 240 W combined TDP envelope of the silicon.

Builder-grade preparation

HIDevolution flashes the latest stable BIOS and validates every port, key, touchpad and display panel before shipment. A full burn-in stress test confirms thermal behaviour and rules out early failures. The dual 2 TB NVMe modules and matched 64 GB DDR5 sticks are installed and verified in dual-channel mode. Windows 11 Pro is activated and driver stacks are current, so the laptop boots straight to a clean desktop without first-run updates or bloatware.

Highlights

  • Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 24-core CPU reaches 5.5 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • 16-inch QHD+ 240Hz display delivers sharp 2560 x 1600 visuals at high refresh
  • RTX 5080 with 16 GB GDDR7 powers demanding games and creative tasks
  • 128 GB DDR5 5600 dual-channel memory handles multitasking and large datasets
  • 4 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage provides fast boot and load times

Specifications

BrandMSI
SeriesMSI Vector 16 HX AI
ModelMSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWIG-050US
Part NumberMS-VECTOR16HXA2050-HID23P
ColorCosmo Gray
Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
CPUIntel® Core Ultra 9-275HX
Screen16" QHD+ 240Hz
Memory128GB
Storage4 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
Color Gamut100% DCI-P3
Display FeaturesWide View Angle Thin Bezel
GPU/VPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
SSD4TB
HDDNo
Storage Spec2 x 2 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD
Memory Speed5600MHz (Speeds subject to system capability)
Memory Spec2 x 64 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 is the Gelid GC Extreme thermal compound applied to the Core Ultra 9 275HX and RTX 5080, and what step is often missed?

The compound is pre-applied by the builder during assembly; the step users miss is skipping the burn-in period that lets the material settle for optimal contact.

Which components will need replacement first in the 128 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory or 4 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe storage?

The NAND cells in the NVMe SSD have a finite write endurance, while the DDR5 modules are solid-state with no moving parts and typically outlast the drive.

What thermal limit appears first on the Core Ultra 9 275HX and RTX 5080 during sustained maximum load?

The GPU core temperature reaches its throttle point before the CPU, triggering fan curve adjustments to protect the 16 GB GDDR7 frame buffer.

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