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MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWIG gaming laptop

SKU CH-KXND-2DW7Y

16-inch QHD+ 240 Hz display driven by 24-core Core Ultra 9 275HX and RTX 5080 with 16 GB GDDR7, 16 GB DDR5 and 8 TB NVMe storage

  • ColorCosmo Gray
  • Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
  • CPUIntel® Core Ultra 9-275HX
  • Screen16" QHD+ 240Hz
  • Memory16GB
  • Storage8 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD

CPU Name Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX

Operating System Windows 11 Home

GPU|Memory|SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU|16GB|8 TB

  • 24-core Ultra 9 275HX hits 5.5 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • RTX 5080 with 16 GB GDDR7 drives high-frame-rate gaming
  • 16-inch QHD+ 240 Hz panel delivers smooth motion
  • 8 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage loads games fast
  • Gelid GC Extreme paste lowers CPU and GPU temperatures

Core Ultra 9 275HX with RTX 5080

The MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWIG 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 targets users who need high frame rates at QHD+ resolution and strong multi-threaded compute for content creation or development workloads. The 24-core CPU reaches a 5.5 GHz max turbo frequency with 36 MB L3 cache.

Gelid GC Extreme thermal upgrade

HIDevolution replaces the factory thermal interface material with Gelid GC Extreme on both the CPU and GPU to lower operating temperatures and reduce throttling during sustained loads. This modification makes the performance jump worthwhile when running long render jobs, compile cycles or extended gaming sessions where stock paste would degrade. The laptop ships with the latest stable BIOS and drivers validated through burn-in and benchmark testing.

8 TB PCIe 4.0 storage and 240 Hz panel

Dual 4 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSDs provide 8 TB total capacity for large game libraries, project files and virtual machines without external drives. The 16-inch 2560 x 1600 240 Hz display delivers high refresh motion clarity for competitive titles. The chassis measures 14.05 x 11.18 x 1.12 inches and weighs 5.95 lbs, fitting standard 16-inch laptop bags and cooling stands.

Highlights

  • 24-core Ultra 9 275HX hits 5.5 GHz turbo for heavy workloads
  • RTX 5080 with 16 GB GDDR7 drives high-frame-rate gaming
  • 16-inch QHD+ 240 Hz panel delivers smooth motion
  • 8 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage loads games fast
  • Gelid GC Extreme paste lowers CPU and GPU temperatures

Specifications

BrandMSI
SeriesMSI Vector 16 HX AI
ModelMSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWIG-050US
Part NumberMS-VECTOR16HXA2050-HID4
ColorCosmo Gray
Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
CPUIntel® Core Ultra 9-275HX
Screen16" QHD+ 240Hz
Memory16GB
Storage8 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
SSD8TB
HDDNo
Storage Spec2 x 4 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

Does the 16 GB of memory limit performance in heavy workloads?

The system ships with 16 GB of DDR5 5600MHz dual-channel memory. For very demanding tasks such as large-scale rendering or running multiple virtual machines, additional capacity may improve responsiveness.

Can the storage be expanded beyond the installed 8 TB?

The laptop includes two M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 slots populated with 4 TB NVMe SSDs each. Further expansion depends on available slots and the maximum capacity supported by the platform.

What cooling improvement does the Gelid GC Extreme compound provide?

The thermal interface material is applied to the CPU and GPU to lower peak temperatures and reduce the likelihood of throttling during sustained high-load sessions.

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