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Black 16-inch gaming laptop with RGB keyboard and thin bezels

MSI

MSI Vector 16 HX AI laptop 16" QHD+ 240Hz Ultra 9 275HX 16GB 1TB RTX 5080 16GB

SKU CH-2QKC-8Y40Q

16-inch QHD+ 240Hz gaming laptop with Intel 24-core Ultra 9 275HX, 16GB DDR5, 1TB SSD and GeForce RTX 5080 16GB graphics

  • ColorBlack
  • Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
  • CPU TypeIntel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2)
  • Processor Name2.70GHz
  • Screen Size16.0"
  • Resolution2560x1600

Option 16GB RAM 1TB SSD

  • 16-inch QHD+ 240Hz display for smooth competitive gaming
  • Intel 24-core Ultra 9 275HX processor up to 5.4GHz for heavy workloads
  • GeForce RTX 5080 16GB graphics with up to 1334 AI TOPS
  • Two Thunderbolt 5 ports plus HDMI 2.1 for fast I/O
  • 90Wh battery in a 1.12-inch thin chassis

Vector 16 HX AI identity

The MSI Vector 16 HX AI is a 16-inch gaming laptop built around an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor with 24 cores and a GeForce RTX 5080 GPU carrying 16GB of dedicated memory. A 2560 x 1600 IPS panel runs at 240Hz, and the system ships with 16GB of DDR5 RAM plus a 1TB SSD under Windows 11 Home.

Who this suits and who should look elsewhere

Creators and competitive players who need high refresh rates at QHD+ resolution and strong multi-threaded compute will match well with the 24-thread CPU and 16GB VRAM. Buyers who want more system memory or additional storage bays should look elsewhere, as the configuration is fixed at 16GB RAM and a single 1TB drive.

Ports and bundled software impact

Two Thunderbolt 5 ports, two USB-A 3.2 ports, HDMI 2.1, RJ45 Ethernet and an SD Express card reader give wide peripheral and external-display flexibility. Nahimic 3 audio processing and the 24-zone RGB keyboard let users tune sound profiles and lighting without extra utilities, while the FHD IR camera supports Windows Hello and HDR noise reduction for streaming.

Highlights

  • 16-inch QHD+ 240Hz display for smooth competitive gaming
  • Intel 24-core Ultra 9 275HX processor up to 5.4GHz for heavy workloads
  • GeForce RTX 5080 16GB graphics with up to 1334 AI TOPS
  • Two Thunderbolt 5 ports plus HDMI 2.1 for fast I/O
  • 90Wh battery in a 1.12-inch thin chassis

Specifications

BrandMSI
ModelMSI Vector 16 HX AI
ColorBlack
Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
CPU TypeIntel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2)
Processor Name2.70GHz
Screen Size16.0"
Resolution2560x1600
GPU/VPUGeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
Graphic TypeDedicated Card
SSD1 TB
HDDNo
Memory16GB
TypeGaming

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Questions about this item

What power source is required to run the 90Wh battery and 24-core Ultra 9 275HX?

The laptop ships with its own power adapter for the 90Wh battery and 24-core Ultra 9 275HX; no external supply is needed beyond a wall outlet.

Can the 2 x Thunderbolt 5 ports drive a legacy USB-A monitor dock?

Yes, the 2 x Thunderbolt 5 ports support USB-A 3.2 devices through an adapter, and the chassis also includes 2 native USB-A 3.2 ports for older peripherals.

How do I confirm the 240Hz QHD+ panel and RTX 5080 16GB are active after setup?

Open Windows display settings to verify 2560 x 1600 at 240Hz, then check Device Manager or NVIDIA Control Panel for the RTX 5080 16GB listing.

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