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Black 16-inch gaming laptop with thin-bezel QHD+ IPS display and per-key RGB keyboard

MSI

MSI Vector A16 16" QHD+ 240Hz Gaming Laptop AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX RTX 5070 Ti 16GB 1TB

SKU CH-YCNF-NG2SG

16-inch QHD+ 240 Hz gaming laptop with Ryzen 9 8940HX 16-core CPU, RTX 5070 Ti 12 GB GDDR7 graphics, 16 GB DDR5 RAM and 1 TB NVMe SSD

  • ColorBlack
  • AI FeaturesCopilot+ PC
  • CPU TypeAMD Ryzen 9
  • Processor NameAMD Ryzen 9 8940HX
  • Number of Cores16-core (8P+8E) Processor
  • CPU L3 Cache64 MB
  • 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX reaches 5.3 GHz for heavy workloads
  • RTX 5070 Ti with 12 GB GDDR7 drives high frame rates
  • 240 Hz QHD+ IPS panel shows smooth 2560 x 1600 detail
  • 16 GB DDR5 5600 MHz plus 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe storage
  • Wi-Fi 7 and Thunderbolt 5 ports keep connections fast

16" QHD+ 240Hz Gaming Laptop

The MSI Vector A16 combines a 16-inch 2560 x 1600 IPS display running at 240 Hz with an AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX processor and NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti graphics. It targets gamers and creators who need high refresh-rate visuals and 16-core multi-threaded performance in a portable chassis.

Interface and Connectivity Limits

The laptop provides two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ports with Thunderbolt 5 support at 40 Gbps, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, HDMI 2.1, RJ45, and a headphone combo jack. Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 handle wireless links. Thunderbolt 5 bandwidth is shared across the two Type-C ports, so simultaneous high-speed peripherals may contend for the 40 Gbps ceiling.

Installation and Common Issues

The system ships with Windows 11 Pro pre-installed and 16 GB of DDR5 5600 MHz memory soldered or slotted depending on configuration; storage uses a PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe M.2 SSD. Upgrading RAM or storage requires removing the bottom cover, which voids the manufacturer seal if tamper-evident labels are broken. Driver conflicts occasionally appear after clean OS reinstalls unless the MSI Center package is applied first.

Highlights

  • 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX reaches 5.3 GHz for heavy workloads
  • RTX 5070 Ti with 12 GB GDDR7 drives high frame rates
  • 240 Hz QHD+ IPS panel shows smooth 2560 x 1600 detail
  • 16 GB DDR5 5600 MHz plus 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe storage
  • Wi-Fi 7 and Thunderbolt 5 ports keep connections fast

Specifications

BrandMSI
ColorBlack
AI FeaturesCopilot+ PC
CPU TypeAMD Ryzen 9
Processor NameAMD Ryzen 9 8940HX
Number of Cores16-core (8P+8E) Processor
CPU L3 Cache64 MB
Screen Size16.0"
TouchscreenNon-Touch Screen
Display TypeQHD+
Resolution2560 x 1600
PanelIPS
Refresh Rate240 Hz
Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
GPU/VPUGeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
Video Memory12GB
Graphic TypeDedicated Card
SSD1 TB
HDDNo
Memory16GB
Memory SpeedDDR5 5600
LAN10/100/1000Mbps
WLAN802.11ax Wireless LAN
WiFi GenerationWi-Fi 7
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4
USB2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
Thunderbolt2 x Thunderbolt 5
Video Port1 x HDMI
HDMI1 x HDMI 2.1
Ethernet1 x RJ-45
Other port1x Ethernet (RJ-45)
Audio Ports1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
Audio1x Headphone/Microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
SpeakerIntegrated Stereo Speakers
KeyboardFull size with Keyboard light
Backlit KeyboardBacklit
Webcam1080p FHD
StyleUltrabook
TypeGaming
UsageConsumer
AC Adapter/Charger330-watt AC Adapter
BatteryLithium Ion
Weight5 - 5.9 lbs.

Questions about this item

Which memory and storage configuration does this model ship with?

It comes with 16GB of DDR5 5600MHz memory and a 1TB PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe M.2 SSD installed.

What does the 240Hz refresh rate mean for gaming on the 16" QHD+ panel?

The 16-inch 2560 x 1600 IPS display refreshes at 240Hz, delivering smoother motion and lower perceived latency in fast-paced titles.

What bandwidth do the Thunderbolt 5 ports provide and what can they drive?

Each USB-C Thunderbolt 5 port runs at 40Gbps and supports DisplayPort output for external monitors or high-speed peripherals.

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