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

MSI

MSI Vector A16 16" QHD+ 240Hz Gaming Laptop Ryzen 9 8940HX RTX 5070 Ti 12GB 16GB DDR5 1TB

SKU CH-R35Y-3WMRP

16-inch 240 Hz QHD+ IPS panel driven by Ryzen 9 8940HX and RTX 5070 Ti 12 GB GDDR7 with 16 GB DDR5 and 1 TB NVMe

  • ColorBlack
  • AI FeaturesCopilot+ PC
  • CPU TypeAMD Ryzen 9
  • Processor NameAMD Ryzen 9 8940HX
  • Number of Cores16-core (8P+8E) Processor
  • CPU L3 Cache64 MB

Options 16GB | 1TB | Pro

  • 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX reaches 5.3 GHz for heavy workloads
  • RTX 5070 Ti with 12 GB GDDR7 drives high-frame-rate gaming
  • 240 Hz QHD+ IPS panel at 2560 x 1600 for smooth visuals
  • 16 GB DDR5 5600 MHz plus 1 TB NVMe SSD for fast loads
  • Wi-Fi 7 and Thunderbolt 5 ports keep connectivity quick

Ryzen 9 8940HX mobile workstation

The MSI Vector A16 is a 16-inch gaming laptop built around a 16-core AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU with 12 GB GDDR7 video memory. It ships with 16 GB DDR5 RAM and a 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD. A 240 Hz QHD+ IPS panel covers 100 % DCI-P3 at 400 nits. Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed.

Competitive gamers and creators needing colour

The 240 Hz refresh rate and 100 % DCI-P3 coverage suit fast-paced shooters and professional colour work alike. Buyers who prefer a touchscreen or a larger chassis with more expansion bays should consider other form factors. The 90 Wh battery and 330 W adapter support extended sessions away from a desk.

Thunderbolt 5 ports and per-key RGB keyboard

Two USB-C ports provide Thunderbolt 5 connectivity at 40 Gbps for external GPUs or high-speed storage. The SteelSeries per-key RGB keyboard features 99 anti-ghost keys and a 24-zone backlight. A 1080p IR webcam with privacy shutter and MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7925 complete the I/O package.

Highlights

  • 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX reaches 5.3 GHz for heavy workloads
  • RTX 5070 Ti with 12 GB GDDR7 drives high-frame-rate gaming
  • 240 Hz QHD+ IPS panel at 2560 x 1600 for smooth visuals
  • 16 GB DDR5 5600 MHz plus 1 TB NVMe SSD for fast loads
  • Wi-Fi 7 and Thunderbolt 5 ports keep connectivity quick

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.

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Questions about this item

Do I need to buy additional RAM or an SSD for the 16GB DDR5 5600MHz and 1TB PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe M.2 SSD to work?

No, the laptop ships with 16GB of DDR5 5600MHz memory and a 1TB PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe M.2 SSD already installed, so no extra modules are required for basic operation.

Can I keep using my older USB 3.0 Type-A peripherals with the 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports?

Yes, the two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports are backward compatible with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 devices, so existing peripherals will function normally.

How can I verify the 240Hz QHD+ panel is running at its native 2560 x 1600 resolution and 240 Hz refresh rate after setup?

Open Windows Settings > System > Display > Advanced display and confirm the resolution shows 2560 x 1600 and the refresh rate dropdown lists 240 Hz as the active setting.

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