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Black 16-inch gaming laptop with thin-bezel QHD+ IPS display, 24-zone RGB keyboard, Cosmos Gray finish

MSI

MSI Vector A16 16" QHD+ 240Hz Ryzen 9 8940HX RTX 5070 Ti 12GB 32GB 1TB gaming laptop

SKU CH-QP6J-NDBAB

16-inch 240 Hz QHD+ IPS panel driven by a 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX and RTX 5070 Ti with 12 GB GDDR7, 32 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
  • 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX reaches 5.3 GHz for heavy multitasking
  • RTX 5070 Ti with 12 GB GDDR7 drives modern titles at high settings
  • 16" 240 Hz QHD+ IPS panel covers 100 % DCI-P3 for accurate colour
  • 32 GB DDR5 5600 MHz and 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe give fast load times
  • Wi-Fi 7 and Thunderbolt 5 ports plus 90 Wh battery keep you connected longer

16" QHD+ 240Hz Gaming Laptop

The MSI Vector A16 pairs a 16-core AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX processor with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 12GB GPU. A 16.0 inch IPS panel delivers 2560 x 1600 resolution at 240 Hz for fast-paced gaming. 32GB DDR5 5600MHz memory and a 1TB PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe SSD handle heavy workloads. Windows 11 Home and Wi-Fi 7 complete the package.

Installation and Common Issues

The laptop arrives fully assembled with Windows 11 Home pre-installed; no internal hardware installation is required. Initial setup follows the standard Windows out-of-box experience and driver updates via MSI Center. Users occasionally report high surface temperatures under sustained load and fan noise at maximum RPM. Thunderbolt 5 ports may need a firmware update for full 40Gbps compatibility with certain docks.

Pre-Purchase Checks

Verify that your workflow benefits from a 16-core 32-thread CPU and 12GB GDDR7 VRAM before committing. Confirm the 330-watt AC adapter fits your travel power constraints. Ensure existing peripherals match the port selection: two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with Thunderbolt 5, HDMI 2.1, RJ45 and a combo audio jack. The 90Wh battery is non-removable.

Highlights

  • 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX reaches 5.3 GHz for heavy multitasking
  • RTX 5070 Ti with 12 GB GDDR7 drives modern titles at high settings
  • 16" 240 Hz QHD+ IPS panel covers 100 % DCI-P3 for accurate colour
  • 32 GB DDR5 5600 MHz and 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe give fast load times
  • Wi-Fi 7 and Thunderbolt 5 ports plus 90 Wh battery keep you connected longer

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 Home
GPU/VPUGeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
Video Memory12GB
Graphic TypeDedicated Card
SSD1 TB
HDDNo
Memory32GB
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

Will the 1 TB drive be fast enough for modern games and heavy workloads?

The 1 TB PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe M.2 SSD delivers high sequential speeds that keep load times short for current titles and large project files.

Can the laptop drive a 4K external monitor at high refresh rates?

HDMI 2.1 supports 4K at up to 240 Hz and 8K at 60 Hz, while each Thunderbolt 5 USB-C port can drive 4K at 240 Hz or 8K at 60 Hz.

Is the memory upgradeable beyond the 32 GB that ships with the unit?

The board supports up to 64 GB of DDR5 5600 MHz across two slots, so an additional 32 GB kit can be added later.

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