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Black 16 inch gaming laptop with thin bezel QHD+ display and RGB keyboard

MSI

MSI Vector A16 16" QHD+ 240Hz Ryzen 9 8940HX RTX 5070 Ti 16GB 2TB gaming laptop

SKU CH-BRCG-R7JB1

16-inch QHD+ 240 Hz IPS panel drives a 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX and RTX 5070 Ti with 12 GB GDDR7, 16 GB DDR5 and 2 TB NVMe storage

  • 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 | 2TB | Pro

  • 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX hits 5.3 GHz for heavy workloads
  • RTX 5070 Ti with 12 GB GDDR7 drives modern titles
  • 16" QHD+ 240 Hz IPS covers 100 % DCI-P3
  • 16 GB DDR5 5600 MHz plus 2 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe
  • Wi-Fi 7, Thunderbolt 5, HDMI 2.1 and 99-key RGB keyboard

16-core Ryzen 9 laptop for competitive gaming

The MSI Vector A16 pairs an AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX with 16 cores and 32 threads with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti laptop GPU carrying 12GB GDDR7 VRAM. A 16.0" QHD+ IPS panel runs at 240 Hz and 2560 x 1600 resolution for fast, colour-accurate visuals. The system ships with 16GB DDR5 5600MHz memory and a 2TB PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe M.2 SSD under Windows 11 Pro.

90Wh battery and 330W adapter manage thermals

A 90Wh lithium-ion battery feeds the platform while the included 330-watt AC adapter keeps peak clocks sustained. The chassis measures 14.05 x 11.18 x 1.12 inches and weighs 5.95 lbs, housing cooling designed for the 16-core processor and RTX graphics. Wi-Fi 7 MT7925 and Bluetooth 5.4 maintain low-latency wireless links during heavy loads.

Per-key RGB keyboard and Thunderbolt 5 expand

SteelSeries per-key RGB lighting across 99 keys includes anti-ghosting for simultaneous inputs. Two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ports support Thunderbolt 5 at 40Gbps alongside two Type-A ports, HDMI 2.1, RJ45 and a combo audio jack. A 1080p IR webcam with privacy shutter and Copilot+ PC AI features complete the bundled experience.

Highlights

  • 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX hits 5.3 GHz for heavy workloads
  • RTX 5070 Ti with 12 GB GDDR7 drives modern titles
  • 16" QHD+ 240 Hz IPS covers 100 % DCI-P3
  • 16 GB DDR5 5600 MHz plus 2 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe
  • Wi-Fi 7, Thunderbolt 5, HDMI 2.1 and 99-key RGB keyboard

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
SSD2 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

How do I install the DDR5 5600 MHz memory and which step is often missed?

The laptop supports up to 64 GB of DDR5 5600 MHz RAM in two SODIMM slots; the step many people miss is seating both modules fully until the side clips click, otherwise the system will not recognise the extra capacity.

What maintenance will the 90 Wh battery and cooling system need later?

The 90 Wh lithium-ion battery is internal, so plan on a professional replacement once capacity drops below 80 %; clean the dual-fan heatsink vents every six months with compressed air to keep the Ryzen 9 8940HX and RTX 5070 Ti temperatures stable.

Which limit appears first during long gaming sessions on the 240 Hz QHD+ panel?

Sustained loads push the GPU toward its 12 GB GDDR7 VRAM ceiling and the CPU toward its 5.3 GHz boost limit, so frame rates usually plateau when the 330 W adapter can no longer feed both chips at peak power.

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