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Cosmo Gray 16 inch gaming laptop thin bezel display

MSI

MSI Vector A16 HX A8WHG-048US gaming laptop

SKU CH-A97T-79JD4 MPN Vector A16 HX A8WHG-048US

16-inch QHD+ 240 Hz display driven by Ryzen 9 8940HX and RTX 5070 Ti with 12G GDDR7, 16GB DDR5 5600 and 1TB NVMe Gen4x4

  • ColorCosmo Gray
  • Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
  • CPURyzen 9 8940HX
  • Screen16"
  • Memory16GB (8GB*2) DDR5 5600MHz
  • Storage1TB NVMe SSD Gen4x4

Model

  • R9 8940HX 5070TI 16G 1TB
  • ULTRA 7 255HX 5070TI 16G 512GB
  • ULTRA 9 275HX 5080 16G 1TB
  • ULTRA 7 255HX 5070TI 32G 1TB

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

  • Smooth competitive gaming with 240 Hz QHD+ display
  • 16 cores and 32 threads handle heavy multitasking
  • 12 GB GDDR7 video memory drives high-resolution textures
  • Wi-Fi 7 and HDMI 2.1 keep external setups responsive
  • 1 TB Gen4x4 NVMe SSD loads projects in seconds

16-inch QHD+ 240 Hz display

The MSI Vector A16 HX A8WHG-048US is a 16.0-inch gaming laptop with a 2560 x 1600 QHD+ panel running at 240 Hz. It ships with Windows 11 Home and a Cosmo Gray chassis. The system targets STEM professionals and gamers who need high frame rates and colour accuracy in a portable form factor.

Ryzen 9 8940HX and RTX 5070 Ti GPU

An AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX processor with 16 cores and 32 threads boosts to 5.3 GHz, paired with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU carrying 12 GB of GDDR7 memory. The combination suits engineers running simulations, developers compiling large codebases, and players wanting DLSS upscaling at high refresh rates. Buyers needing more than 16 GB of system memory or a larger SSD should consider other configurations.

16 GB DDR5 5600 MHz soldered memory

The laptop comes with 16 GB of DDR5 5600 MHz memory in an 8 GB × 2 layout. This capacity is fixed and cannot be upgraded after purchase, so the single specification that decides suitability is whether 16 GB meets the workflow or gaming requirement.

Highlights

  • Smooth competitive gaming with 240 Hz QHD+ display
  • 16 cores and 32 threads handle heavy multitasking
  • 12 GB GDDR7 video memory drives high-resolution textures
  • Wi-Fi 7 and HDMI 2.1 keep external setups responsive
  • 1 TB Gen4x4 NVMe SSD loads projects in seconds

Specifications

BrandMSI
SeriesVector A16
ModelVector A16 HX A8WHG-048US
Part NumberVector A16 HX A8WHG-048US
ColorCosmo Gray
Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
CPURyzen 9 8940HX
Screen16"
Memory16GB (8GB*2) DDR5 5600MHz
Storage1TB NVMe SSD Gen4x4
CPU TypeAMD Ryzen 9 8000 Series
Processor Name2.40-5.30 GHz
Screen Size16"
Display TypeQHD+
Resolution2560 x 1600
Bezel DesignThin Bezel
Refresh Rate240 Hz
GPU/VPUGeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
Video Memory12G GDDR7
SSD1TB NVMe SSD Gen4x4
Memory SpeedDDR5 5600
WiFi GenerationWi-Fi 7
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4
USB2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A / 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
HDMI1 x HDMI 2.1
Audio Ports1 Audio Combo (1/8")
TouchpadMulti Touch
KeyboardSteelSeries per-Key RGB with Anti-Ghost key (99 Key)
WebcamIR FHD w/shutter
AC Adapter/Charger330-watt AC Adapter
Shipping weight5.06 kg
Package size559 × 356 × 89 mm

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Questions about this item

Will the 16 GB of DDR5 memory handle large data-science workloads or should I plan an upgrade?

The laptop ships with 16 GB (8 GB × 2) of DDR5 5600 MHz memory. For heavy data-science tasks you may need more capacity; check the service manual for the maximum supported amount and available slots before buying extra modules.

Does the 240 Hz QHD+ panel support variable refresh rate for smoother gameplay?

The 16.0" 2560 × 1600 display runs at 240 Hz. Variable refresh rate support depends on the GPU driver and the specific panel implementation; consult the MSI control centre or NVIDIA control panel after setup to confirm.

What external monitors can I drive through the HDMI 2.1 and USB-C ports?

The HDMI 2.1 port can drive a 4K display at high refresh rates. Each USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port carries DisplayPort video, so you can connect additional monitors up to the bandwidth limit of the Gen 2 link.

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