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MSI Vector 16 HX AI Core U9 RTX 5080 16in QHD+ 240Hz Laptop

VECTOR-16-HX-AI-A2XWIG-298AU | MSI
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The MSI Vector 16 HX AI Core U9 RTX 5080 16in QHD+ 240Hz Laptop features an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor, 16GB (2x8GB) onboard DDR5 memory, a 16inch QHD+ IPS-level display with a 240Hz refresh rate, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 GDDR7 16GB graphics card, 2 x M.2 slots with 1 x 1TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD, 2 x Thunderbolt 5 (supports DisplayPort/Power Delivery 3.1), 2 x Type-A USB 3.2 Gen2, 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x audio combo jack, 1x RJ45, 1x SD card reader, 24 zone RGB gaming keyboard, Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211, Bluetooth 5.3 and Windows 11 Home.

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Features


Vector 16 HX AI A2XW

Born for Performance

Designed for STEM professionals, the Vector 16 HX AI delivers cutting-edge performance and rock-solid stability. It acts as a high-tech brain, seamlessly processing complex data with speed and precision. From software development to data analysis and simulations, the Vector 16 HX AI provides the performance and reliability engineers need to succeed.

  • Up to Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 275HX
  • Windows 11 Home / Windows 11 Pro (MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro for business.)
  • Up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 Laptop GPU 16GB GDDR7
  • Powered by the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, DLSS 4, and Max-Q technologies.
  • OverBoost Ultra Technology pushes the performance to the next level. Total Power up to 240W
  • 16" QHD+ (2560x1600), 16:10, 240Hz Refresh Rate, 100% DCI-P3(Typical), IPS-Level panel
  • Cooler Boost 5 with dual fans, 7 heat pipes and PCIe Gen5 SSD cooling design (optional)
  • Dual Thunderbolt™ 5 offers up to 120Gbps transmit bandwidth with bandwidth boost
  • 24-Zone RGB Gaming Keyboard with Copilot Key
  • Wi-Fi 6 Compatible
  • IR FHD webcam with Webcam Shutter

* Configuration may vary by models, please check spec sheet for detail info.

Desktop Level Performance with Efficiency

Up to Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 Processor 275HX

Unlocking new level of performance with whole-new P-core & E-core architecture bringing improved performance per watt, the Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 275HX is here to make portable gaming cooler, quieter with elite-level performance.

  • 20%+ Performance Boost (Performance and power compared to previous gen Intel® Core™ i9 processor 14900HX. Results may vary by scenario.)
  • 24 Cores - 8 P-Cores + 16 E-Cores
  • NPU Inside

GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptops

Game Changer - Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell and AI

Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell, GeForce RTX™ 50 Series Laptop GPUs bring game-changing capabilities to gamers and creators. Equipped with a massive level of AI horsepower, the RTX 50 Series enables new experiences and next-level graphics fidelity. Multiply performance with NVIDIA DLSS 4, generate images at unprecedented speed, and unleash your creativity with NVIDIA Studio. All in the thinnest and longest lasting RTX laptops, optimised by Max-Q.

Supreme Speed. Superior Visuals.

DLSS 4 massively increases performance and improves image quality for top games using the power of AI.

Game-Winning Responsiveness

NVIDIA Reflex 2 with Frame Warp gives you the ultimate responsiveness, enhancing target acquisition, reaction time, and aim precision.

True-to-Life Graphics

Experience cinematic quality visuals at unprecedented speed with full ray tracing and breakthrough neural rendering technologies.

AI, Ready for You

MSI Gaming Laptops are NVIDIA NIM-ready and engineered to run NVIDIA NIM microservices-optimised AI models for language, speech, vision, content generation, and more. With these tools, enthusiasts and developers can build AI assistants, develop productivity plugins, or craft innovative content creation workflows locally on RTX AI PCs. Shape tomorrow's AI today with the power of NVIDIA RTX™.

NVIDIA DLSS 4

Supreme Speed. Superior Visuals. Powered by AI.

DLSS is a revolutionary suite of neural rendering technologies that uses Al to boost FPS, reduce latency, and improve image quality. The latest breakthrough, DLSS 4, brings new Multi Frame Generation and enhanced Ray Reconstruction and Super Resolution, powered by GeForce RTX™ 50 Series GPUs and fifth-generation Tensor Cores. DLSS on GeForce RTX is the best way to play, backed by an NVIDIA AI supercomputer in the cloud constantly improving your PC's gaming capabilities.

Full Ray Tracing with Neural Rendering

Game-Changing Realism

The NVIDIA Blackwell architecture unlocks the game-changing realism of full ray tracing. Experience cinematic quality visuals at unprecedented speed powered by GeForce RTX 50 Series with fourth-gen RT Cores and breakthrough neural rendering technologies accelerated with fifth-gen Tensor Cores.

MSI Overboost Ultra Technology

When extreme workloads demand full CPU and GPU resources, MSI OverBoost Ultra technology delivers peak combined performance with a total power output of 240W.

  • 175W With Dynamic Boost 2.0 GPU + 65W CPU - Total 240W

*240W based on configuration of Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 275HX with NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 Laptop GPU and above.

*Under Extreme Performance mode by MSI Center with AC power.

*May vary by scenario.

Innovative Cooling Solution

Crafted for perfection, our latest Cooler Boost 5 design offers tailored thermal solutions for both the CPU and GPU. With larger fans and broader heat pipes, it ensures optimal performance even during the most intense gaming sessions.

  • 2 Fans
  • Up to 7 Heat Pipes
  • Gen 5 SSD Thermal Module (Optional. Actual specification may vary by configurations.)

High Speed Combo

Vector Series comes with the ultimate combination of data transfer interface and the widest bandwidth to obtain the unrivalled experience.

  • PCI-E Gen.5 SSD
  • DDR5 RAM

*Optional. Actual specification may vary by configurations.

Now Even Smarter

Experience smarter productivity featuring Copilot and MSI AI Engine for seamless multitasking. These advanced AI tools adapt to your needs, optimising performance and streamlining workflows effortlessly.

  • Unlock efficiency and innovation with Microsoft Copilot
  • MSI's exclusive laptop control hub, and AI solutions, MSI laptops unlock the full potential of your productivity.

Copilot

Uncover new opportunities, create compelling content, and solve problems faster anywhere with Microsoft Copilot on Windows, your AI assistant at work. To enhance data security, privacy, and compliance, Copilot provides enterprise data protection when employees are signed in through their Microsoft Entra ID account.

*Copilot is available in select global markets and will be rolled out to additional markets over time.

*Requires eligible Microsoft 365 licence.

AI Engine

MSI AI Engine is able to detect user scenarios and automatically adjust hardware settings to achieve the best performance. With simple Al tuned modes and resources, you can focus on the important things like creating, work and entertainment.

  • Intelligent Gaming
  • Intelligent Meeting
  • Intelligent Work
  • Intelligent Entertainment
  • Intelligent Content Creation

MSI Vector 16 HX AI Core U9 RTX 5080 16in QHD+ 240Hz Laptop Feature 1

Thunderbolt™ 5 Technology

The forefront of data transfer and connectivity solution is now available. Enjoy up to 120 Gbps of transmit bandwidth with Thunderbolt™ Bandwidth Boost, while enabling connection to more monitors at higher resolution and refresh rates than ever.

  • Up to 120Gbp
  • 3XFaster than Thunderbolt™ 4
  • Up to 12XFaster than USB 3.2 Gen2
  • Support DisplayPort 2.1

MSI Vector 16 HX AI Core U9 RTX 5080 16in QHD+ 240Hz Laptop Feature 2

Immerse Yourself in Gaming Ambiance

Experience the radiating vibrant lights of 24-Zone RGB Keyboard featuring illuminated WASD keys and uniquely designed keycaps for an immersive gaming journey infused with style!

  • Key Travel 1.7mm
  • Highlighted WASD
  • Equipped with Number Pad

*Lighting effects are only for illustration. Actual effect may vary by software version.

MSI Vector 16 HX AI Core U9 RTX 5080 16in QHD+ 240Hz Laptop Feature 3

Unmatched Visuals

MSI gaming laptops are tailored for gamer with high resolution and refresh rate. Make your gaming world more lifelike and smooth than ever before.

  • 16" Immersive Display
  • 16:10 Golden Ratio display
  • QHD+ Resolution
  • 240Hz Refresh rate

*Optional. Actual specification may vary by configurations.

Matrix Display

Expand your vision across multiple display with HDMI™ and Thunderbolt™ 5.

The Way Music Should Be

Immerse yourself in lossless music and enjoy the premium sound quality with Hi-Resolution Audio.

MSI Vector 16 HX AI Core U9 RTX 5080 16in QHD+ 240Hz Laptop Feature 4

Discrete Graphics Mode (MUX Switch)

Select between "Discrete Graphics Mode" or "MSHybrid Graphics Mode" (NVIDIA Optimus), the switchable graphics technology offers powerful gaming performance and efficiency with a single click.

MSI Vector 16 HX AI Core U9 RTX 5080 16in QHD+ 240Hz Laptop Feature 5

Fortifying Security

Enhance privacy and security with Webcam Shutter, allowing users to disable the laptop's camera and enjoy a protected user experience.

MSI Vector 16 HX AI Core U9 RTX 5080 16in QHD+ 240Hz Laptop Feature 6

Get All the Buffs

The exclusive MSI Center helps you control and customise your MSI laptop the way you want.

MSI Vector 16 HX AI Core U9 RTX 5080 16in QHD+ 240Hz Laptop Feature 7

Full Support for All Possibility

The Vector 16 HX AI comes with the most complete I/O ports to support all kinds of data transmission or display output. Giving gamers the maximised flexibility in using the laptop.

*PD Charging supports 65W ([email protected]) and up to (28V@5A) 140W PD Charging at System running (S0 Power State) and Sleep mode (Modern Standby Low-Power Idle State), 15W(5V@3A) and up to 140W(28V@5A) at Hibernate (S4 Power State), Off (S5 Power State). The overall system performance may be affected in order to adapt the charging current. The charging rate will vary depending on the system and battery status. MSI PD Charger is recommended.

Specifications


Model Number Vector-16-HX-AI-A2XWIG-298AU
CPU Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 275HX with Intel® AI Boost (NPU)
24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores), 24 threads, 36MB L3 cache, Max Turbo Frequency 5.4 GHz
Operating Systems Windows 11 Home (MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro for business.)
Display 16" QHD+(2560x1600), 240Hz Refresh Rate, IPS-Level, 100% DCI-P3(Typical)
Chipset Intel® HM870
Discrete Graphics NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 Laptop GPU powers advanced AI with 1334 AI TOPS
Up to 2287MHz Boost Clock 175W Maximum Graphics Power with Dynamic Boost.
*May vary by scenario
Video Memory 16GB GDDR7
CPU and GPU Combined Power Max. 240W CPU-GPU Power with MSI OverBoost Ultra Technology.
Memory 8GBx2 DDR5-5600
*The actual frequency will vary by memory combination and CPU capability.
Memory Slot and Max Capacity Up to DDR5-6400, 2 Slots, Max 96GB
Storage 1TBx1 NVMe SSD PCIe Gen4
”Please consult service centre for upgrading SSD.”
Storage Slot 1x M.2 SSD slot (NVMe PCIe Gen4), 1x M.2 SSD slot (NVMe PCIe Gen5) Compatible
Keyboard 24-Zone RGB Gaming Keyboard with Copilot Key
Touchpad Silky Smooth Touchpad
Webcam IR FHD type (30fps@1080p) with HDR & 3D Noise Reduction+ (3DNR+)
Audio 2x 2W Audio Speaker
Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer
Hi-Res Audio Ready
Array Microphone
Audio Port 1x Mic-in/Headphone-out Combo Jack
USB Ports 2x Type-A USB3.2 Gen2
2x Thunderbolt™ 5 (DisplayPort™/ Power Delivery 3.1)
Video Ports 1x HDMI™ 2.1 (8K @ 60Hz / 4K @ 120Hz)
Card Reader 1x SD Express Card Reader
LAN 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211, Bluetooth v5.3
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module(fTPM) 2.0
Webcam Shutter
Kensington Lock
AC Adaptor 330W Adaptor
Battery 4-Cell
90 Whrs
Dimension (WxDxH) 357 x 284 x 22.20-28.55 mm
Weight (w/ Battery) 2.7 kg
Chassis Colour Cosmos Grey
Certification Meta Ready
Warranty 1 year limited warranty
Backed by a 1 year limited MSI warranty.

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