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MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW
MSI's 16-inch gaming laptop in the configuration described here has a Core Ultra 7 255HX, an RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU (12GB), 16GB of DDR5-5600, a 512GB SSD, a 2560x1600 240Hz IPS screen and a 90Wh battery. Other versions use the Core Ultra 9 275HX and an RTX 5080.
Pros
- Two Thunderbolt 5 ports with DisplayPort 2.1 and Power Delivery, plus HDMI 2.1 and 2.5GbE
- 2560x1600 240Hz IPS display covering 99.8% of sRGB and 96.6% of Display P3 in review testing
- Two M.2 SSD slots and two DDR5 SO-DIMM slots, with memory supported up to 96GB
- Consistent CPU and GPU performance under sustained load in review testing
- In review testing, the 90Wh battery ran just under 7 hours of Wi-Fi web browsing
Cons
- About 2.7kg, and the 330W power adapter is large and heavy at roughly 1kg
- Fans stay clearly audible even at idle in the AI profile in review testing
- Limited display opening angle and a bulky rear section, with chassis maintenance rated awkward in review testing
- The 512GB SSD in this configuration is small, and its write speed is only moderate in review testing
Average
Computed from specs & benchmarks via our public methodology.
Full specifications
Everything we track for the MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW
Display
- Screen size
- 16 ″
- Panel type
- IPS
- Resolution
- 2560x1600
- Refresh rate
- 240 Hz
- Peak brightness
- 473 nits
Performance
- Processor
- Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
- RAM
- 16 GB
- RAM type
- DDR5-5600
- Storage
- 512 GB
- Storage type
- PCIe NVMe SSD
Benchmarks
- Geekbench 6 (single)
- 2,923Top 29%
- Geekbench 6 (multi)
- 16,885Top 27%
- 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU)
- 17,434Top 21%
Battery
- Capacity
- 90 Wh
- Web browsing endurance
- 7 h
- Charging
- 330 W
Design
- Weight
- 2.7 kg
- Thickness
- 28.6 mm
Connectivity
- Ports
- 2x Thunderbolt 5 (DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5GbE RJ45, SD Express card reader, 3.5mm combo jack, Kensington lock
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6E
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- Webcam
- 1080p IR with privacy shutter
Software
- Operating system
- Windows 11 Home
Quick answers
Is the MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW good in 2026?
The MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW earns an Inno Score of 53.2/100 (“Average”) based on its specs and benchmark results. MSI's 16-inch gaming laptop in the configuration described here has a Core Ultra 7 255HX, an RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU (12GB), 16GB of DDR5-5600, a 512GB SSD, a 2560x1600 240Hz IPS screen and a 90Wh battery. Other versions use the Core Ultra 9 275HX and an RTX 5080.
What are the key specs of the MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW?
Processor: Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX · RAM: 16 GB · Screen size: 16 ″ · Weight: 2.7 kg
What are the closest alternatives to the MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW?
Its closest rivals on InnoReviews are ASUS ExpertBook PM5 G2 (PM5406CGA), Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300), Dell 14 Premium — open the comparison pages for a spec-by-spec breakdown.
