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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
Below 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 28%
- Geekbench 6 (multi)
- 16,885Top 27%
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 47.3/100 (“Below 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 Dell XPS 14 (9440), Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition), Acer Aspire 14 AI (A14-52MT) — open the comparison pages for a spec-by-spec breakdown.
