MSI Pulse A16 AI+ C3HWGKG-004FR Price, score and specs
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MSI Pulse A16 AI+ C3HWGKG-004FR
Price, score and specs

Gaming 8.5
Power and specifications 71
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Processor
61
Graphics
92
Screen
88
RAM
95
Storage
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Main specs

Processor

AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 2GHz

Screen 16" 2560x1600 IPS-Level 240Hz 500 nits 100% DCI-P3
Hard drive 1TB SSD M.2
RAM 16GB DDR5-SDRAM
Operating system Windows 11 Home
Graphics card

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7

Other Keyboard French.

Full specifications of MSI Pulse A16 AI+ C3HWGKG-004FR

Reference / Part Number PULSE A16 AI+ C3HWGKG-004FR
Release date April 2025, 1 year ago

Design

Product type Laptop
Product colour Black
Form factor Clamshell
Colour name Core Black
Housing material Metal,Plastic
Original brand name MSI

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  • MSI Pulse A16 AI+ C3HWGKG-004FR Price, score and specs
  • MSI Pulse A16 AI+ C3HWGKG-004FR Price, score and specs
  • MSI Pulse A16 AI+ C3HWGKG-004FR Price, score and specs
  • MSI Pulse A16 AI+ C3HWGKG-004FR Price, score and specs
  • MSI Pulse A16 AI+ C3HWGKG-004FR Price, score and specs
  • MSI Pulse A16 AI+ C3HWGKG-004FR Price, score and specs
  • MSI Pulse A16 AI+ C3HWGKG-004FR Price, score and specs
  • MSI Pulse A16 AI+ C3HWGKG-004FR Price, score and specs
  • MSI Pulse A16 AI+ C3HWGKG-004FR Price, score and specs
  • MSI Pulse A16 AI+ C3HWGKG-004FR Price, score and specs

Screen

Display diagonal 40,6 cm
Display resolution 2560 x 1600 pixels
Touchscreen No
HD type Quad HD+
Panel type IPS-Level
Anti-glare screen Yes
Display brightness 500 cd/m²
RGB colour space DCI-P3
Colour gamut 100 %
Maximum refresh rate 240 Hz

Processor

Processor family AMD Ryzen AI 7
Processor manufacturer AMD
Processor model 350
Processor frequency 2 GHz
Processor generation AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series
Processor cores 8
Processor threads 16
Processor boost frequency 5 GHz
Processor cache 16 MB
Processor cache type L3

Neural processor unit (NPU)

Neural processor unit (NPU) AMD Ryzen AI
Total processor performance up to 66 TOPs
NPU performance up to 50 TOPs

Memory

Internal memory 16 GB
Maximum internal memory 96 GB
Internal memory type DDR5-SDRAM
Memory clock speed 5600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size) 2 x 8 GB
Memory slots 2x SO-DIMM

Storage

Total storage capacity 1 TB
Storage media SSD
Optical drive type No
Total SSDs capacity 1 TB
Number of SSDs installed 1
SSD capacity 1 TB
SSD interface PCI Express 4.0
NVMe Yes
SSD form factor M.2
M.2 SSD size 2280 (22 x 80 mm)

Graphics

On-board graphics card Yes
Discrete graphics card Yes
Discrete graphics card model NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
On-board graphics card model AMD Radeon 860M
Discrete GPU manufacturer NVIDIA
Discrete graphics card memory 8 GB
Discrete graphics memory type GDDR7
On-board GPU manufacturer AMD
On-board graphics card family AMD Radeon

Audio

Audio system Nahimic 3
Number of built-in speakers 2
Speakers manufacturer Nahimic
Speaker power 2 W

Camera

Front camera Yes
Front camera resolution 1280 x 720 pixels
Front camera HD type HD
Video capturing speed 30 fps
Infrared (IR) camera Yes
Privacy camera Yes
Privacy type Privacy shutter

Network

Mobile network connection No
Top Wi-Fi standard Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standards Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
WLAN controller model AMD RZ616
WLAN controller manufacturer AMD
Bluetooth Yes
Bluetooth version 5.3

Ports & interfaces

USB 2.0 ports quantity 0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity 3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity 0
HDMI ports quantity 1
HDMI version 2.1
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity 1
Intel® Thunderbolt 4 Yes
Combo headphone/mic port Yes

Performance

Repairability index 8

Keyboard

Numeric keypad Yes
Pointing device Touchpad
Keyboard backlit Yes
Keyboard backlit colour RGB
Keyboard backlit zone 24-zone RGB
Keyboard layout AZERTY
Keyboard language French
Copilot key Yes

Software

Operating system installed Windows 11 Home
Microsoft Copilot Yes
Copilot+ PC Yes

Battery

Battery capacity 90 Wh
Number of battery cells 4
Battery capacity 5815 mAh

Power

AC adapter power 200 W
AC adapter input voltage 90 - 264 V
USB Power Delivery (USB PD) Yes

Security

Cable lock slot Yes
Cable lock slot type Kensington
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0

Weight & dimensions

Weight 2,5 kg
Width 359 mm
Depth 266,4 mm
Height (front) 2,18 cm
Height (rear) 2,79 cm

Packaging content

AC adapter included Yes

Technical details

Sensitizing substances (EUH208) 2

Other features

Warranty period 2 year(s)

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Frequently asked questions

How good is the MSI Pulse A16 AI+ C3HWGKG-004FR?

It is a Gaming laptop with decent power for what that use calls for today: 71 out of 100 against the most powerful in the catalog.

Is the MSI Pulse A16 AI+ C3HWGKG-004FR worth its price?

Generally yes: today it starts at €2912 and its 8.5 in the Kelaptop Value-for-Money Score puts it above the average of its type at that price.

How much does the MSI Pulse A16 AI+ C3HWGKG-004FR cost?

Today it starts at €2912 in 1 store. Prices are checked daily.

Is the MSI Pulse A16 AI+ C3HWGKG-004FR good for gaming?

Yes, this laptop was built for gaming: it carries the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.

What is the screen of the MSI Pulse A16 AI+ C3HWGKG-004FR like?

It carries a 16" 2560x1600 IPS-Level 240Hz 500 nits 100% DCI-P3 display.

Which processor and graphics card does the MSI Pulse A16 AI+ C3HWGKG-004FR have?

It runs on the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.

Can the RAM of the MSI Pulse A16 AI+ C3HWGKG-004FR be upgraded?

Yes: it has 2 memory slots and takes up to 96 GB according to the manufacturer (it ships with 16GB).

Which operating system does the MSI Pulse A16 AI+ C3HWGKG-004FR come with?

It comes with Windows 11 Home preinstalled.

Which ports does the MSI Pulse A16 AI+ C3HWGKG-004FR have?

According to its spec sheet: 1 × Thunderbolt 4, 3 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, headphone jack (3.5 mm).

Does the MSI Pulse A16 AI+ C3HWGKG-004FR have a backlit keyboard?

Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.

Does the MSI Pulse A16 AI+ C3HWGKG-004FR have a touch screen?

No, according to its spec sheet the screen is not a touch screen.

What material is the MSI Pulse A16 AI+ C3HWGKG-004FR made of?

Its housing is made of Metal,Plastic.

How much does the MSI Pulse A16 AI+ C3HWGKG-004FR weigh?

It weighs 2,5 kg: one of the heavy ones, more of a desk machine than a daily commuter.

When was the MSI Pulse A16 AI+ C3HWGKG-004FR released?

Its release date is April 2025, 1 year ago.

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