MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW Price, score and specs
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MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW
Price, score and specs

Gaming 9.4
Power and specifications 82
77
Processor
68
Graphics
84
Screen
99
RAM
95
Storage
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Main specs

Processor

Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX

Screen 16" 2560x1600 240Hz 100% DCI-P3
Hard drive 1TB SSD M.2
RAM 32GB DDR5-SDRAM
Operating system Windows 11 Home
Graphics card

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 12GB GDDR7

Full specifications of MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW

Reference / Part Number

9S7-15M352-097

Release date

February 2025, 1 year ago

Design

Product type Laptop
Product colour Grey
Form factor Clamshell
Colour name Cosmos Gray
Housing material Metal,Plastic
Market positioning Performance
Original brand name MSI

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  • MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW Price, score and specs
  • MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW Price, score and specs

Screen

Display diagonal 40,6 cm
Display resolution 2560 x 1600 pixels
Touchscreen No
HD type Quad HD+
Native aspect ratio 16:10
Anti-glare screen Yes
RGB colour space DCI-P3
Colour gamut 100 %
Maximum refresh rate 240 Hz

Processor

Processor family Intel Core Ultra 7
Processor manufacturer Intel
Processor model 255HX
Processor generation Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor cores 24
Processor threads 24
Processor boost frequency 5,4 GHz
Performance cores 8
Efficient cores 16
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency 5,4 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency 4,6 GHz
Performance-core base frequency 2,7 GHz
Efficient-core base frequency 2,1 GHz
Processor cache 36 MB
Processor base power 55 W
Maximum turbo power 160 W

Neural processor unit (NPU)

Neural processor unit (NPU) Intel AI Boost
Sparsity support Yes
Windows Studio effects support Yes
AI software frameworks supported by NPU DirectML,OpenVINO,Windows ML,ONNX RT,WebNN
Total processor performance up to 36 TOPs
NPU performance up to 13 TOPs
GPU performance up to 8 TOPs

Memory

Internal memory 32 GB
Maximum internal memory 96 GB
Internal memory type DDR5-SDRAM
Memory clock speed 5600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size) 2 x 16 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
Card reader integrated Yes
Compatible memory cards SD

Graphics

On-board graphics card Yes
Discrete graphics card Yes
Discrete graphics card model NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
On-board graphics card model Intel Graphics
Discrete GPU manufacturer NVIDIA
Discrete graphics card memory 12 GB
Discrete graphics memory type GDDR7
On-board GPU manufacturer Intel
On-board graphics card family Intel Graphics

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 1920 x 1080 pixels
Front camera HD type Full HD
Video capturing speed 30 fps
Infrared (IR) camera Yes

Network

Mobile network connection No
Top Wi-Fi standard Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standards Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Antenna type 2x2
WLAN controller model Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
WLAN controller manufacturer Intel
Ethernet LAN Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates 2500 Mbit/s
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 0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity 0
HDMI ports quantity 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity 2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 1
HDMI version 2.1
Thunderbolt 5 ports quantity 2
Intel® Thunderbolt 5 Yes
Combo headphone/mic port Yes
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode Yes

Keyboard

Numeric keypad Yes
Pointing device Touchpad
Keyboard backlit Yes
Keyboard backlit colour RGB
Keyboard backlit zone 24-zone RGB
Keyboard number of keys 99
Copilot key Yes

Software

Operating system installed Windows 11 Home

Battery

Battery capacity 90 Wh
Battery technology Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells 4
Battery capacity 5845 mAh

Power

USB Type-C charging port Yes
AC adapter power 330 W
DC-in jack Yes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD) Yes

Security

Cable lock slot Yes
Cable lock slot type Kensington

Sustainability

Sustainability certificates EPEAT Silver

Weight & dimensions

Weight 2,7 kg
Width 357 mm
Depth 284 mm
Height (front) 2,22 cm
Height (rear) 2,85 cm

Packaging content

AC adapter included Yes

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Frequently asked questions

How good is the MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW?

It is a Gaming laptop and one of the most powerful in the catalog: 82 out of 100 against the top one.

Is the MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW worth its price?

Yes: today it starts at €2600 and, with a 9.4 in the Kelaptop Value-for-Money Score, it is among the best you can buy for that money within its type.

How much does the MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW cost?

Today it starts at €2600 in 1 store. Prices are checked daily.

Is the MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW 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 Vector 16 HX AI A2XW like?

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

Which processor and graphics card does the MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW have?

It runs on the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.

Can the RAM of the MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW be upgraded?

Yes: it has 2 memory slots and takes up to 96 GB according to the manufacturer (it ships with 32GB).

Which operating system does the MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW come with?

It comes with Windows 11 Home preinstalled.

Which ports does the MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW have?

According to its spec sheet: 2 × Thunderbolt 5, 2 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, Ethernet (RJ-45), card reader, headphone jack (3.5 mm).

Does the MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW have a backlit keyboard?

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

Does the MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW have a touch screen?

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

What material is the MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW made of?

Its housing is made of Metal,Plastic.

How much does the MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW weigh?

It weighs 2,7 kg: one of the heavy ones, more of a desk machine than a daily commuter.

When was the MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW released?

Its release date is February 2025, 1 year ago.

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