+12
MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-042FR
Specs
Prices
Main specs
| Processor | |
|---|---|
| Screen | 16" 2560x1600 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 Ti 12GB GDDR7 |
Alternatives with equal or better features at a better price
Full specifications of MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-042FR
Reference / Part Number
VECTOR 16 HX AI A2XWHG-042FR
Release date
March 2025, 1 year ago
Design
| Product type | Laptop |
|---|---|
| Product color | Gray |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Color name | Cosmos Gray |
| Housing material | Metal,Plastic |
| Market positioning | Performance |
| Original brand name | MSI |
Image gallery
Screen
| Display diagonal | 16 " (40,6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Display resolution | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
| Touchscreen | No |
| HD type | Quad HD+ |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:10 |
| Anti-glare screen | Yes |
| Display brightness | 500 cd/m² |
| RGB color space | DCI-P3 |
| Color gamut | 100 % |
| Maximum refresh rate | 240 Hz |
Processor
| Processor family | Intel Core Ultra 7 |
|---|---|
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor model | 255HX |
| Generación del procesador | Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) |
| Processor cores | 20 |
| Processor threads | 20 |
| Processor boost frequency | 5,2 GHz |
| Núcleos de rendimiento | 8 |
| Núcleos de eficiencia | 12 |
| Frecuencia turbo máxima del núcleo de rendimiento | 5.2 |
| Frecuencia turbo máxima del núcleo de eficiencia | 4.5 |
| Frecuencia base de núcleo de rendimiento | 2.4 |
| Frecuencia base de núcleo eficiente | 1.8 |
| Processor cache | 30 MB |
| Potencia base del procesador | 55 |
| Potencia turbo máxima | 160 |
Unidad de procesamiento neuronal (NPU)
| Unidad de procesamiento neuronal (NPU) | Intel AI Boost |
|---|---|
| Soporte de dispersión | Yes |
| Soporte de efectos de Windows Studio | Yes |
| Entornos de trabajo de software de IA compatibles con el núcleo NPU | DirectML,OpenVINO,Windows ML,ONNX RT,WebNN |
| Rendimiento total del procesador de hasta | 33 |
| Rendimiento del núcleo NPU de hasta | 13 |
| Rendimiento de GPU máximo | 8 |
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 |
| Tamaño de la unidad SSD M.2 | 2280 (22 x 80 mm) |
| 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 Ti |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel Graphics |
| Discrete GPU manufacturer | NVIDIA |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 12 GB |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR7 |
| Fabricante de GPU (unidad de procesamiento gráfico) integrada | 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 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| WLAN controller model | Killer Wi-Fi BE1750x |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 2500 Mbit/s |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 |
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 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| HDMI version | 2.1 |
| Thunderbolt 5 ports quantity | 2 |
| Intel® Thunderbolt 5 | Yes |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
Performance
| Motherboard chipset | HM870 |
|---|---|
| Repairability index | 8 |
Keyboard
| Numeric keypad | Yes |
|---|---|
| Pointing device | Touchpad |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
| Keyboard backlit color | RGB |
| Zona retroiluminada del teclado | 24-zone RGB |
| Keyboard layout | AZERTY |
| Keyboard language | French |
| Tecla Copilot | Yes |
Software
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Home |
|---|---|
| Bundled software | Killer Control Center Nvidia App Nahimic 3 MSI App Player Mystic Light Crosshair Battery Master MSI Center Discrete Graphics Mode MSI AI Engine AI Noise Cancellation Pro Intel Application Optimization |
Battery
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh |
|---|---|
| Number of battery cells | 4 |
| Battery capacity | 5845 mAh |
Power
| AC adapter power | 330 W |
|---|---|
| AC adapter input voltage | 90 - 264 V |
| USB Power Delivery | Yes |
Security
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
|---|---|
| Cable lock slot type | Kensington |
| Fingerprint reader | Yes |
Sustainability
| Sustainability certificates | EPEAT Silver |
|---|
Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 6 lbs (2,7 kg) |
|---|---|
| Width | 14.1 " (357 mm) |
| Depth | 11.2 " (284 mm) |
| Height (front) | 0.9 " (2,22 cm) |
| Height (rear) | 1.1 " (2,85 cm) |
Other features
| Warranty period | 2 year(s) |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
Is the MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-042FR good for gaming?
You can game on it, though this laptop was not built for it: it carries the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.
What is the screen of the MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-042FR like?
It carries a 16" 2560x1600 240Hz 500 nits 100% DCI-P3 display.
Which processor and graphics card does the MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-042FR have?
It runs on the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.
Can the RAM of the MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-042FR 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 Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-042FR come with?
It comes with Windows 11 Home preinstalled.
Which ports does the MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-042FR have?
According to its spec sheet: 2 × Thunderbolt 5, 1 × HDMI, Ethernet (RJ-45), card reader, headphone jack (3.5 mm).
Does the MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-042FR have a backlit keyboard?
Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.
Does the MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-042FR 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 A2XWHG-042FR made of?
Its housing is made of Metal,Plastic.
How much does the MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-042FR 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 A2XWHG-042FR released?
Its release date is March 2025, 1 year ago.