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MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-285US
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Main specs
| Processor | |
|---|---|
| Screen | 17" 2560x1600 240Hz 400 nits 100% DCI-P3 |
| Hard drive | 1TB SSD M.2 |
| RAM | 32GB DDR5-SDRAM |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home |
| Graphics card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 12GB GDDR7 |
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Full specifications of MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-285US
| Reference / Part Number | VECTOR 16 HX AI A2XWHG-285US |
|---|---|
| Release date | February 2026, 7 months ago |
Design
| Product type | Laptop |
|---|---|
| Product colour | Grey |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Colour name | Cosmos Gray |
| Housing material | Metal,Plastic |
| Original brand name | MSI |
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Screen
| Display diagonal | 43,2 cm |
|---|---|
| Display resolution | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
| Touchscreen | No |
| HD type | Quad HD+ |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:10 |
| Display brightness | 400 cd/m² |
| 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 | 20 |
| Processor threads | 20 |
| Processor boost frequency | 5,2 GHz |
| Performance cores | 8 |
| Efficient cores | 12 |
| Low Power Efficient-cores | 0 |
| Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency | 5,2 GHz |
| Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | 4,5 GHz |
| Performance-core base frequency | 2,4 GHz |
| Efficient-core base frequency | 1,8 GHz |
| Processor cache | 30 MB |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Processor socket | BGA 2114 |
| 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 | 33 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 | 6400 MHz |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 2 x 16 GB |
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 |
| 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 Ti |
| 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 chip | Nahimic |
|---|---|
| Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
| Speaker power | 2 W |
Camera
| Front camera | Yes |
|---|---|
| Front camera HD type | Full 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 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| WLAN controller model | Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750 |
| WLAN controller manufacturer | Intel |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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 |
Power
| USB Type-C charging port | Yes |
|---|---|
| AC adapter power | 330 W |
| 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 | 3 kg |
|---|---|
| Width | 380,3 mm |
| Depth | 298 mm |
| Height (front) | 2,29 cm |
| Height (rear) | 2,88 cm |
Other features
| Warranty period | 1 year(s) |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
Is the MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-285US 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-285US like?
It carries a 17" 2560x1600 240Hz 400 nits 100% DCI-P3 display.
Which processor and graphics card does the MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-285US 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.
Which operating system does the MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-285US come with?
It comes with Windows 11 Home preinstalled.
Which ports does the MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-285US 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 A2XWHG-285US have a backlit keyboard?
Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.
Does the MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-285US 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-285US made of?
Its housing is made of Metal,Plastic.
How much does the MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-285US weigh?
It weighs 3 kg: one of the heavy ones, more of a desk machine than a daily commuter.
When was the MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-285US released?
Its release date is February 2026, 7 months ago.