•  Date Published: 23 Jun 2025
    • Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti (Laptop)
    • 16.0", WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 240 Hz, IPS
    • 512GB SSD
    • 16GB RAM
    • 2.70 kg (6 lbs)
    8.0
    TOTAL SCORE
    3.9 Portability Mediocre
    9.5 Display EXCEPTIONAL
    8.0 For Work Excellent
    8.7 For Gaming Excellent

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 512GB SSD
    • M.2 Slot
    • 1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 5.0 x4 + 1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4  See photo
    • RAM
    • 16GB RAM
    • OS
    • Windows 11 Home
    • Dimensions
    • 357 x 284 x 22.2 ~ 28.55 mm (14.06" x 11.18" x 0.87")
    • Weight
    • 2.70 kg (6 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 2x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
    • 2x USB Type-C
    • Thunderbolt 5, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
    • HDMI
    • 2.1 (8K@60Hz / 4K@120Hz)
    • Card Reader
    • SD (SD, SDHC, SDXC)
    • Ethernet LAN
    • 10, 100, 1000, 2500 Mbit/s
    • Wi-Fi
    • Wi-Fi 7
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.4
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5mm Combo Jack
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • FHD IR with HDR, 3D Noise Reduction+ (3DNR+)
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • Speakers
    • 2x 2W Stereo Speakers, Nahimic 3 Audio Enhance, Hi-Res Audio
    • Security Lock slot
    • Kensington Lock

    Portability

    MSI Vector 16 HX AI (A2XWx)
    14.06" x 11.18" x 0.87" Dimensions
    2.70 kg (6 lbs) Weight
    Average 16.0-inch laptop
    2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) -25% Weight

    Review

    MSI Vector 16 HX AI in-depth review

    The MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW lands on our test bench with a bold promise: a blend of futuristic design, next-generation silicon, and a display that aims for perfection. It’s a machine built to impress, packing cutting-edge specs like Thunderbolt 5 and a PCIe 5.0 SSD slot into a chassis that looks ready for interstellar travel. But in the competitive world of elite gaming laptops, does this 'Cosmos Gray' beast have the all-around polish to match its raw power, or do its ambitious features come with a few earthly trade-offs? We put it through its paces to find out.You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/msi-vector-16-hx-ai-a2xwx/Specs, Drivers, What's in the boxDrivers All drivers and utilities for this notebook c[...]

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    Pros

    • Excellent gaming stability and thermal management for the GPU
    • Good QHD+ 240Hz display with 99% DCI-P3 coverage
    • Future-proof connectivity with two Thunderbolt 5 ports and Wi-Fi 7
    • Solid build quality and a comfortable keyboard with full-sized arrow keys
    • Great upgrade options, including a PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot
    • PWM-free display for enhanced visual comfort

    Cons

    • Warranty-voiding sticker over a screw hinders user upgrades

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    Getting inside the MSI Vector 16 HX AI A2XW starts with flipping the machine over to admire its heavily vented bottom panel – the copper heat pipes are already visible through the geometric grills, hinting at serious cooling underneath.To remove the bottom plate, undo 13 Phillips/JIS #1 screws: note that four at the front edge are shorter, and the center screw hides under a warranty sticker—keep that in mind if you want to avoid voiding coverage early. Once the screws are out, a thin plastic pry tool helps release the clips starting from the rear hinge area and then around the [...]

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