Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX (36MB Cache), 32GB DDR5-SDRAM, 2000GB SSD, 40.6 cm (16") Quad HD+ 2560 x 1600, Intel Graphics, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (16GB GDDR7), LAN, WLAN, Webcam, Windows 11 Pro
Key Features
- Windows 11 Pro
- Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX (36MB Cache)
- 40.6 cm (16") Quad HD+ 2560 x 1600, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (16GB GDDR7)
- 32GB (5600MHz) DDR5-SDRAM (2 x 16) & 2000GB SSD
Description
Designed for STEM professionals, the Vector 16 HX AI delivers cutting-edge performance and rock-solid stability. It acts as a high-tech brain, seamlessly processing complex data with speed and precision. From software development to data analysis and simulations, the Vector 16 HX AI provides the performance and reliability engineers need to succeed.
Specifications
| Design |
|---|
| Colour name |
Cosmos Gray |
| Product type |
Laptop |
| Market positioning |
Performance |
| Housing material |
Metal, Plastic |
| Form factor |
Clamshell |
| Product colour |
Gray |
| Original brand name |
MSI |
| Display |
|---|
| HD type |
Quad HD+ |
| Touchscreen |
No |
| Display resolution |
2560 x 1600 pixels |
| Display diagonal |
16" |
| Anti-glare screen |
Yes |
| Maximum refresh rate |
240 Hz |
| RGB colour space |
DCI-P3 |
| Colour gamut |
100% |
| Native aspect ratio |
16:10 |
| Processor |
|---|
| Processor generation |
Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) |
| Processor cache |
36 MB |
| Processor model |
275HX |
| Processor boost frequency |
5.4 GHz |
| Processor cores |
24 |
| Processor threads |
24 |
| Motherboard chipset |
HM870 |
| Processor manufacturer |
Intel |
| Processor family |
Intel Core Ultra 9 |
| Processor base power |
55 W |
| Maximum turbo power |
160 W |
| Efficient-core base frequency |
2.1 GHz |
| Performance-core base frequency |
2.7 GHz |
| Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency |
4.6 GHz |
| Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency |
5.4 GHz |
| Performance cores |
8 |
| Efficient cores |
16 |
| 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 |
| Memory layout (slots x size) |
2 x 16 GB |
| Internal memory type |
DDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speed |
5600 MHz |
| Memory slots |
2x SO-DIMM |
| Maximum internal memory |
96 GB |
| Storage |
|---|
| SSD form factor |
M.2 |
| Storage media |
SSD |
| Optical drive type |
No |
| Number of SSDs installed |
1 |
| SSD capacity |
2 TB |
| SSD interface |
PCI Express 4.0 |
| Card reader integrated |
Yes |
| Compatible memory cards |
SD |
| Total storage capacity |
2 TB |
| Total SSDs capacity |
2 TB |
| NVMe |
Yes |
| Graphics |
|---|
| Discrete graphics card |
Yes |
| Discrete graphics card memory |
16 GB |
| On-board graphics card family |
Intel Graphics |
| On-board graphics card |
Yes |
| On-board graphics card model |
Intel Graphics |
| Discrete graphics card model |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 |
| Discrete graphics memory type |
GDDR7 |
| Discrete GPU manufacturer |
NVIDIA |
| On-board GPU manufacturer |
Intel |
| 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 |
| Video capturing speed |
30 fps |
| Front camera HD type |
Full HD |
| Infrared (IR) camera |
Yes |
| Optical drive |
|---|
| Optical drive type |
No |
| Network |
|---|
| Mobile network connection |
No |
| Top Wi-Fi standard |
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| WLAN controller model |
Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 |
| Wi-Fi standards |
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Ethernet LAN |
Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates |
2500 Mbit/s |
| Bluetooth |
Yes |
| Bluetooth version |
5.3 |
| Ports & interfaces |
|---|
| 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 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity |
0 |
| HDMI ports quantity |
1 |
| HDMI version |
2.1 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports |
1 |
| Combo headphone/mic port |
Yes |
| USB Power Delivery (USB PD) |
Yes |
| Thunderbolt 5 ports quantity |
2 |
| Intel® Thunderbolt 5 |
Yes |
| Performance |
|---|
| Motherboard chipset |
HM870 |
| Keyboard |
|---|
| Pointing device |
Touchpad |
| Numeric keypad |
Yes |
| Keyboard backlit |
Yes |
| Keyboard backlit colour |
RGB |
| Keyboard backlit zone |
24-zone RGB |
| Copilot key |
Yes |
| Software |
|---|
| 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 |
| Operating system installed |
Windows 11 Pro |
| Technical details |
|---|
| Market positioning |
Performance |
| Housing material |
Metal, Plastic |
| Form factor |
Clamshell |
| Product colour |
Gray |
| Discrete graphics card memory |
16 GB |
| Sustainability certificates |
EPEAT Silver |
| Battery |
|---|
| Number of battery cells |
4 |
| Battery capacity |
5845 mAh |
| Battery capacity |
90 Wh |
| Power |
|---|
| AC adapter power |
330 W |
| USB Power Delivery (USB PD) |
Yes |
| Security |
|---|
| Cable lock slot type |
Kensington |
| Fingerprint reader |
Yes |
| Cable lock slot |
Yes |
| Sustainability |
|---|
| Sustainability certificates |
EPEAT Silver |
| Weight & dimensions |
|---|
| Width |
14.1" (357 mm) |
| Depth |
11.2" (284 mm) |
| Height (front) |
0.874" (2.22 cm) |
| Height (rear) |
1.12" (2.85 cm) |
| Weight |
5.95 lbs (2.7 kg) |
| Other features |
|---|
| WLAN controller model |
Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 |
| On-board graphics card |
Yes |
| Audio system |
Nahimic 3 |
| Anti-glare screen |
Yes |
