--- product_id: 714679510 title: "Vector 16 HX AI Gaming Laptop - (16\" 16:10 QHD+ 240Hz 500 nits Panel, Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Windows® 11 Home Advanced) - Cosmos Gray" brand: "msi" price: "R78172" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/714679510-vector-16-hx-ai-gaming-laptop-16-16-10-qhd store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX 5.2GHz NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti 16GB GDDR7 16" QHD+ 2560x1600 240Hz Vector 16 HX AI Gaming Laptop - (16" 16:10 QHD+ 240Hz 500 nits Panel, Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Windows® 11 Home Advanced) - Cosmos Gray **Brand:** msi **Price:** R78172 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔥 Level up your game and grind with the Vector 16 HX — where power meets precision! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Vector 16 HX AI Gaming Laptop - (16" 16:10 QHD+ 240Hz 500 nits Panel, Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Windows® 11 Home Advanced) - Cosmos Gray by msi - **How much does it cost?** R78172 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/714679510-vector-16-hx-ai-gaming-laptop-16-16-10-qhd) ## Best For - msi enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted msi brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Thermal Mastery:** Cooler Booster 5 tech with larger fans and heat pipes ensures peak performance during marathon gaming or heavy workloads. - • **Next-Gen Graphics:** NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti with DLSS 4 AI-enhanced frames for jaw-dropping visuals and immersive realism. - • **Immersive RGB & Sound:** 24-Zone RGB keyboard with illuminated WASD keys plus Nahimic 3D surround sound and Bluetooth Sound Sharing for total sensory immersion. - • **Visuals that Dominate:** Experience buttery-smooth 240Hz QHD+ display with 500 nits brightness for vibrant, ultra-clear gaming and multitasking. - • **Powerhouse Performance:** Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX delivers elite-level speed and efficiency, keeping your workflow and gameplay cool and quiet. ## Overview The MSI Vector 16 HX AI Gaming Laptop features a stunning 16-inch 16:10 QHD+ display with a blazing 240Hz refresh rate and 500 nits brightness, powered by the latest Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU with 16GB GDDR7 VRAM. Equipped with a 24-zone RGB keyboard, advanced Cooler Booster 5 cooling, and immersive Nahimic 3D surround sound, this 2.7kg powerhouse is designed for gamers and professionals seeking elite performance, smooth visuals, and cutting-edge AI-enhanced graphics on Windows 11 Home. ## Description The Vector HX Series features a stunning 16:10, 2560x1600 QHD+ screen and a high 240Hz refresh rate for smooth visuals, and allowing users to experience the next level of gaming and productivity. 24-Zone RGB keyboard featuring illuminated WASD keys and uniquely designed keycaps for an immersive gaming journey infused with style! With larger fans and broader heat pipes, Cooler Booster 5 technology ensures optimal performance during even the most intense gaming sessions. Experience audio the way it was intended and share it with Nahimic in-game 3D surround & Sound Sharing via Bluetooth. With improved performance per watt, Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2) are here to make portable gaming cooler and quieter, with elite-level performance. Powered by the new fifth-gen Tensor Cores and Optical Flow Accelerator on GeForce RTX 5070Ti, DLSS 4 uses AI to create additional frames and improve image quality. ## Features - The Vector HX Series features a stunning 16:10, 2560x1600 QHD+ screen and a high 240Hz refresh rate for smooth visuals, and allowing users to experience the next level of gaming and productivity. - 24-Zone RGB keyboard featuring illuminated WASD keys and uniquely designed keycaps for an immersive gaming journey infused with style! - With larger fans and broader heat pipes, Cooler Booster 5 technology ensures optimal performance during even the most intense gaming sessions. - Experience audio the way it was intended and share it with Nahimic in-game 3D surround & Sound Sharing via Bluetooth. - With improved performance per watt, Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2) to make portable gaming cooler and quieter, with elite-level performance. - Powered by the new fifth-gen Tensor Cores and Optical Flow Accelerator on GeForce RTX 5070Ti, DLSS 4 uses AI to create additional frames and improve image quality. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Asin | B0DTYZQYVX | | Battery Cell Type | Lithium Polymer | | Best Sellers Rank | 31,149 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories) 495 in Traditional Laptops | | Bluetooth Support | Yes | | Box Contents | Battery Pack | | Brand Name | MSI | | Colour | Gray | | Compatible Devices | External displays, mice, keyboards, storage devices, printers, and other accessories that use USB Type-A, Bluetooth, or connect via the laptop's ports. | | Cpu Codename | Raptor Lake | | Cpu Model Generation | 12th Gen | | Cpu Model Number | Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 255HX | | Cpu Model Speed Maximum | 5.2 GHz | | Customer Reviews | 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars (34) 3.9 out of 5 stars | | Display Technology | LCD | | Display Type | QHD+ | | Form Factor | Clamshell | | Graphics Card Ram | 16 GB | | Graphics Coprocessor | NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070Ti | | Graphics Description | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | | Graphics Ram Type | GDDR7 | | Hard Disk Description | SSD | | Hard Disk Interface | PCIE x 16 | | Hard Drive Size | 512 GB | | Has Color Screen | Yes | | Human Interface Types | Touch Pad | | Item Dimensions L X W X Thickness | 35.7L x 2.2W x 28.4Th centimetres | | Item Weight | 2.7 Kilograms | | Keyboard Description | Backlit | | Lithium Battery Energy Content | 90 Watt Hours | | Manufacturer | MSI Notebook | | Maximum Display Brightness | 500 Nit | | Maximum Display Resolution | 2560x1600 | | Model Name | Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-005UK | | Model Number | 9S7-15M352-005 | | Model Year | 2025 | | Native Resolution | 2560 x 1600 pixels | | Network Connectivity Technology | HDMI, USB | | Number Of Cells | 4 | | Number Of Ports | 3 | | Operating Systems | Windows 11 Home | | Other Special Features Of The Product | 16:10 QHD+ 240Hz Display, 24-Zone RGB Keyboard, Cooler Booster 5, Nahimic 3D Surround Sound, Intel Core Ultra & RTX 5070Ti | | Processor Brand | Intel | | Processor Count | 20 | | Processor Series | Intel Core Ultra 7 | | Processor Speed | 2.4 GHz | | Product Warranty | 2 year manufacturer | | Ram Memory Installed | 16 GB | | Ram Memory Maximum Size | 96 GB | | Ram Memory Technology | DDR5 5600MHz | | Ram Type | DDR5 RAM | | Resolution | 2560x1600 | | Screen Size | 16 Inches | | Specific Uses For Product | Developer, Gaming, Student | | Total Usb Ports | 4 | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | | Video Output | HDMI | | Video Processor | NVIDIA | | Virtual Reality Ready | Yes | | Warranty Type | Limited | | Webcam Capability | Yes | | Wireless Compability | 802.11ac, Bluetooth | | Wireless Technology Type | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | ## Product Details - **Brand:** MSI - **CPU model:** Intel Core Ultra 7 - **Colour:** Gray - **Graphics card description:** NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti - **Hard disk size:** 512 GB - **Model name:** Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-005UK - **Operating system:** Windows 11 Home - **RAM memory installed size:** 16 GB - **Screen size:** 16 Inches ## Images ![Vector 16 HX AI Gaming Laptop - (16" 16:10 QHD+ 240Hz 500 nits Panel, Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Windows® 11 Home Advanced) - Cosmos Gray - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71uhIK1QGQL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Processor Description** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing Performance .. *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 15 January 2026* Bought this to replace my older Asus Tuf Gaming Latop.First impressions were.. this is a big and heavy laptop. However I knew all this before purchase because I wanted the RTX5070Ti and the Intel Ultra 7 HX processor.I was not dissapointed.Performance is excellent playing all my games on this laptop it doesnt even break a sweat.. Has a suitable 330w PSU providing more than enough power to the CPU and GraphicsFans are a bit noisy, due to the HX processor (which is really a desktop CPU) and to keep it cool they need to be on !.Keyboard is great to type on and the screen although its an IPS panel it still has some really good colour and contrast. I wasnt expecting much, but I am impressed with the performance of the screen.Big let downs are the poor performing SSD.. (Only 512GB and its PCI 4.0) I removed this drive and replaced it with a faster and larger 5.0 SSD Also the DDR 5 Ram is 5600 and only 16gb.. I Missed out on the pre AI price hike on memory so I didnt bother getting 32gb, Im not paying £400+ for 32GB of RAM - but 16gb works ok.. and I have had no issues using the laptop daily with this amount of RAM...I had a issue with connecting an external monitor to the thunderbolt/USB 4 port... Turns out that a bios update was needed (wasnt available until end of December 2025) so version 116 fixed that issue! (after spending lots of time wasted speaking to MSI tech supoprt)Had some minor issues with a sound bug.. Stuttering sound and laptop freezing up.. But seems to be fixed now..I managed to get the laptop for £1450 at the time of purchase (nearly £200 off) on Amazon so keep an eye on the price... I suspect this will rise over the next few months because of RAM shortage/Price hikes.The HX processor is a beast and out performs my desktop in some benchmarks (i9 14900k) so I was very suprised with that!... And having a RTX5070Ti is great, as it performs between a desktop 4070 and 4070ti !..I would recommend getting this laptop YES - as it is at a excellent price point and performer.. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ MSI Vector Ultra 7 RTX5070ti Laptop *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 1 June 2025* Staggeringly good laptop performance. The display and sound is more than adequate,obviously and external display is preferred. 12gb VRAM was the reason I purchased this Laptop, with the purpose of futureproofing as best as possible. Weight and portability is also great. downside is the size of onboard SSD which is upgradeable (Two slots). RAM also isn't enormous but again, upgradeable and easily passable for most applications as is. With the correct tuning (Available on Nvidia App) and settings enabled, this card is currently running ES: Oblivion remaster at max ultra settings, ray tracing, path tracing etc at a comfortable 85-100fps in 4k resolution on my external display. (An incredible difference seen in different resolutions like 1440p, frame rates in the 200s on ultra) With DLSS Frame gen on automatic (Balanced setting). Overall I am blown away by the performance of this machine. The build quality is good but not the highest of premium materials which is fine for the price. Here we are paying for raw performance. It truly makes my previous MSI laptop look like an antique. Temperatures are great, never surpassing the magic 80oc. Fan noise can be rather deafening but can be turned down easily enough. Though some MSI models have had a sketchy reputation with screen hinges and heat etc, I see absolutely no reason why that will be the case with this laptop.Overall 9.5/10 experience so far, windows 11 can let the side down a fraction. ### ⭐⭐⭐ A bit disappointing *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 17 February 2026* Using since yesterday, let's start with good things. Performance is great generally but especially with multi frame generation supported games, it's easy 150 fps on every game. Built quality is good and screen is nice.Now bad things; Fans are extremely loud. 16 gb ram is not enough and 512 gb mediocre ssd for this price range is joke actually.I will use it for a while but I think I will return it while I can. ## Frequently Bought Together - MSI Vector 16 HX AI Gaming Laptop - (16" 16:10 2560x1600 QHD+ 240Hz 500 nits Panel, Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Windows® 11 Home Advanced) - Cosmos Gray - havit Cooling Pad 12"-17" Laptop air Cooler with 3 Ultra Quiet Fans, Ergonomic Comfort Notebook Cooler with 2 USB Ports, HV-F2056, Black & Blue - LIANGSTAR Laptop Cooling Pad, Laptop Cooler with 6 Quiet Led Fans for 15.6-17 Inch Laptop Cooling Fan Stand,Switch Control Fan Speed Function --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/714679510-vector-16-hx-ai-gaming-laptop-16-16-10-qhd](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/714679510-vector-16-hx-ai-gaming-laptop-16-16-10-qhd) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-08-15*