MSI MSI Vector 16 HX (2024, RTX 4080)vsMSI MSI Vector 16 HX AI (2025, RTX 5080)
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MSI
MSI Vector 16 HX AI (2025, RTX 5080)
78
Overall Score
$2,299
Overall Score
78/100
78/100
Gaming Score
100/100
100/100
Productivity Score
77/100
✓79/100
Display Score
69/100
69/100
Portability Score
59/100
✓63/100
Value Score
✓85/100
81/100
CPU Model
Intel Core i9-14900HX
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
CPU Cores
24 cores
24 cores
Boost Clock
✓5.8 GHz
5.4 GHz
GPU Model
RTX 4080
RTX 5080
VRAM
12GB
✓16GB
RAM
32GB DDR5
32GB DDR5
Storage
1000GB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
1000GB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
Screen Size
16"
16"
Panel Type
IPS
IPS
Refresh Rate
240Hz
240Hz
Resolution
2560×1600
2560×1600
Touch Screen
No
No
HDR
No
No
Weight
2.7 kg
✓2.4 kg
Thickness
23.9mm
23.9mm
Battery Capacity
99.9Wh
99.9Wh
Battery Life
5hr
5hr
WiFi
Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth
5.3
5.4
USB-A Ports
3×
3×
USB-C Ports
2×
2×
Thunderbolt
Yes
Yes
HDMI
2.1
2.1
SD Card
Yes
Yes
Starting Price
✓$2,099
$2,299
The MSI MSI Vector 16 HX (2024, RTX 4080) and MSI MSI Vector 16 HX AI (2025, RTX 5080) are very closely matched in our overall scoring. The right pick depends on which specific attributes matter most to you.
The MSI MSI Vector 16 HX (2024, RTX 4080) starts at $2,099 and the MSI MSI Vector 16 HX AI (2025, RTX 5080) at $2,299. That's a $200 price difference.
Both laptops feature IPS panels at 240Hz. Check the full spec tables for resolution and color gamut differences.
The MSI MSI Vector 16 HX AI (2025, RTX 5080) is lighter at 2.4kg vs. 2.7kg for the MSI MSI Vector 16 HX (2024, RTX 4080).
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