MSI Vector 16 HX A13VHG-428AU Laptop 40.6 cm (16") Quad

Design
Colour name	Cosmos Gray
Product type	Laptop
Product colour	Grey
Form factor	Clamshell
Market positioning	Gaming
Original brand name	MSI
Display
HD type	Quad HD+
Display diagonal	40.6 cm (16")
Display resolution	2560 x 1600 pixels
Touchscreen	No
Anti-glare screen	Yes
Maximum refresh rate	240 Hz
Native aspect ratio	16:10
Processor
Processor generation	13th gen Intel Â® Core™ i9
Processor cache type	Smart Cache
Processor family	Intel Â® Core™ i9
Processor model	i9-13980HX
Processor boost frequency	5.6 GHz
Processor cores	24
Processor cache	36 MB
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Processor base power	55 W
Maximum turbo power	157 W
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency	4 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency	5.6 GHz
Performance cores	8
Efficient cores	16
Memory
Internal memory	32 GB
Internal memory type	DDR5-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	5600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)	2 x 16 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	64 GB
Memory form factor	SO-DIMM
Storage
Optical drive type	No
Total storage capacity	1 TB
Storage media	SSD
Number of SSDs installed	1
SSD capacity	1 TB
SSD interface	PCI Express 4.0
Card reader integrated	Yes
Compatible memory cards	SD
Total SSDs capacity	1 TB
NVMe	Yes
Graphics
Discrete graphics card	Yes
Discrete graphics card memory	12 GB
On-board graphics card family	Intel Â® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel Â® UHD Graphics
Discrete graphics card model	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
Discrete graphics memory type	GDDR6
On-board graphics card	Yes
Graphics card Open GL support	Yes
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	1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speed	30 fps
Front camera HD type	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
Bluetooth	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Ethernet LAN	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	2500 Mbit/s
Bluetooth version	5.3
Ports & interfaces
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	2
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode	Yes
HDMI ports quantity	1
HDMI version	2.1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity	1
Intel Â® Thunderbolt 4	Yes
Keyboard
Pointing device	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes
Keyboard backlit	Yes
Keyboard backlit colour	RGB
Keyboard backlit zone	Per-key RGB
Software
Operating system installed	Windows 11 Home
Battery
Battery technology	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cells	4
Battery capacity	90 Wh
Power
AC adapter power	330 W
Weight & dimensions
Weight	2.7 kg
Width	357 mm
Depth	284 mm
Height (front)	2.22 cm
Height (rear)	2.85 cm
Technical details
Discrete graphics card memory	12 GB
Other features
WLAN controller model	Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
Audio system	Nahimic 3
On-board graphics card	Yes
Anti-glare screen	Yes

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Indulged in performance with the Vector 16 HX A13V, gives users the tools to freely innovate as they choose to. The Vector 16 HX A13V stands as the ultimate choice for STEM enthusiasts, tailored to optimize their endeavors.


DESKTOP PERFORMANCE

UP TO INTEL Â® CORE™ i9-13980HX PROCESSOR
With up to the latest Intel Â® Core™ i9-13980HX processor comes with 8 Performance-cores and 16 Efficient-cores, the Vector 16 HX 13V provides an unprecedented boost in your multitasking projects and performance demanding games.


GEFORCE RTX 40 SERIES LAPTOPS

BEYOND FAST
NVIDIA Â® GeForce RTX™ 40 Series Laptop GPUs power the world’s fastest laptops for gamers and creators. Built with the ultra-efficient NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture, they bring a quantum leap in performance with AI-powered DLSS 3 and enable lifelike virtual worlds with full ray tracing. Plus, the Max-Q suite of technologies optimizes system performance, power, battery life, and acoustics for peak efficiency.


AI-POWERED PERFORMANCE
AND LIFELIKE GRAPHICS*
Get a quantum leap in performance in games and creative apps with AI-powered DLSS 3 and enable lifelike virtual worlds with full ray tracing.


RAY TRACING

HYPERREALISTIC. HYPERFAST.
The Ada architecture unleashes the full glory of ray tracing, which simulates how light behaves in the real world. With the power of RTX 40 Series and third-gen RT Cores, you can experience incredibly detailed virtual worlds like never before.


OPTIMIZED POWER AND

PERFORMANCE
NVIDIA Max-Q is an advanced suite of AI-powered technologies that optimize your system for peak efficiency. This enables blazing-fast laptops that are thin, quiet, and have amazing battery life.


MSI OVERBOOST ULTRA TECHNOLOGY

UNLEASH THE POWER
When extreme workloads require full CPU and GPU resources, MSI OverBoost Ultra technology delivers maximum combined CPU and GPU performance, or sets Max Boost performance across all 8 P-Cores when only the CPU is utilized.


INNOVATIVE COOLING SOLUTION
Crafted for perfection, our latest Cooler Boost 5 design offers tailored thermal solutions for both the CPU and GPU. With larger fans and broader heat pipes, it ensures optimal performance even during the most intense gaming sessions.


PER-KEY RGB GAMING KEYBOARD BY STEELSERIES
Customize each key to your liking and receive real-time in-game status through keyboard lighting, or even watch the lights dance to your favorite tune!


UNMATCHED VISUALS
MSI gaming laptops are tailored for gamer with high resolution and refresh rate. Make your gaming world more lifelike and smooth than ever before.


HIGH SPEED COMBO
Vector Series comes with the ultimate combination of data transfer interface and the widest bandwidth to obtain the unrivaled experience.


EXTRAORDINARY WIRELESS EXPERIENCE
The latest Wi-Fi 6E delivers stunning speed while keeps the network smooth and stable even when sharing the network with numerous users.


THE WAY MUSIC SHOULD BE
Immerse yourself in lossless music and enjoy the premium sound quality with Hi-Resolution Audio.


ELEVATE YOUR AUDIO
Experience audio the way it was intended and share it with Nahimic in-game 3D surround & Sound Sharing via Bluetooth.


STEELSERIES GG
Transform your keyboard into a command center by combining multiple keys into one key command, and sync across all SteelSeries gears.


GET ALL THE BUFFS
The exclusive MSI Center helps you control and customize your MSI laptop the way you want.


MSI APP PLAYER
Developed under an exclusive partnership with BlueStacks, the MSI APP Player provides a seamless gaming experience between mobile gaming and the PC.


FULL SUPPORT FOR ALL POSSIBILITY
The Vector 16 HX comes with the most complete I/O ports to support all kinds of data transmission or display output. Giving gamers the maximized flexibility in using the laptop.