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 PERFORMANCEUP TO INTEL® CORE™ i9-13980HX PROCESSORWith up to the latest Intel® 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 LAPTOPSBEYOND FASTNVIDIA® 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 PERFORMANCEAND 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 TRACINGHYPERREALISTIC. 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 ANDPERFORMANCENVIDIA 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 TECHNOLOGYUNLEASH THE POWERWhen 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 SOLUTIONCrafted 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 STEELSERIESCustomize 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 VISUALSMSI 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 COMBOVector Series comes with the ultimate combination of data transfer interface and the widest bandwidth to obtain the unrivaled experience.
EXTRAORDINARY WIRELESS EXPERIENCEThe 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 BEImmerse yourself in lossless music and enjoy the premium sound quality with Hi-Resolution Audio.
ELEVATE YOUR AUDIOExperience audio the way it was intended and share it with Nahimic in-game 3D surround & Sound Sharing via Bluetooth.
STEELSERIES GGTransform your keyboard into a command center by combining multiple keys into one key command, and sync across all SteelSeries gears.
GET ALL THE BUFFSThe exclusive MSI Center helps you control and customize your MSI laptop the way you want.
MSI APP PLAYERDeveloped 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 POSSIBILITYThe 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.
| Processor |
| Processor family | Intel® Core™ i9 |
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor model | i9-13980HX |
| Processor generation | 13th gen Intel® Core™ i9 |
| Processor boost frequency | 5.6 GHz |
| Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | 4 GHz |
| Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency | 5.6 GHz |
| Processor cores | 24 |
| Performance cores | 8 |
| Efficient cores | 16 |
| Processor cache | 36 MB |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Processor base power | 55 W |
| Maximum turbo power | 157 W |
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| Memory |
| Internal memory | 16 GB |
| Maximum internal memory | 64 GB |
| Internal memory type | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speed | 5600 MHz |
| Memory form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 2 x 8 GB |
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
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| Display |
| Display diagonal | 40.6 cm (16") |
| Display resolution | 1920 x 1200 pixels |
| Touchscreen | No |
| HD type | Full HD+ |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:10 |
| Anti-glare screen | Yes |
| Display brightness | 300 cd/m² |
| Maximum refresh rate | 144 Hz |
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| Audio |
| Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
| Speaker power | 2 W |
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| Ports & interfaces |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity | 1 |
| HDMI 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 | 1 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| HDMI version | 2.1 |
| Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity | 1 |
| Intel® Thunderbolt 4 | Yes |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
| USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode | Yes |
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| Weight & dimensions |
| Weight | 3 kg |
| Width | 380 mm |
| Depth | 298 mm |
| Height | 23 mm |
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| Power |
| AC adapter power | 330 W |
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| Keyboard |
| Numeric keypad | Yes |
| Pointing device | Touchpad |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
| Keyboard backlit colour | RGB |
| Keyboard backlit zone | Per-key RGB |
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| Network |
| Mobile network connection | No |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| WLAN controller model | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 2500 Mbit/s |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 |
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| Storage |
| Total storage capacity | 1 TB |
| Storage media | SSD |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Total SSDs capacity | 1 TB |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| SSD capacity | 1 TB |
| SSD interface | PCI Express 4.0 |
| NVMe | Yes |
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
| Compatible memory cards | SD |
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| Software |
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Home |
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| Camera |
| Front camera | Yes |
| Front camera resolution | 1280 x 720 pixels |
| Front camera HD type | HD |
| Video capturing speed | 30 fps |
| Infrared (IR) camera | Yes |
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| Battery |
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh |
| Battery technology | Lithium Polymer (LiPo) |
| Number of battery cells | 4 |
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| Design |
| Product type | Laptop |
| Product colour | Grey |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Colour name | Cosmos Gray |
| Market positioning | Gaming |
| Original brand name | MSI |
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| Graphics |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel® UHD Graphics |
| Discrete GPU manufacturer | NVIDIA |
| On-board graphics card family | Intel® UHD Graphics |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 12 GB |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR6 |
| Graphics card Open GL support | Yes |
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