The RRP might be $4499 I think..
Link to MSI website
https://au.msi.com/Laptop/Vector-16-HX-AI-A2XWX
https://storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/au/nb/Vector%2016%20…
16" Screen 2560x1600, 240hz screen 100% DCI-P3
laptop RTX5080 with 16gb ram (full powered 175W)
1tb SSD, only 2x8gb of DDR5 ram though..
Thunderbolt 5 x 2,
core utlra 9- 275HX - 24 cores - 8 p and 16e cores.
90Whrs battery (4 cell)
330W Power brick, so can game and charge at the same timemax combined power of CPU-GPU is 240W..
Other models may have the 5070/5070ti/5080/5090 options, CPU 255HX or 275HX, appear to come in a 16/17/18 inch screen.
Ram and SSD may vary as well.. There is also an AMD option available overseas.
Surcharges: 0% for bank deposit, Afterpay & Zip Money. 1.2% for VISA / MasterCard & PayPal. 2.2% for AmEx.
Free shipping excludes WA, NT & remote areas
Machine is thought difficult to open..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N61NuljS3iE
however really easy when you use these instructions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDxnOdZ7sfo
(I have upgraded mine to 2x16gb without any issues)
Free voucher for Resident Evil Requiem Bundle.. (if purchased before 30/3/2026)
https://www.msi.com/Promotion/nv-resident-evil-requiem
When I enquired with MSI about MSI Care
"While Care Plus is typically offered by retailers at the point of sale, we can provide an extended warranty directly through us—provided it is purchased within 30 days of your original transaction.
Since your device includes a standard 1-year warranty, you have the option to add either 1 or 2 additional years of coverage for AUD 198.00 (inc. GST) per year"
Reviews aren't too bad..
NB this has the better 2560x1600 screen, not the crappy 1920x1200..
(RTX5070ti version)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDtIy6rEmbc
Noisey hot..
Some people have over heating issues..
Fans always on…
Jarood Top 5 gaming laptops… this get a mention
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqjHX_WSyz8
Another review here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKMzpJj8iFo
the 32gb, 2tb ssd version is available here for $3999 ($600 more)
https://www.umart.com.au/product/msi-vector-16-hx-ai-16in-qh…
if you trust umart,
the Ultra 7 - with a RT5070ti (12gb) with 32gb ram and 1tb SSD is here for $2999
https://www.msy.com.au/product/msi-vector-16-hx-ai-a2x-16in-…
The Ultra 9 - with the RTX5090 (24gb) with 16gb ram and 1 tb ssd is here for $4899
https://www.umart.com.au/product/msi-vector-16-hx-ai-a2xwjg-…
Personally I think the
275HX with the RT5080 (16gb GPU ram) and 16gb ram is best bang for buck..
There are no other RTX5080 laptops in this price range at the moment except for this
https://www.pccasegear.com/products/71589/gigabyte-gaming-a1…
Particularly given, gaming with 16gb and a high VRAM cards seems fine..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bj5v52R4qnk
$3399 and only 16GB Ram, and people carry on about Apple Ram inclusions.