MSI VECTOR16HXA2400
MSI
74 Overall Score
vs
Dell XPS 13
Dell
63 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI VECTOR16HXA2400
92 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The MSI Vector 16 HX is widely praised for its top-tier performance, combining an Intel Ultra 9-275HX processor and RTX 5080 graphics to handle gaming, multitasking, and creative work with ease. Users highlight the vibrant QHD+ 240Hz display, premium build quality, and excellent value for money, especially when purchased on sale. The main drawbacks are loud fan noise, even at idle, and the laptop's thick, heavy design, though many find the robust cooling and power efficiency trade-offs acceptable.
Pros
- Top-tier gaming performance
- Vibrant QHD+ 240Hz display
- Premium build quality
- Excellent value for money
- Robust cooling system
Cons
- Loud fan noise even at idle
- Thick and heavy design
- Fans spin up occasionally at idle
Performance 5
Display quality 4
Build quality 4
Value for money 3
Cooling system 3
Fan noise 3
Dell XPS 13
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Gaming
Creator
Developer
Compact
Entertainment
Student
Business
Ai Llm
Specifications
| MSI VECTOR16HXA2400 | Dell XPS 13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 12 |
| Frequency | 2.1 GHz★ | 1.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 12 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080★ | Intel Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 14" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | — |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 72% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | 2 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | RJ45 Ethernet port |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 5.96 kg | 1.40 kg★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
MSI VECTOR16HXA2400
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong gpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong port selection (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average portability (7th percentile)7th %ile
Dell XPS 13
- Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong port selection (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average gpu (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: MSI VECTOR16HXA2400
Scores 74 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 29 specs.