MSI Vector 16 HX AI Gray
Lenovo Legion Pro 16" Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 Eclipse Black 2025
What Buyers Say
MSI Vector 16 HX AI Gray
The MSI Vector 16 HX AI is a high-performance gaming laptop with a powerful Intel Core Ultra 7-255HX processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU, capable of handling AAA games at QHD+ resolution. Its 16-inch 240Hz QHD+ display offers good color accuracy and brightness for both gaming and creative work. However, the 512GB SSD may be insufficient for some users, though it is upgradable. Questions about warranty coverage and pre-installed software remain unanswered.
Pros
- Powerful Intel Core Ultra 7-255HX processor
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU
- High-refresh-rate 240Hz QHD+ display
- Good color accuracy and brightness
- Upgradable SSD storage
Cons
- Limited 512GB SSD storage
- Unanswered warranty coverage questions
- Unanswered bloatware questions
Lenovo Legion Pro 16" Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 Eclipse Black 2025
This laptop receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its performance in gaming and CAD design, with users praising its RGB lighting, cooling system, and OLED display. The only notable complaint is a scratched touchpad on one unit, though the reviewer acknowledged this might be a shipping issue. Overall, it is considered a top-tier machine that handles demanding tasks with ease.
Pros
- Excellent gaming performance
- Great for CAD design
- OLED display quality
- Effective cooling system
- RGB lighting
Cons
- Scratched touchpad on some units
- No AMD CPU option
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Vector 16 HX AI | Lenovo Legion Pro 16" Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 1.8 GHz | 2.1 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 12 GB | 24 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Storage 2 | — | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 16" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2560 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 4★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 4★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 x 2 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | 2.5GbE | 2.5G Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.70 kg★ | 4.89 kg |
| Battery | 90 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
MSI Vector 16 HX AI Gray
- Strong port selection (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong cpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong gpu (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong ram (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average portability (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (26th percentile)
Lenovo Legion Pro 16" Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 Eclipse Black 2025
- Strong port selection (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average portability (7th percentile)7th %ile
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 32 specs.