MSI Vector 16 HX AI with RTX 5080 and Intel Ultra 9-275HX Acer Nitro 16S with RTX 5070 Ti Comparison

MSI Vector 16 HX AI with RTX 5080 and Intel Ultra 9-275HX $3,200 Check Deal	Acer Nitro 16S with RTX 5070 Ti $1,999 Check Deal	MSI Vector 16 HX with RTX 5070 Ti
Overview
Brand
MSI	Acer
Model
Vector 16 HX AI	AN16S-61-R5K4
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
RTX 5080 Laptops \| RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
32GB DDR5-5600MHz	32GB DDR5
32GB Laptops
Storage
2TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD	2TB Gen 4 SSD
2TB Laptops
Display
16-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600), 240Hz, IPS	16" WQXGA IPS 180Hz
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Home
Weight
2.5 kg or 5.5 lbs	2.5
Color
Core Black	Black
Processor
CPU
Intel Core Ultra 9-275HX	AMD Ryzen AI 9 365
Intel Core Ultra 9-275HX Laptops \| AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 Laptops
Cores
16 Cores (8 Performance + 8 Efficient)	12.0
Threads
24 Threads	24.0
Base Clock
2.5 GHz	3.6 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 5.3 GHz	4.4 GHz
Cache
30MB Intel Smart Cache	70MB (L2 + L3)
TDP
55W	45W
Display
Screen Size
16 inches	16"
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (QHD+)	WQXGA (2560x1600)
Refresh Rate
240Hz	180Hz
Panel Type
IPS	IPS
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3	100% sRGB
Brightness
500 nits	400 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:10	16:10
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, G-Sync Compatible	G-SYNC Compatible, Anti-Glare Coating
Response Time
	3ms
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
VRAM
16GB GDDR6	16GB GDDR6
Ray Tracing
Yes	Supported
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3	Supported
Additional Features
Resizable BAR, AI Tensor Cores	DLSS 3, Reflex Support
TGP
	150W
Benchmark Scores
	Approx. 25,000 3DMark Time Spy
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
5600MHz	4800 MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB	Up to 64GB
Storage
Primary Storage
2TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD	2TB Gen 4 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Additional M.2 slot available	M.2 NVMe slots for additional SSD/HDD
RAID Support
No	Supported via BIOS
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
No	Backlit RGB Keyboard with WASD Highlight
RGB Customization
Per-Key RGB via SteelSeries GG	Full RGB per key
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	Acer NitroSense Software
Performance
Cooling Technology
Cooler Boost 5 with dual fans and six heat pipes	Acer CoolBoost with dual fans and vapor chamber
Overclocking Support
Yes, via MSI Center	Yes, via NitroSense
Performance Modes
Silent, Balanced, Extreme Performance	Silent, Balanced, Performance
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	See above
Battery
Capacity
99.9Wh	76 Wh
Backup Time
Up to 7 hours (varies with usage)	Up to 6 hours
Charging Type
Fast Charging	Fast Charging via USB-C and AC Adapter
Power Adapter
280W	180W AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)	Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
5.3	Bluetooth 5.2
Ports
1 x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C), 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x RJ-45 LAN port, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack	2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, HDMI 2.1, Ethernet (RJ45), 3.5mm Audio Jack, SD Card Reader
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet Keyboard	Backlit RGB Mechanical Keyboard
Key Travel
1.7mm	1.6mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Full
Touchpad Features
Precision Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support	Precision Touchpad with multi-touch support
Audio
Speakers
2 x 2W Stereo Speakers	Stereo speakers with DTS:X Ultra
Audio Enhancements
Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer, Hi-Res Audio	DTS:X Ultra, Acer TrueHarmony
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes
Camera
Webcam
1080p FHD	720p HD webcam
Privacy Shutter
Yes	Yes
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and Plastic	Aluminum chassis with plastic accents
Color Options
Core Black	Black
RGB Lighting
Yes, Per-Key RGB Keyboard	Yes, keyboard and logo
Dimensions
35.8 x 26.7 x 2.3 cm	358 x 259 x 22 mm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Cooler Boost 5 Technology	Yes
Software
Pre-installed MSI Center for system control and customization	Acer NitroSense, Windows 11 Home
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Acer Nitro 16S AI Copilot+
Power Adapter
Yes, 280W	Yes, 180W
User Manual
Yes	Yes
Warranty Card
Yes	Yes
Additional Accessories
None specified	None
Launch Date
Release Date
2025.0	2026-08-15
Status
Available	In Stock

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