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Vector 16 HX AI A2XW

Verified TB5. MSI documents two Thunderbolt 5 ports on the Vector 16 HX AI A2XW.

This 16-inch family includes RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5080 versions, with several CPU, memory and storage combinations. The same Vector name therefore appears on exact US configurations ranging from 16GB to 32GB of memory and from 512GB to 2TB of storage.

Compare 9 exact configurations View manufacturer evidence

9 complete exact configurations. 6 have a current purchase link.

Ports: 2 × TB5
Display: 16-inch FHD+ / QHD+
Family GPU range: RTX 5070 Ti / 5080

Exact configurations

Verified Thunderbolt 5 SKUs

Match the complete A2XW retail code to the configuration below. Vector 16 HX AI A2XW identifies the family, but not the exact GPU, memory or storage you are buying.

A2XWIG-420US2 × TB5

Exact US SKU

RTX 5080 · 32GB · 1TB

Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
Memory: 32GB DDR5
Storage: 1TB SSD

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A2XWHG-275US2 × TB5

Exact US SKU

RTX 5070 Ti · 16GB · 1TB

Processor: Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
Memory: 16GB DDR5
Storage: 1TB SSD

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A2XWHG-211US2 × TB5

Exact US SKU

RTX 5070 Ti · 16GB · 1TB

Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
Memory: 16GB DDR5
Storage: 1TB NVMe SSD

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A2XWHG-212US2 × TB5

Exact US SKU

RTX 5070 Ti · 16GB · 512GB

Processor: Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
Memory: 16GB DDR5
Storage: 512GB NVMe SSD

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A2XWIG-400US2 × TB5

Exact US SKU

RTX 5080 · 16GB · 1TB

Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
Memory: 16GB DDR5
Storage: 1TB NVMe SSD

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A2XWHG-285US2 × TB5

Exact US SKU

RTX 5070 Ti · 32GB · 1TB

Processor: Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
Memory: 32GB DDR5
Storage: 1TB NVMe SSD

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A2XWIG-058US2 × TB5

Exact US SKU

RTX 5080 · 32GB · 2TB

Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
Memory: 32GB DDR5
Storage: 2TB NVMe SSD

Verified, no current purchase link

A2XWIG-050US2 × TB5

Exact US SKU

RTX 5080 · 16GB · 1TB

Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
Memory: 16GB DDR5
Storage: 1TB SSD

Verified, no current purchase link

A2XWHG-060US2 × TB5

Exact US SKU

RTX 5070 Ti · 32GB · 2TB

Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
Memory: 32GB DDR5
Storage: 2TB NVMe SSD

Verified, no current purchase link

Additional manufacturer records

4 documented identifiers, not purchase cards

At least one retail detail is still missing.

Retail identifier with incomplete purchase detailsA2XWJG-480US
2 × TB5
A2XWJG-480US, manufacturer-confirmed TB5
Processor
Intel Core Ultra 7 / 9 HX
Graphics
RTX 5070 Ti / 5080
MSI documents 2 × TB5 for the A2XW family.
Retail identifier with incomplete purchase detailsA2XWGG-025US
2 × TB5
A2XWGG-025US, manufacturer-confirmed TB5
Processor
Intel Core Ultra 7 / 9 HX
Graphics
RTX 5070 Ti / 5080
MSI documents 2 × TB5 for the A2XW family.
Retail identifier with incomplete purchase detailsA2XWIG-059US
2 × TB5
A2XWIG-059US, manufacturer-confirmed TB5
Processor
Intel Core Ultra 7 / 9 HX
Graphics
RTX 5070 Ti / 5080
MSI documents 2 × TB5 for the A2XW family.
Retail identifier with incomplete purchase detailsA2XWHG-061US
2 × TB5
A2XWHG-061US, manufacturer-confirmed TB5
Processor
Intel Core Ultra 7 / 9 HX
Graphics
RTX 5070 Ti / 5080
MSI documents 2 × TB5 for the A2XW family.

Reading the guide

What these details mean

The connector, Thunderbolt version and retail code answer different questions.

The connector does not identify the standard

Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 can all use a USB-C connector. A port photo cannot tell you which standard is present. For this family, rely on the MSI documentation, which lists 2 × TB5, together with the configuration details shown above.

Compare Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4 and USB4

What it changes in a gaming setup

Thunderbolt 5 affects external connections, not the speed of the laptop's built-in CPU or GPU. Its practical role is to connect compatible docks, displays, storage and other peripherals. Display modes, charging behavior and device performance still depend on both the laptop and the accessory.

See what connects to a Thunderbolt 5 laptop

Complete cards and partial records

This guide has two levels of detail. The exact cards above tie a retail identifier to CPU, GPU, memory and storage. The additional manufacturer records omit at least one of those details, so use them to understand the family, not as a substitute for a complete SKU at checkout.

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