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Manufacturer code9S7-15M242-293
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About the MSI Vector 16 HX
MSI 9S7-15M242-293 is listed in the laptops category. The recorded specifications include display diagonal: 40.6 cm (16"); processor family: Intel® Core™ i9; internal memory: 16 GB; total storage capacity: 1 TB. This entry covers manufacturer code 9S7-15M242-293. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
The 40.6 cm (16") display is specified at 2560 x 1600 pixels. Consider these together: a larger screen provides more physical space, while resolution determines the number of pixels available. Neither specification establishes brightness, colour accuracy or motion quality.
The listed maximum refresh rate is 240 Hz. To use it, the source device, cable, resolution and input must all support the intended mode. Refresh rate is separate from response time and input lag.
This configuration lists 16 GB of memory and 1 TB of storage. Memory supports active applications; storage holds software and files. Check upgradeability separately, because a capacity figure does not establish whether either component can be replaced.
- Screen size
- 40.6 cm (16")
- Screen resolution
- 2560 x 1600 pixels
- Processor family
- Intel® Core™ i9
- Processor model
- i9-14900HX
- Memory (RAM)
- 16 GB
- Total storage capacity
- 1 TB
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MSI Vector 16 HX specifications
Manufacturer code: 9S7-15M242-293 · Icecat product 120904218 · Checked 15 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Screen size | 40.6 cm (16") |
|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
| Processor family | Intel® Core™ i9 |
| Processor model | i9-14900HX |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB |
| Total storage capacity | 1 TB |
| Storage media | SSD |
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Home |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 |
| Weight | 3 kg |
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Audio & listening9 details
| Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency | 5.8 GHz |
|---|---|
| Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | 4.1 GHz |
| Performance-core base frequency | 2.2 GHz |
| Efficient-core base frequency | 1.6 GHz |
| Discrete GPU manufacturer | NVIDIA |
| Audio system | Nahimic 3 |
| Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
| Speakers manufacturer | Nahimic |
| Speaker power | 2 W |
Display5 details
| Touchscreen | No |
|---|---|
| Panel type | IPS-Level |
| Anti-glare screen | Yes |
| Colour gamut | 100% |
| Maximum refresh rate | 240 Hz |
Processor, memory & storage23 details
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
|---|---|
| Processor generation | Intel® Core™ i9 (14th gen) |
| Processor cores | 24 |
| Processor threads | 32 |
| Processor boost frequency | 5.8 GHz |
| Processor cache | 36 MB |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Processor base power | 55 W |
| Internal memory type | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speed | 5600 MHz |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 2 x 8 GB |
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
| Maximum internal memory | 96 GB |
| SSD capacity | 1 TB |
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
| Compatible memory cards | SD |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 8 GB |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR6 |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| On-board graphics card family | Intel® UHD Graphics |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel® UHD Graphics |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel HM770 |
Camera, image & video6 details
| Front camera | Yes |
|---|---|
| Front camera resolution | 1280 x 720 pixels |
| Front camera HD type | HD |
| Video capturing speed | 30 fps |
| Infrared (IR) camera | Yes |
| Privacy camera | Yes |
Connections & wireless18 details
| SSD interface | PCI Express 4.0 |
|---|---|
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Mobile network connection | No |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity | 1 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| HDMI ports | 1 |
| HDMI version | 2.1 |
| Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity | 1 |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
| USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode | Yes |
Power & battery6 details
| Battery technology | Lithium Polymer (LiPo) |
|---|---|
| Number of battery cells | 4 |
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh |
| AC adapter power | 330 W |
| USB Power Delivery (USB PD) | Yes |
| AC adapter included | Yes |
Controls & features2 details
| WLAN controller model | Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750 |
|---|---|
| WLAN controller manufacturer | Killer |
Design & dimensions10 details
| Colour name | Cosmos Gray |
|---|---|
| Product type | Laptop |
| Product colour | Black |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| RGB colour space | DCI-P3 |
| Memory form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Keyboard backlit colour | RGB |
| Width | 380 mm |
| Depth | 298 mm |
| Height | 23 mm |
Software & compatibility1 detail
| Original brand name | MSI |
|---|
Further product details21 details
| Market positioning | Gaming |
|---|---|
| HD type | Quad HD+ |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:10 |
| Performance cores | 8 |
| Efficient cores | 16 |
| Maximum turbo power | 157 W |
| Total SSDs capacity | 1 TB |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| NVMe | Yes |
| Optical drive type | No |
| On-board GPU manufacturer | Intel |
| Privacy type | Privacy shutter |
| Antenna type | 2x2 |
| Intel® Thunderbolt 4 | Yes |
| Pointing device | Touchpad |
| Numeric keypad | Yes |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
| Keyboard backlit zone | Per-key RGB |
| Copilot key | Yes |
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
| Cable lock slot type | Kensington |
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What is the listed display diagonal for MSI Vector 16 HX?
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What is the listed display resolution for MSI Vector 16 HX?
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