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CPU Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 processor 251HX with Intel® AI Boost (NPU)
14 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores), 14 threads, 24MB Intel® Smart Cache, Max Turbo Frequency 5.1 GHz 		Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 processor 255HX with Intel® AI Boost (NPU)
20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores), 20 threads, 30MB L3 cache, Max Turbo Frequency 5.2 GHz 		Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus with Intel® AI Boost (NPU)
24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores), 24 threads, 36MB Intel® Smart Cache, Max Turbo Frequency 5.5 GHz
Operating Systems Windows 11 Home (MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro for business.) Windows 11 Home (MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro for business.) Windows 11 Home (MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro for business.)
Display 16" QHD+(2560x1600), 165Hz Refresh Rate, OLED, 100% DCI-P3(Typical), VESA DisplayHDR™ True Black 1000 Certified, SGS Eye Care Display 16" QHD+(2560x1600), 240Hz Refresh Rate, IPS-Level, 100% DCI-P3(Typical) 16" QHD+(2560x1600), 165Hz Refresh Rate, OLED, 100% DCI-P3(Typical), VESA DisplayHDR™ True Black 1000 Certified, SGS Eye Care Display
Chipset Intel® HM870 Intel® HM870 Intel® HM870
Discrete Graphics NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 Laptop GPU powers advanced AI with 572 AI TOPS
2497MHzx Up to Boost Clock 115W Maximum Graphics Power with Dynamic Boost. *May vary by scenario 		NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 Laptop GPU powers advanced AI with 572 AI TOPS
2497MHzx Up to Boost Clock 115W Maximum Graphics Power with Dynamic Boost. *May vary by scenario 		NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 Laptop GPU powers advanced AI with 798 AI TOPS
2347MHzx Up to Boost Clock 115W Maximum Graphics Power with Dynamic Boost. *May vary by scenario
Video Memory 8GB GDDR7 8GB GDDR7 12GB GDDR7
CPU and GPU Combined Power Max. 200W CPU-GPU Power with MSI OverBoost Technology.
*Full Power CPU & GPU 		Max. 200W CPU-GPU Power with MSI OverBoost Technology.
*Full Power CPU & GPU 		Max. 200W CPU-GPU Power with MSI OverBoost Technology.
*Full Power CPU & GPU
Memory 16GB*2 DDR5
*The actual frequency will vary by memory combination and CPU capability. 		8GB*2 DDR5
*The actual frequency will vary by memory combination and CPU capability. 		16GB*2 DDR5
*The actual frequency will vary by memory combination and CPU capability.
Memory Slot and Max Capacity Up to DDR5-6400, 2 Slots, Max 128GB Up to DDR5-6400, 2 Slots, Max 128GB Up to DDR5-6400, 2 Slots, Max 128GB
Storage 1TB*1 NVMe SSD PCIe Gen4
 1TB*1 NVMe SSD PCIe Gen4
 1TB*1 NVMe SSD PCIe Gen4
Storage Slot 1x M.2 SSD slot (NVMe PCIe Gen4), 1x M.2 SSD slot (NVMe PCIe Gen5) Compatible 1x M.2 SSD slot (NVMe PCIe Gen4), 1x M.2 SSD slot (NVMe PCIe Gen5) Compatible 1x M.2 SSD slot (NVMe PCIe Gen4), 1x M.2 SSD slot (NVMe PCIe Gen5) Compatible
Keyboard 24-Zone RGB Gaming Keyboard with Copilot Key
99KEYS 		24-Zone RGB Gaming Keyboard with Copilot Key
99KEYS 		24-Zone RGB Gaming Keyboard with Copilot Key
99KEYS
WebCam HD type (30fps@720p) with 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) HD type (30fps@720p) with 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) HD type (30fps@720p) with 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR)
Audio 2x 2W Audio Speaker
Hi-Res Audio Ready, Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer
Array Microphone 		2x 2W Audio Speaker
Hi-Res Audio Ready, Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer
Array Microphone 		2x 2W Audio Speaker
Hi-Res Audio Ready, Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer
Array Microphone
Audio Port 1x Mic-in/Headphone-out Combo Jack 1x Mic-in/Headphone-out Combo Jack 1x Mic-in/Headphone-out Combo Jack
USB Ports 3x Type-A USB3.2 Gen2
1x Type-C (USB3.2 Gen2 / DisplayPort™/ Power Delivery 3.0)
1x Thunderbolt™ 4 (DisplayPort™/ Power Delivery 3.1) 		3x Type-A USB3.2 Gen2
1x Type-C (USB3.2 Gen2 / DisplayPort™/ Power Delivery 3.0)
1x Thunderbolt™ 4 (DisplayPort™/ Power Delivery 3.1) 		3x Type-A USB3.2 Gen2
1x Type-C (USB3.2 Gen2 / DisplayPort™/ Power Delivery 3.0)
1x Thunderbolt™ 4 (DisplayPort™/ Power Delivery 3.1)
Video Ports 1x HDMI™ 2.1 (8K @ 60Hz / 4K @ 120Hz) 1x HDMI™ 2.1 (8K @ 60Hz / 4K @ 120Hz) 1x HDMI™ 2.1 (8K @ 60Hz / 4K @ 120Hz)
LAN 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi/ Bluetooth Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211, Bluetooth v5.4 Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211, Bluetooth v5.4 Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211, Bluetooth v5.4
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module(fTPM) 2.0, Kensington Lock, Webcam Shutter Firmware Trusted Platform Module(fTPM) 2.0, Kensington Lock, Webcam Shutter Firmware Trusted Platform Module(fTPM) 2.0, Kensington Lock, Webcam Shutter
Adapter 240W 240W 240W
Battery 4-Cell
80 Whrs 		4-Cell
80 Whrs 		4-Cell
80 Whrs
Dimension (WXDXH) 14.29" x 10.62" x 0.86 - 0.94" 14.29" x 10.62" x 0.86 - 0.94" 14.29" x 10.62" x 0.86 - 0.94"
Weight (W/ Battery) 4.85 (OLED) / 5.07 (IPS) lbs 4.85 (OLED) / 5.07 (IPS) lbs 4.85 (OLED) / 5.07 (IPS) lbs
Chassis Color Core Black Core Black Core Black
Warranty 1 years limited warranty 1 years limited warranty 1 years limited warranty
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