This high-performance AI-ready MSI laptop has perfect specs for developers and engineers - but it has one of the most baffling 'free' gifts I've ever seen

Looking for extra power without spending Dell and Lenovo prices? This powerhouse laptop has to be one of the best I've seen so far. The MSI Vector 16 HX AI is now $1,999.99 (was $2599.99) at Newegg.

This 16in AI-ready Windows laptop is as close to a mobile workstation as you can get without paying twice the price. And for most AI developers, engineering students, STEM students, and anyone else who needs that extra performance drive for resource-intensive tasks like running local AI, this is a staggering deal.

Packed inside the MSI Vector 16 HX is a the high-performance Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, a 24-core processor with a mix of performance and efficiency cores for a broad range of heavy workloads. This machine also boasts an Nvidia RTX 5080 Laptop GPU with 16GB of GDDR7 VRAM.

Compared to competitors, at this price there's not much that comes close to this laptop for software development, data analysis, simulations, and AI-assisted tasks.

But this deal goes even further, adding in a games bundle worth $268. That's to be expected. What confuses me, though, is that when you add accident protection, you get a $115 electric vacuum seal system for food, too. I'm not complaining, it's just such a weird gift to add in.

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MSI Vector 16 HX AI laptop: was $2,599 now $1,999.99 at Newegg

MSI's 16-inch Windows 11 laptop is powered by Intel’s Core Ultra 9 275HX and Nvidia’s RTX 5080 Laptop GPU with 16GB GDDR7. Includes 16GB DDR5 memory, a 1TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD, and a 2560 x 1600 IPS display with a 240Hz refresh rate.

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MSI pairs the processor with 16GB of DDR5 memory and a fast 1TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD, giving you a solid foundation for professional use, with room to upgrade later if needed.

Graphics are handled by Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU with 16GB of GDDR7 memory so it can handle compute-heavy applications, including rendering, video processing, and machine-learning workloads that benefit from large amounts of VRAM.

The 16-inch IPS display runs at 2560 x 1600 with a 240Hz refresh rate. The extra vertical resolution is genuinely useful for timelines, large documents, and multi-pane workflows.

Connectivity includes HDMI 2.1, two Thunderbolt 5 ports, USB-A, 2.5Gb Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and an IR webcam with a physical shutter.

The SteelSeries RGB keyboard and spacious touchpad are clearly designed for long desk sessions.

To round things off, Newegg is also including Intel’s Holiday Platinum Bundle 2025 worth $268 at no extra cost.

That adds Battlefield 6 Phantom Edition and Assassin’s Creed Shadows Deluxe Edition, plus your choice of Civilization VII or Dying Light: The Beast.

You only have until March 15 to redeem this free bundle, so you'll need to be quick (although Newegg has previously extended the offer, so it could happen again).

Plus, if you add a two-year accident protection plan to your order for $180, you get a free Fontal Electric Vacuum Sealer Machine with four airtight food storage containers and a 12 pack of reusable food sealer bags, worth $115. It’s a bit random, but free is free, right?

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