MSI Pulse A16 AI+ C3XWGKG-019AU Copilot+ PC AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Laptop 40.6 cm (16") Quad HD+ 32 GB DDR5-SDRAM 2 TB SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) Windows 11 Home Black

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PULSE A16 AI+ C3XWGKG-019AU
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AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (36MB Cache, 2GHz), 32GB DDR5-SDRAM, 2000GB SSD, 40.6 cm (16") Quad HD+ 2560 x 1600 IPS-Level, AMD Radeon 890M, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 (8GB GDDR7), LAN, WLAN, Webcam, Windows 11 Home
  • Windows 11 Home
  • AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (36MB Cache, 2GHz)
  • 40.6 cm (16") Quad HD+ 2560 x 1600 IPS-Level, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 (8GB GDDR7)
  • 32GB (5600MHz) DDR5-SDRAM (2 x 16) & 2000GB SSD
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SKU PULSE A16 AI+ C3XWGKG-019AU
EAN 4711377360128
Manufacturer MSI
Availability Y
Product Family PULSE
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Unleash next-gen performance with the all-new Pulse A16 AI+ C3XW — forged for gamers who demand more. Equipped with the latest AMD Ryzen™ AI 300 Series Processors, the powerful GeForce RTX™ 50 Series Laptop GPU, and certified as a Copilot+ PC, this beast is built for victory. From intense gaming sessions to AI-assisted creation and productivity, it's your ultimate weapon in the new era of AI-powered performance.

Up to AMD Ryzen™ AI 9 HX 370 Processor
Experience AI Built In
Featuring Zen 5 processor architecture, XDNA 2 NPU, and RDNA 3.5 GPU architecture for efficient handling of intensive tasks. With 50 NPU TOPS, it excels in accelerating AI programs, making it ideal for sustained, power-efficient applications. Whether you're engaged in creative projects, gaming, or running data-intensive applications, the APU ensures enhanced performance and reduced power consumption, providing exceptional efficiency and reliability.

GeForce RTX™ 50 Series Laptops
Game Changer
Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell, GeForce RTX™ 50 Series Laptop GPUs bring game-changing capabilities to gamers and creators. Equipped with a massive level of AI horsepower, the RTX 50 Series enables new experiences and next-level graphics fidelity. Multiply performance with NVIDIA DLSS 4, generate images at unprecedented speed, and unleash your creativity with NVIDIA Studio. All in the thinnest and longest lasting RTX laptops, optimized by Max-Q.

Supreme Speed. Superior Visuals.
DLSS 4 massively increases performance and improves image quality for top games using the power of AI.

Game-Winning Responsiveness
NVIDIA Reflex 2 with Frame Warp gives you the ultimate responsiveness, enhancing target acquisition, reaction time, and aim precision.

True-to-Life Graphics
Experience cinematic quality visuals at unprecedented speed with full ray tracing and breakthrough neural rendering technologies.

MSI OverBoost Technology
When extreme workloads demand full CPU and GPU resources, MSI Overboost technology delivers peak combined performance with a total power output of 160W.

Now Even Smarter
Experience smarter productivity featuring Copilot and MSI AI Engine for seamless multitasking. These advanced AI tools adapt to your needs, optimizing performance and streamlining workflows effortlessly.

Reforged Cooling Solution
The Pulse Series is equipped with Cooler Boost 5, which features the new Share Pipe design. Select heat pipes connect both the CPU and GPU to enhance heat dissipation and maximize performance. This advanced cooling system ensures smooth, stable gameplay even during the most demanding sessions.

Blazing Fast And Smooth Display
The display features a 240Hz refresh rate and covers 100% DCI-P3(Typ.) color space, allowing you to experience a smooth and vibrant level of gaming. A 16:10 ratio fully demonstrates the appeal of the Golden Ratio: 1.618, allowing users to have the most comfortable visual experience forr long-term gaming and other usage.

Light Up With Gaming Style
The Pulse Series has a new 24-Zone RGB Keyboard featuring LED-lit "WASD" keys with specially designed keycaps. Enjoy more colorful lights with virtually infinite customizable color combos and profiles, giving you an immersive gaming experience with style!

Higher Bandwidth.
Lower Latency.
Get a head start. The Pulse Series supports both PCIe Gen 4 SSD and DDR5 Memory.

The Way Music Should Be
Immerse yourself in lossless music and enjoy the premium sound quality with Hi-Resolution Audio.

Elevate Your Audio
Experience and listen to audio the way it was intended and share it with Nahimic in-game 3D surround & Sound Sharing via Bluetooth.

Extraordinary Wireless Experience
The latest Wi-Fi 6E delivers stunning speed while keeps the network smooth and stable even when sharing the network with numerous users.

Get All The Buffs
The exclusive MSI Center helps you control and customize your MSI laptop the way you want.

Seamless Gaming Experience
Developed under an exclusive partnership with BlueStacks, the MSI APP Player provides a seamless gaming experience between mobile gaming and the PC.

Webcam Shutter
The Pulse A16 AI+ adds a Webcam Shutter, letting users physically block the camera to ensure and maintain privacy.

DISCOVER YOUR NEXT FAVORITE GAME
Enjoy hundreds of high-quality PC games with your new MSI devices and one month of Xbox Game Pass- including EA play. With new games added all the time, there’s always something new to play. Redeem Xbox Game Pass through your purchased MSI laptop via Microsoft Store APP.
Design
Product typeLaptop
Product colourBlack
Form factorClamshell
Original brand nameMSI
Display
HD typeQuad HD+
Display diagonal40.6 cm (16")
Display resolution2560 x 1600 pixels
TouchscreenNo
Panel typeIPS-Level
Anti-glare screenYes
Maximum refresh rate240 Hz
RGB colour spaceDCI-P3
Colour gamut100%
Native aspect ratio16:10
Processor
Processor cache typeL2 & L3
Processor frequency2 GHz
Processor familyAMD Ryzen AI 9 HX
Processor model370
Processor boost frequency5.1 GHz
Processor cores12
Processor threads24
L3 cache24 MB
Processor cache36 MB
L2 cache12 MB
Motherboard chipsetIntel SoC
Processor manufacturerAMD
Neural processor unit (NPU)
Neural processor unit (NPU)AMD Ryzen AI
Total processor performance up to80 TOPs
NPU performance up to50 TOPs
Memory
Internal memory32 GB
Internal memory typeDDR5-SDRAM
Memory clock speed5600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)2 x 16 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory96 GB
Storage
SSD form factorM.2
Optical drive typeNo
Total storage capacity2 TB
Storage mediaSSD
Number of SSDs installed1
SSD capacity2 TB
SSD interfacePCI Express 4.0
Total SSDs capacity2 TB
NVMeYes
Graphics
Discrete graphics cardYes
Discrete graphics card memory8 GB
On-board graphics card modelAMD Radeon 890M
Discrete graphics card modelNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR7
On-board graphics cardYes
Discrete GPU manufacturerNVIDIA
On-board GPU manufacturerAMD
Audio
Audio systemNahimic 3
Number of built-in speakers2
Speaker power2 W
Camera
Front cameraYes
Front camera resolution1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speed30 fps
Privacy cameraYes
Privacy typePrivacy shutter
Front camera HD typeHD
Infrared (IR) cameraYes
Optical drive
Optical drive typeNo
Network
Mobile network connectionNo
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
WLAN controller modelAMD RZ616
BluetoothYes
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Ethernet LANYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth version5.3
WLAN controller manufacturerAMD
Ports & interfaces
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity0
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeYes
USB 2.0 ports quantity0
HDMI ports quantity1
HDMI version2.1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
Combo headphone/mic portYes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Yes
Performance
Motherboard chipsetIntel SoC
Keyboard
Pointing deviceTouchpad
Numeric keypadYes
Keyboard backlitYes
Keyboard backlit colourRGB
Keyboard backlit zone24-zone RGB
Copilot keyYes
Software
Operating system installedWindows 11 Home
Microsoft CopilotYes
Copilot+ PCYes
Battery
Number of battery cells4
Battery capacity90 Wh
Power
AC adapter power200 W
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Yes
Security
Cable lock slotYes
Cable lock slot typeKensington
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version2.0
Weight & dimensions
Weight2.5 kg
Width359 mm
Depth266.4 mm
Height (front)2.18 cm
Height (rear)2.79 cm
Packaging data
AC adapter includedYes
Packaging content
AC adapter includedYes
Technical details
Discrete graphics card memory8 GB
Warranty period1 year(s)
Other features
WLAN controller modelAMD RZ616
Audio systemNahimic 3
On-board graphics cardYes
AC adapter includedYes
Anti-glare screenYes
Warranty period1 year(s)