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MSI Pulse 16 AI (2025) RTX 5060

RTX 5060 8GB · Core Ultra 9 275HX · 16GB RAM · 16" QHD+ 240Hz

$1,499

C+

56/100 overall

MSI Pulse 16 AI (2025) RTX 5060 is a gaming laptop built around the Core Ultra 9 275HX and RTX 5060 8GB, paired with 16GB RAM and a 16" QHD+ 240Hz display. It weighs 5.18 lbs and is rated by the manufacturer for 7 hours of battery — independent reviews suggest ~2.8 hours of real-world use. For local AI workloads, 8 GB VRAM + 16 GB RAM means the system can runs ~8b llms locally. At $1,499, Laptop Index gives it an overall score of 56/100 (tier C+).

Specifications

BrandMSI

CategoryGaming

GPURTX 5060 8GB

CPUCore Ultra 9 275HX

RAM16 GB

VRAM8 GB

Screen16" QHD+ 240Hz

Weight5.18 lbs

Battery (claimed)7 hrs

Battery (realistic)~2.8 hrs

Price (USD)$1,499

Laptop Index scores

Overall tierC+ · 56/100

GPU score56/100

CPU score96/100

AI / LLM capability~9B params

Local AI verdictRuns ~8B LLMs locally

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