MSI Crosshair 16 MAX HX E2WGXK-023 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Laptop 40.6 cm (16") Quad HD+ 16 GB DDR5-SDRAM 1 TB SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) Windows 11 Home Black

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Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX (36MB Cache), 16GB DDR5-SDRAM, 1000GB SSD, 16" Quad HD+ 2560 x 1600 OLED, Intel Graphics, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 (12GB GDDR7), LAN, WLAN, Webcam, Windows 11 Home
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX (36MB Cache)
  • 16" Quad HD+ 2560 x 1600 OLED, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 (12GB GDDR7)
  • 16GB DDR5-SDRAM & 1000GB SSD
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SKU 002652-023
EAN 4711377451307
Manufacturer MSI
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Product Family Crosshair
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16” AI Gaming Power. Up to 200W.
The MSI Crosshair 16 Max HX (E2W) is a 16-inch gaming laptop built for users who demand AI ready high-performance, immersive gameplay, and intensive creative potential. With up to 200W of combined CPU and GPU power, it not only supports hybrid AI agent, but also supports GPU-intensive gaming, and complex content creation with dependable performance. Its advanced cooling architecture sustains this high-power output during extended sessions, helping AI applications, AAA games, and demanding multitasking run with greater consistency. Featuring a mecha-inspired design and an RGB Dragon Shield emblem, the Crosshair 16 Max HX (E2W) delivers a premium AI gaming experience for users who expect more.

Desktop Muscle in an Efficient Package.
Up to Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus

Meet the Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus. Featuring a redesigned P-core and E-core architecture, it brings elite desktop power to a cooler, quieter, and more efficient portable gaming experience.

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
When under extreme workloads that require full CPU and GPU resources, MSI OverBoost technology delivers peak combined performance with a total power output of 200W.

Powerful Cooling. Quiet Gaming.
MSI Cooler Boost technology optimizes airflow, heat transfer, and acoustic efficiency to keep performance high and noise low. With a redesigned internal layout and enhanced cooling hardware, Crosshair 16 Max HX E2W stays cool and stable even during intense gaming sessions.

Light Up Your Gaming Style
The Crosshair 16 MAX HX E2W features a 24-Zone RGB keyboard with illuminated WASD keys and specially designed keycaps. Dynamic lighting adds a more immersive look and feel, giving every gaming setup a bolder visual identity.

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.

Comprehensive Connectivity
Crosshair 16 MAX HX E2W features a versatile selection of I/O ports to support multiple peripherals and display outputs. With additional rear I/O placement, cable routing stays cleaner and more organized—maximizing flexibility for every setup.

DISCOVER YOUR NEXT FAVORITE GAME
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Design
Colour nameCore Black
Product typeLaptop
Market positioningGaming
Form factorClamshell
Product colourBlack
Original brand nameMSI
Display
HD typeQuad HD+
Panel typeOLED
TouchscreenNo
Display resolution2560 x 1600 pixels
Display diagonal40.6 cm (16")
Anti-glare screenNo
Maximum refresh rate165 Hz
RGB colour spaceDCI-P3
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyDisplayHDR True Black 1000
Colour gamut100%
Native aspect ratio16:10
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedYes
Processor
Processor generationIntel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor cache typeSmart Cache
Processor cache36 MB
Processor model275HX
Processor boost frequency5.4 GHz
Processor cores24
Processor threads24
Processor socketBGA 2114
Processor manufacturerIntel
Processor familyIntel Core Ultra 9
Processor base power55 W
Maximum turbo power160 W
Efficient-core base frequency2.1 GHz
Performance-core base frequency2.7 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency4.6 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency5.4 GHz
Performance cores8
Efficient cores16
Low Power Efficient-cores0
Neural processor unit (NPU)
Neural processor unit (NPU)Intel AI Boost
Sparsity supportYes
Windows Studio effects supportYes
AI software frameworks supported by NPUDirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN
Total processor performance up to36 TOPs
NPU performance up to13 TOPs
GPU performance up to8 TOPs
Memory
Memory form factorCSODIMM
Internal memory16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR5-SDRAM
Memory slots2x CSODIMM
Maximum internal memory128 GB
Storage
SSD form factorM.2
Storage mediaSSD
Optical drive typeNo
Number of SSDs installed1
SSD capacity1 TB
SSD interfacePCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 5.0
Card reader integratedNo
Total storage capacity1 TB
Total SSDs capacity1 TB
Graphics
Discrete graphics cardYes
Discrete graphics card memory12 GB
On-board graphics card familyIntel® Graphics
On-board graphics cardYes
On-board graphics card modelIntel® Graphics
Discrete graphics card modelNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR7
Discrete GPU manufacturerNVIDIA
On-board GPU manufacturerIntel
Audio
Audio systemNahimic 3
Number of built-in speakers2
Built-in microphoneYes
Camera
Front cameraYes
Front camera resolution1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speed30 fps
Front camera HD typeHD
Optical drive
Optical drive typeNo
Network
Mobile network connectionNo
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
WLAN controller modelIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Ethernet LANYes
Ethernet LAN data rates2500 Mbit/s
BluetoothYes
Bluetooth version5.3
WLAN controller manufacturerIntel
Ports & interfaces
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity3
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity1
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
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity1
Intel® Thunderbolt 4Yes
Keyboard
Pointing deviceTouchpad
Numeric keypadYes
Keyboard backlit colourRGB
Keyboard backlit zone24-zone RGB
Copilot keyYes
Software
Operating system installedWindows 11 Home
Technical details
Market positioningGaming
Form factorClamshell
Product colourBlack
Discrete graphics card memory12 GB
Warranty period2 year(s)
Battery
Battery technologyLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cells4
Battery capacity80 Wh
Power
AC adapter power240 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Yes
USB Type-C charging portYes
USB Type-C required charging power (min)65 W
USB Type-C required charging power (max)140 W
Security
Cable lock slot typeKensington
Cable lock slotYes
Weight & dimensions
Width363 mm
Depth270 mm
Height (front)2.19 cm
Height (rear)2.39 cm
Weight2.2 kg
Packaging data
AC adapter includedYes
Packaging content
AC adapter includedYes
Other features
WLAN controller modelIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
On-board graphics cardYes
Audio systemNahimic 3
AC adapter includedYes
Anti-glare screenNo
Warranty period2 year(s)