16” AI-Ready Performance. Built for More.The MSI Crosshair A16 HX (E8W) is a 16-inch gaming laptop designed for users who value efficient multitasking, AI-ready performance, and immersive gameplay across diverse daily needs. Built for hybrid AI agent, modern gaming, and everyday multitasking, it handles varied tasks with dependable sustained performance and versatility. Its advanced cooling system helps maintain stable output through extended use, keeping AI applications, gaming sessions, and creative tasks consistently responsive. With its sharp mecha-inspired design and balanced performance profile, the Crosshair A16 HX (E8W) delivers a flexible AI-ready gaming experience for users who value efficiency and adaptability.
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Light Up Your Gaming StyleThe Crosshair A16 HX E8W features a 4-Zone RGB keyboard with illuminated WASD keys and specially designed keycaps. Vivid lighting pulses with energy, creating an immersive gaming experience that stands out in style.
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Comprehensive ConnectivityCrosshair A16 HX E8W 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.
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Technical specifications
Design
| Colour name | Cosmos Gray |
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| Product type | Laptop |
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| Product colour | Grey |
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| Form factor | Clamshell |
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| Housing material | Metal, Plastic |
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| Original brand name | MSI |
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Display
| Display diagonal | 40.6 cm (16") |
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| Display resolution | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
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| Touchscreen | No |
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| HD type | Quad HD+ |
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| Panel type | IPS-Level |
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| Native aspect ratio | 16:10 |
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| Display brightness | 500 cd/m² |
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| RGB colour space | DCI-P3 |
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| Colour gamut | 100% |
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| Maximum refresh rate | 240 Hz |
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Processor
| Processor manufacturer | AMD |
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| Processor family | AMD Ryzen™ 9 |
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| Processor generation | AMD Ryzen 8000 Series |
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| Processor model | 8940HX |
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| Processor cores | 16 |
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| Processor threads | 32 |
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| Processor boost frequency | 5.3 GHz |
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| Processor frequency | 2.4 GHz |
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| Processor cache | 64 MB |
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| Processor cache type | L2 & L3 |
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| L3 cache | 64 MB |
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| L2 cache | 16 MB |
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Memory
| Internal memory | 16 GB |
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| Internal memory type | DDR5-SDRAM |
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| Memory clock speed | 5200 MHz |
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| Memory layout (slots x size) | 2 x 8 GB |
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| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
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| Maximum internal memory | 96 GB |
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Storage
| Total storage capacity | 1 TB |
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| Storage media | SSD |
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| Total SSDs capacity | 1 TB |
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| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
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| SSD capacity | 1 TB |
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| SSD interface | PCI Express 4.0 |
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| NVMe | Yes |
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| SSD form factor | M.2 |
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| Optical drive type | No |
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Graphics
| Discrete GPU manufacturer | NVIDIA |
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| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 |
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| Discrete graphics card memory | 12 GB |
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| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR7 |
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| On-board graphics card | Yes |
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| On-board GPU manufacturer | AMD |
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| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
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| On-board graphics card family | AMD Radeon Graphics |
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| On-board graphics card model | AMD Radeon 610M |
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| NVIDIA G-SYNC | Yes |
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Audio
| Audio system | Nahimic 3 |
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| Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
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| Speaker power | 2 W |
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Camera
| Front camera | Yes |
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| Front camera resolution | 1280 x 720 pixels |
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| Front camera HD type | HD |
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| Video capturing speed | 30 fps |
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| Privacy camera | Yes |
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| Privacy type | Privacy shutter |
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Network
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
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| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
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| Mobile network connection | No |
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| WLAN controller model | AMD RZ616 |
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| WLAN controller manufacturer | AMD |
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| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
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| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
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| Bluetooth | Yes |
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| Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
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Ports & interfaces
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 3 |
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| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity | 1 |
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| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
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| HDMI version | 2.1 |
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| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
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| USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode | Yes |
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Performance
| Motherboard chipset | Intel SoC |
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Keyboard
| Pointing device | Touchpad |
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| Numeric keypad | Yes |
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| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
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| Keyboard backlit colour | RGB |
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| Keyboard backlit zone | 24-zone RGB |
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| Keyboard layout | QWERTY |
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| Keyboard language | French |
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| Copilot key | Yes |
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Software
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Home |
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| Bundled software | Nvidia App, Nahimic 3, MSI App Player, Mystic Light, MSI Companion, MSI Center, Discrete Graphics Mode, MSI AI Engine, AMD Radeon Software |
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Battery
| Battery technology | Lithium Polymer (LiPo) |
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| Number of battery cells | 4 |
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| Battery capacity | 5120 mAh |
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| Battery capacity | 80 Wh |
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| Battery weight | 283.8 g |
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Power
| AC adapter power | 240 W |
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| USB Type-C charging port | Yes |
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| USB Power Delivery (USB PD) | Yes |
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Security
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
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| Cable lock slot type | Kensington |
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| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) | Yes |
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| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version | 2.0 |
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Weight & dimensions
| Width | 359 mm |
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| Depth | 266.4 mm |
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| Height | 27.9 mm |
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| Weight | 2.5 kg |
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