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
Enjoy 50+ games with your new MSI devices and two months of Xbox Game Pass Essential Plan. 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.

Specification

Product
Product id	1025643
Brand	MSI Micro-Star International
Partnr	CROSSHAIR 16 MAX HX E2WGXK-044NL
EAN/UPC code	4711377461511
Warranty (months)	2 years
Design
Product type	Notebook
Product colour	Black
Colour name	Core Black
Form factor	Clamshell
Housing material	Metal, Plastic
Market positioning	Gaming
Original brand name	MSI
Display
Display diagonal	16 inch
Display resolution	2560 x 1600 Pixels
Touchscreen	N
Panel type	IPS-Level
HD type	Quad HD+
Display brightness	500 cd/m²
Colour gamut	100 procent
RGB colour space	DCI-P3
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology	DisplayHDR True Black 1000
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported	Y
Processor
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Processor family	Intel Core Ultra 9
Processor model	290HX Plus
Processor generation	Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor boost frequency	5.5 GHz
Processor cores	24
Processor threads	24
Efficient-core base frequency	1.8 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency	4.7 GHz
Processor cache	36 MB
Performance-core base frequency	2.7 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency	5.5 GHz
Processor cache type	Smart Cache
Processor socket	BGA 2114
Processor base power	55 W
Maximum turbo power	160 W
Performance cores	8
Efficient cores	16
Memory
Internal memory	32 GB
Internal memory type	DDR5-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	6400 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)	2 x 16 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	128 GB
Neural processor unit (NPU)
Neural processor unit (NPU)	Intel AI Boost
Sparsity support	Y
Windows Studio effects support	Y
AI software frameworks supported by NPU	DirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN
Total processor performance (up to)	36 TOPs
NPU performance up to	13 TOPs
GPU performance up to	8 TOPs
Storage
Total storage capacity	1000 GB
Storage media	SSD
Total SSDs capacity	1000 GB
Number of SSDs installed	1
SSD capacity	1000 GB
SSD interface	PCI Express 4.0
NVMe	Y
Optical drive type	N
Card reader integrated	Y
Compatible memory cards	SD
Graphics
On-board graphics adapter	Y
Discrete graphics adapter	Y
Discrete GPU manufacturer	NVIDIA
Discrete graphics adapter model	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
On-board graphics adapter family	Intel Graphics
On-board GPU manufacturer	Intel
On-board graphics adapter model	Intel Graphics
Discrete graphics adapter memory	12 GB
Discrete graphics memory type	GDDR7
Audio
Audio system	Nahimic 3
Number of built-in speakers	2
Speaker power	2 W
Built-in microphone	Y
Camera
Front camera	Y
Front camera resolution	1280 x 720 Pixels
Front camera HD type	HD
Video capturing speed	30 fps
Privacy camera	Y
Privacy type	Privacy shutter
Network
Bluetooth	Y
Mobile network connection	N
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
WLAN controller manufacturer	Intel
WLAN controller model	Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
Ethernet LAN	Y
Ethernet LAN data rates	2500 Mbit/s
Bluetooth version	5.3
Ports & interfaces
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	3
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
HDMI ports quantity	1
HDMI version	2.1
Intel® Thunderbolt 4	Y
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity	1
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode	Y
USB Power Delivery	Y
USB Sleep-and-Charge	Y
Keyboard
Pointing device	Touchpad
Keyboard backlit	Y
Numeric keypad	Y
Keyboard backlit colour	RGB
Keyboard backlit zone	24-zone RGB
Copilot key	Y
Software
Operating system installed	Windows 11 Home
Bundled software	Discrete Graphics Mode, MSI AI Engine, MSI App Player, MSI Center, MSI Companion, Mystic Light, Nahimic 3, Nvidia App
Battery
Number of battery cells	4
Battery capacity (Watt-hours)	80 Wh
Battery capacity	5120 mAh
Battery weight	283.8 g
Power
AC adapter power	240 W
USB Type-C charging port	Y
Security
Cable lock slot	Y
Cable lock slot type	Kensington
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	Y
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version	2.0
Weight & dimensions
Weight	2200 g
Width	363 mm
Depth	269.7 mm
Height (front)	21.95 mm
Height (rear)	23.85 mm
Other features
AC adapter included	Y
Warranty period	2 jaar