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.

The Ultimate Gaming processor Evolved:
Up to AMD Ryzen™ 9 8940HX processor
Game like never before with the latest AMD Ryzen™ 9 8940HX processor, featuring the latest Zen 4 architecture, gamers can now harness the power of ultimate performance on the processor built for gaming and more.

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 4.5, 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 4.5 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 path tracing and breakthrough neural rendering technologies.

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 A16 HX E8W stays cool and stable even during intense gaming sessions.

Light Up Your Gaming Style
The 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.

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 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.

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	1025642
Brand	MSI Micro-Star International
Partnr	CROSSHAIR A16 HX E8WGXK-043NL
EAN/UPC code	4711377461788
Warranty (months)	2 years
Design
Product type	Notebook
Product colour	Grey
Colour name	Cosmos Gray
Form factor	Clamshell
Housing material	Metal, Plastic
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+
Native aspect ratio	16:10
Display brightness	500 cd/m²
Colour gamut	100 procent
RGB colour space	DCI-P3
Maximum refresh rate	240 Hz
Processor
Processor manufacturer	AMD
Processor family	AMD Ryzen 9
Processor model	8940HX
Processor generation	AMD Ryzen 8000 Series
Processor frequency	2.4 GHz
Processor boost frequency	5.3 GHz
Processor cores	16
Processor threads	32
Processor cache	64 MB
Processor cache type	L2 & L3
Motherboard chipset	Intel SoC
L3 cache	64 MB
L2 cache	16 MB
Memory
Internal memory	16 GB
Internal memory type	DDR5-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	5200 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)	2 x 8 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	96 GB
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
SSD form factor	M.2
Optical drive type	N
Graphics
On-board graphics adapter	Y
Discrete graphics adapter	Y
Discrete GPU manufacturer	NVIDIA
Discrete graphics adapter model	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
On-board graphics adapter family	AMD Radeon Graphics
On-board GPU manufacturer	AMD
On-board graphics adapter model	AMD Radeon 610M
Discrete graphics adapter memory	12 GB
Discrete graphics memory type	GDDR7
NVIDIA G-SYNC	Y
Audio
Audio system	Nahimic 3
Number of built-in speakers	2
Speaker power	2 W
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	AMD
WLAN controller model	AMD RZ616
Ethernet LAN	Y
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100, 1000 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
HDMI ports quantity	1
HDMI version	2.1
Combo headphone/mic port	Y
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode	Y
USB Power Delivery	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	Nvidia App, Nahimic 3, MSI App Player, Mystic Light, MSI Companion, MSI Center, Discrete Graphics Mode, MSI AI Engine, AMD Radeon Software
Battery
Battery technology	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
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	2500 g
Width	359 mm
Depth	266.4 mm
Height	27.9 mm
Other features
AC adapter included	Y
Warranty period	2 jaar