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MSI Crosshair 16 MAX HX E2WGXK-023 Laptop Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 16 inch 16 GB RAM 1 TB SSD Quad HD+ RTX 5070 Windows 11 Home Black

MSI Crosshair 16 MAX HX E2WGXK-023, Intel Core Ultra 9, 40.6 cm (16"), 2560 x 1600 pixels, 16 GB, 1 TB, Windows 11 Home

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Price history of MSI Crosshair 16 MAX HX E2WGXK-023 Laptop Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 16 inch 16 GB RAM 1 TB SSD Quad HD+ RTX 5070 Windows 11 Home Black over the last 3 months
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30 October 2026£2,374
30 October 2026£2,374
2 November 2026£2,363
5 November 2026£2,363
7 November 2026£2,363
10 November 2026£2,363

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Product Information

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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Product

Name
MSI Crosshair 16 MAX HX E2WGXK-023 Laptop Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 16 inch 16 GB RAM 1 TB SSD Quad HD+ RTX 5070 Windows 11 Home Black
Category
Laptops
Brand
MSI

Display

Display diagonal
40.6 cm (16")
Display resolution
2560 x 1600 pixels
Touchscreen
No
HD type
Quad HD+
Panel type
OLED
Native aspect ratio
16:10
Anti-glare screen
No
RGB colour space
DCI-P3
Colour gamut
100%
Maximum refresh rate
165 Hz
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported
Yes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology
DisplayHDR True Black 1000

Processor

Processor family
Intel Core Ultra 9
Processor manufacturer
Intel
Processor model
275HX
Processor generation
Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor cores
24
Processor threads
24
Processor boost frequency
5.4 GHz
Performance cores
8
Efficient cores
16
Low Power Efficient-cores
0
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
5.4 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
Performance-core base frequency
2.7 GHz
Efficient-core base frequency
2.1 GHz
Processor cache
36 MB
Processor cache type
Smart Cache
Processor socket
BGA 2114
Processor base power
55 W
Maximum turbo power
160 W

Ports & interfaces

USB 2.0 ports quantity
0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity
0
HDMI ports quantity
1
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 version
2.1
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity
1
Intel® Thunderbolt 4
Yes
Combo headphone/mic port
Yes
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode
Yes

Memory

Internal memory
16 GB
Maximum internal memory
128 GB
Internal memory type
DDR5-SDRAM
Memory form factor
CSODIMM
Memory slots
2x CSODIMM

Weight & dimensions

Weight
2.2 kg
Width
363 mm
Depth
270 mm
Height (front)
2.19 cm
Height (rear)
2.39 cm

Power

USB Type-C charging port
Yes
USB Type-C required charging power (min)
65 W
USB Type-C required charging power (max)
140 W
AC adapter power
240 W
AC adapter frequency
50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage
100 - 240 V
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)
Yes

Audio

Audio system
Nahimic 3
Number of built-in speakers
2
Built-in microphone
Yes

Keyboard

Numeric keypad
Yes
Pointing device
Touchpad
Keyboard backlit colour
RGB
Keyboard backlit zone
24-zone RGB
Copilot key
Yes

Network

Mobile network connection
No
Top Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standards
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
WLAN controller model
Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
WLAN controller manufacturer
Intel
Ethernet LAN
Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates
2500 Mbit/s
Bluetooth
Yes
Bluetooth version
5.3

Security

Cable lock slot
Yes
Cable lock slot type
Kensington

Software

Operating system installed
Windows 11 Home

Camera

Front camera
Yes
Front camera resolution
1280 x 720 pixels
Front camera HD type
HD
Video capturing speed
30 fps

Storage

Total storage capacity
1 TB
Storage media
SSD
Optical drive type
No
Total SSDs capacity
1 TB
Number of SSDs installed
1
SSD capacity
1 TB
SSD interface
PCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 5.0
SSD form factor
M.2
Card reader integrated
No

Other features

Warranty period
2 year(s)

Battery

Battery capacity
80 Wh
Battery technology
Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cells
4

Graphics

On-board graphics card
Yes
Discrete graphics card
Yes
Discrete graphics card model
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
On-board graphics card model
Intel® Graphics
Discrete GPU manufacturer
NVIDIA
Discrete graphics card memory
12 GB
Discrete graphics memory type
GDDR7
On-board GPU manufacturer
Intel
On-board graphics card family
Intel® Graphics

Design

Product type
Laptop
Product colour
Black
Form factor
Clamshell
Colour name
Core Black
Market positioning
Gaming
Original brand name
MSI

Packaging content

AC adapter included
Yes

Neural processor unit (NPU)

Neural processor unit (NPU)
Intel AI Boost
Sparsity support
Yes
Windows Studio effects support
Yes
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

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