MSI Crosshair A16 HX Gaming Laptop (E2WGK-037SG/ E8WGK-025SG /E8WFK-026SG)

The MSI Raider A16 HX B8W is a high-performance 16-inch gaming laptop powered by an AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series graphics, featuring a 240Hz QHD+ display, DDR5 memory, fast NVMe storage and advanced cooling for demanding gaming and creative workloads. Specification Crosshair 16 Max HX E2W E2WGK-037SG Crosshair A16 HX E8W E8WGK-025SG Crosshair A16 HX E8W E8WFK-026SG Similarities Operating System Windows 11 Home Colour Core Black Memory 16GB DDR5 Screen Size 16" Resolution QHD+ 2560 × 1600 Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 (Typical) Storage 1TB NVMe PCIe Gen 4 SSD Storage Expansion 1 × M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 4 SSD Slot + 1 × M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 5 Compatible SSD Slot Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.3 HDMI 1 × HDMI 2.1, up to 8K @ 60Hz / 4K @ 120Hz Ethernet 1 × RJ45 Speakers 2 × 2W Speakers Audio Features Hi-Res Audio Ready, Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer Microphone Array Microphone Audio Jack 1 × Mic-In / Headphone-Out Combo Jack Graphics Mode Discrete Graphics Mode with Full-Power GPU Support Cooling Cooler Boost with 2 Dedicated Fans and 5 Copper Heat Pipes MSI AI Engine Automatically Optimises System Settings Based on Usage Needs Battery 4-Cell Li-Polymer, 80Wh Warranty 2 Years On-Site Warranty Differences Model Crosshair 16 Max HX E2W Crosshair A16 HX E8W Crosshair A16 HX E8W EAN 4711377455718 4711377455770 4711377455787 Processor Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus with Intel AI Boost (NPU) AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX Chipset Intel HM870 Integrated SoC Integrated SoC Maximum Memory Up to 128GB DDR5, 2 Slots Up to 96GB DDR5, 2 Slots Up to 96GB DDR5, 2 Slots Display Type OLED IPS-Level IPS-Level Refresh Rate 165Hz 240Hz 240Hz HDR VESA DisplayHDR True Black 1000 Certified Not Specified Not Specified Eye Care SGS Eye Care Display Not Specified Not Specified Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU GPU AI Performance 798 AI TOPS 798 AI TOPS 572 AI TOPS Wi-Fi Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 AMD RZ616 Wi-Fi 6E AMD RZ616 Wi-Fi 6E USB-A 3 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 3 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 3 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A USB-C / Thunderbolt 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with DisplayPort / PD 3.0 1 × Thunderbolt 4 with DisplayPort / PD 3.1 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with DisplayPort / PD 3.0 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with DisplayPort / PD 3.0 Keyboard 24-Zone RGB Gaming Keyboard with Copilot Key 4-Zone RGB Gaming Keyboard with Copilot Key 4-Zone RGB Gaming Keyboard with Copilot Key OverBoost Total Power Up to 200W Up to 190W Up to 190W Dimensions 363 × 269.7 × 21.95–23.85 mm 363 × 269.7 × 21.95–25.55 mm 363 × 269.7 × 21.95–25.55 mm Weight 2.2 kg 2.3 kg 2.3 kg