MSI Crosshair 16 MAX HX E2WGXK-045BE

Intel 290HX Plus · NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 Laptop GPU · 32 GB · 1 TB

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Type Creator
Processor Intel 290HX Plus
Graphics NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 Laptop GPU
Memory 32 GB
Storage 1 TB
Display 16 inch

MSI Crosshair 16 MAX HX E2WGXK-045BE is a 16-inch creator laptop with an Intel 290HX Plus processor, NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 Laptop GPU graphics, 32 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage. The dedicated graphics card helps with photo and video editing, 3D and design apps. It came out in 2026.

Released: 2026-05-03

Specifications

Key specs

Type: Creator
Processor: Intel 290HX Plus
Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 Laptop GPU
Memory: 32 GB
Storage: 1 TB
Display: 16 inch
Resolution: 2560 x 1600
weight: 2.2 kg
os: Windows 11 Home
Released: 2026-05-03
Part number: CROSSHAIR 16 MAX HX E2WGXK-045BE
EAN / UPC: 4711377461528

Design

Colour name: Core Black
Product type: Laptop
Product colour: Black
Form factor: Clamshell
Housing material: Metal, Plastic
Market positioning: Gaming
Original brand name: MSI

Display

Display diagonal: 40.6 cm (16")
Display resolution: 2560 x 1600 pixels
HD type: Quad HD+
Panel type: OLED
Anti-glare screen: Yes
Display brightness: 500 cd/m²
RGB colour space: DCI-P3
Colour gamut: 100%
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported: Yes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology: DisplayHDR True Black 1000

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Processor

Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor family: Intel Core Ultra 9
Processor generation: Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor model: 290HX Plus
Processor cores: 24
Processor threads: 24
Processor boost frequency: 5.5 GHz
Performance cores: 8
Efficient cores: 16
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency: 5.5 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency: 4.7 GHz
Performance-core base frequency: 2.7 GHz
Efficient-core base frequency: 1.8 GHz
Processor cache: 36 MB
Processor cache type: Smart Cache
Processor socket: BGA 2114
Processor base power: 55 W
Maximum turbo power: 160 W

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

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

Storage

Total storage capacity: 1 TB
Storage media: SSD
Total SSDs capacity: 1 TB
Number of SSDs installed: 1
SSD capacity: 1 TB
SSD interface: PCI Express 4.0
NVMe: Yes
Card reader integrated: Yes
Compatible memory cards: SD

Graphics

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

Audio

Audio system: Nahimic 3
Number of built-in speakers: 2
Speaker power: 2 W
Built-in microphone: Yes

Camera

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

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
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity: 1
Intel® Thunderbolt 4: Yes
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode: Yes
USB Sleep-and-Charge: Yes

Keyboard

Pointing device: Touchpad
Numeric keypad: Yes
Keyboard backlit: Yes
Keyboard backlit colour: RGB
Keyboard backlit zone: 24-zone RGB
Keyboard layout: QWERTY
Keyboard language: French
Copilot key: Yes

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: 5120 mAh
Battery capacity: 80 Wh
Battery weight: 283.8 g

Power

AC adapter power: 240 W
USB Type-C charging port: Yes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD): Yes

Security

Cable lock slot: Yes
Cable lock slot type: Kensington
Trusted Platform Module (TPM): Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version: 2.0

Weight & dimensions

Width: 363 mm
Depth: 269.7 mm
Height (front): 2.19 cm
Height (rear): 2.38 cm
Weight: 2.2 kg

Other features

Warranty period: 2 year(s)

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About this product

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.

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Type	Creator	Creator	Creator	Creator
Processor	Intel 290HX Plus	Intel 275HX	Intel 386H	AMD 8940HX
Graphics	NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 Laptop GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
Memory	32 GB	32 GB	32 GB	32 GB
Storage	1 TB	1 TB	1 TB	1 TB
Display	16 inch	16 inch	16 inch	16 inch
Resolution	2560 x 1600	2560 x 1600	2560 x 1600	2560 x 1600
Released	2026	2026	2026	2026