MSI Crosshair A16 HX E8WGXK-044BE

AMD 8940HX · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 · 16 GB · 1 TB

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Type Creator
Processor AMD 8940HX
Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
Memory 16 GB
Storage 1 TB
Display 16 inch

MSI Crosshair A16 HX E8WGXK-044BE is a 16-inch creator laptop with an AMD 8940HX processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 graphics, 16 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: AMD 8940HX
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
Memory: 16 GB
Storage: 1 TB
Display: 16 inch
Resolution: 2560 x 1600
Refresh rate: 240 Hz
weight: 2.5 kg
os: Windows 11 Home
Released: 2026-05-03
Part number: CROSSHAIR A16 HX E8WGXK-044BE
EAN / UPC: 4711377461795

Design

Colour name: Cosmos Gray
Product type: Laptop
Product colour: Grey
Form factor: Clamshell
Housing material: Metal, Plastic
Original brand name: MSI

Display

Display diagonal: 40.6 cm (16")
Display resolution: 2560 x 1600 pixels
HD type: Quad HD+
Panel type: IPS-Level
Native aspect ratio: 16:10
Display brightness: 500 cd/m²
RGB colour space: DCI-P3
Colour gamut: 100%
Maximum refresh rate: 240 Hz

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Processor

Processor manufacturer: AMD
Processor family: AMD Ryzen™ 9
Processor generation: AMD Ryzen 8000 Series
Processor model: 8940HX
Processor cores: 16
Processor threads: 32
Processor boost frequency: 5.3 GHz
Processor frequency: 2.4 GHz
Processor cache: 64 MB
Processor cache type: L2 & L3
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: 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
SSD form factor: M.2

Graphics

Discrete GPU manufacturer: NVIDIA
Discrete graphics card model: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
Discrete graphics card memory: 12 GB
Discrete graphics memory type: GDDR7
On-board graphics card: Yes
On-board GPU manufacturer: AMD
Discrete graphics card: Yes
On-board graphics card family: AMD Radeon Graphics
On-board graphics card model: AMD Radeon 610M
NVIDIA G-SYNC: Yes

Audio

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

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
HDMI ports quantity: 1
HDMI version: 2.1
Combo headphone/mic port: Yes
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode: Yes

Performance

Motherboard chipset: Intel SoC

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: 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: 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: 359 mm
Depth: 266.4 mm
Height: 27.9 mm
Weight: 2.5 kg

Other features

Warranty period: 2 year(s)

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About this product

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.

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Type	Creator	Creator	Creator	Creator
Processor	AMD 8940HX	AMD 8940HX	Intel i9-14900HX	AMD 9955HX3D
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070	NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 Laptop GPU
Memory	16 GB	32 GB	16 GB	16 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