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MSI Crosshair 16 MAX HX E2WGXK-023
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Main specs
| Processor | |
|---|---|
| Screen | 16" 2560x1600 OLED 165Hz 100% DCI-P3 |
| Hard drive | 1TB SSD M.2 |
| RAM | 16GB DDR5-SDRAM |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home |
| Graphics card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 12GB GDDR7 |
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Full specifications of MSI Crosshair 16 MAX HX E2WGXK-023
| Reference / Part Number | CROSSHAIR 16 MAX HX E2WGXK-023 |
|---|---|
| Release date | March 2026, 6 months ago |
Design
| Product type | Laptop |
|---|---|
| Product color | Black |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Color name | Core Black |
| Market positioning | Gaming |
| Original brand name | MSI |
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Screen
| Display diagonal | 16 " (40,6 cm) |
|---|---|
| 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 color space | DCI-P3 |
| Color 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 |
| Generación del procesador | Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) |
| Processor cores | 24 |
| Processor threads | 24 |
| Processor boost frequency | 5,4 GHz |
| Núcleos de rendimiento | 8 |
| Núcleos de eficiencia | 16 |
| Núcleos de eficiencia de baja potencia | 0 |
| Frecuencia turbo máxima del núcleo de rendimiento | 5.4 |
| Frecuencia turbo máxima del núcleo de eficiencia | 4.6 |
| Frecuencia base de núcleo de rendimiento | 2.7 |
| Frecuencia base de núcleo eficiente | 2.1 |
| Processor cache | 36 MB |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Processor socket | BGA 2114 |
| Potencia base del procesador | 55 |
| Potencia turbo máxima | 160 |
Unidad de procesamiento neuronal (NPU)
| Unidad de procesamiento neuronal (NPU) | Intel AI Boost |
|---|---|
| Soporte de dispersión | Yes |
| Soporte de efectos de Windows Studio | Yes |
| Entornos de trabajo de software de IA compatibles con el núcleo NPU | DirectML,OpenVINO,Windows ML,ONNX RT,WebNN |
| Rendimiento total del procesador de hasta | 36 |
| Rendimiento del núcleo NPU de hasta | 13 |
| Rendimiento de GPU máximo | 8 |
Memory
| Internal memory | 16 GB |
|---|---|
| Maximum internal memory | 128 GB |
| Internal memory type | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory form factor | CSODIMM |
| Memory slots | 2x CSODIMM |
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 |
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 |
| Fabricante de GPU (unidad de procesamiento gráfico) integrada | Intel |
| On-board graphics card family | Intel Graphics |
Audio
| Audio system | Nahimic 3 |
|---|---|
| Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
| 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 |
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 |
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 |
| Número de puertos Thunderbolt 4 | 1 |
| Intel® Thunderbolt 4 | Yes |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
| USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode | Yes |
Keyboard
| Numeric keypad | Yes |
|---|---|
| Pointing device | Touchpad |
| Keyboard backlit color | RGB |
| Zona retroiluminada del teclado | 24-zone RGB |
| Tecla Copilot | Yes |
Software
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Home |
|---|
Battery
| Battery capacity | 80 Wh |
|---|---|
| Battery technology | Lithium Polymer (LiPo) |
| Number of battery cells | 4 |
Control de energía
| Puerto de carga USB tipo C | Yes |
|---|---|
| Potencia de carga requerida (mín.) | 65 |
| Potencia de carga requerida (máx.) | 140 |
| AC adapter power | 240 W |
| AC adapter frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
| AC adapter input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
| USB Power Delivery | Yes |
Security
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
|---|---|
| Cable lock slot type | Kensington |
Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 4.9 lbs (2,2 kg) |
|---|---|
| Width | 14.3 " (363 mm) |
| Depth | 10.6 " (270 mm) |
| Height (front) | 0.9 " (2,19 cm) |
| Height (rear) | 0.9 " (2,39 cm) |
Packaging content
| AC adapter included | Yes |
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Other features
| Warranty period | 2 year(s) |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the MSI Crosshair 16 MAX HX E2WGXK-023 good for gaming?
You can game on it, though this laptop was not built for it: it carries the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.
What is the screen of the MSI Crosshair 16 MAX HX E2WGXK-023 like?
It carries a 16" 2560x1600 OLED 165Hz 100% DCI-P3 display.
Which processor and graphics card does the MSI Crosshair 16 MAX HX E2WGXK-023 have?
It runs on the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.
Can the RAM of the MSI Crosshair 16 MAX HX E2WGXK-023 be upgraded?
Yes: it has 2 memory slots and takes up to 128 GB according to the manufacturer (it ships with 16GB).
Which operating system does the MSI Crosshair 16 MAX HX E2WGXK-023 come with?
It comes with Windows 11 Home preinstalled.
Which ports does the MSI Crosshair 16 MAX HX E2WGXK-023 have?
According to its spec sheet: 1 × Thunderbolt 4, 1 × USB-C, 3 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, Ethernet (RJ-45), headphone jack (3.5 mm).
Does the MSI Crosshair 16 MAX HX E2WGXK-023 have a touch screen?
No, according to its spec sheet the screen is not a touch screen.
How much does the MSI Crosshair 16 MAX HX E2WGXK-023 weigh?
It weighs 2,2 kg, a normal weight for its size: easy enough to move around.
When was the MSI Crosshair 16 MAX HX E2WGXK-023 released?
Its release date is March 2026, 6 months ago.