The MSI MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14W is a 16-inch laptop powered by an Intel Core i7-14650HX processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 graphics card, 16GB of DDR5 memory, 16-inch QHD+ 240Hz display, and a 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD, made for PC gamers who are looking to play games at high settings at 1080p or even 1440p by taking advantage of NVIDIA DLSS, creators as well as students who need a high core count CPU that can handle demanding tasks like editing, rending, coding, and multi-tasking, AI hobbyists who plan to run quantized models or GPU-accelerated tools locally, or just anyone looking for a high performance laptop that features rear HDMI and Ethernet ports for a clean desk setup. The Crosshair series sits below the Stealth series and dubs this line as “Get Started with Gaming”, but just looking at the specifications here we can see that this laptop is going to be so much more than that. With what is under the hood of the Crosshair 16 HX E14W users are going to see AI-ready performance, precise responsiveness, and fluid gameplay in one capable machine. Read on as we take a look!
Special thanks to MSI for providing us with the Crosshair 16 HX E14W Gaming Laptop to review.
What are the Specifications of the MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14W Laptop?
| Processor and Graphics | |
|---|---|
| Processor |
Intel Core i7-14650HX 16 cores (8 P-cores and 8 E-cores), 24 threads, 30 MB Intel Smart Cache and up to 5.2 GHz |
| Chipset | Intel HM770 |
| Graphics |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU 8 GB GDDR7 video memory 2,497 MHz boost clock Up to 115 W Maximum Graphics Power with Dynamic Boost Up to 572 AI TOPS |
| Combined CPU and GPU Power | Up to 200 W with MSI OverBoost Technology |
| Display | |
| Display | 16-inch QHD+ (2560 × 1600) IPS-level display |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 (typical) |
| Memory and Storage | |
| Installed Memory | 16 GB DDR5 (2 × 8 GB) |
| Memory Support |
DDR5-5600 2 memory slots Up to 96 GB |
| Installed Storage | 512 GB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD |
| Storage Slots |
1 × M.2 SSD slot compatible with NVMe PCIe Gen4 1 × M.2 SSD slot compatible with NVMe PCIe Gen5 |
| Operating System and Input | |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
| Keyboard |
99-key, 4-zone RGB gaming keyboard Dedicated Copilot key |
| Webcam | 720p HD webcam at 30 FPS with 3D Noise Reduction and a privacy shutter |
| Audio | |
| Speakers | 2 × 2 W speakers |
| Audio Features |
Hi-Res Audio ready Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer Array microphone |
| Audio Port | 1 × microphone/headphone combo jack |
| Ports and Connectivity | |
| USB Ports |
2 × USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A 1 × USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A 2 × USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C with DisplayPort and Power Delivery 3.0 |
| Video Output | 1 × HDMI 2.1 supporting up to 8K at 60 Hz or 4K at 120 Hz |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Security | |
| Security Features |
Firmware Trusted Platform Module (fTPM) 2.0 Kensington lock slot Webcam privacy shutter |
| Power and Battery | |
| Power Adapter | 240 W |
| Battery | 4-cell, 80 Wh |
| Physical Specifications | |
| Dimensions | 14.29 × 10.62 × 0.86–1.01 inches |
| Weight | 5.07 pounds with battery |
| Chassis Color | Black |
| Warranty | 1-year limited warranty |
Graphics power, boost frequency and memory frequency may vary depending on the workload, system configuration and processor capabilities.
What comes with the MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14W Laptop?
The Crosshair 16 HX E14W comes in a pretty standard laptop box that simply says “Crosshair” on it with the mecha-inspired styling you’ll see that MSI has chosen for this laptop series.
Opening the box up inside you’ll find the laptop itself, power adapter and power cable, and a quick start guide. If you are wondering, the power adapter is a 240W unit.
