MSI Crosshair 16 HX Gaming Laptop Core i9-14900HX RTX 5070 16GB

MSI Crosshair 16 HX Gaming Laptop

The MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14WGK-038US combines an Intel Core i9-14900HX processor with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 graphics, 16GB DDR5 memory and a 512GB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD. Its 16-inch QHD+ 240Hz display gives you a high-resolution gaming screen with a fast refresh rate and 100% DCI-P3 colour coverage.

Intel Core i9-14900HX Processor

The Core i9-14900HX has 24 cores and 32 threads, made up of 8 Performance-cores and 16 Efficient-cores. It reaches up to 5.8GHz and has 36MB of Intel Smart Cache.

With its high core count, the processor is suited to gaming, heavy multitasking, software development, rendering and other applications that make use of multiple CPU cores.

RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7 Graphics

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU has 8GB of GDDR7 dedicated graphics memory. MSI lists a boost clock of up to 2347MHz and up to 115W of graphics power with Dynamic Boost.

The RTX 5070 uses NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture and supports features such as DLSS 4 and hardware-accelerated ray tracing in compatible games.

16GB DDR5 Memory

The laptop comes with 16GB of DDR5 memory installed as two 8GB modules. MSI provides two RAM slots and supports up to 96GB of DDR5-5600 memory, so the installed memory can be upgraded later.

512GB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD

The 512GB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD provides fast storage for Windows, games, applications and personal files. The Crosshair 16 HX has two M.2 slots, with one supporting PCIe Gen4 and the second supporting PCIe Gen5-compatible SSDs.

16-inch QHD+ 240Hz Display

The 16-inch display has a 2560 x 1600 QHD+ resolution and a 16:10 aspect ratio. It uses an IPS-Level panel with a 240Hz refresh rate and 100% DCI-P3 colour coverage.

The 240Hz refresh rate is particularly useful for fast-paced gaming, while the 2560 x 1600 resolution provides a sharper image than a standard Full HD gaming display.

200W Combined CPU and GPU Power

MSI OverBoost technology allows the CPU and GPU to reach up to 200W of combined power under the appropriate performance mode and power conditions. This gives the Crosshair 16 HX room to maintain high performance during demanding gaming and heavy workloads.

Cooler Boost Cooling

The Crosshair 16 HX uses MSI Cooler Boost cooling with two dedicated fans and five copper heat pipes. The cooling system is designed to move heat away from the processor and graphics hardware during extended workloads.

4-Zone RGB Gaming Keyboard

The laptop has a 4-zone RGB gaming keyboard with 99 keys and a dedicated Copilot key. The backlighting can be adjusted to suit your gaming setup.

Wi-Fi 6E and Gigabit Ethernet

Wireless connectivity comes from Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 with Bluetooth 5.4. A Gigabit Ethernet port is also included for a wired network connection.

Ports and External Displays

The Crosshair 16 HX has two USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports, one USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 port and two USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 ports with DisplayPort and Power Delivery 3.0.

HDMI 2.1 supports up to 8K at 60Hz or 4K at 120Hz. The laptop also includes Gigabit Ethernet and a 3.5mm microphone/headphone combo jack.

HD Camera and Hi-Res Audio

A 720p HD webcam records at up to 30fps and includes 3D noise reduction. Two 2W speakers support Hi-Res Audio and Nahimic 3 audio enhancement, with an array microphone for voice input.

80Wh Battery

The Crosshair 16 HX uses a 4-cell 80Wh battery and comes with a 240W AC adapter.

Who Is the MSI Crosshair 16 HX For?

The Crosshair 16 HX is aimed at gamers who want a powerful Intel gaming laptop with RTX 5070 graphics and a fast QHD+ display. The Core i9-14900HX also makes it suitable for heavy multitasking, programming, rendering, video work and other CPU-intensive applications.

The 240Hz QHD+ screen makes the laptop especially suitable for users who care about both image detail and high refresh rates in games.

Upgrade Options

The laptop has two DDR5 RAM slots and supports up to 96GB of memory. The supplied 16GB uses two 8GB modules, so higher-capacity modules can be installed later.

Storage can also be expanded through the second M.2 slot. MSI provides one PCIe Gen4 slot and one PCIe Gen5-compatible slot, allowing another NVMe SSD to be added without removing the supplied 512GB drive.

Full Specifications

Processor

Intel Core i9-14900HX, 24 cores, 32 threads, 8 Performance-cores and 16 Efficient-cores, up to 5.8GHz, 36MB Intel Smart Cache.

Graphics

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, 8GB GDDR7, up to 2347MHz boost clock and up to 115W maximum graphics power with Dynamic Boost.

Memory

16GB DDR5, installed as 2 x 8GB modules. Two RAM slots, maximum supported capacity 96GB.

Storage

512GB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD. Two M.2 slots, with one supporting PCIe Gen4 and one supporting PCIe Gen5-compatible SSDs.

Display

16-inch QHD+ 2560 x 1600, 16:10, IPS-Level, 240Hz refresh rate and 100% DCI-P3 typical colour coverage.

Camera

720p HD webcam with 3D noise reduction, up to 30fps.

Wireless

Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 and Bluetooth 5.4.

Network

Gigabit Ethernet LAN.

Ports

2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 with DisplayPort and Power Delivery 3.0, HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet and 3.5mm combo audio jack.

Keyboard

4-zone RGB gaming keyboard with 99 keys and Copilot key.

Audio

2 x 2W speakers, Hi-Res Audio Ready, Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer and array microphone.

Battery

4-cell 80Wh battery.

Power Adapter

240W AC adapter.

Operating System

Windows 11 Home.

Colour

Black.

Weight

Approximately 5.07 lb, or 2.30 kg.

Dimensions

14.29 x 10.62 x 0.86 to 1.01 inches.

Security

Firmware TPM 2.0, Kensington Lock and webcam shutter.

Warranty

1-year limited warranty.

Model and MPN

MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14WGK, MPN E14WGK-038US.

Final Overview

The MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14WGK-038US pairs the Core i9-14900HX with RTX 5070 8GB graphics, 16GB DDR5 memory and a 512GB PCIe Gen4 SSD. Its 16-inch QHD+ 240Hz display, 80Wh battery, 4-zone RGB keyboard, Wi-Fi 6E and expandable RAM and storage make it a high-performance gaming laptop for demanding games and heavy workloads.