MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI (D2XW, 2025)

Gaming

76
GoodGifng score of the starting version; up to 80 for the top version
Good for gamingGood for creatorsGood for displayGood for performance

Usual price₹1,89,990

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Versions

The same laptop is sold with different processors, graphics, memory and screens. Each version has its own score.

  • Ultra 7 255HX · RTX 5060 · 16GB/1TB · 16" 240HzIPS · 2560x1600 · Windows 11 Home · D2XWFKG-068IN
    76
  • Ultra 9 275HX · RTX 5060 · 16GB/1TB · 16" 240HzIPS · 2560x1600 · Windows 11 Home · D2XWFKG-067IN
    77
  • Ultra 7 255HX · RTX 5070 · 16GB/1TB · 16" 240HzIPS · 2560x1600 · Windows 11 Home · D2XWGKG-066IN
    79
  • Ultra 9 275HX · RTX 5070 · 16GB/1TB · 16" 240HzIPS · 2560x1600 · Windows 11 Home · D2XWGKG-065IN
    80

Where to buy

Usual price ₹1,89,990

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Score breakdown

Performance
94
Battery
84
Display
73
Portability & build
30
Graphics
94
Memory & storage
80
Features
66

For the starting version. Each part is measured the same way for every laptop (processor and graphics from benchmark results) and moves up or down with what reviewers praise or criticise.

Pros

  • Sharp, colour-rich 240 Hz QHD+ screen that does not flicker
  • Holds its performance well under long loads
  • Well made chassis
  • Reasonable battery life in its eco mode
  • Very strong processor and video-export speed
  • Crisp, quick 240 Hz matte panel
  • Keyboard comfortable and accurate

Cons

  • 8 GB of graphics memory limits the heaviest new games
  • Just one USB-C (Thunderbolt 4) port
  • No HDR or adaptive sync
  • Hot air from the side vents reaches the mouse hand
  • Draws a lot of power even when idle
  • Wi-Fi slower than it could be
  • Expensive
  • NotebookcheckNov 2025

    A capable 1440p gaming and creative machine for the money; the compromises (8 GB VRAM, one USB-C, hot exhaust) show only at the edges (tested: D2XWGKG, Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5070 115 W, 16 GB DDR5-5600, 1 TB - not an India SKU).

  • iTWireJun 2025

    An all-round winner that the reviewer named its new best laptop: very fast processor, good matte screen, calm cooling and long battery life once the graphics card is switched off (tested: D2XW, Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5070, 32 GB DDR5-5600, 2 TB - Australian unit; the same review also runs on SMBtech).

  • The TechnovoreJul 2025

    Fast at 1440p gaming for its price with a nice screen and keyboard; heat around the numpad and vents and a thin port mix are the quirks to live with (tested: D2XW, Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5070, 32 GB, 1 TB - Singapore unit).

Full specs

Battery
Battery90 Wh
Battery test14.75 h (iTWire PCMark 10 Modern Office, RTX 5070 switched off via MUX (Core Ultra 9 275HX / RTX 5070 unit))
Charger240 W
Build
Weight2.5 kg
Thickness27.9 mm
Keyboard & more
KeyboardRGB backlit, number pad
Webcam720p
Fingerprint / face unlockNo
Speakers2x 2 W stereo
Connections
Ports1× USB-C, 3× USB-A, Thunderbolt/USB4, HDMI 2.1, Ethernet, 3.5 mm audio
Wi-Fi / BluetoothWi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
Other
CoolingCooler Boost 5 (two fans, five heat pipes). iTWire found it quiet in normal use and only moderately loud flat out; Notebookcheck and The Technovore found it loud and hot in the top mode, with side vents blowing hot air at the mouse hand and a warm numpad area
Warranty2 years
ColoursCosmos Grey

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