MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI (D2XW, 2025)

Gifng scores
Gifng score76
Performance94
Battery84
Display73
Portability & build30
Graphics94
Memory & storage80
Features66
Price
Best price today—
Usual price₹1,89,990
Launch price—
Starting version
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7 255HX
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
Memory (RAM)16 GB
Storage1 TB
Screen
Size16"
PanelIPS, 2560x1600
Refresh rate240 Hz
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
Versions sold4
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
What reviewers say
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
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

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