MSI Crosshair 16 Max HX now boasts a leaner build and RTX 50-Series power. MSI announced that it has updated a section of its laptop lineup at CES 2026 with new Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors. All the laptops will see significant design changes and a lighter build for professionals. The company simplified its product lineup by organizing all laptops into three main groups: the high-end Raider series, the performance-oriented Crosshair series, and the office-friendly Stealth series.
MSI Crosshair 16 Max HX now has a leaner build
MSI Crosshair 16 Max HX goes thinner with a lighter build. It is a powerful gaming laptop that offers great value for money. According to IGN India, it can deliver up to 200W of total system power, that is, Core Ultra 200HX CPUs and GeForce RTX GPUs. It is a 30W increase over the previous generation. The best graphics bet is the mid-range RTX 5070. It cuts a good deal as tech-savvy users can get an appropriate 2560 × 1600 OLED screen rated up to 165Hz.
Additionally, it comes with two SSD slots for additional storage and the option for more DDR5. It is, of course, if the user can afford it. Tech users may already be well-versed in the recent DRAM price hike. The regular Crosshair 16 uses the previous-generation Core i9 14900HX processor, but otherwise it’s similar to the 16 Max.
It uses an impressive RTX 5070 graphics card, up to 96GB of memory, and double SSD slots. The MSI Crosshair 16 Max HX boasts an impressive leaner build and uses an IPS panel instead of OLED. Tech users will be delighted to know it has a higher refresh rate of 240Hz and the same 2560 × 1600 resolution. The regular Crosshair is 25 mm, and is significantly thicker and heavier than Crosshair 16 Max HX, which is 24mm. The Crosshair series also includes a 24-zone RGB keyboard.
Furthermore, MSI also revealed that the Claw A8 AI+ is now available in a majestic glacier blue color. It is meant to be visually appealing to tech-savvy audiences who might want a break from standard grey-colored devices.
Originally reported by Anwaya Mane on Mandatory.
