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MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XW (Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, RTX 5070)

MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XW (Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, RTX 5070) is a 16-inch gaming laptop with the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU 8GB. It has 16 GB RAM and 1 TB SSD and it weighs 2.5 kg.

In short

MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XW (Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, RTX 5070) is a laptop from MSI, released April 2025. Its Comparezi Score is 47.4 out of 100, ranked #29 of 151 laptops. Key specifications: processor Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU 8GB, RAM 16 GB. Among laptops here it fits best for long battery.

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Processor
Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU 8GB
RAM
16 GB
Display size
16"
Battery
90 Wh

Variant: 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD

Where to buy

No current price recorded from any seller in India.

Comparezi Score

How the 47.4 was computed

Methodology v2 →
FactorThis productPosition in categoryPoints
Battery 90 Wh
84%
15.8
CPU cores 20
80%
10.0
Weight 2.5 kg
39%
7.3
Storage 1 TB
43%
5.4
Refresh rate 240 Hz
75%
4.7
RAM 16 GB
14%
2.7
Graphics memory 8 GB
20%
1.3
NPU (AI) performance 13 TOPS
4%
0.3
Peak brightness (not published, left out) — not recorded 0.0

Each factor is placed between the lowest and highest value in Laptops (0-100 %), multiplied by its weight, and summed. It is a computed figure, not a rating, and never uses reviews.

Pros

  • 240 Hz display, a higher refresh rate than 76% of the 42 gaming laptops on Comparezi that state it
  • 2 years warranty, longer than 79% of the 43 gaming laptops on Comparezi that state it
  • RAM can be upgraded later

Cons

  • Thicker than 82% of the 40 gaming laptops on Comparezi that state it (27.9 mm)

Who should buy it

  • Best for Long battery · What matters most? (pick any) #12 of 170 laptops for this

Who should avoid it

  • Not ideal for Light to carry · What matters most? (pick any) #133 of 170

Full specifications

Overview

Laptop type Gaming
Operating system Windows
OS edition Windows 11 Home
Model number Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XWGKG-066IN
Launched 2025-04

Performance

Processor Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
Processor brand Intel
CPU cores 20
NPU (AI) performance 13 TOPS
Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU 8GB
Dedicated graphics Yes
Graphics memory 8 GB

Memory and storage

RAM 16 GB
RAM type DDR5
RAM upgradeable Yes
Storage 1 TB
Storage type NVMe SSD PCIe Gen4

Display

Display size 16"
Resolution 2560 x 1600
Display panel IPS
Refresh rate 240 Hz

Battery and build

Battery 90 Wh
Charger 240 W
Weight 2.5 kg
Thickness 27.9 mm
Backlit keyboard Yes
Colours Cosmos Gray

Connectivity and warranty

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6E
Ports 3x Type-A USB3.2 Gen1, 1x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort/ Power Delivery 3.0), 1x HDMI 2.1 (8K @ 60Hz / 4K @ 120Hz), 1x Mic-in/Headphone-out Combo Jack, RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet
Warranty 2 years

About the Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XW (Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, RTX 5070)

MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XW (Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, RTX 5070) is a 16-inch gaming laptop with the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU 8GB. It has 16 GB RAM and 1 TB SSD and it weighs 2.5 kg. It is one of 11 MSI laptops and 170 laptops compared on Comparezi.

MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XW (Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, RTX 5070) at a glance

  • Processor: Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU 8GB
  • RAM: 16 GB DDR5
  • Storage: 1 TB NVMe SSD PCIe Gen4
  • Display: 16-inch IPS display at 2560 x 1600, 240 Hz
  • Battery: 90 Wh
  • Weight: 2.5 kg
  • Operating system: Windows 11 Home

Performance

It runs on the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX with 20 cores. The NPU (the chip part for on-device AI) is rated at 13 TOPS. Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU 8GB, a dedicated GPU for games and video work.

Memory and storage

RAM: 16 GB DDR5, upgradeable. Storage: 1 TB NVMe SSD PCIe Gen4.

Display

The screen is a 16-inch IPS display at 2560 x 1600, 240 Hz.

Battery and build

Battery: 90 Wh, with a 240 W charger. Battery life depends on brightness and workload, so compare capacities rather than claimed hours. It weighs 2.5 kg and is 27.9 mm thick. The keyboard is backlit. Colours: Cosmos Gray.

Software, ports and warranty

It ships with Windows 11 Home. Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E. Ports: 3x Type-A USB3.2 Gen1, 1x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort/ Power Delivery 3.0), 1x HDMI 2.1 (8K @ 60Hz / 4K @ 120Hz), 1x Mic-in/Headphone-out Combo Jack, RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet. Warranty: 2 years, as stated by MSI.

How the MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XW (Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, RTX 5070) compares

Of the 40 gaming laptops on Comparezi with a stated weight, 27 are lighter and 5 are level with it. Of the 42 gaming laptops on Comparezi with a stated battery capacity, 7 have a bigger battery and 4 are level with it.

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Sources

Checked 18 October 2026. Figures the brand does not state are left out rather than estimated. Prices on this page come from dated store checks, not from this text. See how Comparezi checks data.

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Questions

Crosshair 16 HX AI D2XW (Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, RTX 5070) FAQs

Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX (20 cores).

It has a dedicated GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU 8GB), which is what games need.

16 GB DDR5 in the base configuration; MSI lists it as upgradeable.

90 Wh, charged with a 240 W adapter.

2.5 kg, as stated by MSI.

16-inch IPS display at 2560 x 1600, 240 Hz.

2 years, as stated by MSI.

Data sources

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