MSI Crosshair 16 HX D8WFKG Gaming Laptop | AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX | 16Gb Ram | 1TB SSD | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8Gb Graphics | 16-inch QHD+ (2560x1600) 240Hz Display | ENG KBD | Windows 11 Home | Gray | 1 YR WARR |

MSI Crosshair 16 HX D8WFKG Gaming Laptop — Cosmos Gray

The MSI Crosshair A16 HX D8WFKG is a well-rounded high-performance gaming laptop designed for gamers who demand responsiveness and visual clarity. Powered by the AMD Ryzen™ 9 8940HX (16 cores, Zen 4) and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7, 572 AI TOPS), it delivers smooth, AI-enhanced gaming on a crisp 16" QHD+ 240Hz 100% DCI-P3 display. MSI OverBoost Technology maximises combined CPU + GPU power up to 170W, while Cooler Boost 5 with 6 exhaust design keeps thermals in check during extended gaming sessions. With 24-Zone RGB keyboard, Nahimic 3 audio, Wi-Fi 6E, and a future-ready PCIe Gen 5 M.2 slot, it's built for today and upgradeable for tomorrow.

Key Features

• AMD Ryzen™ 9 8940HX — 16 cores / 32 threads, up to 5.3GHz boost, 80MB total cache, Zen 4 architecture
• NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 Laptop GPU — 8GB GDDR7, 115W with Dynamic Boost, 572 AI TOPS, DLSS 4, Blackwell architecture
• MSI OverBoost Technology — up to 170W combined CPU + GPU power
• 16" QHD+ (2560×1600) 240Hz IPS-level display — 16:10, 100% DCI-P3, anti-glare
• 16GB (2×8GB) DDR5-5200 — 2 slots, expandable up to 96GB
• 1TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe™ M.2 SSD — includes 2nd M.2 slot (PCIe Gen 5 ready)
• Cooler Boost 5 — dual fans + 6 heat pipes + 6 exhausts for sustained thermal performance
• 24-Zone RGB Gaming Keyboard with Copilot key
• 1× USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2 / DisplayPort / Power Delivery 3.0) + 3× USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
• HDMI 2.1 (8K@60Hz / 4K@120Hz)
• AMD Wi-Fi 6E (RZ616) + Bluetooth 5.3
• Gigabit Ethernet LAN
• HD Webcam with 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) + Webcam Shutter
• Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer + Hi-Res Audio + 2×2W speakers
• Firmware TPM 2.0 + Kensington Lock
• 90WHr battery + 240W AC adapter
• Windows 11 Home
• 1-Year Warranty

Specifications

Processor

CPU	AMD Ryzen™ 9 8940HX
Architecture	Zen 4
Cores / Threads	16 Cores / 32 Threads
Boost Clock	Up to 5.3 GHz
Cache	80MB Total

Graphics

GPU	NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 Laptop GPU
VRAM	8GB GDDR7
Max TGP	115W (with Dynamic Boost)
AI Performance	572 AI TOPS
Total System Power	Up to 170W (MSI OverBoost)
Features	DLSS 4, Blackwell Architecture, MUX Switch

Display

Size	16-inch
Resolution	2560 × 1600 (QHD+) — 16:10
Refresh Rate	240Hz
Panel Type	IPS-level, Anti-glare
Color Gamut	100% DCI-P3

Memory & Storage

RAM	16GB (2×8GB) DDR5-5200 — 2 slots, max 96GB
Storage	1TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe™ M.2 SSD
M.2 Slots	1× PCIe Gen 4 + 1× PCIe Gen 5 (future-ready)

Connectivity

Wi-Fi	AMD Wi-Fi 6E (RZ616)
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.3
LAN	Gigabit Ethernet

Ports & I/O

USB Type-C	1× USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort / Power Delivery 3.0)
USB Type-A	3× USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10Gbps)
HDMI	1× HDMI 2.1 (8K@60Hz / 4K@120Hz)
LAN	1× RJ45
Audio	1× Mic-in / Headphone-out Combo Jack (3.5mm)

Keyboard & Input

Keyboard	24-Zone RGB Gaming Keyboard with Copilot key
Webcam	HD 720p with 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) + Webcam Shutter

Audio

Speakers	2× 2W with Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer, Hi-Res Audio
Microphone	Array Microphone with AI Noise Cancellation

Battery & Power

Battery	90WHr, 4-cell Li-Ion
AC Adapter	240W

Physical

Dimensions (W×D×H)	359 × 266.4 × 21.8–27.9 mm
Weight	2.5 kg
Color	Cosmos Gray

General

Model	Crosshair A16 HX D8WFKG
SKU	9S7-15PL21-090
Chipset	AMD Integrated SoC
OS	Windows 11 Home
Security	Firmware TPM 2.0, Webcam Shutter, Kensington Lock
Warranty	1-Year