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MSI Crosshair A16 HX D8WGKG-216XUA vs MSI Crosshair A17 HX D8WGKG-049XUA

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  • 96specifications compared
  • 6differ
  • 90identical
  • 7known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI Crosshair A17 HX D8WGKG-049XUA has 0.3 kg more weight than the MSI Crosshair A16 HX D8WGKG-216XUA (2.8 kg vs 2.5 kg). The MSI Crosshair A17 HX D8WGKG-049XUA has 24.2 mm more width than the MSI Crosshair A16 HX D8WGKG-216XUA (383.2 mm vs 359 mm). The MSI Crosshair A17 HX D8WGKG-049XUA has 13.5 mm more depth than the MSI Crosshair A16 HX D8WGKG-216XUA (279.9 mm vs 266.4 mm). Display diagonal: 40.6 cm (16") on the MSI Crosshair A16 HX D8WGKG-216XUA, 43.2 cm (17") on the MSI Crosshair A17 HX D8WGKG-049XUA.

  • Display diagonal
    • Crosshair A16 HX D8WGKG-216XUA:40.6 cm (16")
    • Crosshair A17 HX D8WGKG-049XUA:43.2 cm (17")
  • Weight
    • Crosshair A16 HX D8WGKG-216XUA:2.5 kg
    • Crosshair A17 HX D8WGKG-049XUA:2.8 kg
  • Width
    • Crosshair A16 HX D8WGKG-216XUA:359 mm
    • Crosshair A17 HX D8WGKG-049XUA:383.2 mm
  • Depth
    • Crosshair A16 HX D8WGKG-216XUA:266.4 mm
    • Crosshair A17 HX D8WGKG-049XUA:279.9 mm
  • Height (front)
    • Crosshair A16 HX D8WGKG-216XUA:2.18 cm
    • Crosshair A17 HX D8WGKG-049XUA:2.22 cm
  • Height (rear)
    • Crosshair A16 HX D8WGKG-216XUA:2.79 cm
    • Crosshair A17 HX D8WGKG-049XUA:2.97 cm

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Comparison of Crosshair A16 HX D8WGKG-216XUA, Crosshair A17 HX D8WGKG-049XUA
103 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourGreyGrey
Colour nameCosmos GrayCosmos Gray
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Original brand nameMSIMSI
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers40.6 cm (16")43.2 cm (17")
Display resolution2560 x 1600 pixels2560 x 1600 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeQuad HD+Quad HD+
Panel typeIPS-LevelIPS-Level
Native aspect ratioKnown for one16:10Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour gamut100%100%
RGB colour spaceDCI-P3DCI-P3
Maximum refresh rate240 Hz240 Hz
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor familyAMD Ryzen™ 9AMD Ryzen™ 9
Processor generationAMD Ryzen 8000 SeriesAMD Ryzen 8000 Series
Processor model8940HX8940HX
Processor cores1616
Processor threads3232
Processor boost frequency5.3 GHz5.3 GHz
Processor frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheKnown for one64 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cache typeL2 & L3L2 & L3
L3 cacheKnown for one64 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
L2 cacheKnown for one16 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor base powerKnown for one55 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory32 GB32 GB
Internal memory typeDDR5-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Memory clock speed5200 MHz5200 MHz
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory96 GB96 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 16 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity1 TB1 TB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Total SSDs capacity1 TB1 TB
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacity1 TB1 TB
NVMeYesYes
SSD interfacePCI Express 4.0PCI Express 4.0
SSD form factorM.2M.2
Optical drive typeNoNo
M.2 SSD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2280 (22 x 80 mm)
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete GPU manufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
Discrete graphics card modelNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
Discrete graphics card memory8 GB8 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR7GDDR7
On-board GPU manufacturerAMDAMD
On-board graphics card familyAMD Radeon GraphicsAMD Radeon Graphics
On-board graphics card modelAMD Radeon 610MAMD Radeon 610M
NVIDIA G-SYNCYesYes
Audioidentical
Audio systemNahimic 3Nahimic 3
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker power2 W2 W
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera HD typeHDHD
Front camera resolution1280 x 720 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speed30 fps30 fps
Privacy cameraYesYes
Privacy typePrivacy shutterPrivacy shutter
Networkidentical
Mobile network connectionNoNo
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
WLAN controller manufacturerAMDAMD
WLAN controller modelAMD RZ616AMD RZ616
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity33
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity11
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI version2.22.2
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel SoCIntel SoC
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitYesYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Keyboard backlit colourRGBRGB
Keyboard backlit zone24-zone RGB24-zone RGB
Copilot keyYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedFreeDOSFreeDOS
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells44
Battery capacity90 Wh90 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power240 W240 W
USB Type-C charging portYesYes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)YesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)YesYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version2.02.0
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.5 kg2.8 kg
WidthDiffers359 mm383.2 mm
DepthDiffers266.4 mm279.9 mm
Height (front)Differs2.18 cm2.22 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.79 cm2.97 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Warranty period1 year(s)1 year(s)

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