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MSI Crosshair A16 HX E8WGXK-001FR vs MSI Crosshair A16 HX MLG Edition E8WGK-099FRY

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  • 91specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 70identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Crosshair A16 HX E8WGXK-001FR:Grey
    • Crosshair A16 HX MLG Edition E8WGK-099FRY:White
  • Colour name
    • Crosshair A16 HX E8WGXK-001FR:Cosmos Gray
    • Crosshair A16 HX MLG Edition E8WGK-099FRY:Stellar White
  • Processor family
    • Crosshair A16 HX E8WGXK-001FR:AMD Ryzen™ 9
    • Crosshair A16 HX MLG Edition E8WGK-099FRY:AMD Ryzen™ 7
  • Processor model
    • Crosshair A16 HX E8WGXK-001FR:8940HX
    • Crosshair A16 HX MLG Edition E8WGK-099FRY:8840HX
  • Processor cores
    • Crosshair A16 HX E8WGXK-001FR:16
    • Crosshair A16 HX MLG Edition E8WGK-099FRY:12
  • Processor threads
    • Crosshair A16 HX E8WGXK-001FR:32
    • Crosshair A16 HX MLG Edition E8WGK-099FRY:24
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Crosshair A16 HX E8WGXK-001FR:5.3 GHz
    • Crosshair A16 HX MLG Edition E8WGK-099FRY:5.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Crosshair A16 HX E8WGXK-001FR:2.4 GHz
    • Crosshair A16 HX MLG Edition E8WGK-099FRY:2.9 GHz

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Comparison of Crosshair A16 HX E8WGXK-001FR, Crosshair A16 HX MLG Edition E8WGK-099FRY
116 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersGreyWhite
Colour nameDiffersCosmos GrayStellar White
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMetal, Plastic
Original brand nameMSIMSI
Displayidentical
Display diagonal40.6 cm (16")40.6 cm (16")
Display resolution2560 x 1600 pixels2560 x 1600 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeQuad HD+Quad HD+
Panel typeIPS-LevelIPS-Level
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Anti-glare screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 cd/m²
Colour gamut100%100%
RGB colour spaceDCI-P3DCI-P3
Maximum refresh rate240 Hz240 Hz
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor familyDiffersAMD Ryzen™ 9AMD Ryzen™ 7
Processor generationAMD Ryzen 8000 SeriesAMD Ryzen 8000 Series
Processor modelDiffers8940HX8840HX
Processor coresDiffers1612
Processor threadsDiffers3224
Processor boost frequencyDiffers5.3 GHz5.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor cache typeL2 & L3L2 & L3
L3 cache64 MB64 MB
L2 cacheDiffers16 MB12 MB
Processor cacheKnown for one64 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Internal memory typeDDR5-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Memory clock speed5200 MHz5200 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 8 GB2 x 16 GB
Maximum internal memory96 GB96 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity1 TB1 TB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Total SSDs capacity1 TB1 TB
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacity1 TB1 TB
NVMeYesYes
SSD interfaceDiffersPCI Express 4.0PCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 5.0
SSD form factorM.2M.2
Optical drive typeNoNo
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete GPU manufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
Discrete graphics card modelNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers12 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-SYNCKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker power2 W2 W
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of microphonesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio systemKnown for oneNahimic 3Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera HD typeHDHD
Front camera resolution1280 x 720 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Privacy cameraYesYes
Privacy typePrivacy shutterPrivacy shutter
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
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
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.35.4
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers03
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI version2.12.1
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeYesYes
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Repairability indexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.9
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel SoCUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitYesYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Keyboard backlit colourRGBRGB
Keyboard backlit zoneDiffers24-zone RGB4-zone RGB
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source99
Keyboard languageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFrench
Copilot keyYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home
Pre-installed softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAI Noise Cancellation Pro, AMD Radeon Software, Discrete Graphics Mode, MSI AI Engine, MSI App Player, MSI Center, Mystic Light, Nahimic 3, Nvidia App
Brand-specific featuresidentical
Brand specific technologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWide color (P3)
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells44
Battery capacity80 Wh80 Wh
Battery weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source283.8 g
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter power240 W240 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 - 265 V
USB Type-C charging portYesYes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)YesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)YesYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version2.02.0
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.5 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers359 mm363 mm
DepthDiffers266.4 mm269.7 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.19 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.38 cm
HeightKnown for one27.9 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Warranty period2 year(s)2 year(s)

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