Chuwi GameBook 9955HX vs MSI Crosshair A16 HX D8W
66.1Performancespec-basedchip54.3
92.6Graphics85
64.1Displayspec-based80
70.4Batteryspec-based86.7
42.6Portabilityspec-based29
4 spec wins — Chuwi GameBook 9955HX2 spec wins — MSI Crosshair A16 HX D8W
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Chuwi GameBook 9955HX scores 66.2 against 66.1 for MSI Crosshair A16 HX D8W. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Chuwi GameBook 9955HX edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Chuwi GameBook 9955HX
- Stronger graphics score: 93 vs 85
- 45% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU): 17,434 vs 12,021
- 25% higher Refresh rate: 300 Hz vs 240 Hz
- 23% lower thickness: 21.4 mm vs 27.9 mm
Reasons to pick the MSI Crosshair A16 HX D8W
- 71% higher charging: 240 W vs 140 W
- 16% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 78 Wh
Display
| Spec | Chuwi GameBook 9955HX | MSI Crosshair A16 HX D8W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS-level |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 300 Hz+25% | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Chuwi GameBook 9955HX | MSI Crosshair A16 HX D8W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX | AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM, up to 96GB) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD (PCIe 4.0) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Chuwi GameBook 9955HX | MSI Crosshair A16 HX D8W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,225Top 8% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,885Top 11% | — |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 17,434+45%Top 21% | 12,021Bottom 31% |
Battery
| Spec | Chuwi GameBook 9955HX | MSI Crosshair A16 HX D8W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 78 Wh | 90 Wh+16% |
| Charging | 140 W | 240 W+71% |
Design
| Spec | Chuwi GameBook 9955HX | MSI Crosshair A16 HX D8W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.3 kg+8% | 2.5 kg |
| Thickness | 21.4 mm+23% | 27.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum and magnesium alloy | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Chuwi GameBook 9955HX | MSI Crosshair A16 HX D8W |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C (PD 140W and PD 100W), 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, Mini DisplayPort 2.1, 2.5Gb Ethernet (RJ45), 3.5mm audio jack, Kensington lock | 1x USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.0), 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | — |
| Webcam | 2MP FHD + IR with privacy shutter | 720p HD with shutter |
Software
| Spec | Chuwi GameBook 9955HX | MSI Crosshair A16 HX D8W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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