MSI Crosshair 16 Max HX E2W vs MSI Prestige 16 AI+ C3M
68.5chipPerformancechip61.8
55Display40
73.3Battery74.7
42.3Portability74
2 spec wins — MSI Crosshair 16 Max HX E2W4 spec wins — MSI Prestige 16 AI+ C3M
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: MSI Crosshair 16 Max HX E2W scores 61.5 against 61.4 for MSI Prestige 16 AI+ C3M. Pick by the categories that matter to you — MSI Crosshair 16 Max HX E2W edges ahead in display and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the MSI Crosshair 16 Max HX E2W
- Stronger performance score: 69 vs 62
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 40
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the MSI Prestige 16 AI+ C3M
- Stronger portability score: 74 vs 42
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 42% lower thickness: 13.9 mm vs 23.9 mm
- 28% lower weight: 1.59 kg vs 2.2 kg
Display
| Spec | MSI Crosshair 16 Max HX E2W | MSI Prestige 16 AI+ C3M |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
Performance
| Spec | MSI Crosshair 16 Max HX E2W | MSI Prestige 16 AI+ C3M |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU | Intel Arc B390 Graphics (integrated, 12 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | LPDDR5X (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1 M.2 slot) |
Battery
| Spec | MSI Crosshair 16 Max HX E2W | MSI Prestige 16 AI+ C3M |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 80 Wh | 81 Wh+1% |
| Charging | 240 W+269% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | MSI Crosshair 16 Max HX E2W | MSI Prestige 16 AI+ C3M |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 1.59 kg+28% |
| Thickness | 23.9 mm | 13.9 mm+42% |
| Material | — | Aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | MSI Crosshair 16 Max HX E2W | MSI Prestige 16 AI+ C3M |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen2, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen2 (DisplayPort, PD 3.0), 1x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, PD 3.1), HDMI 2.1, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.0), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel Killer BE1775) |
| Bluetooth | — | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 720p HD | 1080p IR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader, IR camera for Windows Hello |
Software
| Spec | MSI Crosshair 16 Max HX E2W | MSI Prestige 16 AI+ C3M |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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