MSI Crosshair 16 Max HX E2W vs MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV
68.5chipPerformancechip61.4
55Display55
73.3Battery76
42.3Portability54
1 spec wins — MSI Crosshair 16 Max HX E2W3 spec wins — MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: MSI Crosshair 16 Max HX E2W scores 61.5 against 61.7 for MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV. Pick by the categories that matter to you — MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV edges ahead in portability and battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the MSI Crosshair 16 Max HX E2W
- Stronger performance score: 69 vs 61
- 71% higher charging: 240 W vs 140 W
Reasons to pick the MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV
- Stronger portability score: 54 vs 42
- 27% lower thickness: 17.4 mm vs 23.9 mm
Display
| Spec | MSI Crosshair 16 Max HX E2W | MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS-level (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz |
Performance
| Spec | MSI Crosshair 16 Max HX E2W | MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (6GB GDDR6) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | LPDDR5-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | MSI Crosshair 16 Max HX E2W | MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 80 Wh | 82 Wh+3% |
| Charging | 240 W+71% | 140 W |
Design
| Spec | MSI Crosshair 16 Max HX E2W | MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 2.1 kg+5% |
| Thickness | 23.9 mm | 17.4 mm+27% |
Connectivity
| Spec | MSI Crosshair 16 Max HX E2W | MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, PD 3.1), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort, PD 3.0), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p HD | 1080p FHD IR |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader, IR camera |
Software
| Spec | MSI Crosshair 16 Max HX E2W | MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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