The MSI Crosshair 16 Max HX features a slimmer chassis and stronger specs

The latest MSI Crosshair gaming laptop announced today at CES doesn’t bring any major changes, but manages to pack improved specs into less space. According to MSI, the Crosshair 16 Max HX is 14.3% thinner than its predecessor, a difference of 2mm.

The slightly slimmer chassis comes with slightly updated specs, including a second-generation Intel Core Ultra 9 processor, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 50-series GPU, up to 128GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 16-inch (2560 x 1600) 240Hz OLED display. The revamped Crosshair also supports MSI OverBoost Ultra, allowing users to boost the GPU up to 115 W and the CPU up to 85 W (or 140 W when focusing exclusively on the CPU).

Although the Crosshair 16 Max HX benefits from a few updates over the previous generation, it retains the more discreet chassis design. The Crosshair 2026 has a bit of RGB on the keyboard, but otherwise keeps the design fairly low-key, with an MSI logo and subtle mecha-style accents on the lid.

The Crosshair 16 Max HX is expected to launch as early as April 2026 starting at $1,649.