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Gray 16-inch gaming laptop with matte finish and RGB backlit keyboard

MSI

MSI Crosshair A16 gaming laptop 16" QHD+ 240Hz Ryzen 9 8940HX RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 16GB 2TB

SKU CH-26XS-8P9NH

A 16-inch QHD+ 240Hz gaming laptop driven by a 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX up to 5.4GHz and an RTX 5060 with 8GB GDDR7, plus 16GB DDR5 and a 2TB PCIe SSD

  • ColorGray
  • CPU TypeAMD Ryzen 9
  • Processor Name2.40GHz
  • Number of Cores16-core Processor
  • Turbo Frequency5.4 GHz
  • Screen Size16.0"
  • 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX hits 5.4 GHz for instant responsiveness
  • 16" QHD+ 240Hz panel delivers crystal-clear 2560 x 1600 visuals
  • RTX 5060 with 8 GB GDDR7 powers a new level of graphics performance
  • Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth keep you connected with best-in-class connectivity
  • 16 GB DDR5 plus 2 TB PCIe SSD provides fast memory and ample storage

16-inch QHD+ 240Hz gaming laptop

The MSI Crosshair A16 is a 16-inch gaming laptop built around a 2560 x 1600 display running at 240Hz. It pairs an AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX 16-core processor with 32 threads and a 5.4 GHz turbo frequency with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 laptop GPU carrying 8GB of GDDR7 video memory. The system includes 16GB of DDR5 memory and a 2TB PCIe SSD. Windows 11 Home and an Office 2024 license are pre-installed.

Who this suits and who should look elsewhere

This machine suits buyers who want a high-refresh QHD+ panel and a modern 16-core CPU in a 14.13 x 10.49 x 1.1 inch gray chassis weighing 5.51 pounds. It offers Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth, a backlit RGB keyboard and a webcam. Buyers needing an SD card reader, a fingerprint reader, a touchscreen or a lighter ultraportable form factor should consider other models.

RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 graphics

The single specification that decides fit is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 laptop GPU with 8GB of GDDR7 memory. This GPU tier targets 1440p gaming at high refresh rates and content-creation workloads that benefit from the faster video memory. If the intended games or applications demand more video memory or a higher GPU tier, this configuration will not meet that requirement.

Highlights

  • 16-core Ryzen 9 8940HX hits 5.4 GHz for instant responsiveness
  • 16" QHD+ 240Hz panel delivers crystal-clear 2560 x 1600 visuals
  • RTX 5060 with 8 GB GDDR7 powers a new level of graphics performance
  • Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth keep you connected with best-in-class connectivity
  • 16 GB DDR5 plus 2 TB PCIe SSD provides fast memory and ample storage

Specifications

SeriesRaider
ModelCrosshair A16
ColorGray
CPU TypeAMD Ryzen 9
Processor Name2.40GHz
Number of Cores16-core Processor
Turbo Frequency5.4 GHz
Screen Size16.0"
TouchscreenNo
Display TypeQHD+
Resolution2560 x 1600
Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
GPU/VPUGeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
Video Memory8GB
SSD2TB PCIe SSD
HDDNo
Memory16GB
Optical Drive TypeNo
WLANYes
BluetoothYes
USB2
HDMI1 x HDMI
Audio Ports1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
AudioIntegrated Sound card
SpeakerInternal Speakers
TouchpadYes
KeyboardYes
Backlit KeyboardBacklit
WebcamYes
StyleStandard
TypeGaming
UsageConsumer
Package ContentLaptop, Charger
Weight5 - 5.9 lbs.

Questions about this item

Will the 16 GB of DDR5 memory be sufficient for current AAA titles at QHD+ resolution?

The laptop ships with 16 GB of DDR5. Many modern games run well at this capacity, though some demanding titles may benefit from an upgrade to 32 GB for smoother multitasking.

Does the 240 Hz panel support variable refresh rate for tear-free gaming?

The 16.0 inch QHD+ display runs at 240 Hz. Variable refresh rate support depends on the GPU driver implementation; the RTX 5060 hardware is capable of driving adaptive sync panels.

How many USB Type-C ports are available for external displays or docks?

The specification lists USB Type-C ports in plural, indicating at least two. Exact count and supported protocols (video-out, power delivery) are not detailed in the supplied facts.

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