MSI Crosshair A16 HX MLG Edition – Specs, Price and Features for Collectors

Quick Summary & What to Know 

• Power: Up to an AMD Ryzen™ 9 8940HX processor and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 Laptop GPU, with OverBoost pushing combined power to 190W.
• Display: 16-inch QHD+ (2560×1600) IPS-level panel at 240Hz with 100% DCI-P3 coverage.
• Collector Details: Stellar White finish with a shifting pearl glow, Dragon Shield, white keycaps, and MLG Edition packaging.
• Price & Availability in Philippines: Starts at Php 138,995 through MSI Concept Stores and authorized retailers.

With most gaming laptops in the market today toting blacks and dark greys, the MSI Crosshair A16 HX MLG Edition is one that definitely stands out. Let’s talk about its specs and key features that make it a great addition to any gamer’s collection.

The MSI Crosshair A16 HX MLG Edition is a Collector’s Piece

Front and center of the MSI Crosshair A16 HX MLG Edition and its collector’s bundle is our heroine herself.

MLG comes from the romanization of “Mo Long Ji,” the Chinese name of a character called LOONG:NIA. Raised by the Ancient Dragons, dreaming of becoming a Wingborne Watcher, the protector of dragonkind, our heroine was born without wings. And so, she built her own, making her the only Watcher who can guard the skies at night.

With its Stellar White finish, Dragon Shield on the lid, red rubber feet, and color-changing logo, this is not just another gaming laptop, it is easily a collector’s piece. The finish shifts between a pearl glow and a flame-red sheen depending on the angle, while inside, custom white keycaps and translucent WASD keys make for a more aesthetic gaming experience.

Packaging is part of the whole experience, too. Collectors get an exclusive Crosshair color box, with different bundles to choose from.

• Launch Pack: Includes a mouse, a headset, and an extended mouse pad. Valued at $120 USD.
• MLG Exclusive Premium Pack: Includes all of the above, plus MLG’s very own character figure. Valued at $299.99 USD.

The MLG Exclusive Premium Pack with the character figure is available in limited quantities, so be sure to check with authorized retailers for availability if you’re interested to purchase!

AMD Ryzen™, NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 50 Series for Gaming and AI Workloads

But beyond aesthetics, the MSI Crosshair A16 HX MLG Edition can come equipped with up to an AMD Ryzen™ 9 8940HX processor, with a version that runs an AMD Ryzen™ 7 8840HX processor. In terms of GPU, it’s powered by the NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 50 Series, which can go up to an NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 8GB GDDR7 Laptop GPU.

With up to 115W of maximum graphics power, MSI OverBoost is able to push the combined CPU and GPU output to as much as 190W, for that over-the-top gaming performance.

You get DLSS 4.5 with Multi Frame Generation, full ray tracing, and neural rendering up to 798 AI TOPS, so gaming, productivity, and AI workloads will run smoothly, no matter the task.

The MSI Crosshair A16 HX MLG Edition Has a 16-inch QHD+ Display at 240Hz

Of course, what is gaming and productivity without a quality display to work with? With a 16-inch QHD+ panel (2560×1600) with a 16:10 aspect ratio, the MSI Crosshair A16 HX MLG Edition has a 240Hz refresh rate, IPS-level viewing angles, and 100% DCI-P3 coverage.

The high refresh rate is a great match for fast-paced, competitive shooter games, while the resolution and color coverage make for an exceptional viewing experience for both gaming and productivity.

Cooling, Ports, and the Details That Matter

All this power needs an advanced system to keep temps and noise down. MSI does this with its Cooler Boost technology which includes two dedicated fans, five copper heat pipes, and a quad-exhaust heatsink.

What’s more, RAM and storage are upgradeable too, with two DDR5-5200 slots supporting up to 96GB, plus one PCIe Gen4 and one PCIe Gen5 M.2 slot.

Connectivity options are there with multiple ports such as an HDMI 2.1, two USB-C with DisplayPort and Power Delivery 3.0, three USB-A, Gigabit Ethernet, and a combo audio jack, with Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.4 for wireless.

It also ships with an 80Wh battery and a 240W adapter. Plus, it has a 2.3kg starting weight, which can be light enough to move around the house or the town.

MSI Crosshair A16 HX MLG Edition – Technical Specifications

If you want to know more about the technical specs of the MSI Crosshair A16 HX MLG Edition, here they are:

• CPU: Up to AMD Ryzen™ 9 8940HX processor (16 cores, 32 threads, up to 5.3GHz), or AMD Ryzen™ 7 8840HX processor (12 cores, 24 threads, up to 5.1GHz)
• GPU: Up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 8GB GDDR7 Laptop GPU, 115W maximum graphics power
• Combined Power: Up to 190W with MSI OverBoost Technology
• Display: 16-inch QHD+ (2560×1600), 240Hz, IPS-level, 100% DCI-P3 (typical)
• Memory: DDR5-5200, two slots, up to 96GB
• Storage: Up to 1TB NVMe SSD PCIe Gen4, with one Gen4 and one Gen5 M.2 slot
• Cooling: Cooler Boost with two fans, five copper heat pipes, and a quad-exhaust heatsink
• Keyboard: Four-zone RGB with Copilot key and translucent WASD keys
• Ports: HDMI 2.1, two USB-C 3.2 Gen2 with DisplayPort and Power Delivery 3.0, three USB-A 3.2 Gen1, Gigabit Ethernet, combo audio jack
• Wireless: AMD RZ616 Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4
• Battery: 4-cell 80Wh, 240W adapter
• Dimensions / Weight: 363 x 269.7 x 21.95 to 23.85mm, 2.3kg
• OS: Windows 11 Home

Price and Availability in the Philippines

The MSI Crosshair A16 HX MLG Edition has the following prices:

Availability is through MSI Concept Stores and authorized retailers nationwide. You can check the official MSI Philippines dealer list for the branch nearest you. For ongoing discounts and deals, you can also check out MSI’s year-end promo.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How much does the MSI Crosshair A16 HX MLG Edition cost in the Philippines?

Philippine pricing starts at Php 138,995. Year-end promotions may change the final price or add freebies, so check with an official store before buying.

What does the Launch Pack / MLG Exclusive Premium Pack Come With?

You will get the following items in each bundle:

• Launch Pack: Includes a mouse, a headset, and an extended mouse pad. Valued at $120 USD.
• MLG Exclusive Premium Pack: Includes all of the above, plus MLG’s very own character figure. Valued at $299.99 USD.

Can you upgrade the RAM and storage?

Yes. The two DDR5-5200 slots support up to 96GB, and there are two M.2 slots, one PCIe Gen4 and one PCIe Gen5.

Where can you buy the MSI Crosshair A16 HX MLG Edition?

Through MSI Concept Stores and authorized retailers. The dealer list on MSI’s website shows the branches near you.

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