With CES 2024 wrapped up, there were multiple tech brands at the show ready to show off their lineups of products coming to the market this year and beyond. MSI stood tall with its range of AI-ready laptops that are definitely trying to push for innovation alongside its new gaming handheld device, the MSI Claw. You can also expect MSI’s usual list of ultra-powerful and efficient gaming laptops with many shown on the show floor at CES.
With the NPU (Neural Processing Unit) built-in Intel Core Ultra processor, MSI is delivering AI-ready laptops to usher in this new era in tech. Eric Kuo, the Executive Vice President of MSI, stated, “MSI strives to stay ahead of the curve and with our new AI-powered laptops, we are further establishing ourselves as a brand heeding our customers’ needs.”
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Intel Core Ultra: Built for Sustained AI Workloads
The latest MSI Laptops, powered by the new Intel Core Ultra processors, are designed for sustained AI workloads. These processors feature a dedicated Neural Processing Unit (NPU) optimized for AI tasks and are built on the brand new Intel 4 process node. The Core Ultra’s Low Power Efficient (LPE) cores ensure minimal power usage for routine tasks, enhancing battery life. Additionally, the integration of ARC graphics in the Core Ultra offers more than double the graphical performance per watt compared to previous generations, supporting not only standard office applications and streaming but also light content creation and gaming.
Intel Core i9 Processor (14th gen HX-series): Built for Fast Response AI Workloads
MSI introduces a new series of high-performance laptops equipped with the 14th gen Intel Core HX-series processors, the most potent mobile processors to date, ideal for AI workloads requiring quick response, light weight, and low latency. These processors reach an unprecedented 5.8 GHz clock speed, the highest in mobile processors. Further enhanced with the exclusive Intel Application Optimizer for thread optimization in gaming, these MSI laptops offer unparalleled performance for immersive gaming and demanding content creation.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX GPU: Built for Performance-demanding AI
NVIDIA GeForce RTX inside MS Laptops are built for the era of AI. Powered by NVIDIA’s industry-leading Ada Lovelace architecture, RTX GPUs feature AI-powered DLSS 3 and deliver lifelike virtual worlds through full ray tracing capabilities. The specialized AI Tensor Cores deliver cutting-edge performance and transformative capabilities for AI in gaming, creating, everyday productivity, and more. With RTX, you unlock the full potential of AI on Windows PCs today and in the future.
MSI AI Software Suite: AI Engine, AI Artist and AI Noise Cancellation Pro
MSI is not just embracing AI-ready hardware but also launching exclusive AI-driven software, marking its commitment to the AI era. The AI Engine enhances user experience by automatically optimizing laptop settings such as display, audio, power profiles, and keyboard backlight based on the application used, ensuring immersive entertainment and efficient content creation.
The AI Artist, a rare offline text-to-image service, eliminates network latency and data leakage risks and utilizes the performance of the powerful laptops, offering additional features like image-to-image, image-to-text, and exporting layered PSD files for Photoshop editing, greatly boosting productivity for content creators.
Additionally, the AI Noise Cancellation Pro, which merges advanced microphone hardware with AI-powered noise cancellation software, delivers studio-quality voice for remote meetings or professional recording, even in noisy environments, with customizable microphone pickup positions.
New 18-inch Gaming Laptops Family: Titan 18 HX / Raider 18 HX / Stealth 18 AI Studio
MSI proudly introduces its newly designed 18-inch gaming laptop family, featuring the dual CES award-winning Titan 18 HX, the extreme performance powerhouse Raider 18 HX and the lightweight 18-inch gaming laptop Stealth 18 AI Studio. To showcase extreme performance, both the Titan 18 HX and Raider 18 HX are equipped with top-notch Intel 14th gen Core i9 processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series graphics, while the Stealth 18 AI Studio boasts the latest Intel Core Ultra processors.
Furthermore, the Titan 18 HX features the biggest new vapor chamber cooler thermal solution in the market and supports MSI OverBoost Ultra, delivering an industry-first 270W total power, while the Raider 18 HX provides an impressive 250W full total power.
In delivering an immersive gaming experience, the Titan 18 HX, Raider 18 HX and Stealth 18 AI Studio all feature a brand-new 18-inch large display for a borderless gaming horizon. Standout features include the world’s first 18-inch 4K 120Hz mini LED display, offering ultra-high resolutions, DisplayHDR 1000 and wide color gamut coverage for a vivid, lifelike gaming experience.
Full Power Gaming Laptop: Vector HX / Crosshair HX / Pulse AI
The new Vector 16/17 HX, Crosshair 16/17 HX, and Pulse 16/17 AI all released with full GPU power, offering gamers an uncompromised performance experience. Notably, the Vector 17 HX is equipped with MSI Overboost technology, providing a total power output of 250W for unprecedented gaming capabilities. MSI’s new Crosshair HX and Pulse AI series laptops feature a total of 6 exhaust and 2 intake ports. This innovative thermal design enhances the airflow to ensure optimal performance.
The Crosshair 16/17 HX and Pulse 16/17 AI models showcase MSI’s commitment to cutting-edge design, featuring a brand-new aesthetic with a 24-zone RGB keyboard backlight that elevates the gaming environment with stylish illumination. The Crosshair 16/17 HX stands out with its futuristic spacecraft pattern, while Pulse 16/17 AI introduces a groundbreaking electromagnetic pulse pattern, reflecting the future of laptop design, where style and innovation harmonize in a pulsating synergy.
For Mainstream Gamer: Sword HX / Cyborg / Thin 15
MSI has expanded its gaming laptop lineup for the mainstream. The Sword 16/17 HX, in space grey with PCR materials, offers an immersive gaming experience and a 24-zone RGB backlit keyboard. The Cyborg 15 AI, with the latest Intel Core Ultra processor, boasts a futuristic translucent chassis for style and performance. The Thin 15, in cosmos grey, presents a sleek gaming option with a portable design and a translucent WASD blue backlit keyboard.
Thin and Powerful Productivity: Prestige 16 AI / Prestige 14 AI / Prestige 13 AI
Introducing the Prestige AI series, powered by the latest Intel Core Ultra processors. Leading the lineup is the ultralight Prestige 16 AI, weighing only 1.5kg. Crafted with a magnesium-aluminum alloy, it houses a robust 99.9WHr battery for a remarkable 19hrs battery life. The Prestige 14 AI follows suit with a thin and powerful design, featuring the largest battery (90Whrs) in the 14-inch class. Both models, available in 16-inch and 14-inch versions, support up to PD 3.1 140W Charging for long-lasting productivity.
Made for Content Creators: Content Creation Series
MSI has also refreshed its content creation product line with the new Creator Z17 HX Studio, Creator 16 AI Studio, Creator M14 and Creator M16 HX. The Creator Z17 HX Studio featuring a vapor chamber cooler thermal design that positions it as the most powerful content creation laptop in the lineup. The brand-new Creator 16 AI Studio also features a 16:10 OLED display, enhancing the visual experience and ensuring creators can bring their visions to life with unparalleled accuracy.
Weighing less than 2 kg, the Creator 16 stands as a portable powerhouse and is an ideal solution for creative professionals who require an easy-to-carry laptop. Expanding the range of choices for content creation laptops, MSI introduces the Creator M14 and Creator M16 HX. These additions provide creators with a wider selection, catering to diverse preferences and requirements in the content creation space.
For more information and exact specifications of the laptops above, visit the official MSI website.
