MSI is updating some of its most popular and powerful gaming laptops at CES 2023. And getting the special treatment with options up to the new Nvidia RTX 4090 mobile GPUs are the Titan GT series, GE Raider series, and Vector PE series. And to make training even more personal, the Titan GT and Raider GE both feature private screens, with the Titan GT featuring the world’s first 4K 144Hz mini LED screen. Plus, there are creator laptops and more.
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MSI Titan, Raider and Vector gaming laptops
MSI’s entire new series is packed with performance aplenty, with processors and graphics pushed to a total of 250W full power, 5.2GHz frequency across all eight performance cores in the 13th generation Intel chip. Starting with the Titan GT, the new 17.3-inch 4K 144Hz mini LED display can reach 1,000 nits of peak brightness and offers 1,000 zones of local dimming for more efficient gaming. Other design elements include a Cherry Mechanical Per-Key RGB gaming keyboard, a 720p Windows Hello webcam with shutter, and a MUX graphics mode switch.
As for the GE Raider, it has a 16:10 aspect ratio and a 17-inch QHD+ 240Hz display, which is new. The GE Raider also features new bodywork and a new, more vibrant front light bar. With Vector GP’s design, meanwhile, the profile is slimmer and there’s a new minimalistic effect more suited to STEM and engineering users.
You’ll notice that performance and design are the themes of many new MSI laptops at CES 2023. Prices for the MSI Titan GT77HX start at $4,299 when available. Pricing for the MSI Raider GE78HX will start at $2,999 when available.
The MSI Stealth has been redesigned and comes in different sizes
MSI’s Stealth series is better than ever thanks to an update at CES 2023. The range is now available in 14, 15, 16 or 17-inch screens and gathers performance upgrades with the latest 13th Gen Intel Core H series Nvidia RTX 40 series mobile GPUs and processors.
Of particular note is the Stealth series, which has been updated to the new Stealth 14 Studio and Stealth 16 Studio. These two new laptops have new thin and light magnesium alloy frames. Other than that, the Stealth 14 Studio sports the MSI Vapor Chamber thermal design for better cooling and increased thermal coverage. Meanwhile, the Stealth 16 Studio has a proprietary triple “Dynaudio” 6-speaker setup for immersive audio experiences.
More importantly, the Stealth 16 Studio features a UHD+ display with a 16:10 aspect ratio, which has a high refresh rate of 120Hz. There’s also new RGB lighting on the back of all of these laptops, enlivening the Stealth branding and larger touchpads. Note that these two laptops, along with the larger Stealth 17 Studio, also have Nvidia Studio validation, for use in game development or content creation.
As for the new special Stealth 15, this gaming laptop sports a 240Hz QHD OLED screen, which is quite rare. The screen achieves a response time of 0.2ms and covers 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut.
In terms of price, the Stealth 17 Studio starts at $2,799. The new Stealth 15 starts at $1,600. The Stealth 14 will be available at Best Buy and start at $1,600. MSI’s Stealth 16 will also be available at Best Buy and will come in at $1,200. It’s unclear when these new products will be available.
Cyborg 15 reaches the entry-level gaming price
Along with updating its existing lineup, MSI has launched a new gaming laptop, the Cyborg 15. Featuring a unique design, this new gaming laptop has a transparent body. It’s also thin and light, which seems great for those who want technology that reflects the past.
With a starting price of $999, the new Cyborg 15 features a 15.6-inch FHD display, set to a 144Hz refresh rate. It also has options for an Intel Core i7-12650H or Core i5-12450H CPU, both 12th generation chips from last year. For the GPU, you can choose Nvidia RTX 4050 or RTX 4060 mobile GPUs that come with 8GB GDDR6 RAM or 6GB GDRR6 memory respectively. DDR5 RAM and Wi-Fi 6E are standard, as is a PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD.
But back to the design, you’ll notice that the Cyborg 15 comes with a sci-fi-like semi-transparent outline around the side of the laptop. This means you’ll be able to peek into the corners and bottom of your laptop and see the inner workings of the fan blades and cooling. It’s a modern look, and MSI has incorporated its trademark geometry for increased width into the chassis. Even the keyboard has a slightly translucent feel, with highlighted WASD keys, for instant in-game control. For the curious minds, MSI claims this keyboard has 1.7mm key travel, and there are handy volume control hotkeys. As for the weight, it comes in at 1.98kg with a thickness of 21.95mm.
In a press release, MSI says this Cyborg 15 laptop is for “those bored with casual gaming design,” but those looking for something more casual can check out MSI’s Katana, Sword, and Pulse laptops. Along with the bumps on Intel’s 13th Generation and RTX 40-series CPUs, they’ve been updated with MUX keys to boost performance in games and to switch between hybrid graphics and discrete graphics modes.
The new MSI stylus with haptic feedback
MSI launches the new MSI Pen 2 at CES 2023. This new generation digital pen is absolutely unique, it works like a traditional pencil on paper (thanks to the graphite tip) but also with any laptop or Windows device that supports MPP 2.6 technology.
Pricing hasn’t been shared on the new pen, but the new pen has 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity, and like the Surface Pen 2, it also has haptic feedback. Related, MSI has updated the Creator series so that Creator Z17 HX Studio and Creator Z16 HX Studio can use the latest 13th generation Intel HX processors and NVIDIA Studio graphics. Laptops also have vapor chamber coolers for better performance.
This also applies to the updated Prestige series. The new Prestige 14 Evo and Prestige 16 Evo both support an Intel Core i7 H-series CPU, and the Prestige 16 Studio has the new GeForce RTX 40 laptop CPU. There’s also a new 13-inch Prestige 13 Evo, which is the computer Lightest MSI laptop so far weighs 2.18 lbs.
The End of MSI Ads is an update to the Modern series. The laptop picks up new color options including starburst blue and beige pink. These laptops also have a MacBook-like design that satisfies “everyday cravings” according to MSI. Prices for these laptops weren’t announced until CES 2023.
Pricing for the Creator Series has not been announced at the time of publication. But you can buy the Prestige 13 Evo for $1,199. The Prestige 14 Evo will be priced at $1,299. Finally, the Prestige 16 Evo will be priced at $1,899. Note that Prestige 14 and Prestige 13 do not have a dedicated GPU. The Prestige 16 will only offer the option of Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics with 8GB of GDDR6 memory.
