MSI’s big updates for the year mostly focused on the company’s business and AI devices, between laptops, desktops and all-in-one PCs.
MSI also brought a new Glacier Blue colorway to the Claw 8 AI+ and updated its desktop component line for a fresh new ecosystem. But there were four new products that really shined in MSI’s new lineup, and they weren’t just a chipset refresh or a new coat of paint.
Raider 16 Max HX
This year, CES didn’t bring all-new gaming processors, but that didn’t stop MSI from updating the Raider 16 for even more power. The Raider 16 Max HX promises an astonishing 300W of power and is MSI’s “most powerful laptop ever.” Which is saying a lot considering last year’s power Raider A18 HX.
The Raider 16 Max HX’s incredible 300W of total unit power will be split between the laptop’s Intel Core Ultra 200HX CPU and its Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 or 5090 GPU, with a split of 125W for the CPU and 175W for the GPU.
In addition, it has a quick-access panel on the bottom cover for easier memory and storage upgrades. So even if the Raider 16 Max HX costs more than your rent, you’ll be able to keep it for years.
Prestige 14 Flip AI
The Prestige 14 Flip AI is similar to last year’s Summit 13 AI+though it has the new sleek Prestige design rather than the Summit’s black and gold color scheme and features Intel’s new Core Ultra 300 series CPUs.
With the MSI Pen 2 and a 360-degree convertible hinge, the Prestige 14 Flips is the most portable and versatile of the new Prestige series.
Vision RS AI 2nd Gen
MSI also updated Vision RS AI desktop this year. With a curved seamless glass panel and an all-white chassis, the Vision RS AI 2nd Gen is a powerful, liquid-cooled beast of a machine that can run your AI models or games without missing a beat.
And it just looks nice. Instead of the usual RGB-heavy gaming design, the Vision RS AI 2nd Gen is clean and understated. In addition, it can be equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 9 and Nvidia RTX 5090.
MPG 27QRF X36
Fast OLED displays are all over CES this year, but the MPG 27QRF is one of the better iterations, with a 360Hz, 0.5ms panel featuring Nvidia’s G-Sync Pulsar motion clarity and variable refresh rate.
It also has a built-in webcam and ultra-clean design with a sturdy base.
