CES 2024 is filled with laptops of all shapes and sizes, bringing the latest technology to the mobile office. Leading the pack at CES 2024 is MSI with this year’s slate. MSI continues to push boundaries with unique designs and powerful specs, pushing the limits on what you can do with a mobile computer. I got hands-on time with these hot new models at CES and came away thoroughly impressed, getting a sense of the exciting series of devices waiting to ship to consumers in the coming months.
There has been a lot of excitement around AI and how it can add to your daily life, from Stable Difusion and AI images to the excitement around ChatGPT and the potential for the technology. MSI has embraced the potential of what AI can do and incorporated the technology directly into this year’s laptop range.
With Meteor Lake and the new Intel Core Ultra series, the ability to manage AI directly on your laptop is now possible, and MSI has taken up this challenge with open arms. From noise cancellation to the new AI Artist, the new AI features that will be coming to Core Ultra laptops feel like they could be a game changer for people who create content on the go.
Going beyond fancy AI, the most exciting offerings are still the laptops themselves, boasting some staggering features that allow you to make the most of your machine whether you are at home or on the go. The power under the hood of these machines is impressive, and I have only had a brief look. I can’t wait to actually do a deeper dive into what I can do with the power and features of these new MSI laptops being showcased at CES 2024.
MSI’s CES 2024 Lineup:
MSI Titan 18 HX
Leading the charge is MSI’s new flagship—the jaw-dropping Titan 18 HX. Destined to be the dream machine for enthusiasts, this absolute beast of a laptop packs MSI’s first ever 18-inch 4K 120Hz mini LED display, achieving an insane 1000 nits brightness for stunning HDR visuals. It’s all powered by a 14th-Gen Intel processor and MSI Overboost Ultra technology, allowing for a blazing 270W combined CPU and GPU power draw. It also boasts powerful NVIDIA discrete graphics to push as many polygons as possible, making sure you make the most of the massive 18” 4K 120Hz display.
What does this mean for the average gamer? Extreme desktop-class performance you can take on the go. The Titan 18 HX also debuts MSI’s new Vapor Chamber cooler with dual fans and quad exhausts, plus a funky 3D cooling stand with raised bumps on the bottom to keep things cool even when pushing the laptop to its limits. This is a machine that is built to take on anything, and it does so in style.
MSI Titan 18 HX Specs:
- Intel 14th-Gen CPU
- 18” 120Hz Mini LED Display
- RTX 40-Series GPU
- PCI-E Gen 4 SSD
- 3 SSD Slots
- Mystic Lighting
- RGB Seemless Haptic Touchpad
- Cherry MX RGB Keyboard
- Thunderbolt 4
- WiFi 7
MSI Raider 18 HX
Sitting just below the Titan 18 sits the Raider 18 HX, offering DNA similar to the showstopping Mystic Light Matrix bar across the front. Its menacing black and red colour scheme looks ready to take on anything, while the per-key RGB keyboard from SteelSeries lets your creativity shine. You still get the same impressive 18-inch panel and powerful specs as the Titan 18, providing a nice alternative flavour that’s a bit easier on the wallet.
MSI Raider 18 HX Specs:
- Intel 14th-Gen CPU
- 18” QHD Display
- 4 Memory Slots
- RTX 40-Series GPU
- PCI-E Gen 4 SSD
- Mystic Lighting Bar
- RGB Keyboard
- 99.9 WHr Battery with Fast Charging
- Thunderbolt 4
- WiFi 7
Stealth 18 AI Studio
On the creator side, MSI revealed the sleek Stealth 18 AI Studio laptop featuring Intel Core Ultra, which is optimized for AI development and power efficiency. The most unique aspect is its venting design, with a completely porous bottom panel made from a stainless steel mesh. Combined with up to a 185W total power draw, the Stealth 18 AI Studio can sustain heavy computational workloads. It shares the same gorgeous 18-inch 4K display and cooling system as its Titan HX and Raider siblings. Throw in per-key RGB, ambient lighting, and a premium keyboard, and you have an impressive machine-learning development platform.
Stealth 18 AI Studio Specs:
- Intel Core Ultra CPU
- 120Hz 18” Display
- RTX 40-Series GPU
- PCI-E Gen 4 SSD
- 99.9 WHr Battery with Fast Charging
- Thunderbolt 4
- WiFi 7
Prestige 16 AI Evo & Prestige 16 AI Studio
Perhaps some of the most elegant laptops in the full CES 2024 lineup are the Prestige series. These stunning machines pack serious power into slim, stylish chassis, aiming to satisfy creative pros needing desktop 4K OLED display while Intel Core Ultra CPUs and RTX GPUs chew through demanding workflows. Even under full load, heat pipe cooling keeps noise modest. For even greater portability, MSI scales down to a 14-inch Prestige variant, retaining the premium metal design and delivering the Intel Core Ultra power with a bit less bulk for when you are on the go.
The Prestige AI 16 is now out, and you can purchase it from BestBuy.
Prestige Series Specs:
- Intel Core Ultra CPU
- LPDDR5 Memory
- Prestige 16 – 99Wh / Prestige 13 – 75Wh / Prestige 14 – 90Wh
- MSI AI Engine
- Thunderbolt 4
- WiFi 7
- Intel Arc GPU (Prestige 16 AI EVO)
- NVIDIA RTX GPU (Prestige 16 AI Studio)
MSI CYBORG 14
Lastly, MSI announced the surprisingly affordable CYBORG 14 laptop. Don’t let these 14-inch size devices fool you — they still pack a punch with 13th-Gen Intel processors and RTX 40 series graphics. Tipping the scales at just 1.6kg, the CYBORG 14 is extremely portable with its slim 18.6mm z-height chassis. Gamers will also appreciate the 16:10 aspect ratio display, Ethernet port, and unique transparent top panel exposing the internal components. Despite the smaller footprint, the CYBORG 14 includes blue backlighting and the performance needed for AAA gaming.
For those who want to experience the latest Intel chips and the power of AI, MSI has the CYBORG 15 laptops, which feature a discrete NVIDIA GPU, a 144Hz matrix display, a Core Ultra CPU, an RGB keyboard, a 31 percent larger trackpad, all the latest DDR5 memory and PCI-E SSD. Don’t forget that it comes complete with the latest AI features that make this latest range from MSI so unique, including AI Artist, bringing the perfect mix of performance and future-proof tech to make sure you are ready for everything 2024 has to throw at you.
MSI CYBORG 14 Specs:
- Intel 13th-Gen GPU
- DDR5 Memory
- RTX 40-Series GPU
- PCI-E Gen 4 SSD
- WiFi 6E
MSI brought thoughtful designs and spec sheets to satisfy even the most demanding users at CES 2024. From ultra-enthusiasts wanting no compromises with the Titan 18 to budget gamers eyeing the svelte CYBORG 14, MSI has everyone covered. The MSI 2024 laptop lineup manages to be well-rounded and diverse to meet different needs, meaning both gamers and creators have a lot to be excited about. After getting personal hands-on time with these systems at CES 2024, I can confidently say MSI is kicking off 2024 very strongly.
