MSI has introduced a range of new laptop models at CES 2026, catering to both gamers and professionals. The lineup features the latest generation of the Prestige series, along with gaming-focused laptops from the Raider, Stealth, and Crosshair series. Each device boasts fresh designs, enhanced performance, and innovative features. Below are the highlights of MSI’s announcements at CES 2026 in Las Vegas.
Highlights
Prestige 14 and Prestige 16
These laptops, designed for business and productivity, are tailored for users who prioritise performance, mobility, and aesthetics. This year, MSI has further refined their design, ensuring the laptops are both slimmer and lighter. Both models are equipped with Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, which are said to provide seamless graphics and AI capabilities.
Prestige 14 Flip AI+ and Prestige 16 Flip AI+
These 2-in-1 laptops come with a touch screen and support for a stylus. They are compatible with the MSI Nano pen, featuring the Copilot press-to-talk function. The Prestige Flip series now incorporates a newly designed Action Touchpad, which is approximately 53% larger for improved control. A notable highlight is the 2.8K OLED display that meets VRR and DisplayHDR True Black 1000 certification standards.
Prestige 13 AI+
Another addition to the Prestige series is the newly launched Prestige 13 AI+. This laptop is reportedly lighter than its predecessors, weighing only 899 grams, making it the lightest 13-inch magnesium-aluminium laptop available. As a device focused on productivity, it offers enterprise-grade security coupled with professional performance.
Raider 16 Max HX & Raider 16 HX
Moving into the gaming sector, MSI has unveiled the Raider 16 Max HX series laptop, characterised by its compact structure yet powerful performance capabilities. It is designed to deliver an impressive 300W total system power, ensuring a smooth gaming experience. These laptops are powered by Intel Core Ultra 200HX processors and feature RTX 5090 or 5080 GPUs, making them suitable for AAA gaming and high-resolution creative tasks. Additionally, DDR5 memory and PCIe Gen 5 SSD support enhance their performance.
Moreover, this laptop features Cooler Boost Trinity with an Intra Flow thermal system, which includes three fans, six heat pipes, and five exhaust vents. This ensures that multitasking or gaming runs effortlessly on the device.
Crosshair 16 Max HX & Crosshair 16 HX
MSI has also introduced a new generation of the Crosshair series laptops, delivering superior gaming performance with Intel Core Ultra 200HX processors and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs. The series features a revamped I/O layout that comprises three USB-A ports, two USB-C ports (including Thunderbolt 4), as well as HDMI and RJ-45 LAN ports. Additionally, the laptop possesses a dynamic 24-zone RGB backlit keyboard.
In addition to these laptop models, MSI has launched new Modern S series options, including the Modern 14S and 16S, along with the advanced Stealth 16 AI+ and the unique Claw 8 AI+ Glacier Blue Edition. Pre-orders for the Prestige series laptops will commence on January 6th, 2026, with official sales starting on January 27th, 2026.
