MSI unveiled its 2026 laptop lineup at CES 2026. The announcement included redesigned business laptops in the Prestige series, updated gaming laptops across Raider, Stealth, and Crosshair series, the Modern S series for mainstream users, and the Claw 8 AI+ Glacier Blue Edition handheld device.
Prestige Series: Business and Productivity Laptops
Prestige 14 and Prestige 16
The new Prestige 14 and Prestige 16 feature a thinner, rounded aluminum design. The Prestige 14 weighs 1.32 kg, a 22% reduction from the previous generation, while the Prestige 16 weighs 1.59 kg. Both models are powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, Intel Arc B390 graphics, and a high-capacity 81Wh battery that supports up to 30+ hours of 1080p video playback. Cooling is handled via a vapor chamber, dual-fan, and Intra Flow thermal system keeping noise levels under 30 dBA.
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Prestige 14 and 16 Flip
Flip models include touch-enabled 2-in-1 displays with stylus support. They come with the MSI Nano Pen, which charges in 30 seconds for full use and 15 seconds for 45 minutes of operation. Features include the Action Touchpad, enterprise-grade security with TPM 2.0, Windows Hello fingerprint and facial recognition, and a 2.8K 120Hz OLED display with VRR and DisplayHDR True Black 1000 certification.
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Prestige 13 AI+
The Prestige 13 AI+ weighs 899 grams, making it the lightest 13-inch magnesium-aluminum laptop. It uses Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors and provides professional-grade performance and security in a highly portable form factor.
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Modern S Series: Mainstream Laptops
Modern 14S and 16S
The Modern 14S and 16S feature a refreshed metal design with rounded contours. Both models are powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors and include dual memory slots. Connectivity options include USB-A, USB-C with display and charging support, HDMI, RJ-45 LAN, and a Micro SD card reader. Aluminum chassis designs measure as thin as 11.1mm, with weights starting at 1.3 kg.
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Raider Series: Gaming Laptops
Raider 16 Max HX
The Raider 16 Max HX delivers 300W total system power: 175W to NVIDIA RTX 5090/5080 graphics and 125W to Intel Core Ultra 200HX processors. Cooling is provided by Cooler Boost Trinity with Intra Flow thermal design, featuring three fans, six heat pipes, five exhaust vents, and phase-change thermal compound.
Upgrades are supported via a quick-access bottom panel, DDR5 memory, and PCIe Gen5 SSD slots. The 2.5K 240Hz OLED display is certified with VESA Display HDR True Black 1000.
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Raider 16 HX
Similar to the Max HX, this model provides high performance with upgraded thermal solutions and a 2.5K 240Hz OLED display.
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Stealth Series: Thin-and-Light Gaming Laptops
Stealth 16 AI+
The Stealth 16 AI+ is 16.6mm thin, weighs under 2 kg, and includes a 90Wh battery. Upgraded thermals deliver 20W additional power to RTX 50 series GPUs. Connectivity includes two USB-A, two Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, and RJ-45 LAN ports. The laptop has dual memory and SSD slots for future upgrades.
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Crosshair Series: High-Power Gaming Laptops
Crosshair 16 Max HX and Crosshair 16 HX
These laptops are powered by Intel Core Ultra 200HX processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs, delivering up to 200W total system power. They include Cooler Boost thermal solutions, quad-vent exhausts, and an optional QHD+ 165Hz OLED display. I/O has been updated with three USB-A ports, two USB-C ports including Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, and RJ-45 LAN. The keyboard features a 24-zone RGB backlight.
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Claw 8 AI+ Glacier Blue Edition: Gaming Handheld
The Claw 8 AI+ Glacier Blue Edition has a Glacier Blue finish with layered icy tones. It retains the specifications of the original Claw 8 AI+, powered by Intel Core Ultra 200V processors and Arc Xe2 graphics.
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Availability
The Prestige series laptops will be available for pre-order starting January 6, 2026, with sales beginning January 27, 2026. Pre-orders are available through selected retail channels.
Speaking on the launch, Eric Kuo, Executive Vice President and General Manager of MSI’s NB Business Unit, said:
The newly redesigned Prestige series with its all-new design language, smoother contours, and elevated craftsmanship highlights MSI’s commitment to innovation in the business and productivity segment. With unique features like the Action Touchpad and MSI Nano Pen, we’re helping professionals unlock greater productivity and control wherever they work.
The complete redesign of our gaming lineup—including refined thermals for optimal performance, slimmer profiles, and upgraded I/O—was directly inspired by user feedback. It demonstrates MSI’s focus on listening to our community and delivering what gamers and creators truly need.