MSI unveiled its all-new laptop lineup at CES 2026, headlined by the completely redesigned Prestige series crafted for modern professionals who demand both performance and style. The new Prestige lineup debuts with an all-new design language, featuring smoother, more rounded contours and refined craftsmanship that elevate its premium feel inside and out.
Powered by the latest Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, the Prestige blends cutting-edge performance with an elegant, lightweight form factor to redefine the modern business laptop experience“The newly designed Prestige series with its all-new design language, smoother contours, and elevated craftsmanship underscores MSI’s commitment to innovation in the business and productivity segment,” said Eric Kuo, Executive Vice President and General Manager of MSI’s NB Business Unit. “With unique features like the Action Touchpad and MSI Nano Pen, we’re helping professionals unlock greater productivity and control wherever they go.”
“Intel and MSI continue to bring cutting-edge innovation to end users and enhance real-world experiences,” said Jim Johnson, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Client Computing Group at Intel. “Powered by the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 3 processors, the new Prestige series delivers outstanding performance and exceptional battery life, making it a great laptop for business and productivity.”
MSI also introduces its next-generation gaming laptops, including the Raider, Stealth, and Crosshair series, each reimagined with a brand-new chassis, enhanced thermals, and refined I/O layout. These refreshed models are equipped with NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ graphics, pushing boundaries in performance, design, and user-centric innovation.
“The complete redesign of our gaming lineup—including refined thermals for the best performance, slimmer profiles, and upgraded I/O—was directly inspired by user feedback,” Eric Kuo added. “It’s a testament to MSI’s focus on listening to our community and delivering what gamers and creators truly want.”
Among the lineup, the Stealth 16 AI+ stood out with its exceptional balance of portability and power, earning the prestigious CES Innovation Award in the highly competitive Computer Hardware & Components category. This recognition reaffirms the Stealth series as one of the most advanced thin-and-light performance laptops available today.
To further expand access to next-gen computing, MSI also debuted the Modern S series, featuring Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors. Designed for mobility and everyday versatility, the Modern S series brings powerful performance and sleek design to everyday users."
Last but not least, MSI introduces the Claw 8 AI+ Glacier Blue Edition, a special edition of its popular gaming handheld. This edition features a Glacier Blue finish with icy tones across the curved chassis. The design combines an esports style with a vibrant gaming look.
Commenting on these new launches at CES 2026, Mr. John Hung, NB Head of South Asia & Middle East, MSI said “CES 2026 reflected broader changes in how people approach computing today, with growing expectations around performance, design and everyday usability. The products MSI showcased across business and gaming point to this shift, as users increasingly look for devices that adapt to multiple needs. India continues to be a key market for MSI, as these global trends increasingly influence local demand and buying decisions.”
The All-New Prestige Series: Thinner profiles, softer curves, and a more premium design inside and out.
At CES 2026, MSI proudly introduced the all-new Prestige 14 and Prestige 16—premium business and productivity laptops built for professionals who demand exceptional performance, mobility, and design. Compared to their predecessors, the new Prestige models are slimmer, feature a more rounded, modern silhouette, and are crafted from full aluminum for a noticeably more refined and premium feel.
The Prestige 14 weighs just 1.32 kg—a 22% reduction from the previous generation—while the Prestige 16 remains an industry leader at only 1.59 kg.
Powered by the latest Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, the Prestige series delivers enduring performance with next-generation graphics and AI. Paired with a high-capacity 81Wh battery, it offers up to 30+ hours of 1080p video playback, enabling true multi-day productivity.
The newly integrated Intel Arc B390 graphics brings a leap in visual performance—enabling content creation and even AAA gaming on the go. With an advanced vapor chamber, dual-fan, and Intra Flow thermal design, the system maintains full performance while keeping noise levels under 30 dBA.
The Prestige 14 and 16 Flip bring the same powerful performance and slim design as their clamshell counterparts—now with the added flexibility of a 2-in-1 form factor and touch-enabled displays with stylus support, perfect for users who prefer hands-on control or pen input.
Bundled with MSI’s exclusive MSI Nano Pen, the Prestige Flip series sets a new standard for mobile productivity. A cleverly designed slot at the bottom of the laptop keeps the pen secure and always within reach. It charges while docked—just 15 seconds gives you up to 45 minutes of use, and a full charge takes only 30 seconds.
As part of MSI's exclusive collaboration with Microsoft, the MSI Nano Pen includes a Copilot press-to-talk feature. By pressing both buttons, users can activate voice input for Copilot, enabling more natural interactions on the go.
Other standout features include the new Action Touchpad—53% larger, with customizable gesture zones for intuitive control—and enterprise-grade security with TPM 2.0, Windows Hello fingerprint and facial recognition, and Smart Guard presence-based auto-lock. A stunning 2.8K 120Hz OLED display with VRR and DisplayHDR True Black 1000 certification rounds out the experience, delivering ultra-smooth, true-to-life visuals.
With performance, portability, and premium craftsmanship in perfect balance, the new Prestige 14 and 16 redefine what professionals can expect from a modern business laptop.
The All-New Prestige 13 AI+: Power Meets Unmatched Portability
Famous for its featherweight design, the Prestige 13 AI+ just got even lighter, now tipping the scales at only 899 grams, it’s officially the lightest 13” magnesium-aluminum laptop in the world. But it’s not just about being light—the latest Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processor inside delivers a serious leap in performance, making the new Prestige 13 the perfect blend of power and portability. Packed with enterprise-grade security and professional-grade performance, it’s built for business users who won’t settle for less, whether they’re in the office, on the road, or anywhere in between.
The Brand-new Modern 14S &16S: Bringing premium design to more people.
The all-new Modern 14S and 16S debut with a refreshed design, featuring increased use of metal materials and smoother, more rounded contours bringing a more premium look and feel to a broader range of users. This new aesthetic not only elevates everyday style but also reflects MSI’s commitment to accessible, high-quality craftsmanship.
Powered by the latest Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors and equipped with dual memory slots across the lineup, the Modern S series delivers strong performance with flexible upgrade potential. On the connectivity front, it offers a comprehensive I/O setup including USB-A, USB-C (with display and charging support), HDMI, RJ-45 LAN, and a Micro SD card reader to meet the needs of modern multitaskers.
Despite the upgrades, the Modern S series remains incredibly portable. With an aluminum chassis as thin as 11.1mm and weighing as little as 1.3kg (Modern 14S, OLED variant), it delivers exceptional mobility and efficiency for users on the go.
The Brand-New Raider 16 Max HX & Raider 16 HX: Pushing the performance limits of gaming laptops in a more compact chassis.
Renowned for pushing boundaries in gaming performance, the Raider series levels up once again with the all-new Raider 16 Max HX now packing record-breaking power into a more compact chassis.
Don’t let its size fool you. The Raider 16 Max HX is the world’s first gaming laptop capable of delivering a massive 300W total system power. Under full-load conditions, it unleashes 175W to the RTX 5090 or 5080, while simultaneously feeding 125W to the Intel Core Ultra 200HX processor, making it the most powerful gaming laptop on the planet.
To tame that beastly performance, MSI equips the Raider 16 Max HX with the all-new Cooler Boost Trinity with Intra Flow thermal system featuring three fans, six heat pipes, five exhaust vents, and phase-change thermal compound. Whether you're gaming, creating, or multitasking at full throttle, the Raider stays cool and quiet, with fan noise kept in check even under extreme pressure.
MSI has also prioritized upgradability in the design of this groundbreaking laptop, featuring an exclusive quick-access bottom panel. This allows users to easily expand memory and storage without removing the entire back cover. DDR5 memory and PCIe Gen5 SSD support ensure the entire system keeps pace, delivering lightning-fast response and next-gen readiness.
To provide a stunning visual experience, the Raider 16 Max HX features a 2.5K 240Hz OLED display, certified with VESA Display HDR True Black 1000 and SGS low blue light. It’s perfect for AAA gaming and high-resolution creative work, keeping up with every frame and ambition.
Stealth 16 AI+: Power Meets Portability in Style
The Stealth series has always been about delivering serious performance in a sleek, portable package and the new Stealth 16 AI+ takes that formula to the next level. Just 16.6mm thin and weighing under 2kg, this CES innovation winner sports a striking, deep gray, full-aluminum chassis that exudes both professionalism and performance. With a large 90Wh battery, it powers your productivity, keeping up with busy schedules wherever work or play takes you.
Thinner and lighter than the previous generation, the Stealth 16 AI+ still packs more power, thanks to the upgraded Cooler Boost with Intra Flow thermal system and multi-directional exhaust design, it can push up to 20W more power to the RTX 50 series GPU. That means better performance across creative workloads, gaming, and demanding multitasking without breaking a sweat.
Despite its streamlined profile, the Stealth 16 AI+ doesn’t skimp on connectivity. It comes loaded with two USB-A, two Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, and RJ-45 LAN, giving users full flexibility whether docked at a desk or working on the go.
And for those who want room to grow, the Stealth 16 AI+ keeps things future-ready with dual memory and SSD slots, making it as upgradeable as it is portable.
Crosshair 16 Max HX & Crosshair 16 HX: Bold Design. Bigger Power. Built for Battle.
The all-new Crosshair series amps up everything gamers love—now powered by the latest Intel Core Ultra 200HX processors and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 50 series GPUs. With MSI’s exclusive Cooler Boost thermal solution and quad-vent heat exhaust, it delivers up to 200W of total system power, a 30W boost over the previous generation—making it the most powerful option in its class.
Gamers can fully tap into that performance with the optional QHD+ 165Hz OLED display, offering ultra-sharp visuals and buttery-smooth gameplay, perfect for competitive titles and immersive content alike.
Connectivity gets an upgrade, too. The new I/O layout features three USB-A ports, two USB-C ports (including Thunderbolt 4), and repositioned HDMI and RJ-45 LAN ports at the back making cable routing cleaner and desk setups easier.
And of course, the iconic RGB Crosshair aesthetic returns this time with a more dynamic 24-zone RGB backlit keyboard, letting players showcase their unique style while racking up more FPS (Fun Per Second).
Claw 8 AI+ Glacier Blue Edition: Born Cold. Turning Heads.
The Claw 8 AI+ Glacier Blue Edition features a new Glacier Blue color with layered icy tones on its curved body, creating visual depth that blends esports aesthetics with a lively gaming spirit. Retaining the exact flagship specifications of the Claw 8 AI+, the Glacier Blue Edition is powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra 200V processors with Arc™ Xe2 graphics, delivering top-tier handheld performance without compromise.
All of the above-mentioned new products, along with currently available models including the 18-inch gaming series and handheld lineup were showcased at MSI’s CES booth.
The all-new Prestige series laptops powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors will be available for pre-order starting January 6th, 2026 (12:00 AM PST), with official sales beginning on January 27th, 2026 (12:00 AM PST).
