MSI launches new gaming handheld, AI-powered laptops and more at CES 2024

Highlights
  • The MSI CLAW is equipped with a 7-inch Full HD touchscreen display.
  • The MSI Laptops, powered by the new Intel Core Ultra processors, are tailored for sustained AI workloads.
  • MSI has also launched a new line of 18-inch gaming laptops.

At the CES 2024, gaming laptop brand MSI introduced new devices, including a new gaming handheld, AI-powered laptops, new 18-inch laptops, and much more. It is worth noting that the CLAW is claimed to be the world’s first gaming handheld powered by the Intel Core Ultra processor. On the other hand, the laptops launched at the event are said to be AI-ready, and the 18-inch laptops are said to feature Intel 14th Gen HX-series processors.

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MSI gaming handheld CLAW

  • The MSI CLAW gaming handheld is equipped with a 7-inch Full HD touchscreen display, offering a 120Hz refresh rate.
  • It is claimed to be the world’s first gaming handheld running on an Intel Core Ultra Processor.
  • It is equipped with ARC graphics, featuring up to 8 Xe cores, and incorporates advanced XeSS technology to ensure seamless gameplay across different AAA titles.
  • It incorporates the MSI Center M UI, facilitating convenient access to crucial features and settings, featuring a quick game launcher and immediate platform access.
  • The CLAW also provides support for the MSI APP Player, broadening gaming possibilities to encompass both Windows and Android mobile games.
  • The CLAW boasts a HyperFlow cooling system and a substantial 53Wh battery, along with Thunderbolt 4 connectivity.

New MSI laptops

Intel Core Ultra

  • The latest MSI Laptops, powered by the new Intel Core Ultra processors, are tailored for sustained AI workloads.
  • These processors incorporate a dedicated Neural Processing Unit (NPU) optimised for AI tasks and are constructed on the new Intel 4 process node.
  • The Low Power Efficient (LPE) cores of Core Ultra ensure minimal power consumption during routine tasks, contributing to improved battery life.
  • The inclusion of ARC graphics in the Core Ultra provides more than double the graphical performance per watt compared to previous generations.

Intel Core i9 processor (14th gen HX-series)

  • MSI has also launched a new series of high-performance laptops featuring the 14th gen Intel Core HX-series processors.
  • These processors are designed for AI workloads that demand quick response, lightweight design, and low latency.
  • Achieving an unprecedented 5.8 GHz clock speed, these processors stand out as the highest in mobile processors.
  • The laptops are further improved with the exclusive Intel Application Optimizer, ensuring thread optimisation in gaming.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX and NVIDIA RTX

  • MSI laptops with NVIDIA GeForce RTX and NVIDIA RTX laptop GPUs are tailored for the AI era.
  • Powered by NVIDIA’s Ada Lovelace architecture, these GPUs are said to include specialised AI Tensor Cores, delivering advanced performance for AI across gaming and more.
  • RTX GPUs feature AI-powered DLSS 3 and provide realistic virtual worlds through full ray tracing capabilities.
  • GeForce RTX technologies are supported in over 500 popular games and applications, including notable titles such as Cyberpunk 2077 and Alan Wake 2.

18-inch gaming laptops

  • MSI has also launched a new line of 18-inch gaming laptops, including the Titan 18 HX, Raider 18 HX, and Stealth 18 AI Studio.
  • The Titan 18 HX and Raider 18 HX showcase extreme performance with top-notch Intel 14th gen Core i9 processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series Laptop GPUs, while the Stealth 18 AI Studio features the latest Intel Core Ultra processors.
  • The Titan 18 HX boasts the largest new vapor chamber cooler thermal solution in the market and supports MSI OverBoost Ultra, delivering an industry-first 270W total power.
  • On the other hand, the Raider 18 HX provides an impressive 250W full total power.