MSI Unveils Next-Gen AI Laptops with Intel Lunar Lake and AMD Strix Point

MSI's next-gen AI+ laptops, powered by Intel's new Lunar Lake CPUs, AMD's new Strix Point APUs

MSI has officially unleashed its latest next-gen AI+ laptops with gaming as well as business and productivity laptops featuring Intel's latest Core Ultra 200V series "Lunar Lake" CPU and AMD's latest Ryzen AI 300 series "Strix Point' APU. MSI's next-gen AI+ laptops include the Prestige and Summit -- for business and productivity -- powered by Intel's new Lunar Lake CPU, offering up to 120 TOPS of combined AI performance (CPU + GPU + NPU). MSI's new Prestige laptops come in 13, 14, and 16-inch sizes with ultra-light designs, larger batteries, and longer battery life. Additionally, MSI also unveiled its new Stealth A16 AI+, Summit A16 AI+, Prestige A16 AI+ and Creator A16 AI+ which are all powered by AMD's new Ryzen AI 300 series "Strix Point" APUs. The new Stealth A16 AI+ and Creator A16 AI+ were specifically designed for gamers and content creators, packed with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series Laptop GPUs providing "unprecedented computing power in a remarkably thin and light magnesium-aluminum Alloy chassis, enabling users to have a smooth and remarkable experience". MSi is also introducing its new Venture series laptops in 14, 15, 16, and 17-inch display sizes all packing Intel's new Core Ultra 200V series "Lunar Lake" processors and stunning 16:10 OLED displays. There will be 100W of USB-C PD charging, which is excellent to see (especially for content creators with lots of high-powered USB-C devices). "Intel's long-standing partnership with MSI has been instrumental in co-engineering the MSI Prestige and Summit. Harnessing the power of AI with the all-new Intel Core™ Ultra processors that redefine what's possible in modern computing, these devices offer an unmatched balance of performance and energy efficiency. Together, we're proud to unveil the next generation of AI PCs that will revolutionize experiences for gamers, creators, and professionals alike," said Michelle Johnston Holthaus, Intel executive vice president and general manager, Client Computing Group.

MSI's new productivity laptops boast Intel Lunar Lake and AMD Ryzen AI 300

MSI may be known for its gaming rigs, but the company is focusing primarily on productivity and business notebooks at IFA in Berlin, with a suite of new systems using AMD's Ryzen AI 300 and Intel's Core Ultra (Series 2) chips. Only one laptop focuses on gaming, though MSI is also using the European tradeshow to formally launch its second-generation Claw 8 AI+ gaming handheld. That gaming laptop is the MSI Stealth A16 AI+, mixing AMD's Ryzen AI 300 mobile processors with Nvidia's laptop graphics. In this case, it goes up to a Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and RTX 4070 Laptop GPU. The company hasn't dropped a price or configurations, but says the laptop can support up to 32GB of RAM and has a pair of PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD slots that support up to 2TB. You can get a 2560 x 1600 display in LCD or OLED varieties, both at 240 Hz, or a 3840 x 2400 Mini LED screen at 120 Hz. The 99.9 WHr battery is the largest you can take on a plane, which is jammed into a magnesium-aluminum chassis that's just 0.78 inches thick. There's also a per-key RGB keyboard (courtesy of SteelSeries, as usual on MSI gaming laptops), six speakers, and a massive touchpad. MSI's other AMD laptops are also focused on productivity, including the Creator A16 AI+, the Summit A16 AI+, and Prestige A16 AI+ Like the Stealth, the Creator uses Nvidia RTX 40-series graphics. MSI isn't showing off any Lunar Lake gaming PCs at IFA. There are three different Prestige models, the 13 AI+ Evo, 14 AI+ Evo, and 16 AI+ Evo, as well as a 2-in-1 Summit 14 AI+ Evo. While the 13-inch and 16-inch Prestiges will use (or go up to the Intel Cure Ultra 9 288V , the 14-incher is listed with the Ultra 7 258V. All three feature magnesium-aluminum alloy bodies, and MSI is putting emphasis on lightweight designs. The Summit is a convertible 2-in-1 using the Ultra 7 258V with a 13.3-inch, 1920 x 1200 screen. This is aimed more at businesses. These laptops will go on pre-order on September 6 and are likely to ship at the end of September. MSI only provided Tom's Hardware with estimated prices, suggesting the Prestige AI_ Evo will start around $1,299. The only gaming-related Lunar Lake activity from MSI is the company showing off its Claw 8 AI+ gaming handheld, the first to be released with Intel Core Ultra (Series 2). The system has a second Thunderbolt 4 port, a larger battery than its predecessor. The original Claw wasn't well received critically, with reviewers panning it for poor performance and a lack of optimization. There were few more details here at IFA, though, with MSI telling customers to "Please pay close attention to the subsequent release date."

MSI Intros Next-Gen "AI PC" Laptops & Gaming Handhelds Powered By Intel Core Ultra 200V "Lunar Lake" CPUs

MSI launches new Venture series laptops & intros Claw 8 AI+ handheld powered by Intel Core Ultra 200V "Lunar Lake" CPUs MSI just announced several new products at the IFA 2024 Berlin event, expanding its catalog with the latest mobile devices powered by Intel's latest Core Ultra 200V "Lunar Lake" CPUs. These are the Gaming, and Business And Productivity laptops aimed at executing faster operations and leveraging the AI capabilities of their latest AI chips. MSI has also brought a brand new MSI Claw 8 AI+ handheld, which is the first Windows 11 gaming handheld featuring the Core Ultra series 2 processor and is expected to hit retail shelves in early 2025. The Executive Vice President and General Manager of the NB Business Unit at MSI said, MSI not only brings the industry's most comprehensive AI+ PC lineup but also introduces multiple new laptops and handheld devices designed for gamers worldwide, By powering its new laptops using the AMD Ryzen AI 300 and Intel Lunar Lake processors, MSI is making its notebooks up to three times faster in TOPs compared to the previous generation. Through the CPU, iGPU, and NPU combined, the laptops can offer up to 120 TOPS of AI performance. Apart from the excellent AI performance, the laptops will also be equipped with optimized comprehensive software and services from over 100 independent software makers to ensure better productivity. MSI Venture Series MSI has also introduced a brand-new lineup called "Venture", which will bring more business and productivity laptops. These are the laptops that are powered by Intel's newly launched Lunar Lake Core Ultra Series 2 processors and will be available in 14-17-inch display sizes. The laptops will feature OLED panels with 100% DCI-P3 color space for vibrant color reproduction and incredibly high contrast for visually appealing images. The Venture series laptops will be equipped with 100W USB-C power delivery charging, ensuring the laptops can also charge quickly apart from offering a significantly higher battery life than the previous generation laptops. Venture laptops will come with MSI exclusive AI solution and AI Engine for various tasks like adjusting performance light, audio, visual, etc using the AI Intelligence. Gaming, Business And Productivity laptops The new laptops powered by AMD Ryzen AI 300 processors include Stealth A16 AI+, Summit A16 AI+, Prestige A16 AI+, and Creator A16 AI+. These laptops offer 2.8x more TOPs than the previous AMD Ryzen processors and are ready for gaming and productivity. The Stealth A16 AI+ and Creator A16 AI+ are specifically designed for enthusiast gamers by equipping them with the Ryzen AI 300 CPUs paired with NVIDIA's RTX 40 series graphics cards. Despite the powerful hardware, the laptops will feature a slim and lightweight body via a magnesium-aluminum alloy chassis for giving the laptops a premium look without adding much weight. Similarly, the Summit A16 AI+ and Prestige A16 AI+ are also lightweight laptops but offer MSI exclusive AI-drive software, MSI AI Engine, and MSI AI Noise Cancelation Pro for various productivity workloads.

MSI Launches Next-Gen AI+ Gaming and Business & Productivity Laptops

MSI launched several next-gen AI+ gaming and business productivity laptops featuring the new Intel® Core™ Ultra processor (Series 2) and AMD Ryzen™ AI 300 Series at IFA 2024. These laptops offer more AI computing power, making it the most robust platform for AI PC development, with more AI models, frameworks, and runtimes enable. Additionally, MSI officially launched the new Claw 8 AI+ Windows 11 gaming handheld device, powered by Intel Core™ Ultra processors (Series 2) and an 8-inch screen, providing a smoother and broader mobile gaming experience. MSI also announced the whole new Venture series laptops, redefining the combination of thin, light and powerful. Equipped with Intel Core™ Ultra processors (Series 2) and varieties of different size, from 14, 15.6, 16, to 17 inches. "MSI not only brings the industry's most comprehensive AI+ PC lineup but also introduces multiple new laptops and handheld devices designed for gamers worldwide," said Eric Kuo, MSI's Executive Vice President and General Manager of NB Business Unit. "We welcome global guests to visit the MSI booth to experience next-gen AI computing and exciting gaming products." Prestige & Summit: Leading Next-gen AI+ Business & Productivity Laptops with Intel Core™ Ultra processors (Series 2) At IFA 2024, MSI will first launch the industry's leading next-gen AI+ business and productivity laptops, Prestige and Summit, powered by Intel Core™ Ultra processors (Series 2). Compared to the previous generation, the latest processor offers up to three times more TOPs , with integrated GPU, CPU, and NPU, it can offer up to 120 total platform TOPS of AI performance, capable of driving more AI software or services locally. Paired with comprehensive software and services optimized for the silicon from over 100 independent software vendors, it offers a more immediate and secure user experience. Additionally, it has optimized over 500 AI models, making it the ideal platform for developing AI-related services. Beyond its leading AI performance, Intel Core™ Ultra processors (Series 2) also boasts an excellent energy efficiency ratio, resulting in lighter, thinner business and productivity laptops with longer battery life, such as the Prestige and Summit. "Intel's long-standing partnership with MSI has been instrumental in co-engineering the MSI Prestige and Summit. Harnessing the power of AI with the all-new Intel Core™ Ultra processors that redefine what's possible in modern computing, these devices offer an unmatched balance of performance and energy efficiency. Together, we're proud to unveil the next generation of AI PCs that will revolutionize experiences for gamers, creators, and professionals alike," said Michelle Johnston Holthaus, Intel executive vice president and general manager, Client Computing Group. The Prestige series laptops come in three sizes: 13, 14, and 16 inches. In addition to the latest processors, the entire Prestige series features ultra-light bodies, large batteries, and long battery life. For example, compared to the previous Prestige series, the entire Prestige series has upgraded to a longer battery life, all sizes can provide a higher productivity up to 20 hours in video playback and office productivity. Additionally, it has upgraded to a 5-megapixel webcam, offering higher-quality live streaming and online meeting capabilities. *Tested with Prestige 13 with 1080p video playback and streaming. Results may vary by system configuration The Summit 13 AI+ Evo, also part of the business and productivity series, now features the new Intel Core™ Ultra processors (Series 2), a lightweight body, comprehensive security, and the MSI Pen 2 stylus supporting MPP 2.6, making it the most versatile 13-inch flip laptop. "Intel's long-standing partnership with MSI has been instrumental in co-engineering the MSI Prestige and Summit. Harnessing the power of AI with the all-new Intel Core™ Ultra processors that redefine what's possible in modern computing, these devices offer an unmatched balance of performance and energy efficiency. Together, we're proud to unveil the next generation of AI PCs that will revolutionize experiences for gamers, creators, and professionals alike," said Michelle Johnston Holthaus, Intel executive vice president and general manager, Client Computing Group. Gaming & Business Productivity in AMD Ryzen AI processors: MSI provides different platform to fulfill all demands At IFA 2024, MSI will showcase the whole new laptops with the AMD Ryzen™ AI 300 Series Processors, including Stealth A16 AI+, Summit A16 AI+, Prestige A16 AI+ and Creator A16 AI+. By featuring the latest AMD Ryzen AI processors, these laptops can offer 2.8x times more TOPs than the previous generation, which can optimize on AI computing power, enabling generative AI and large language models to run directly on the laptops. The Stealth A16 AI+ and Creator A16 AI+ are specifically designed for gamers and creators. With the latest NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 40 series graphics, providing unprecedented computing power in a remarkably thin and light magnesium-aluminum Alloy chassis, enabling users to have a smooth and remarkable experience. On the other side, the Summit A16 AI+ and Prestige A16 AI+ will also be shown on AMD Ryzen™ AI 300 Series Processors, featuring with MSI exclusive AI-driven software, MSI AI Engine and MSI AI Noise Cancellation Pro. The refined laptop design and the optimized AI-driven software make Summit A16 AI+ and Prestige A16 AI+ ideal laptops for the business environment. Claw 8 AI+: The World's First Windows 11 Gaming Handheld with Intel Core™ Ultra processor (Series 2) MSI's gaming handheld Claw has been a market highlight throughout 2024. Building on its success, MSI honorably announces the world's first Windows 11 gaming handheld powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra processors (Series 2), Claw 8 AI+, at IFA, once again capturing the attention of gaming handheld fans worldwide. This time, gamers are able to experience in person at the booth. In addition to the next-gen processor's improved energy efficiency, MSI has actively listened to user feedback and upgraded several hardware specifications accordingly, such as adding an additional Thunderbolt 4-supported USB-C port, enhancing the tactile feel of the LB/RB buttons, increasing battery capacity, and replacing the charger with a lighter wall-mounted charger. Claw 8 AI+ is expected to be the most advanced 8-inch gaming handheld in the market. After the official release, a one-month free trial of Xbox Game Pass will be provided, allowing users to enjoy the most popular AAA games of the moment. Please pay close attention to the subsequent release date. New Venture Series MSI has been offering different types of business & productivity laptops for a long time, and we are still expanding the blueprint. Building on this success, MSI is proud to announce the release of the new Venture series laptops, available in 14, 15.6, 16, and 17-inch sizes. The Venture series will be equipped with Intel Core™ Ultra processors (Series 2) and features stunning 16:10 OLED displays with 100% DCI-P3 Color gamut coverage for true-to-life visual excellence. Moreover, the Venture series enhance an overwhelming battery life that supports with 100W USB-C PD charging, providing endless productivity for the users. Featuring with MSI exclusive AI solution, the Venture series is able to fulfill any situation on and off work. The MSI AI Engine is able to toggle which options to be automatically adjusted by AI intelligence (incl. performance light, audio, visual). All the above products are on display at MSI's booth at IFA 2024. We warmly welcome global suppliers, channel partners, media, and visitors to come and give us their feedback. We look forward to your participation. 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