MSI, being one of the partners of Intel and NVIDIA, has announced brand new models of their gaming and creator series laptops that carry both brands’ fresh, hot silicon which is revealed at CES 2022.
Starting the list off is the Stealth GS77 sporting a brand new Core Black color and equipping a pair of durable zinc alloy hinges to expand the longevity of the device. MSI also managed to enlarge the touchpad and keycap size for precise and comfortable navigation and typing experience. With 3 sets of speakers for crisp treble and powerful bass and webcam lock switch, gamers that run this device for business at day, gaming at night will be able to fully utilize the Stealth GS77.
Model Name | Stealth GS77 | Stealth GS66 |
Processor | Up to latest 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900H Processor | |
Memory | DDR5-4800, 2 slots, up to 64GB | DDR5-4800, 2 slots, up to 64GB |
Display | 17.3″ UHD (3840×2160), 120 Hz Refresh Rate, 100% Adobe RGB(Typical), IPS-Level panel (Optional) 17.3″ QHD (2560×1440), 240 Hz Refresh Rate, 100% DCI-P3(Typical), IPS-Level panel 17.3″ Full HD (1920×1080), 360 Hz Refresh Rate, IPS-Level panel
| 15.6″ UHD (3840×2160), 100% Adobe RGB(Typical), IPS-Level panel(Optional) 15.6″ QHD (2560×1440), 240 Hz Refresh Rate, 100% DCI-P3(Typical), IPS-Level panel 15.6″ Full HD (1920×1080), 360 Hz Refresh Rate, IPS-Level panel |
Graphics | Up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3080 Ti Laptop GPU 16GB GDDR6 | |
Audio | 2 x 2W Speakers and 4 x 2W Woofers designed by Dynaudio system 1 x Audio combo jack Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer Hi-Res Audio ready | The Duo Wave speaker designed by Dynaudio system(2x 2W speakers) 1 x Audio combo jack Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer Hi-Res Audio ready |
USB Port | 1 x Thunderbolt™ 4 / DP/ USB Type-C (w/ PD Charging), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C / DP, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 1 x SD Express Memory Card Reader | 1 x Thunderbolt™ 4 / DP/ USB Type-C (w/ PD Charging), 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C / DP, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A |
Video Output | 1 x Thunderbolt™ 4 / DP/ USB Type-C (w/ PD Charging), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C / DP, 1 x HDMI (8K@ 60Hz / 4K@ 120Hz) | 1 x Thunderbolt™ 4 / DP/ USB Type-C (w/ PD Charging), 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C / DP, 1 x HDMI (8K@ 60Hz / 4K@ 120Hz) |
Communication | Intel® Killer™ Ethernet E3100G (up to 2.5 GbE) Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 6E AX1675, Bluetooth v5.2 | |
Webcam / Microphone | IR FHD type (30fps@1080p) / Quadruple Microphone | |
Battery | 99.9Whr | |
Catching the attention of the spotlights, the Raider GE series can be configured with up to the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti with 220W of power via MSI OverBoost to superior frame rate while cranking all the graphical settings to maximum. The addition of the Phase Change Liquid Metal Pad increases performance by up to 10% via better thermal conductivity and with display support up to 4K, the Raider GE laptops with the iconic panoramic aurora lighting are the way to go.
Model Name | Raider GE76 | Raider GE66 |
Processor | Up to latest 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9 Processor | |
Memory | DDR5-4800, 2 slots, up to 64GB | |
Display | 17.3″ UHD (3840×2160), 120 Hz Refresh Rate, 100% Adobe RGB(Typical), IPS-Level panel (Optional) 17.3″ QHD (2560×1440), 240 Hz Refresh Rate, 100% DCI-P3(Typical), IPS-Level panel 17.3″ Full HD (1920×1080), 360 Hz Refresh Rate, IPS-Level panel | 15.6″ UHD (3840×2160), 100% Adobe RGB(Typical), IPS-Level panel(Optional) 15.6” QHD (2560×1440), 240 Hz Refresh Rate, 100% DCI-P3(Typical), IPS-Level panel 15.6″ Full HD (1920×1080), 360 Hz Refresh Rate, IPS-Level panel |
Graphics | Up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3080 Ti Laptop GPU | |
Audio | The Duo Wave Woofers + Speakers designed by Dynaudio system (2 x 1W Speakers + 2 x 2W Woofers) 1 x Audio combo jack Nahimic 3 Audio Enhance Hi-Res Audio ready | The Duo Wave speakers design by Dynaudio system (2x 2W speakers) 1 x Audio combo jack Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer Hi-Res Audio ready |
USB Ports | 1 x Thunderbolt™ 4 / DP/ USB Type-C 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C / DP 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 1 x SD Express Memory Card Reader | |
Video Output | 1 x Thunderbolt™ 4 / DP/ USB Type-C, 1 x Mini DisplayPort 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C / DP 1 x HDMI (8K@ 60Hz / 4K@ 120Hz) | |
Communication | Intel® Killer™ Ethernet E3100G (up to 2.5 GbE) Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 6E AX1675, Bluetooth v5.2 | |
Webcam | FHD type (30fps@1080p) | |
Battery | 99.9Whr | |
Meanwhile, the Vector GP series now rocks a new concept but stays off being the quiet child in the class due to its lack of external aesthetics compared to others but contributes to the stealthiness. With Cooler Boost 5 Technology, the Vector’s performance can reach up to 210W via MSI OverBoost
Model Name | Vector GP76 | Vector GP66 |
Processor | Up to latest 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9 Processor | |
Memory | DDR4-3200, 2 slots, up to 64GB | |
Display | 17.3″ QHD (2560×1440), 240 Hz Refresh Rate, 100% DCI-P3(Typical), IPS-Level panel | 15.6″ QHD (2560×1440), 165 Hz Refresh Rate, 100% DCI-P3(Typical), IPS-Level panel 15.6″ Full HD (1920×1080), 240 Hz Refresh Rate, IPS-Level panel |
Graphics | Up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3080 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR6 | |
Audio | 2 x 2W Stereo Speakers 1 x Audio combo jack Nahimic 3 Audio Enhance Hi-Res Audio ready | |
USB Ports | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C / DP 3 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A | |
Video Output | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C / DP, 1 x Mini DisplayPort 1 x HDMI (8K@60Hz / 4K@120Hz) | |
Communication | Gigabit Ethernet (up to 2.5GbE) Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 6E AX1675, Bluetooth v5.2 | |
Webcam | HD type (30fps@720p) | |
Battery | 65Whr | |
A special guy within the announcement, the CROSSHAIR 15 is collaborating with Ubisoft’s Rainbow Six Extraction to bring you a limited edition device of said title. Sporting a special yellow-tinted inner facing surface, every purchase of the device will come bundled with the game alongside some other goodies.
Model Name | Crosshair 15 Rainbow Six Extraction Edition |
Processor | Up to latest 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900H Processor |
Memory | DDR4-3200, 2 slots, up to 64GB |
Display | 15.6″ QHD (2560×1440), 165 Hz Refresh Rate, 100% DCI-P3(Typical), IPS-Level panel (Optional) |
Graphics | Up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3070 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR6 |
Audio | 2 x 2W Stereo Speakers 1 x Audio combo jack Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer Hi-Res Audio ready |
USB Port | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A |
Video Output | 1x HDMI (4K@60Hz) |
Communication | Gigabit Ethernet Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201 Bluetooth v5.2 |
Webcam | HD type (30fps@720p) |
Battery | 90Whr (B12UGZ) 53.5Whr (B12UEZ) |
Also, the standard CROSSHAIR models also got their long-due refresh so here’s the spec list if you’re not into Rainbow Six.
Model Name | CROSSHAIR 17 | CROSSHAIR 15 |
Processor | Up to latest 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9 Processor | |
Display | 17.3″ Full HD (1920×1080), 360 Hz Refresh Rate, IPS-Level panel (Optional) | 15.6″ QHD (2560×1440), 165 Hz Refresh Rate, 100% DCI-P3(Typical), IPS-Level panel (Optional) |
Graphics | Up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3070 Ti Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR6 (B12UGSZ) | |
Audio | 2 x 2W Stereo Speakers 1 x Audio combo jack Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer Hi-Res Audio ready | |
USB Port | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A | |
Video Output | 1x HDMI (4K@60Hz) | |
Communication | Gigabit Ethernet Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201 Bluetooth v5.2 | |
Webcam | HD type (30fps@720p) | |
Battery | 90Whr (B12UGSZ / B12UGZ) 53.5Whr (B12UEZ) | |
A bit of a bummer, the Pulse GL76, and GL66 keep everything intact, physically wise but with the internals jacked up and the new Cooler Boost 5 expelling heat at greater efficiency. Great for those who think that the existing design by Maarten Verhoeven is already good enough.
Model Name | Pulse GL76 | Pulse GL66 |
Processor | Up to latest 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900H Processor | |
Memory | DDR4-3200, 2 slots, up to 64GB | |
Display | 17.3″ Full HD (1920×1080), 360 Hz Refresh Rate, IPS-Level panel (Optional) | 15.6″ QHD (2560×1440), 165 Hz Refresh Rate, 100% DCI-P3(Typical), IPS-Level panel (Optional) |
Graphics | Up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3070 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR6 | |
Audio | 2 x 2W Stereo Speakers 1 x Audio combo jack Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer Hi-Res Audio ready | |
USB Port | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A | |
Video Output | 1x HDMI (4K@60Hz) | |
Communication | Gigabit Ethernet Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201 Bluetooth v5.2 | |
Webcam | HD type (30fps@720p) | |
Battery | 90Whr (12UGK) 53.5Whr (12UEK) | |
The whole white SWORD 15 is still the same old SWORD 15 but now with the 12th Gen Intel Core H-series processor with up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti. Does a clean job both in appearance and tearing through tasks.
Model Name | SWORD 15 |
Processor | Up to latest 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-12700H Processor |
Memory | DDR4-3200, 2 slots, up to 64GB |
Display | 15.6″ Full HD (1920×1080), 240 Hz Refresh Rate, IPS-Level panel |
Graphics | Up to latest NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3070 Ti Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR6 |
Audio | 2 x 2W Stereo Speakers 1 x Audio combo jack Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer Hi-Res Audio ready |
USB Port | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A |
Video Output | 1x HDMI (4K@60Hz) |
Communication | Gigabit Ethernet / Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201 / Bluetooth v5.2 |
Webcam | HD type (30fps@720p) |
Battery | 53.5Whr |
The same thing applies to the KATANA lineup – a very standard black chassis with a red-backlit keyboard. Computing parts-wise, they got what the SWORD 15 got.
Model Name | KATANA GF76 | KATANA GF66 |
Processor | Up to latest 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-12700H Processor | |
Memory | DDR4-3200, 2 slots, up to 64GB | |
Display | 17.3″ Full HD (1920×1080),144 Hz Refresh Rate, IPS-Level panel | 15.6″ Full HD (1920×1080), 144 Hz Refresh Rate, IPS-Level panel 15.6″ Full HD (1920×1080), 240 Hz Refresh Rate, IPS-Level panel |
Graphics | Up to latest NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3070 Ti Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR6 | |
Audio | 2 x 2W Stereo Speakers 1 x Audio combo jack Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer Hi-Res Audio ready | |
| USB PortC | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A | |
Video Output | 1 x HDMI (4K@60Hz) | |
Communication | Gigabit Ethernet / Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201 / Bluetooth v5.2 | |
Webcam | HD type (30fps@720p) | |
Battery | 53.5Whr | |
Lastly, the Creator lineup contains the Z17, Z16P, Z16 running a thin bezel design and True Color Technology as their similarity while the Z16P now runs 20% faster thanks to the Vapor Chamber Cooler. Not to say that the others are not good and instead, they are all NVIDIA Studio Laptops – purposely made for creators, inquisitive professionals, or consumers who enjoy high-quality, premium products.
Model Name | Creator Z17 |
Processor | Up to latest 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900H Processor |
Display | 17″ QHD+ (2560×1600), 16:10, Touchscreen, 165Hz Refresh Rate, 100% DCI-P3(Typical), IPS-Level panel, Support MSI Pen (Optional) |
Graphics | Up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3080 Ti Laptop GPU 16GB GDDR6 |
Memory | DDR5-4800, 2 slots, up to 64GB |
Webcam / Microphone | IR FHD type (30fps@1080p) / Quadruple Microphone |
Communication | Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 6E AX1675, Bluetooth v5.2 |
Audio | 4 × 2W Stereo Speakers by Dynaudio system 1 × Audio combo jack |
I/O Port | 1 x Thunderbolt™ 4 / DP/ USB Type-C (w/ PD Charging) 1 x Thunderbolt™ 4 / DP/ USB Type-C 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 1 x HDMI (8K@ 60Hz / 4K@ 120Hz) 1 x SD Express Memory Card Reader 1 x DC-in |
Battery | 90Whr |
Model Name | Creator Z16P |
Processor | Up to latest 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900H Processor |
Display | 16″ QHD+ (2560×1600), 16:10, Touchscreen, 165Hz Refresh Rate, 100% DCI-P3(Typical), IPS-Level panel, Support MSI Pen (Optional) |
Graphics | Up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3080 Ti Laptop GPU 16GB GDDR6 |
Memory | DDR5-4800, 2 slots, up to 64GB |
Webcam / Microphone | IR FHD type (30fps@1080p) / Quadruple Microphone |
Communication | Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 6E AX1675, Bluetooth v5.2 |
Audio | 4 × 2W Stereo Speakers by Dynaudio system 1 × Audio combo jack |
I/O Port | 1 x Thunderbolt™ 4 / DP/ USB Type-C (w/ PD Charging) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C/ DP 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 1 x SD Express Memory Card Reader 1 x DC-in |
Battery | 90Whr |
Model Name | Creator Z16 |
Processor | Up to latest 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-12700H Processor |
Display | 16″ QHD+ (2560×1600), 16:10, Touchscreen, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 100% DCI-P3(Typical), IPS-Level panel (Optional) |
Graphics | Up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3060 Laptop GPU 6GB GDDR6 |
Memory | DDR5-4800, 2 slots, up to 64GB |
Webcam | IR HD type (30fps@720p) |
Communication | Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 6E AX1675, Bluetooth v5.2 |
Audio | 4 × 2W Stereo Speakers by Dynaudio system 1 × Audio combo jack |
I/O Port | 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 / DP/ USB Type-C 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 1 x microSD Card Reader 1 × DC-in |
Battery | 90Whr |
Well, a very standard announcement with a very standard hardware refresh. As they said, if there are no extra quirks, there’s not much of a price hike, presumably.
