With the launch of Intel’s latest Raptor Lake Refresh and Meteor Lake, the company seems to be shaking things up for what was once a pretty much bog standard naming scheme for their laptop CPUs. For example, the Raptor Lake Refresh lineup of processors will still retain their Core HX naming scheme, with the top end chip being the Core i9 14900HX, a chip with a max turbo frequency of 5.8GHz and a maximum turbo power of 157W. The Raptor Lake Refresh also adds a new lineup denoted as Core 7, Core 5 and Core 3. The Meteor Lake lineup on the other hand, does away with the Core i3, Core 15, Core i7 and Core i9 lineup, opting for a simpler Core Ultra 9, Core Ultra 7, and Core Ultra 5 lineup. It appears that Intel’s use of Core Ultra is geared towards desktops and laptops that would use AI that emphasize extended battery life.
Eager to bring the latest advancements in tech to consumers and professionals alike, MSI recently unveiled their lineup of laptops, powered by Intel’s 14th Gen processors in Sri Lanka. Heading the top of the pack is the MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG. Powered by an Intel Core i9 14900HX. The Titan 18 HX A14V packs an 18” 16:10 UHD MiniLED 120Hz panel, with an Nvidia RTX 4090 Laptop GPU with 16GB of GDDR6 memory for an uncompromised experience, be it gaming or content creation. Backing all this is 32GBx4 of DDR5 RAM for a total of 128GB of memory and dual 2TB PCIe Gen4x4 NVMe SSDs for a total of 4TB of solid state storage.
That’s not all though. The Titan 18 HX A14V also comes with a Cherry MX Ultra Low Profile mechanical keyboard ensuring a tactile response from every single keystroke. In addition it also has what MSI calls “the world’s first seamless RGB haptic touchpad”. The chassis of the Titan 18 HX A14V is composed of a magnesium aluminum alloy, and also incorporates a redesigned cooling system using a combination of a vapor chamber cooler, dual fans, 4 exhausts and 3D cooling stands, which raise the notebook allowing for greater airflow ensuring optimal performance during heavy workloads.
The Titan 18 HX A14V is also equipped with Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and a plethora of I/O ports including dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, 3 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports, SD card reader, 1x HDMI 2.1 port capable of 4K@120Hz and 8K at 60Hz, and an RJ45 LAN port for wired networking ensuring comprehensive connectivity across numerous peripherals and devices .
For the creators, MSI brings forth the MSI Creator Z17 HX Studio A14VGT. Also powered by an Intel 14th generation Core i9 14900HX processor, the Creator Z17 HX Studio boasts a 17” 16:10 QHD+ 165Hz touchscreen display, 64GB of 5600MHz DDR5 memory, and a 2TB PCIe Gen4x4 NVMe SSD. Packing an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU with 8GB of GDDR6 memory, the Creator Z17 HX Studio ticks all the boxes when it comes to unleashing your creativity to the max. Crafted using a high quality CNC unibody chassis, the Creator Z17 packs a powerful vapor chamber cooler, which in tandem with MSI’s exclusive Cooler Boost Technology, reduces the noise and temperature, ensuring that it stays cool under pressure.
Harnessing the full potential of Nvidia’s studio drivers, coupled with MSI’s exclusive AI Engine, the Creator Z17 HX Studio is able to detect user scenarios and automatically adjust hardware settings to achieve optimum performance. With AI Noise Cancellation Pro, users can enjoy crystal clear sound, no matter how noisy the environment might be. Extending the level of creativity, the Creator Z17’s Truel Pixel display while also having the golden ratio, is Calman verified, ensuring out of the box color accuracy. Coupled with the MSI Pen 2, the Creator Z17 enables a more versatile writing and drawing experience,thus giving you unlimited creativity. The Creator Z17 also packs all the connectivity and I/O that a demanding professional would need, including Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4, a pair of Thunderbolt 4 ports with PD charging, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A ports, an HDMI 2.1 port, SD card reader and a headphone/microphone combo jack.
For the productivity enthusiasts, MSI also unveiled the MSI Prestige 16 AI Studio B1V. Combining premium mobile performance thanks to the new Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor, a 16” 16:10 QHD+ IPS level display, and 32GB of DDR5 memory alongside an RTX 4050 Laptop GPU with 6GB of GDDR6 memory coupled with Intel Arc graphics, and a 1TB PCIe Gen4x4 NVMe SSD, the Prestige 16 AI Studio presents itself in a slim lightweight package, wrapped in a durable body, thanks to its premium magnesium aluminum alloy construction, perfect for working on the go. The Intel Evo Edition certification means that the Prestige 16 AI Studio has all that is needed to chug through intensive computation without breaking a sweat. The NPU from the Core Ultra lineup also gives the Prestige 16 more horsepower to work with for sustained applications, whilst powering down the high performance cores when not needed, thus leading to greater standby time and lowered battery consumption.
Enterprise grade security thanks to Windows Hello, integrated webcam shutter, TPM 2.0, fingerprint security as well as Tobii Aware give you the reassurance that you need to know that your device and your confidential and important files are safe from prying eyes. In terms of connectivity, the Prestige 16 AI Studio comes fully loaded for on-the-go professionals.
It comes with Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 for wireless connectivity. There’s a USB Type-C port with support for Displayport, Thunderbolt 4 and PD 3.1 charging, if you want to connect to an external display. There’s also a USB Type-C 3.2 Gen2 with support for DisplayPort and PD charging, a standard Type-A USB 3.2 Gen2 port, SD (XC/HC) card reader, an HDMI 2.1 port supporting up to 8K at 60Hz or 4k at 120Hz, and finally an RJ45 port supporting Gigabit LAN.
If you’re looking to get your hands on an MSI Laptop powered by Intel’s latest 14th Gen Chips, you can check them out at Redline Technologies or visit their website.
