CES 2024 | MSI Creator Z17 HX refreshed with up to an Intel Core i9 14900HX, Wi-Fi 7 and SD Express card reader

MSI is updating the Creator lineup with Intel’s fastest Raptor Lake Refresh mobile processors along with the Core Ultra models. As one of the more powerful content creation laptops in the lineup, the Creator Z17 HX Studio features a vapor chamber design that can cool both the CPU and the dGPU, yet still maintains a fairly thin profile.

Content creators can now unlock unparalleled processing speeds with CPU options up to an i9 14900HX, which can be coupled with up to 64 GB DDR5 and 4 TB of PCIe 5.0 NVMe storage via one M.2 slot. MSI also offers Nvidia RTX 4050 / 4060 / 4070 dGPU options plus a high-quality 17-inch 2560 x 1600 IPS touchscreen with 165 Hz refresh rate, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut and MSI Pen 2 support.

This model also comes with solid security features including a dTPM 2.0 platform, fingerprint reader and FHD webcam integrating IR sensor as well as privacy shutter. Thanks to the slightly wider chassis, the Creator Z17 HX Studio packs a 4x 2 W speaker system designed by Dynaudio and the audio codec can handle Hi-Res DTS. With the 90 Wh battery, this model weighs 2.49 kg and has a 19 mm profile.

Port selection includes 2x Thunderbolt 4 connectors, (one with PD 3.0 charging), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1 video output, the new SD Express Memory card readers and an audio jack. Wireless connectivity is offered via an Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4 card.

Information regarding availability and price points has not yet been provided.