MSI Prestige 14 Evo: With improved Tiger Lake to a longer battery lifeThe new Prestige 14 Evo looks just like the old Prestige 14 Evo. However, an Intel Core i7-1195G7 inside shows what we can expect from Intel's Tiger Lake improvements.Mike Wobker, 05 Aug 2021 20:41
85% MSI Prestige 14 Evo laptop review: What are the capabilities of the new Core i7-1195G7?One of the fastest Intel subnotebooks. The MSI Prestige Evo was already able to achieve a good evaluation in our tests. With a new processor, this is now supposed to be even better. We evaluate in our test whether this is really the case.Intel Core i7-1195G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 14.00" | 1.2 kgMike Wobker, 03 Aug 2021 20:20
Deal | MSI Sword 15 laptop on sale for $999 USD with 11th gen Core i7, GeForce GTX 3050 Ti graphics, and 144 Hz IPS display1080p gaming at 60 FPS is more attainable than ever this generation. The measly 8 GB of RAM, however, is still a thing. Users may want to upgrade the memory whenever they get the chance.Allen Ngo, 01 Aug 2021 06:32
82% MSI Summit E14 laptop review: GeForce GTX graphics without the GeForce GTX weightHigh performance, high temperature. The Summit E14 may look like an ordinary Ultrabook, but it manages to house a full-fledged GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q to offer significantly faster graphics performance than the best that Intel Iris Xe and AMD Vega can currently do. There are some costs to be aware of, however.Intel Core i7-1185G7 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q | 14.00" | 1.3 kgAllen Ngo, 28 Jul 2021 18:11
Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 ships with a smaller 240 W AC adapter compared to the 280 W adapter for the G532 seriesThe slimmer adapter is over 250 g lighter without impacting the overall performance of the laptop. Users can also now recharge the laptop via USB-C whereas that was not possible on the older G532 series.Allen Ngo, 25 Jul 2021 01:57
MSI announces pricing and availability for its 2021 W-series mobile workstationsMSI's latest line of 15- and 17-inch professional-grade PCs have up to 4K displays, 11th-gen core i9 processors and RTX A5000 graphics. Some variants even have the largest-capacity batteries available to laptops. They now also hav...Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Jul 2021 22:30
MSI Modern 15 A11M: Updated office laptopThe MSI Modern 15 remains a high-performance office laptop with its updated hardware as well. However, there are still minor points of criticism.Mike Wobker, 24 Jun 2021 02:13
81% MSI Modern 15 A11M in review: Slim office laptop offers strong keyboard backlightingRoom for two SSDs. The MSI Modern 15 A11M combines a good configuration and solid input devices in a 15.6-inch laptop. The built-in hardware promises a lot of performance for office applications and other tasks. But our review will reveal the actual performance offered by the device.Intel Core i7-1165G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 15.60" | 1.6 kgMike Wobker, 22 Jun 2021 00:53
Intel Core i5-11400H vs AMD Ryzen 5 5600H: Tiger Lake roars but Cezanne paints a much better picture for now in CPU-Z benchmark comparisonThe new Intel Core i5-11400H laptop processor has turned up on CPU-Z Validator, and while the Tiger Lake chip certainly performed well, it seems like more can be expected from it in future. At the moment, the i5-11400H didn’t real...Daniel R Deakin, 24 May 2021 11:06
MSI Summit B15 is basically a Modern 15 but with Thunderbolt 4 supportHow did two laptops with very different names end up looking exactly the same? MSI plans to eventually merge the Modern and Prestige series under one newer Summit name to avoid consumer confusion.Allen Ngo, 23 May 2021 08:25
81% MSI Summit B15 A11M Laptop Review: Embracing Iris Xe Over GeForce MXModern family. The MSI Modern 15 gets a new lease in life as the Summit B15. Though visually similar, the system now supports Thunderbolt 4 alongside all the performance benefits of Tiger Lake without needing to rely on discrete GeForce MX graphics.Intel Core i7-1165G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 15.60" | 1.5 kgAllen Ngo, 20 May 2021 19:11
MSI confirms NVIDIA's plans to release the GeForce RTX 3080 TiMSI has, perhaps unwittingly, listed the RTX 3080 Ti on its website. The blunder follows a crate of MSI GeForce RTX 3080 Ti VENTUS 3X 12G OC cards being spotted last month.Alex Alderson, 13 May 2021 15:55
NVIDIA formally introduces new RTX Studio laptops from various OEMsThe latest form of NVIDIA's Studio standard for creator-grade laptops combine in-demand specs such as RTX 3000-series graphics, 1440p screens and device heights of as little as 16 millimeters in some cases. The company has also no...Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 May 2021 18:25
MSI Creator 17 refreshed with Intel Tiger Lake-H processors, mini-LED screen, and moreMSI has refreshed its professional Creator 17 notebook with some exciting new hardware, such as a mini-LED screen with 1,000 nits peak brightness, an Intel Core i9-11900HK processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 graphics card, and more...Anil Ganti, 11 May 2021 13:00
MSI Pulse GL66 gaming laptop is now official with new Intel Tiger Lake-H processorsMSI has launched a new gaming laptop powered by Intel's latest Tiger Lake-H chips. Key MSI Pulse GL66 specs include an Intel Core i7-11800H processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 graphics card, 15.6-inch screen with 144Hz refresh rat...Anil Ganti, 11 May 2021 13:00
MSI Summit E13 Flip vs. XPS 13 2-in-1: Giving Dell a run for its moneyMSI's first stab at a luxurious subnotebook convertible is already good enough to rival the best from Dell. It's not perfect, but it offers enough extras to make it worth considering on your list.Allen Ngo, 01 May 2021 19:36
87% MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo Convertible Review: A Timeless DesignMSI Spectre x360 13. The Summit is the most visually striking laptop yet from MSI. Its quality is thankfully not just skin deep as performance and battery life are just as respectable.Intel Core i7-1185G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 13.40" | 1.4 kgAllen Ngo, 29 Apr 2021 01:00
MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo: Perfection in every detail for your business successAiming for the Summit. MSI, a leader in gaming and business notebooks, is now focusing on business convertibles with high-end specifications. The result of this approach is the MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo. In this article, we take a look at the Summit E13 Flip Evo and see how it can help accelerate your business productivity. (Sponsored article.)Adverticle, 22 Apr 2021 11:20
The 130 W GeForce RTX 3070 MSI GP66 can be 15 to 30 percent faster than the 95 W versionTo the surprise of no one, going for the thinner and lighter GS66 with GeForce RTX 3070 graphics will mean accepting a cut in performance when compared to the thicker GP66 equipped with the same GPU.Allen Ngo, 20 Apr 2021 22:18
84% MSI GP66 Leopard 10UG Laptop Review: A Complete Series OverhaulMaking the GP65 look outdated. MSI kicked off 2021 with a whole lineup of refreshed laptops sporting GeForce RTX 30 GPUs. Instead of just a simple internal update, however, many of these new models have brand new chassis designs and the GP66 is looking like the best one yet.Intel Core i7-10870H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.3 kgAllen Ngo, 19 Apr 2021 06:59
MSI OPTIX MAG301RF: A 29.5-inch gaming monitor with a 21:9 aspect ratio, 1 ms response times and a 200 Hz refresh rate that costs US$399MSI has unveiled the OPTIX MAG301RF, its latest ultra-wide gaming monitor. The MAG301RF has a 29.5-inch panel that runs at 2,560 x 1,080 pixels, with a 200 Hz refresh rate and 1 ms response times. The MAG301RF should be available ...Alex Alderson, 01 Apr 2021 20:42
MSI announces Summit E13 & E16 Flip slim and light business convertiblesThe new E13 Flip and E16 Flip come with thin and light CNC-cut aluminum chassis and feature 16:10 touchscreens complete with an MSI Pen. These are among the fist models to feature the Wi-Fi 6E standard and also come with up to an ...Bogdan Solca, 01 Apr 2021 14:07
We absolutely love this small detail about the MSI GE76 that was quietly improved over the GE75File transfers are almost an order of magnitude faster on the new GE76 when compared to the older GE75. If you rely on SD cards for your daily workloads, then you may want to skip the GE75 or GE65.Allen Ngo, 29 Mar 2021 02:11
87% MSI GE76 Raider 10UH Laptop Review: A GeForce RTX 3080 PC You Can Actually BuyA complete Makeover. After two years with the same GE75 design, MSI is ready to move forward with a full frontal redesign of the series. The result is a system that is heavier than its predecessor but for all the right reasons.Intel Core i7-10870H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 3 kgAllen Ngo, 26 Mar 2021 18:27
Here are all the slowest and fastest GeForce RTX 3080 laptops you can buy right nowThe MSI GE76 is your best bet thus far if you want one of the fastest GeForce RTX 30 laptops in the market. Its 155 W TGP GPU allows the laptop to pull ahead in almost all cases when compared to other models with the same RTX 3080...Allen Ngo, 24 Mar 2021 07:11
Deal | MSI GE75 with GeForce RTX 2070 Super is heavily discounted right now for just $1200 USD to make room for the newer GE76Retailers look to be clearing stock on the older GE75 to make room for the newer redesigned GE76. Now may be the time to jump in as the GeForce RTX 2070 Super is still very powerful even when compared to the newer mobile RTX 30 of...Allen Ngo, 23 Mar 2021 02:59
MSI Optix MAG272CQP: A 27-inch curved gaming monitor with a 165 Hz refresh rate and AMD FreeSync Premium supportThe MSI Optix MAG272CQP is a 27-inch curved gaming monitor with a native WQHD resolution and 165 Hz refresh rate. The VA panel has 1 ms (MPRT) response times, a 1500R curvature and supports AMD FreeSync Premium. The Optix MAG272CQ...Alex Alderson, 17 Mar 2021 19:26
MSI unveils its latest, Intel 11th-gen- and RTX 3000-based gaming desktopsToday (March 16, 2021), MSI has confirmed that its esports-focused lines of desktops have been refreshed with Tiger Lake CPUs. Accordingly, the next-gen Aegis, Codex R, Infinite RS and Trident rigs will have 11th-gen platforms, wi...Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Mar 2021 19:08
75 W vs. 130 W TGP GeForce RTX 3060 laptop: The performance gap isn't as wide as many were expectingThe performance gap is definitely there, but it's nothing that we haven't seen before from previous generation Max-Q and non Max-Q designs. Gamers will see about 15 to 20 percent slower performance if jumping from a 130 W GeForce ...Allen Ngo, 10 Mar 2021 22:11
80% MSI GF65 Thin 10UE Laptop Review: GeForce RTX 3060 on a BudgetCheap and lightweight. We test one of the most affordable gaming laptops you can find with GeForce RTX 3060 graphics to see what cut corners, if any, owners may have to contend with. Is MSI hiding anything under the cheap price?Intel Core i7-10750H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 1.9 kgAllen Ngo, 08 Mar 2021 19:54
MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG: Maximum performance for the mobile RTX 3070Does a large laptop plus a lot of space for cooling equal tons of performance? This concept works with the MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG and allows the use of the RTX 3070 in maximum mode.Mike Wobker, 08 Mar 2021 04:55
85% MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG laptop review: RTX 3070 runs at 140 wattsMaximum TGP. An Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 brings image content at maximum TGP onto the 17-inch screen in the MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG. Our review shows what this means for everyday gaming and how the rest of the hardware performs in comparison.Intel Core i7-10750H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 2.9 kgMike Wobker, 06 Mar 2021 04:54
The MSI Stealth 15M is proof that gaming laptops with 15 W to 25 W Tiger Lake Core U CPUs can workULV Intel CPUs are getting better and better every year even if their performance differences can be marginal. However, those small gains are inching closer to Core H-levels of performance where we think Core U CPUs can have a pla...Allen Ngo, 26 Feb 2021 22:48
Deal | Affordable MSI GF65 Thin 9SD gaming laptop on sale for $750 USD with Core i7-9750H CPU, GeForce GTX 1660 Ti GPU, and 144 Hz IPS displayThe last generation budget gaming laptop still has some life left in it especially for gamers who are satisfied with playing the latest titles at 1080p and aren't aiming for 2K or 4K resolutions.Allen Ngo, 24 Feb 2021 20:58
82% MSI Stealth 15M GeForce RTX Laptop Review: Faster Graphics than the Dell XPS 15, HP Spectre x360, or Asus ZenBookPart GS66, part Prestige 15. The raw performance of the Stealth 15M A11SEK is impressive considering how light it is and that it's running on a Core U-series CPU. Unfortunately, the weak build quality and hinges leave a lot to be desired.Intel Core i7-1185G7 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q | 15.60" | 1.7 kgAllen Ngo, 24 Feb 2021 17:52
Deal | MSI GL65 Leopard is now one of the cheapest gaming laptops with GeForce RTX 2070 Super graphics for $1300 USDJust because GeForce RTX 30 laptops are available doesn't mean older RTX 20 models are suddenly useless. Users in the market for a new gaming laptop ought to keep an eye out for the inevitable sales on last year's top GeForce RTX ...Allen Ngo, 20 Feb 2021 06:02
Deal | MSI Prestige 14 EVO laptop with 11th gen Core i7, 16 GB RAM, and 1 TB SSD now on sale for $900 USD to be an excellent alternative to the Dell XPS 13The configuration is loaded considering the price. Competing flagship Ultrabooks from Dell, HP, or Lenovo would cost well over $1000 if equipped with similar CPU, RAM, and storage options.Allen Ngo, 14 Feb 2021 06:34
There is absolutely no reason to buy the MSI GS66 GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q because the faster RTX 3070 model is the same priceThe GeForce RTX 3070 offers 20 percent faster graphics performance than the RTX 2080 Max-Q and it even comes with the same 1 TB SSD capacity, 32 GB RAM, and 300 Hz display. Interested buyers would be better off with the newer Ampe...Allen Ngo, 13 Feb 2021 22:40
84% MSI GS66 Stealth 10UG Laptop Review: How Fast is a 95 W GeForce RTX 3070?Amp(ere) it up. GeForce RTX 30 laptops are coming in like a wrecking ball meaning we're doing our best to find out which models come out on top or bottom. Let's see how the MSI GS66 and its GeForce RTX 3070 compare to other RTX laptops currently available.Intel Core i7-10870H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.1 kgAllen Ngo, 11 Feb 2021 20:26
MSI Alpha 17: The mid-range gaming laptop with AMD technologyThe MSI Alpha 17 with an AMD CPU and GPU is worth a closer look for price-conscious laptop gamers. Not only is the price right but also the performance of the 17-inch gaming laptop.Mike Wobker, 06 Feb 2021 17:35
MSI justifies keeping people in the dark about NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series GPU wattages, despite there being up to 70 W TGP differences between RTX 3080 cardsMSI has defended its decision to omit GPU wattages from its new NVIDIA GeForce 30 series gaming laptops, despite the considerable differences in performance between some GPUs of the same name. Apparently, MSI believes that it woul...Alex Alderson, 28 Jan 2021 22:58
Deal | MSI GL65 with 10th gen Core i7, 144 Hz IPS display, GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, and 16 GB RAM on sale for $769 USD after rebatesUnlike most other gaming laptop sales for under $800, this MSI GL65 strikes a respectable balance between graphics performance, CPU performance, display, RAM, and storage. Owners will just have to live with average color reproduct...Allen Ngo, 27 Jan 2021 21:22
Not all NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 laptops are created equal as early reviews show performance differences of over 30% between MSI machines with supposedly identical GPUsThe NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Max-P and RTX 3070 Max-Q differ by over 30% in benchmarks, early reviews of two MSI gaming laptops have shown. Many OEMs, including MSI, are divulging the minimum information about the RTX 30 series GPU...Alex Alderson, 26 Jan 2021 17:46
Dozens of GeForce RTX 30 series laptops from Asus, MSI, and Gigabyte listed by UK retailer: Prices from £998.99 (US$1,367) with Ryzen 5000 and Tiger Lake options availableFifty gaming laptops featuring Nvidia GeForce RTX 30 series GPUs from major vendors such as Asus, MSI, and Gigabyte have been listed on the Scan website. Many feature Ryzen 5000 APUs and there are a couple of Tiger Lake H-35 optio...Daniel R Deakin, 24 Jan 2021 10:50
MSI PRO MP271 monitors launched with slim bezels, eye strain reduction and not-so-professional featuresMSI is targeting professionals with the PRO MP271 series of monitors. The series peaks at a WQHD and 60 Hz model, which also has a 120 mm height-adjustable stand. All members of the MSI PRO MP271 series are TÜV Rheinland certified...Alex Alderson, 23 Jan 2021 11:01
Intel Core i7-11375H in purported MSI Stealth 15M laptop shown to be 46% faster in single-core compared to Core i7-10750H, indicative of longer sustained 5 GHz boostWe have received a Cinebench R20 single-core score from what appears to be an MSI Stealth 15M laptop powered by the Core i7-11375H Special Edition Tiger Lake-H35 processor. While we have previously reported about leaked scores for...Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 21 Jan 2021 15:12
Deal | MSI Optix G271 monitor with 144 Hz refresh rate, 1 ms response time, 120% sRGB, and AMD FreeSync is down to $169 USDThe 1080p monitor should pair nicely with any GeForce RTX 3060, 3070, or 3080 PC if your intentions are to reach a stable 144 FPS or greater. The Costco deal is expected to last until February 7.Allen Ngo, 19 Jan 2021 03:51
ASUS introduces low profile Fanless Chromebox with WiFi 6 and multiple 4K outputs, configurable up to an Ice Lake i7ASUS recently announced the Fanless Chromebox, a small form-factor PC based on the ChromeOS platform, with a wide range of display outputs and great wireless connectivity. Arjun Krishna Lal, 15 Jan 2021 14:29
Asus and MSI reveal their price lists for Rocket Lake Z590 motherboards ranging from €185 (US$224) all the way up to €1,516 (US$1,838)Asus and MSI have released details about their new Z590 motherboards with the LGA 1200 socket that offer support for Comet Lake and Rocket Lake chips from Intel. MSI’s range features 12 boards that are headlined by a revamped MEG ...Daniel R Deakin, 14 Jan 2021 16:05
CES 2021 | MSI Stealth 15M powered by Core i7-11375H Special Edition and RTX 3060 Mobile is apparently the world's thinnest gaming laptopMSI has unveiled an upgraded Stealth 15M gaming laptop at its MSIology event at CES 2021. MSI calls the Stealth 15M the world's thinnest gaming laptop. The Stealth 15M is powered by the Core i7-11375H and RTX 3060 Mobile and comes...Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 13 Jan 2021 17:32