The MSI AI-powered gaming laptop models available now in South Africa are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- MSI Titan 18 HX<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- MSI Raider GE78 HX<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- MSI Sword 17 HX<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- MSI Cyborg 15 AI<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- MSI Thin 15<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The MSI Titan 18HX<\/strong> is now the premier MSI gaming laptop, boasting up to a 14th-generation Intel Core i9 processor, an<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 GPU, MSI\u2019s Overboost Ultra technology, and up to 270W of power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is complemented by an 18-inch 4K 120Hz Mini-LED display for an unrivalled gaming experience, while the industry-leading Vapor Chamber Cooler delivers the best thermals possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The MSI Raider<\/strong> offers the same CPU and GPU configurations, as well as MSI Overboost Ultra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It then supports up to 250W total power, boasts a 99.9Whr battery, and uses Cooler Boost 5 thermal technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nMSI is also offering industry-leading value in the mid-range and entry-level gaming segments with the:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- MSI Sword 17 HX<\/strong> \u2013 24-zone RGB keyboard design, number pad, MSI AI Engine, and Cooler Boost 5 thermals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- MSI Cyborg 15 AI <\/strong>\u2013 Intel Core Ultra 7 AI processor, 24-zone RGB keyboard, and a translucent design.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- MSI Thin 15 <\/strong>\u2013 Matrix display and translucent WASD keys.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Business & Productivity Series<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Alongside its gaming range, MSI unveiled two updated Business & Productivity Series laptop ranges \u2013 Prestige AI and Summit AI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These laptops feature the latest Intel Core Ultra processors that deliver unprecedented AI performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The following Prestige models are available to South Africa:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- MSI Prestige 16 AI Studio<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The new Prestige AI range is focused on business use cases and is headlined by the Prestige 16 AI Studio \u2013 which boasts powerful discrete Nvidia graphics and an industry-leading 99.9Whr battery for a remarkable 19 hours of battery life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are also 13-inch Prestige AI models, with the Evo variation (integrated graphics) coming to South Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Summit E13 and E16 laptops are then for creatives, featuring MSI\u2019s AI Engine technology to deliver vastly improved productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The new Summit laptops feature support for MSI Pen 2 and cutting-edge AI technologies like AI Artist \u2013 an AI-powered tool that creates stunning images natively on your laptop using short text prompts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Summit laptop models will arrive in South Africa soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
MSI Claw<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
For on-the-go gamers, MSI unveiled its Claw handheld gaming console – the world\u2019s first Intel-powered handheld console.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Claw is powered by an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor and boasts an innovative Cooler Boost HyperFlow thermal design that ensures superior performance in all situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nIts 53Whr battery supports this by providing an industry-leading two hours of battery life when used to its full capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This battery usage is one of many things managed by MSI Center M – an AI-powered dedicated interface built to optimise MSI\u2019s handheld devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nAccording to MSI, the Claw and its MSI Center M interface can also run more games than any other handheld console on the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This includes titles on all the leading PC gaming platforms, and all Android titles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The MSI Claw will be available for pre-order online starting from 21 March. Participating retailers are Evetech, Computer Mania, Game, Incredible Connection, and TechMarkit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
MSI will be running a giveaway across all of these stores \u2013 keep an eye out for more details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Click here to learn more about MSI\u2019s latest AI-powered laptops and the MSI Claw.<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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- Click here to learn more about MSI\u2019s latest AI-powered laptops and the MSI Claw.<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- MSI Cyborg 15 AI <\/strong>\u2013 Intel Core Ultra 7 AI processor, 24-zone RGB keyboard, and a translucent design.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- MSI Sword 17 HX<\/strong> \u2013 24-zone RGB keyboard design, number pad, MSI AI Engine, and Cooler Boost 5 thermals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n