The MSI new Gaming and Creator laptops are now official! MSI recently announced the launch of the new laptops powered by the latest Intel 11th Gen processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 graphics for both the Gaming and Creator lineup. New models that were launched include the Creator Z16, Creator M16, Creator 17, GE76/GE66 Raider, GS76/GS66 Stealth, GP76/GP66 Leopard, Pulse GL76/GL66 (Crosshair 17/15), and Katana GF76/GF66 (Sword 17/15).
Creator Z16 and M16
The Creator Z16 features a 16:10 display with thin bezels for better viewing angles and increased screen real estate for productivity. The True Pixel display is also capable of displaying up to QHD+ resolution with a 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, catering to the needs of designers and creators who need color accuracy. The chassis is CNC-milled and made from aluminum. Besides that, it is also fitted with MSI’s Cooler Boost Technology with fan blades that are 0.1 mm in thickness, designed in such a way that ensures optimal thermal dissipation for the best experience when under heavy workloads.
The Creator M16 also features a QHD+ True Pixel display and is also well rounded in terms of performance. The M16 is a slightly de-tuned version of the Z16 for the casual consumer that does not require the professional-grade features that the Z16 offers but still wants the Z16’s performance and aesthetics.
| Creator Z16 | |
| Processor | Latest 11th Gen. Intel Core i7 Processors |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU 6GB GDDR6 |
| Display | 16″ QHD+ (2,560×1,600), 16:10, Touchscreen, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 100% DCI-P3(Typical), IPS-Level panel |
| Memory | DDR4-3200, 2 slots, up to 64GB |
| Storage Slot | 2 x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen4 x4 |
| Webcam | IR HD type (30fps@720p) |
| Communication | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675, Bluetooth v5.2 |
| I/O Ports | 2 x Thunderbolt 4 / DP / USB4 Type-C
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 1 x MicroSD Card Reader(UHS-III) 1 × DC-in |
| Audio | 4 × Stereo Speakers by Dynaudio system
1 × Audio combo jack |
| Battery/ Adaptor | 4-Cell, Li-Polymer
180W Slim adaptor |
| Dimension | 359 (W) × 256 (D) × 16.18 (H) mm |
| Weight | 2.2kg |
| Creator M16 | |
| Processor | Latest 11th Gen. Intel Core i7 Processors |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU 4GB GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU 4GB GDDR6 |
| Display | 16″ QHD+ (2,560×1,600), 16:10, 100% DCI-P3 (Typical), IPS-Level panel |
| Memory | DDR4-3200, 2 slots, up to 64GB |
| Storage Slot | 1 x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen3 |
| Webcam | HD type (30fps@720p) |
| Communication | Gigabit Ethernet, Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675, Bluetooth v5.2 |
| I/O Ports | 1 x USB3.2 Gen1 Type-C
2 x USB3.2 Gen1 Type-A 1 x USB2.0 Type-A, 1x HDMI (4K@60Hz), 1× RJ45, 1 × DC-in |
| Audio | 2 x Stereo Speakers
1 × Audio combo jack |
| Battery/ Adaptor | 3-Cell, Li-Polymer
150W adaptor |
| Dimension | 359 (W) × 259 (D) × 23.95-27.5 (H) mm |
| Weight | 2.2kg |
Creator 17
The Creator 17 is another new model for MSI’s Creator lineup. It features a vibrant mini-LED display, powered by AUO AmLED technology, with 1,000 nits of brightness for a higher color range. The Creator 17 is featured in an all-black, aluminum chassis with a sandblasted texture.
| Creator 17 | |
| Processor | Up to latest 11th Gen. Intel Core i9 Processors |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU 16GB GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR6 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU 6GB GDDR6 |
| Display | 17.3″ UHD (3,840×2,160), Mini-LED, HDR 1000, 100% DCI-P3 (Typical), IPS-Level panel |
| Memory | DDR4-3200, 2 slots, Max 64GB |
| Storage Slot | 1 x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen4 x4
1 x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen3 x4 |
| Webcam | IR HD type (30fps@720p) |
| Communication | Gigabit Ethernet (up to 2.5GbE), Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675, Bluetooth v5.2 |
| I/O Ports | 1 x Thunderbolt 4 / DP / USB4 Type-C (w/ PD Charging),
1 x USB3.2 Gen2 Type-C/ DP , 2x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 1× SD Card Reader(UHS-III), 1× HDMI(8K@60Hz/4K@120Hz), 1× RJ45, 1× DC-in |
| Audio | 2 x Stereo Speakers designed by Dynaudio system
1 x Audio combo jack |
| Battery/ Adaptor | 4-Cell, Li-Polymer, 99.9Whr
230W Slim adapter |
| Dimension | 396.1 (W) × 259.4 (D) × 20.25 (H) mm |
| Weight | 2.45kg |
GE76/GE66 Raider
Moving onto gaming laptops, the Raider is updated and improved. It features all the latest tech like Wi-Fi 6E, NVIDIA GeForce RTX3080, displays with up to 360Hz refresh rate, and MSI Cooler Boost 5 to keep the system running cool and smooth.
| GE76 Raider &
Dragon Edition Tiamat |
GE66 Raider | |
| Processor | Up to latest 11th Gen. Intel Core i9 Processors | |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU 16GB GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR6 |
|
| Display | 17.3″ UHD (3840×2160), 120Hz Refresh Rate, 100% Adobe RGB (Typical), IPS-Level panel (Optional)
17.3″ QHD (2560×1440), 240Hz Refresh Rate, 100% DCI-P3 (Typical), IPS-Level panel (Optional) 17.3″ QHD (2560×1440), 165Hz Refresh Rate, 100% DCI-P3 (Typical), IPS-Level panel (Optional) 17.3″ Full HD (1920×1080), 360Hz Refresh Rate, IPS-Level panel (Optional) |
15.6″ UHD (3840×2160), 100% Adobe RGB (Typical), IPS-Level panel (Optional)
15.6″ QHD (2560×1440), 240Hz Refresh Rate, 100% DCI-P3 (Typical), IPS-Level panel (Optional) 15.6″ QHD (2560×1440), 165Hz Refresh Rate, 100% DCI-P3 (Typical), IPS-Level panel (Optional) 15.6″ Full HD (1920×1080), 300Hz Refresh Rate, IPS-Level panel (Optional) |
| Memory | DDR4-3200, 2 slots, up to 64GB | |
| Storage Slot | 1 x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen4 x4
1 x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen3 x4 |
|
| Webcam | FHD type (30fps@1080p) | |
| Communication | Killer E3100G Ethernet (up to 2.5 GbE)
Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675, Bluetooth v5.2 |
|
| USB Ports | 1 x Thunderbolt 4 / DP / USB4 Type-C,
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A |
1 x Thunderbolt 4 / DP / USB4 Type-C,
1 x USB3.2 Gen2 Type-C, 1 x USB3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 2 x USB3.2 Gen1 Type-A |
| Keyboard | Per-Key RGB gaming keyboard by SteelSeries | |
| Audio | The Duo Wave Woofers + Speakers designed by Dynaudio system
Nahimic 3 Audio Enhance High-Resolution Audio ready |
The Duo Wave speakers designed by Dynaudio system
Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer High-Resolution Audio ready |
| Battery | 4-Cell, Li-Polymer, 99.9Whr | |
| Video Output | 1 x Thunderbolt 4 / DP / USB4 Type-C
1 x Mini DisplayPort 1 x HDMI (8K@60Hz/4K@120Hz) |
|
| Dimension | 397 (W) x 284 (D) x 25.9 (H) mm | 358 (W) x 267 (D) x 23.4 (H) mm |
| Weight | 2.9kg | 2.38kg |
GP76/GP66 Leopard
The Leopard is now being updated with the latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 graphics and the latest 11th Gen Intel Core i7 Processors.
| GP76 Leopard | GP66 Leopard | |
| Processor | Up to latest 11th Gen. Intel Core i7 Processors | |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR6 | |
| Display | 17.3″ QHD (2,560×1,440), 165Hz Refresh Rate, 100% DCI-P3 (Typical), IPS-Level panel (Optional)
17.3″ Full HD (1,920×1,080), 240Hz Refresh Rate, IPS-Level panel (Optional) 17.3″ Full HD (1,920×1,080), 144Hz Refresh Rate, IPS-Level panel (Optional) |
15.6″ QHD (2,560×1,440), 165Hz Refresh Rate, 100% DCI-P3 (Typical), IPS-Level panel (Optional)
15.6″ Full HD (1,920×1,080), 240Hz Refresh Rate, IPS-Level panel (Optional) 15.6″ Full HD (1,920×1,080), 144Hz Refresh Rate, IPS-Level panel (Optional) |
| Memory | DDR4-3200, 2 slots,
up to 64GB |
|
| Storage Slot | 1 x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen4 x4
1 x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen3 x4 |
|
| Webcam | HD type (30fps@720p) | |
| Communication | Gigabit Ethernet (up to 2.5GbE)
Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675, Bluetooth v5.2 |
|
| USB Ports | 3 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A | |
| Keyboard | Per-Key RGB gaming keyboard by SteelSeries | |
| Audio | 2 x Stereo Speakers
Nahimic 3 Audio Enhance High-Resolution Audio ready |
|
| Battery | 4-Cell, Li-Polymer | |
| Video Output | 1 x HDMI (8K@60Hz/4K@120Hz), 1 x Mini DisplayPort | |
| Dimension | 397 (W) x 284 (D) x 25.9 (H) mm | 358 (W) x 267 (D) x 23.4 (H) mm |
| Weight | 2.9kg | 2.38kg |
GS76/GS66 Stealth
The Stealth is back with the latest CPU and GPU updates. It also features several other refreshes besides performance, which is a silver hinge design, improved battery capacity, a new 240Hz QHD display, and Dynaudio speakers for a better audio experience.
| GS76 Stealth | GS66 Stealth | |
| Processor | Up to latest 11th Gen. Intel Core i9 Processors | |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU 16GB GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR6 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU 6GB GDDR6 |
|
| Display | 17.3″ UHD (3,840×2,160), 120Hz Refresh Rate, 100% Adobe RGB (Typical), IPS-Level panel (Optional)
17.3″ QHD (2,560×1,440), 240Hz Refresh Rate, 100% DCI-P3 (Typical), IPS-Level panel (Optional) 17.3″ QHD (2,560×1,440), 16 Hz Refresh Rate, 100% DCI-P3 (Typical), IPS-Level panel (Optional) 17.3″ Full HD (1,920×1,080), 360Hz Refresh Rate, IPS-Level panel (Optional) |
15.6″ UHD (3,840×2,160),100% Adobe RGB (Typical), IPS-Level panel (Optional)
15.6″ QHD (2,560×1,440), 240Hz Refresh Rate, 100% DCI-P3 (Typical), IPS-Level panel (Optional) 15.6″ QHD (2,560×1,440), 165Hz Refresh Rate, 100% DCI-P3 (Typical), IPS-Level panel (Optional) 15.6″ Full HD (1,920×1,080), 300Hz Refresh Rate, IPS-Level panel (Optional) |
| Memory | DDR4-3200, 2 slots, up to 64GB | |
| Storage Slot | 1 x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen4 x4
1 x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen3 x4 |
|
| Webcam | IR HD type (30fps@720p) | |
| Communication | Killer E3100G Ethernet (up to 2.5 GbE)
Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675, Bluetooth v5.2 |
|
| USB Ports | 1 x Thunderbolt 4 / DP / USB4 Type-C (w/ PD Charging),
1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C / DP, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A |
1 x Thunderbolt 4 / DP / USB4 Type-C (w/ PD Charging),
1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C / DP, 3 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A |
| Keyboard | Per-Key RGB gaming keyboard by SteelSeries | |
| Audio | 2 x Stereo Speakers designed by Dynaudio system
Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer High-Resolution Audio ready |
The Duo Wave Speakers designed by Dynaudio system
Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer High-Resolution Audio ready |
| Battery | 4-Cell, Li-Polymer, 99.9Whr | |
| Video Output | 1 x Thunderbolt 4 / DP / USB4 Type-C (w/ PD Charging),
1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C / DP, 1 x HDMI (8K@60Hz/4K@120Hz) |
|
| Dimension | 396.1 (W) x 259.4 (D) x 20.25 (H) mm | 358.3 (W) x 248 (D) x 18.3-19.8 (H) mm |
| Weight | 2.45kg | 2.1kg |
Pulse GL76/GL66
The Pulse features NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 graphics with a redesigned heat pipe and integrated MSI thermals that provide more airflow during lower temperatures. The exterior of the laptop features design motifs that were inspired by a power armor, designed by Maarten Verhoeven.
| Pulse GL76/Crosshair 17 | Pulse GL66/Crosshair 15 | |
| Processor | Up to latest 11th Gen. Intel Core i7 Processors | |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU 6GB GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU 4GB GDDR6 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU 4GB GDDR6 |
|
| Display | 17.3″ QHD (2,560×1,440), 165Hz Refresh Rate, 100% DCI-P3 (Typical), IPS-Level panel (Optional)
17.3″ Full HD (1,920×1,080), 144Hz Refresh Rate, IPS-Level panel(Optional) |
15.6″ QHD (2,560×1,440), 165Hz Refresh Rate, 100% DCI-P3 (Typical), IPS-Level panel (Optional)
15.6″ Full HD (1,920×1,080), 144Hz Refresh Rate, IPS-Level panel (Optional) |
| Memory | DDR4-3200, 2 slots, up to 64GB | |
| Storage Slot | Up to 2 x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen3 x4 | |
| Webcam | HD type (30fps@720p) | |
| USB Ports | 1 x USB3.2 Gen1 Type-C
2 x USB3.2 Gen1 Type-A 1 x USB2.0 Type-A |
|
| Keyboard | RGB Backlight Gaming Keyboard | |
| Battery | 3-Cell, Li-Polymer | |
| Video Output | 1x HDMI (4K@60Hz) | |
| Dimension | 398 (W) x 273 (D) x 24.2 (H) mm | 359 (W) x 259 (D) x 23.95 (H) mm |
| Weight | 2.3kg | 2.1kg |
Sword 17/15, Katana GF76/GF66
The Sword and Katana were designed by a famed Japanese illustrator, Tsuyoshi Nagano, who was known for his work in a game titled, “Romance of the Three Kingdoms”. The laptop features up to an RTX 3060 GPU from NVIDIA, with several other entry-level specifications.
| Katana GF76/Sword 17 | Katana GF66/Sword 15 | |
| Processor | Up to latest 11th Gen. Intel Core i7 Processors | |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU 6GB GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU 4GB GDDR6 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU 4GB GDDR6 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU 4GB GDDR6 |
|
| Display | 17.3″ Full HD (1,920×1,080),144Hz Refresh Rate, IPS-Level panel | 15.6″ Full HD (1,920×1,080),144Hz Refresh Rate, IPS-Level panel |
| Memory | Up to DDR4-3200, 2 slots, up to 64GB | |
| Storage Slot | Up to 2 x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen3 x4 | |
| Webcam | HD type (30fps@720p) | |
| USB Ports | 1 x USB3.2 Gen1 Type-C
2 x USB3.2 Gen1 Type-A 1 x USB2.0 Type-A |
|
| Keyboard | Red Backlit Gaming Keyboard(Katana GF76/66)
Blue Backlit Gaming Keyboard (Sword 17/15) |
|
| Video Output | 1 x HDMI (4K@60Hz) | |
| Dimension | 398 (W) x 273 (D) x 25.2 (H) mm | 359 (W) x 259 (D) x 24.9 (H) mm |
| Weight | 2.3kg | 2.1kg |
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