MSI’s newest laptops pack RTX 50-series GPUs and AI frame boosting
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At Computex 2025, MSI showed off some new gaming laptops, including the sci-fi inspired Crosshair 18 HX AI and the sleek Stealth A16 Mercedes-AMD Motorsport Edition. These laptops offer strong performance, and they also use AI to help boost frame rates.
MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI
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The MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI is designed to look like a high-tech tool straight out of a science-fiction game. Not only does the mixture of curves and slanted lines give it a sophisticated edge, but the design draws direct inspiration from in-game crosshairs and HUDs (heads-up displays), hence its name. You’ll see this theme most clearly on the trackpad, which mimics the look of a targeting scope.
But it’s not just about looks—this thing is powerful. It’s got an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 graphics, and a huge 18-inch screen that’s super sharp and crazy smooth with a 240Hz refresh rate. The RTX 50-series GPU uses AI to add extra frames so your games run smoother. Oh, and it has an AI assistant called “AI Robot” that you can order around, like telling it to make the fans quieter. AI Robot is also available in the laptops below.
No launch yet date, but pricing will start at $1,699.
MSI Cyborg 15 and Cyborg 17
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The Cyborg series is MSI’s futuristic line of mid-range-to-high-end gaming laptops, blending glowing cyberpunk aesthetics with serious specs.
The Cyborg 15 features up to an Intel Core 7 240H processor, up to GeForce RTX 5070 graphics, and a 15.6-inch 1080p display with a 144Hz refresh rate. It also supports Nvidia’s DLSS 4 tech for AI-enhanced upscaling and better image quality. The larger Cyborg 17 steps things up with a 17.3-inch 2560×1440 display running at 240Hz plus similar CPU/GPU options.
Both models feature the same translucent chassis and angular design that set the Cyborg line apart from the rest. Launch dates and pricing haven’t been announced yet.
MSI Cyborg A15 and Cyborg A17
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The Cyborg A15 and A17 bring the same cyberpunk design to AMD-powered setups. These models are equipped with up to an AMD Ryzen 7 260 processor and up to a GeForce RTX 5070 graphics card, combining performance and efficiency with bold visuals. They continue the Cyborg family’s distinctive style, including that spiderweb-like pattern seen on the above Intel-based versions.
Pricing starts at $1,149 for the Cyborg A15 and $1,549 for the Cyborg A17. Release dates are still under wraps.
MSI Stealth A16 Mercedes-AMD Motorsport Edition
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If you’re into fast cars, the MSI Stealth A16 Mercedes-AMD Motorsport Edition might be your perfect laptop. It’s got that sleek motorsport vibe—including that Mercedes logo right on the lid—and packs some serious firepower under the hood.
We’re talking an AMD Ryzen 9 HX 370 CPU and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 GPU, which supports cutting-edge features like DLSS 4 and ray tracing for eye-popping gameplay. Plus, the 16-inch 2560×1600 OLED screen with a 240Hz refresh rate means you’re getting deep blacks and awesome contrast, making your games look even better.
No word yet on when it’s coming out or how much it’ll cost, though.
Author: Ashley Biancuzzo, Associate Editor, PCWorld
Ashley Biancuzzo manages all laptop and Chromebook coverage for PCWorld. She’s been covering consumer tech since 2016, and her work has appeared on USA Today, Reviewed, Polygon, Kotaku, StarWars.com, and Nerdist. In her spare time, she enjoys playing video games, reading science fiction, and hanging out with her rescue greyhound.
