MSI has announced the business and productivity laptops, particularly the Summit, Prestige, and Modern series offerings for 2022 are shipping together with the 12th Gen Intel Core mobile processors.
As expected, the brand is not playing the big game in terms of overhauling everything and instead, just a hardware refresh to keep the performance level on par with demands from various applications. Also, business laptops just need simple aesthetics and recognizable designs to be relevant.
We’ll run you down the various models in case you are new to the scene.
First off is the Modern series products and they are just simple and straightforward – No quirks, no nonsense. People pick this because they really are just down for businesses and businesses only. Positioned as the most accessible productivity laptops in MSI’s portfolio, it provides all the essential functions and the latest computing parts with everything packed into a chassis with colors that is flat and clean – perfect for a industry worker with limited budget.
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Modern 15 |
Modern 14 |
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Processor |
Up to 12th Gen. Intel® Core™ i7 Processor |
Up to 12th Gen. Intel® Core™ i7 Processor |
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Display |
15.6” FHD(1920×1080), IPS-Level panel |
14” FHD(1920×1080), IPS-Level panel |
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Graphics |
Up to Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics |
Up to Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics |
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Memory |
DDR4-3200 onboard, up to 16GB, dual-channel |
DDR4-3200 onboard, up to 16GB, dual-channel |
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Storage Slot |
1x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen3 x4 |
1x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen3 x4 |
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Webcam |
HD type (30fps@720p) |
HD type (30fps@720p) |
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Communication |
Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201+ Bluetooth v5.2 |
Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201 + Bluetooth v5.2 |
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I/O Port |
1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (w/ PD Charging), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 2 x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1 x HDMI (4K@30Hz), 1 x microSD Card Reader, 1x Combo Audio Jack |
1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (w/ PD Charging), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 2 x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1 x HDMI (4K@30Hz), 1 x microSD Card Reader, 1x Combo Audio Jack |
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Audio |
2x 2W Speaker, Hi-Res Audio Ready |
2x 2W Speaker, Hi-Res Audio Ready |
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Adapter / Battery |
65W adaptor, support Fast Charging / 3-Cell |
65W adaptor, support Fast Charging / 3-Cell |
On the other hand, the Prestige series focuses more on the chassis design and the overall physical appearance. Boasting a lightweight body housing powerful hardware including the optional NVIDIA discreet GPU, the color and styling of the Prestige devices doesn’t not hold back its computing power thus the balance game between looks and performance are just on point.
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Prestige 14 Evo |
Prestige 15 |
Prestige 14 |
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Processor |
Up to 12th Gen. Intel® Core™ i7 Processor |
Up to 12th Gen. Intel® Core™ i7 Processor |
Up to 12th Gen. Intel® Core™ i7 Processor |
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Display |
14” FHD (1920×1080), 100% sRGB(Typical), 300nits, lower power, IPS-Level panel |
Up to 15.6“ UHD(3840×2160), 100% AdobeRGB(Typical), IPS-Level panel (Optional) |
14” FHD (1920×1080), close to 100% sRGB, IPS-Level panel (Optional) |
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Graphics |
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics |
Up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3050 Ti Laptop GPU 4GB GDDR6 |
Up to NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 3050 Laptop GPU 4GB GDDR6 |
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Memory |
LPDDR4x onboard, 16GB, dual-channel |
LPDDR4x onboard, 32GB, dual-channel |
LPDDR4x onboard, 16GB, dual-channel |
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Storage Slot |
1 x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen4 x4 |
1 x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen4 x4 1 x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen3 x4 |
1 x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen4 x4 |
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Webcam |
IR HD type (30fps@720p) |
IR HD type (30fps@720p) |
IR HD type (30fps@720p) |
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Communication |
Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 + Bluetooth v5.2 |
Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211 + Bluetooth v5.2 |
Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 + Bluetooth v5.2 |
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I/O Port |
2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 / DP/ USB Type-C (w/ PD Charging), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A, 1 x microSD Card Reader, 1 x Audio Combo Jack |
2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 / DP/ USB Type-C (w/ PD Charging), 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 1 × HDMI (4K@60Hz), 1 x microSD Card Reader, 1 x Audio Combo Jack |
2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 / DP/ USB Type-C (w/ PD Charging), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A, 1 x microSD Card Reader, 1 x Audio Combo Jack |
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Audio |
2x 1.5W Speaker, Hi-Res Audio Ready, DTS Audio Processing |
2x 2W Speaker, Hi-Res Audio Ready, DTS Audio Processing |
2x 2W Speaker, Hi-Res Audio Ready, DTS Audio Processing |
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Adapter / Battery |
65W USB-C PD Charging, support Fast Charging / 3-Cell, 52 Whr |
100W USB-C PD Charging, support Fast Charging / 4-Cell, 82 Whr |
100W USB-C PD Charging, support Fast Charging / 3-Cell, 52 Whr |
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Security Features |
Windows Hello (Fingerprint Reader& IR HD Camera), Trusted Platform Module(TPM) 2.0, Tobii Aware |
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The last one is the Summit series. The best business class MSI has to offer. The top-of-the-line device for the real elites. Ever since 2019, the lineup has been the go to choice for top executives because the design and build material is just that exquisite.
With the existing Summit E13 Flip Evo and E16 Flip racking in quite a commercial success, the new E14 Flip Evo introduces yet another new size at 14-inches and despite the little screen estate gain, the resolution has been bumped to QHD+ for that crisp detail and extra clarity. Also being the king of business laptops by MSI, enterprise grade security features can be found in all models such as the webcam cover, TPM support, Windows Hello via fingerprint / IR camera.
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Summit E13 Flip Evo |
Summit E14 Flip Evo |
Summit E14 Evo |
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Processor |
Up to 12th Gen. Intel® Core™ i7 Processor |
Up to 12th Gen. Intel® Core™ i7 Processor |
12th Gen. Intel® Core™ i7 Processor |
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Display |
13.4″ FHD+ (1920×1200), 16:10, Touchscreen, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 100% sRGB(Typical), IPS-Level panel, Support MSI Pen |
14″ QHD+(2880×1800), 16:10, Touchscreen, 100% DCI-P3(Typical), IPS-Level panel, Support MSI Pen |
14″ FHD+ (1920×1200), 16:10, 100% sRGB(Typical), Low Power, IPS-Level panel |
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Graphics |
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics |
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Memory |
LPDDR5 onboard, 16GB, dual-channel |
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Storage |
1 x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen4 |
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Webcam |
IR FHD type (30fps@1080p) |
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Communication |
Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 + Bluetooth v5.2 |
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Security |
Windows Hello (Fingerprint Reader& IR FHD Camera), Trusted Platform Module(TPM) 2.0, Tobii Aware |
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I/O port |
2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 / DP/ USB Type-C (w/ PD Charging), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A, 1 x microSD Card Reader (Hidden), 1 x HDMI (4K@60Hz), 1x Audio Combo Jack, 1x Webcam Lock Switch |
2 x Thunderbolt™ / DP/ USB Type-C (w/ PD Charging), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 1 x microSD Card Reader, 1 x HDMI (4K@60Hz), 1x Audio Combo Jack, 1x Webcam Lock Switch |
2 x Thunderbolt™ / DP/ USB Type-C (w/ PD Charging), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 1 x microSD Card Reader, 1 x HDMI (4K@60Hz), 1x Audio Combo Jack, 1x Webcam Lock Switch |
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Audio |
2x 2W Speaker, Hi-Res Audio Ready, DTS Audio Processing |
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Adapter / Battery |
65W USB-C PD Charging, support Fast Charging / 4-Cell, 70 Whr |
65W USB-C PD Charging, support Fast Charging / 4-Cell, 72 Whr |
65W USB-C PD Charging, support Fast Charging / 4-Cell, 72 Whr |
There’s also the Summit E16 variant that comes with a bigger screen if you do need that extra space to work with and the extra discreet NVIDIA GPU can come in handy at times when that bit more graphical juice speed things up significantly.
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Summit E16 Flip |
Summit E16 Flip Evo |
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Processor |
12th Gen. Intel® Core™ i7 Processor |
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Display |
16″ QHD+ (2560×1600), 16:10, Touchscreen, 165Hz Refresh Rate, 100% DCI-P3(Typical), IPS-Level panel, Support MSI Pen |
16″ FHD+ (1920×1200), 16:10, Touchscreen, 165Hz Refresh Rate, 100% sRGB(Typical), IPS-Level panel, Support MSI Pen |
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Graphics |
Up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3050 Ti Laptop GPU 4GB GDDR6 |
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics |
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Memory |
LPDDR5 onboard, 32GB, dual-channel |
LPDDR5 onboard, 16GB, dual-channel |
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Storage |
1 x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen4 x4 |
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Webcam |
IR FHD type (30fps@1080p) |
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Communication |
Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 + Bluetooth v5.2 |
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Security |
Windows Hello (Fingerprint Reader& IR FHD Camera), Trusted Platform Module(TPM) 2.0, Tobii Aware |
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I/O port |
2 x Thunderbolt™4 / DP/ USB Type-C (w/ PD Charging), 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 1 x microSD Card Reader, 1 x HDMI (4K@60Hz), 1x Audio Combo Jack, 1x Webcam Lock Switch |
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Audio |
2x 2W Speaker, Hi-Res Audio Ready, DTS Audio Processing |
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Adapter / Battery |
100W USB-C PD Charging, support Fast Charging / 4-Cell, 82 Whr |
65W USB-C PD Charging, support Fast Charging / 4-Cell, 82 Whr |
Availability
As this announcement is fresh out of the oven, pricing and launch dates are not finalized for Malaysia just yet so let’s wait a bit, or you can go for older models where they should have their price taking a big slash sooner or later.
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