MSI has new offerings for business owners and workers who’re always on the go. The new Summit, Prestige, and Modern series of laptops are now powered by Intel Core 12th Gen Processors.
Summit Series
This series has been MSI’s top-of-the-line business and productivity laptops since 2019. It consists of three models – Summit E13 Flip Evo, Summit E16 Flip, and now the newest member Summit E14 Flip Evo. Additionally, they are now powered with NVIDIA RTX GPUs to add more power.
“The new Summit series comes with superior security, impressive performance, and thoughtful product design, “It is here to complete your workplace and maximize your productivity.”
Steven Yang, MSI Notebook Division, Regional Sales Manager
Specs and Configurations for the Summit Series are as follows:
| Component | Summit E14 Flip Evo | Summit E14 Evo |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Up to 12th Gen. Intel Core i7 Processor | 12th Gen. Intel Core i7 Processor |
| Display | 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 |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| Memory | LPDDR5 onboard, 16GB, dual-channel | LPDDR5 onboard, 16GB, dual-channel |
| Storage | 1 x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen4 x4 | 1 x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen4 x4 |
| Webcam | IR FHD type (30fps@1080p) | IR FHD type (30fps@1080p) |
| Communication | Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 + Bluetooth v5.2 | Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 + Bluetooth v5.2 |
| Keyboard | White Backlit Keyboard | White Backlit Keyboard |
| Security | Windows Hello (Fingerprint Reader& IR FHD Camera), Trusted Platform Module(TPM) 2.0, Tobii Aware | Windows Hello (Fingerprint Reader& IR FHD Camera), Trusted Platform Module(TPM) 2.0, Tobii Aware |
| I/O port | 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 |
| Audio | 2x 2W Speaker, Hi-Res Audio Ready, DTS Audio Processing | 2x 2W Speaker, Hi-Res Audio Ready, DTS Audio Processing |
| Adapter / Battery | 65W USB-C PD Charging, support Fast Charging / 4-Cell, 72 Whr | 65W USB-C PD Charging, support Fast Charging / 4-Cell, 72 Whr |
| Dimension / Weight | 314mm(W) x 227.5mm(D) x 17.9mm (H) / 1.6kg | 314mm(W) x 227.5mm(D) x 17.9mm (H) / 1.6kg |
| Component | Summit E13 Flip Evo |
|---|---|
| Processor | Up to 12th Gen. Intel Core i7 Processor |
| Display | 13.4″ FHD+ (1920×1200), 16:10, Touchscreen, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 100% sRGB(Typical), IPS-Level panel, Support MSI Pen |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| Memory | LPDDR5 onboard, 16GB, dual-channel |
| Storage | 1 x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen4 |
| Webcam | IR FHD type (30fps@1080p) |
| Communication | Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 + Bluetooth v5.2 |
| Keyboard | White Backlit Keyboard |
| Security | Windows Hello (Fingerprint Reader& IR FHD Camera), Trusted Platform Module(TPM) 2.0, Tobii Aware |
| 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 |
| Audio | 2x 2W Speaker, Hi-Res Audio Ready, DTS Audio Processing |
| Adapter / Battery | 65W USB-C PD Charging, support Fast Charging / 4-Cell, 70 Whr |
| Dimension / Weight | 300.2mm (W) x 222.25mm(D) x 14.9mm (H) / 1.35kg |
| Component | Summit E16 Flip | Summit E16 Flip Evo |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | 12th Gen. Intel Core i7 Processor | 12th Gen. Intel Core i7 Processor |
| 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 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU 4GB GDDR6 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU 4GB GDDR6 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| Memory | LPDDR5 onboard, 32GB, dual-channel | LPDDR5 onboard, 16GB, dual-channel |
| Storage | 1 x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen4 x4 | 1 x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen4 x4 |
| Webcam | IR FHD type (30fps@1080p) | IR FHD type (30fps@1080p) |
| Communication | Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 + Bluetooth v5.2 | Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 + Bluetooth v5.2 |
| Keyboard | White Backlit Keyboard | White Backlit Keyboard |
| Security | Windows Hello (Fingerprint Reader& IR FHD Camera), Trusted Platform Module(TPM) 2.0, Tobii Aware | Windows Hello (Fingerprint Reader& IR FHD Camera), Trusted Platform Module(TPM) 2.0, Tobii Aware |
| 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 | 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 |
| Audio | 2x 2W Speaker, Hi-Res Audio Ready, DTS Audio Processing | 2x 2W Speaker, Hi-Res Audio Ready, DTS Audio Processing |
| 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 |
| Dimension / Weight | 358mm (W) x 258.55mm(D) x 16.85mm (H) / 1.9kg | 358mm (W) x 258.55mm(D) x 16.85mm (H) / 1.9kg |
Prestige Series
The Prestige Series focuses on aesthetics, both Prestige 15 and 14 boasts a thin and light chassis for ease in mobility and better heat management. These features are combined with Hi-Res Audio with DTS Audio Processing for a high-quality listening experience.
Here are the Specs and configurations for the Prestige Series:
| Component | Prestige 14 Evo | Prestige 14 | Prestige 15 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Display | 14” FHD (1920×1080), 100% sRGB(Typical), 300nits, lower power, IPS-Level panel | 14” FHD (1920×1080), close to 100% sRGB,IPS-Level panel (Optional) | 15.6“ UHD(3840×2160), 100% AdobeRGB(Typical), IPS-Level panel (Optional)15.6″ FHD(1920×1080), close to 100% sRGB, IPS-Level panel(Optional) |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU 4GB GDDR6 NVIDIA GeForceGTX 1650 Laptop GPU 4GB 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 |
| Memory | LPDDR4x on board, 16GB, dual-channel | LPDDR4x on board, 16GB, dual-channel | LPDDR4x on board, 32GB, dual-channel |
| Storage | 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 Gen4 x41 x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen3 x4 |
| Webcam | IR HD type (30fps@720p) | IR HD type (30fps@720p) | IR HD type (30fps@720p) |
| Communication | Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 + Bluetooth v5.2 | Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 + Bluetooth v5.2 | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 + Bluetooth v5.2 |
| Keyboard | White Backlit Keyboard | White Backlit Keyboard | White Backlit Keyboard |
| Security | Windows Hello (Fingerprint Reader& IR HD Camera), Trusted Platform Module(TPM) 2.0, Tobii Aware | ||
| 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, 1x 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, 1x 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, 1x Audio Combo Jack |
| 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 |
| Adapter / Battery | 65W USB-C PD Charging, support Fast Charging / 3-Cell, 52 Whr | 100W USB-C PD Charging, support Fast Charging / 3-Cell, 52 Whr | 100W USB-C PD Charging, support Fast Charging / 4-Cell, 82 Whr |
| Dimension / Weight | 319 mm (W) x 219 mm(D) x 15.9mm (H) / 1.29 kg | 319mm (W) x 219mm(D) x 15.9mm (H) / 1.29 kg | 356.8mm (W) x 233.7mm(D) x 18.9mm (H) / 1.69kg |
Modern Series
The Modern series sports a simple design that is an everyday favorite of trendsetters like Lorraine Sorlet who is a French illustrator that teamed up with MSI. The series has a new chassis design that showcases the modern look.
“The Modern series is truly a beautiful accessory that you could carry wherever you go.”
Anne Lee, MSI Notebook Division, Senior Product Marketing
Specs and Configurations of the Modern series:
| Component | Modern 15 | Moder 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Up to 12th Gen. Intel Core i7 Processor | Up to 12th Gen. Intel Core i7 Processor |
| Display | 15.6” FHD(1920×1080), IPS-Level panel | 14” FHD(1920×1080), IPS-Level panel |
| Graphics | Up to Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Up to Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| Memory | DDR4-3200 onboard, up to 16GB, dual channel | DDR4-3200 onboard, up to 16GB, dual channel |
| Storage | 1x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen3 x4 | 1x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen3 x4 |
| Webcam | HD type (30fps@720p) | HD type (30fps@720p) |
| Communication | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201+ Bluetooth v5.2 | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 + Bluetooth v5.2 |
| Keyboard | White Backlit Keyboard | White Backlit Keyboard |
| 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 |
| Audio | 2x 2W Speaker, Hi-Res Audio Ready | 2x 2W Speaker, Hi-Res Audio Ready |
| Adapter / Battery | 65W adaptor, support Fast Charging / 3-Cell | 65W adaptor, support Fast Charging / 3-Cell |
| Dimension / Weight | 359 mm (W) x 241 mm(D) x 19.9mm (H) / 1.7 kg | 319 mm (W) x 223 mm(D) x 19.35mm (H) / 1.4 kg |
For more information, you can visit MSI Business and Productivity home page.
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