MSI is introducing a series of laptops, including the Katana series, Venture series, and the Crosshair 16 HX MLG Edition at COMPUTEX 2026, reflecting the brand’s continued commitment to design innovation and craftsmanship.
MSI Debuts Katana Series, Venture Series, and Crosshair 16 HX MLG Edition
MSI also introduces the brand-new Katana Series, Venture Series, and the Crosshair 16 HX MLG Edition, addressing a wide range of user needs.
The new Katana Series continues MSI’s gaming legacy with a refreshed design and performance-driven architecture, delivering reliable power and immersive gaming experiences for mainstream gamers.
The Venture Series is upgraded with the latest Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 3), offering a well-balanced solution for everyday computing. Designed with a robust cooling system, it ensures stable and efficient performance across a wide range of use cases from productivity and entertainment to light creative workloads.
The Crosshair 16 HX MLG Edition features a Stellar White chassis with a pearl-like finish that reveals red undertones under shifting light. Inspired by MSI MLG (Dragon Princess), MSI’s original mascot character representing gaming culture, technology, and youthful creativity.
Powered by Intel Core Ultra processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPUs, the 16-inch gaming laptop delivers powerful performance for AAA gaming, content creation, and multitasking. The Crosshair 16 HX MLG Edition will first be available in PRC markets.
Here are the quick specs:
| Model Name | Crosshair A16 HX MLG Edition |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX processor |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home / Windows 11 Pro (MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro for business.) |
| Display | 16″ QHD+ (2560×1600), 240Hz, 100% DCI-P3(Typ.), IPS-Level Panel |
| Graphics | Up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU 12GB GDDR7 |
| Memory | DDR5, 2 slots, up to 96GB |
| Storage | 1 x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen5 x41 x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen4 x4 |
| Webcam | HD type (30fps@720p) with 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) |
| Communication | Gigabit EthernetAMD Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth v5.3 |
| Audio | 2 x 2W Stereo Speakers1 x Audio combo jackNahimic 3 Audio EnhanceHi-Res Audio ready |
| Keyboard | 4-Zone RGB Gaming Keyboard with Copilot Key |
| I/O port | 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C / DisplayPort / Power Delivery 3.03 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A1 x HDMI 2.1 (8K@60Hz / 4K@120Hz)1 x RJ451 x Audio combo jack1 x Kensington Lock |
| Battery | 4-Cell, Li-Polymer, 80Whr |
| Dimension | 363 x 269.7 x 21.95-25.55 mm |
| Weight | 2.3 Kg |
| Model Name | Katana 15 HX C14W |
| Processor | Up to Intel Core i9 processor 14900HX |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home / Windows 11 Pro (MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro for business.) |
| Display | 15.6″ FHD (1920×1080), 144Hz, 100% sRGB(Typ.), IPS-Level panel |
| Graphics | Up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR7 |
| Memory | DDR5, 2 slots, up to 96GB |
| Storage | 2 x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen4 x4 |
| Webcam | HD type (30fps@720p) with 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) |
| Communication | Gigabit EthernetIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX211, Bluetooth v5.3 |
| Audio | 2 x 2W Stereo Speakers / 1 x Audio combo jack / DTS Audio Processing / Hi-Res Audio ready |
| Keyboard | 4-Zone RGB Gaming Keyboard with Copilot Key |
| I/O port | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C / DisplayPort / Power Delivery 3.03 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A1 x HDMI 2.1(4K @ 60Hz)1 x RJ451 x Audio combo jack1 x Kensington Lock |
| Battery | 3-Cell, Li-Polymer, 60Whr |
| Dimension | 359 x 249 x 21~22.9 mm |
| Weight | 2.2 kg (est.) |
| Model Name | Venture 15 AI+ B3M |
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra X7 processor 358H |
| Display | 15.6″ FHD (1920×1080), 144Hz, 100% sRGB(Typ.), IPS-Level panel |
| Graphics | Intel Arc GPU B390 |
| Memory | LPDDR5x onboard, up to 64GB, dual channel |
| Storage | 1 x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen4 |
| Webcam | HD type (30fps@720p) with 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) |
| Communication | Gigabit EthernetIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX211, Bluetooth v5.3 |
| Audio | 2 x 2W Stereo Speakers 1 x Audio combo jack DTS Audio Processing Hi-Res Audio ready |
| Keyboard | Single Backlit Keyboard (White) with Copilot Key |
| I/O port | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C / DisplayPort / Power Delivery 3.02 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A1 x HDMI 2.1(4K @ 60Hz)1 x RJ451 x Audio combo jack1 x Kensington Lock |
| Battery | 3 Cell, Li-Polymer, 60Whr |
| Dimension | 359 x 249 x 21~22.9 mm |
| Weight | 2 kg (est.) |
MSI Website: https://ph.msi.com/Laptops
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