With CES 2026 well underway, it’s no secret that laptop manufacturers are busily working behind the scenes to equip their systems with the latest and greatest hardware. MSI is no exception: The company is refreshing the internal hardware for its Prestige line of ultra-thin laptops and convertibles, including the Prestige 13 AI, 14 AI, 14 Flip AI, 16 AI, and 16 Flip AI.
As you might expect, the Prestige 13 AI is the smallest member of the family, with a magnesium-aluminum chassis finished in platinum gray, weighing just 899 grams (1.98 pounds) and measuring only 15.9mm thick. Your primary interaction will be via the 13.3-inch OLED display, which features a 2880 x 1800 resolution at 60 Hz (no option to upgrade to 120 Hz).
Given the current pricing volatility in the memory market, MSI isn’t providing details on base RAM or SSD configurations. However, it states that the Prestige 13 AI supports up to 64GB of LPDDR5x-8533 memory and up to 2TB PCIe Gen4x4 SSDs. More importantly, it’s running Intel’s Series 3 Core Ultra processors (although MSI didn’t specify which ones). Other features include Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0 support, a 1080p IR webcam, dual 2-watt speakers, two Thunderbolt 4 ports, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, an HDMI 2.1 port, and a microSD reader. Power is supplied by a 75 Whr battery, which is recharged via a 65-watt adapter.
MSI Prestige 13 AI | MSI Prestige 14 AI | MSI Prestige 16 AI | MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI | MSI Prestige 16 Flip AI | |
CPU | Intel Core Ultra (Series 3) | Intel Core Ultra X9/9/7 (Series 3) | Intel Core Ultra X9/9/7 (Series 3) | Intel Core Ultra 9 (Series 3) | Intel Core Ultra 9 (Series 3) |
RAM | Up to 64GB LLPDDR5x-8533 | Up to 64GB LLPDDR5x-8533 | Up to 64GB LLPDDR5x-8533 | Up to 64GB LLPDDR5x-8533 | Up to 64GB LLPDDR5x-8533 |
Storage | 1x M.2 SSD PCIe Gen4x4 (Max 2TB) | 1x M.2 SSD PCIe Gen5x4 (Max 2TB) | 1x M.2 SSD PCIe Gen5x4 (Max 2TB) | 1x M.2 SSD PCIe Gen5x4 (Max 2TB) | 1x M.2 SSD PCIe Gen5x4 (Max 2TB) |
Display | 13-inch 2880 x 1800 OLED up to 60 Hz | 14-inch 1920 x 1200 OLED up to 60 Hz | 16-inch 2880 x 1800 OLED up to 120 Hz | 14-inch 1920 x 1200 OLED up to 60 Hz | 16-inch 2880 x 1800 OLED up to 120 Hz |
Networking | Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0 | Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0 | Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0 | Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0 | Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0 |
Battery | Up to 75 WHr | Up to 81 WHr | Up to 81 WHr | Up to 81 WHr | Up to 81 WHr |
Weight | 1.98 pounds | 2.91 pounds | 3.5 pounds | 3 pounds | 3.65 pounds |
Availability | TK | TK | TK | TK | TK |
Starting Price | TK | TK | TK | TK | TK |
Stepping up to the Prestige 14 AI gets you a larger 14-inch OLED panel, while the Prestige 16 AI features a 16-inch OLED panel (2880 x 1800) with a 120 Hz variable refresh rate. Both the Prestige 14 AI and 16 AI come with more powerful Series 3 Core Ultra X9, Core Ultra 9, and Core Ultra 7 processors, and up to Intel Arc B390 graphics. Other features shared by the two systems include a fingerprint reader integrated into the power button, quad speakers, and an 81 Whr battery.
The Prestige 14 Flip AI and 16 Flip AI are largely similar to their non-Flip counterparts but feature Core Ultra 9 (Series 3) processors, touchscreens, and a 2-in-1 convertible form factor. The Flip models also support MSI’s Nano Pen stylus.
At this time, there is no pricing information or launch date for these new Prestige models.
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