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International Design Excellence Awards

[Taipei, Taiwan] — The 2024 International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) has named three groundbreaking laptops—Cyborg 14 AI, Stealth 18 AI Studio, and Titan 18 HX—as "Featured Finalists" for their outstanding innovation and design. These laptops, each representing the cutting edge of gaming technology, push the boundaries of user experience with their unique aesthetics and high-performance capabilities.

The Cyborg 14 AI offers a visually striking fusion of biological and mechanical elements, The 14-inch compact and lightweight body echoes the convenience of gaming on-the-go. The Stealth 18 AI Studio, modeled after stealth combat aircraft with top-tier gaming performance, precisely carried out the task, where thin meets powerful. The Titan 18 HX, MSI’s flagship gaming laptop shares a kindred spirit with hardcore gamers. The voracious gaming appetites with PC specifications and high-grade thermal efficiency by all means sets the bar extraordinarily high.

These laptops stand out not only for their technical prowess but also for their cutting-edge design, making them symbols of the future of gaming technology. Cyborg 14 AI’s unique biomodified design, features a translucent shell that reveals its core structure in a design inspired by Cyberpunk’s future cityscapes. Stealth 18 AI Studio’s NGAD-inspired sleekness presents a minimalist design with aerodynamic contours, combining futuristic aesthetics. Driven by starship-inspired engineering, the Titan 18 HX features an innovative design where both sides of the uppercase slope downward, leveraging the strength of Mg-Al alloy to optimize airflow. The “one rib per air outlet” configuration ensures nearly 100% air exhaust efficiency.

Recognized as "Featured Finalists" by IDEA 2024 positions, these models showcase MSI’s commitment to innovation and excellence in the global design and technology landscape.

About the IDEA Awards:
The International Design Excellence Awards is one of the most prestigious design competitions globally, recognizing achievements in design across various industries. The "Featured Finalist" category highlights design that exhibits outstanding innovation and creativity, even if they did not win a top prize.

Model Name
Titan 18 HX A14VIG / A14VHG
Processor
Intel® Core™ i9 processor 14900HX
Operating System
Windows 11 Home / Windows 11 Pro
(MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro for business.)
Chipset
Intel® HM770
Memory
DDR5, 4 Slots, up to 128GB
Display
18" UHD+ (3840x2400), 16:10, MiniLED, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 100% DCI-P3 (Typ.), VESA DisplayHDR™ 1000 Certified, IPS-Level panel
Graphics
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4090 Laptop GPU 16GB GDDR6 (A14VIG)
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4080 Laptop GPU 12GB GDDR6 (A14VHG)
Storage Slots
1 x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen5 x4
2 x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen4 x4
Keyboard
Cherry Mechanical Per-Key RGB gaming keyboard by SteelSeries
Audio
6 Speaker designed by Dynaudio system (4 x 2W Speakers + 2 x 2W Woofers)
1 x Audio combo jack
Nahimic 3 Audio Enhanc
Hi-Res Audio ready
USB Ports
1 x Thunderbolt™ 4 / DP/ USB Type-C (w/ PD 3.1), 1 x Thunderbolt™ 4 / DP/ USB Type-C,
3 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A
Card Reader
1 x SD Express Memory Card Reader
Video Output
1 x Thunderbolt™ 4 / DP/ USB Type-C (w/ PD 3.1), 1 x Thunderbolt™ 4 / DP/ USB Type-C
1 x HDMI™ 2.1 (8K@60Hz / 4K@120Hz)
CommunicationN
Intel® Killer™ Ethernet E3100 (up to 2.5 GbE) / Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 7 BE1750, Bluetooth v5.4
Webcam
IR FHD type (30fps@1080p) with HDR & 3D Noise Reduction+ (3DNR+)
Security
IR Webcam / Firmware Trusted Platform Module(fTPM) 2.0 / Webcam Shutter / Kensington Lock
Battery
4-Cell, Li-Polymer, 99.9Whr
Power Adapter
400W
Dimension
404 (W) x 307.5 (D) x 24~32 (H) mm
Weight
3.6 Kg

Model Name
Stealth 18 AI Studio A14VIG/ A14VHG / A14VGG
Processor
Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 185H
Operating System
Windows 11 Home (MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro for business.)
Windows 11 Pro
Chipset
Integrated SoC
Memory
DDR5, 2 slots, up to 64GB
Display
18" UHD+ (3840x2400), 16:10, MiniLED, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 100% DCI-P3 (Typ.), VESA DisplayHDR™ 1000 Certified, IPS-Level panel
Graphics
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4090 Laptop GPU 16GB GDDR6 (A14VIG)
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4080 Laptop GPU 12GB GDDR6 (A14VHG)
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4070 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR6 (A14VGG)
Storage Slots
2 x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen4 x4
Keyboard
Per-Key RGB Gaming Keyboard by SteelSeries
Audio
2 x 2W Speakers and 4 x 2W Woofers designed by Dynaudio system
1 x Audio combo jack
Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer
Hi-Res Audio ready
USB Ports
1 x Thunderbolt™ 4 / DP/ USB Type-C (w/ PD 3.1), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C / DP,
2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A
Card Reader
1 x SD Express Memory Card Reader
Video Output
1 x Thunderbolt™ 4 / DP/ USB Type-C (w/ PD 3.1), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C / DP, 1 x HDMI™ 2.1 (8K@60Hz / 4K@120Hz)
CommunicationN
Intel® Killer™ Ethernet E3100 (up to 2.5 GbE) / Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 7 BE1750, Bluetooth v5.4
Webcam
IR FHD type (30fps@1080p) with HDR & 3D Noise Reduction+ (3DNR+)
Security
IR Webcam / Fingerprint Reader / Firmware Trusted Platform Module(fTPM) 2.0 / Webcam Shutter / Kensington Lock
Battery
4-Cell, Li-Polymer, 99.9Whr
Power Adapter
280W adapter
Dimension
399.9 (W) x 289.6 (D) x 19.9-23.9 (H) mm
Weight
2.79 Kg

Model Name
Cyborg 14 A13VF / A13VE / A13UDX / A13UCX
Processor
Up to Intel® Core™ i7-13620H processor
Operating System
Windows 11 Home (MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro for business.)
Windows 11 Pro
Chipset
Integrated SoC
Memory
DDR5, 2 slots, up to 64GB
Display
14" FHD+ (1920x1200), 16:10, 144Hz Refresh Rate, 100% sRGB (Typical), IPS-Level panel
Graphics
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4060 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR6 (A13VF)
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4050 Laptop GPU 6GB GDDR6 (A13VE)
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3050 Laptop GPU 6GB GDDR6 96-bit (A13UDX)
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 2050 Laptop GPU 4GB GDDR6 (A13UCX)
Storage Slots
1 x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen4 x4
Keyboard
Blue Backlit Gaming Keyboard
Audio
2 x 2W Stereo Speakers
1 x Audio combo jack
DTS Audio Processing
Hi-Res Audio ready
USB Ports
1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C / DP
2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A
Video Output
1 x HDMI™ 2.1(4K@60Hz), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C / DP
CommunicationN
Gigabit Ethernet
Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211, Bluetooth v5.3
Webcam
HD type (30fps@720p)
Security
Firmware Trusted Platform Module(fTPM) 2.0 / Kensington Lock
Battery
3-Cell, Li-Polymer, 53.5Whr
Power Adapter
120W
Dimension
314.7(W) x 233.5 (D) x 18.6~22.3 (H) mm
Weight
1.6 Kg

* Product specification, functions and appearance may vary by models and differ from country to country. All specifications are subject to change without notice.

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