MSI Unveils COMPUTEX 2026 Lineup: New Handheld, Flagship Laptop, and RTX Spark Integration

MSI, a prominent manufacturer of gaming, content creation, and business laptops, has announced its product lineup for COMPUTEX 2026. The introductions include the Claw 8 EX AI+ handheld, the limited-edition Titan 18 HX Dragon Edition Draco Epic, and several new laptop models across its gaming and productivity segments. These releases coincide with MSI’s 40th anniversary, underscoring the company’s focus on performance and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven computing solutions.

Mr. James Sung, NB Sales Director for MSI India, stated that the new products represent advancements in gaming performance, design, and AI capabilities, particularly highlighting the Prestige N16 Flip AI+, which integrates NVIDIA RTX Spark technology.

Gaming Handheld Innovations

MSI introduced the Claw 8 EX AI+, positioning it as the first gaming handheld powered by Intel® Arc™ G3 Extreme processors. This new Intel platform is specifically optimized for handheld gaming, with MSI stating that the device aims to deliver enhanced AAA gaming performance while maintaining power efficiency for extended use. The Claw 8 EX AI+ features an 8-inch FHD+ display and is equipped with 32GB of LPDDR5x memory.

Flagship and Special Edition Laptops

The Titan 18 HX Dragon Edition Draco Epic serves as MSI’s limited-edition 40th-anniversary laptop. Its chassis features precision metal etching with an anodized finish, designed to create dynamic light reflections and improve durability. The laptop ships with a collector’s bundle comprising a gaming mouse, mouse pad, and commemorative coin. Key specifications include an Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor, an NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 GPU, up to 128GB DDR5 RAM, and an 18-inch UHD+ display.

Joining the Artisan Collection, the Prestige 14 Flip AI+ Vincent van Gogh Edition draws design inspiration from the artist’s works. Powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 3 processors, this model includes a 14-inch OLED touchscreen and a slim, portable design, targeting creators and mobile professionals. It supports up to 64GB LPDDR5x RAM and features an Intel® Arc™ GPU B390.

NVIDIA RTX Spark Integration and Productivity

In collaboration with NVIDIA, MSI unveiled the **Prestige N16 Flip AI+**, its initial laptop incorporating the new NVIDIA RTX Spark platform. This 2-in-1 device is designed for creators, AI developers, and gamers, combining NVIDIA’s full-stack AI platform and RTX technologies with a focus on power efficiency within a thin-and-light form factor.

The Prestige N16 Flip AI+ features a 16-inch UHD+ Tandem OLED display, offering peak brightness exceeding 1,000 nits, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage, Calman Verification, and a Delta E <1 color accuracy rating. Its versatile flip design supports multiple usage modes (laptop, tablet, tent, presentation), and the inclusion of an MSI Nano Pen facilitates stylus input. A 99.9Wh battery aims to provide extended operational time.

Expanded Portfolio: Katana, Venture, and Crosshair Series

MSI also expanded its general laptop offerings:

Katana Series: Refreshed to provide gaming performance for mainstream users, models such as the Katana 15 HX C14W feature Intel® Core™ i9/i5 processors and up to an NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 Laptop GPU, with support for up to 96GB DDR5 RAM.
Venture Series: Powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra processors (Series 3), this series, including the Venture 15 AI+ B3M, is engineered for everyday productivity with a robust cooling system. It supports up to 64GB LPDDR5x RAM.
Crosshair 16 HX MLG Edition: This model features a Stellar White chassis inspired by MSI’s mascot, MLG (Dragon Princess). The Crosshair A16 HX MLG Edition is powered by AMD Ryzen™ 7 8840HX processors with NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 Laptop GPUs and supports up to 96GB DDR5 RAM.