Earlier this month, I visited the MSI Booth at COMPUTEX 2026 to check out their latest consumer MSI laptops, gaming laptops, gaming handheld and other stuff they are offering this year. Since it is their 40th Anniversary, I was expecting I will be seeing new and exciting devices that I might hopefully be able to test when they get released in the Philippines.
There were 5 MSI laptops that caught my attention. Let me share you what I found interesting in the MSI Booth.
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TOP 5 MSI Laptops No.1: MSI Titan 18 HX Dragon Edition Draco Epic
This is one of the first MSI Laptops you will see upon entering the MSI booth at the front. It totally deserves to be showcased in the entrance. I mean, look at it! It’s a massive 18″ gaming laptop with a hand-drawn dragon combined with constellations and norse runes carved into the cover for that mystical Nordic charm.
The MSI Titan 18HX Dragon Edition Draco Epic was created to celebrate MSI’s 40th Anniversary in the PC business. This limited-edition model showcases MSI’s ability to produce its most premium, iconic laptop it has ever released.
The Titan 18HX Dragon Edition Draco Epic is an 18-inch desktop-replacement gaming laptop built not only for gamers, but also for creators and professionals who demand uncompromising performance. It comes with an 18-inch 4K 240Hz Mini LED display and powered by the latest Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus paired with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 GPU.
To make sure that this limited edition masterpiece is worth buying, MSI threw in a bundled package that includes a gaming mouse and mouse pad that has the same design as the Titan 18HX.
Personally, this is the best laptop I’ve seen in COMPUTEX 2026.
Top 5 MSI Laptops No.2: MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ Vincent van Gogh Edition
The second best MSI laptop I’ve seen in the MSI Booth, and in all honesty COMPUTEX 2026 was the MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+. I am not the type of person who appreciates art, but my jaws dropped after playing with it for several minutes.
The Prestige 14 Flip AI+ Vincent van Gogh Edition is the latest addition to the MSI Artisan Collection, a premium series that blends the latest innovation with impressive craftsmanship. There are two designs available – The Starry Night and Starry Night Over the Rhône.
Carrying this laptop is like casually bringing a piece of expensive artwork to an office or a coffee shop to work, attracting attention as a conversation starter. The Prestige 14 Flip AI+ is powered by an Intel Core Ultra X9 processor 378H and with a 14″ FHD+ (1920 x 1200) OLED Touchscreen. It is a convertible laptop so you may use it in tent mode, tablet mode or stand mode adjusting the way for your usage. It also comes with a pen if you feel like being Van Gogh and have the urge to make your own artwork.
Top 5 MSI Laptops No.3: MSI Cyborg 15 Toy Story Edition
I’ve been watching Toy Story movies since it was shown in cinemas back in 1994. I was already a teenager then but it was one of my memorable moments as a high school teenager. MSI collaborated with the Toy Story franchise and made it into a limited-edition collectible laptop. The MSI Cyborg 15 was chosen as the Toy Story Edition laptop which you can bring everywhere like your favorite toy.
The theme of the Toy Story edition laptop is based on Buzz Lightyear, one of the main characters who is an intergalactic space hero with the relatable charm of a loyal, brave, and deeply caring friend. With its specs like a 15.6″ FHD display with 144Hz refresh rate, Intel Core i5-13420H processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 graphics card, you can choose to create or play games with your MSI Cyborg 15 Toy Story Edition laptop. Heck, you can even watch all of the Toy Story movies with it.
Since it is a Toy Story Limited Edition laptop, you will get all the Toy Story Buzz Lightyear-themed accessories including a mouse, mousepad, and a carrying bag.
If you plan on owning one, you better hustle because it there are only 200 units available in Taiwan. Actually, I planned to steal it from the MSI Booth but there were too much people around :p
Top 5 MSI Laptops No.4: MSI Crosshair 16 Max HX E2W
I haven’t used a gaming laptop for quite sometime now, and I’m looking for a new one which I can game anywhere I please. The MSI Crosshair 16 Max HX E2W caught my attention at the MSI Booth.
The Crosshair 16 Max HX is a 16-inch gaming laptop built for people like me who’s into modern gaming, creative workflows, and multitasking. As a Tech Journalist writing tech news and reviews as well as making videos, I need a machine that can keep up with my demanding workflow. Thank goodness the MSI Crosshair 16 Max HX offers processor options up to Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus, which is ideal for video editors who edit 4K videos.
Its display is a vibrant 16″ QHD+ OLED Display with 165 Hz refresh rate and VESA DisplayHDR True Black 1000 that would benefit both graphic artists and gamers with its immersive display.
With its size, it can accommodate a dedicated number pad helping users at work who crunch numbers all the time. Gamers would appreciate the Crosshair 16’s 24-zone RGB keyboard to set the mood for some serious gaming. Speaking of gaming, the Crosshair 16 comes with up to NVIDIA RTX 5070 GPU. With 200W of combined power via MSI OverBoost Ultra, it acts like a supercharger for your laptop. It lets the CPU and the GPU run at maximum capacity eliminating framerate drops and sustained peak performance.
These superior features of the MSI Crosshair 16 Max HX E2W is now in my crosshairs as my next possible gaming laptop.
Top 5 MSI Laptops No.5: MSI Katana 15 HX C14W
Lastly, the MSI Katana 15 HX C14W is one of the latest gaming laptops released by MSI. Unlike the Titan 18, Prestige 14 AI and Cyborg 15 Toy Story Edition, the Katana doesn’t have a display of its own at the MSI Booth but I believe it deserves some attention.
The Katana series is seen as a budget gaming laptop, but its refreshed design and improved specs will certainly gain interests including those who are into high-end gaming. Upon seeing its specs, yeah, it’s not a push over.
For the Katana 15 HX C14W, it has a 15.6″ FHD IPS-level screen with 144Hz refresh rate, processor Up to Intel Core i9-14900HX, and graphics up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070. Actually, I find this a good alternative for me instead of the Crosshair 16.
So these are my 5 Top MSI Laptops at the MSI Booth in COMPUTEX 2026. What about you? What’s your favorite MSI Laptop? Share yours by commenting below.
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