{"id":21782,"date":"2023-02-22T10:11:30","date_gmt":"2023-02-22T09:11:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/g100.us\/?p=21782"},"modified":"2023-05-05T16:07:29","modified_gmt":"2023-05-05T14:07:29","slug":"msi-laptop-brand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/g100.us\/msi-laptop-brand\/","title":{"rendered":"Is MSI a Good Laptop Brand? [2024 Update]"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_39 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">TABLE OF CONTENTS<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66845034b497c\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66845034b497c\" class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66845034b497c\" checked><nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 \"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/msi-laptop-brand\/#Whats_MSI\" title=\"What\u2019s MSI?\">What\u2019s MSI?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/msi-laptop-brand\/#MSI_Laptop_Portfolio_-_Full_Breakdown\" title=\"MSI Laptop Portfolio \u2014 Full Breakdown\">MSI Laptop Portfolio \u2014 Full Breakdown<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/msi-laptop-brand\/#Business_and_Productivity_Laptops\" title=\"Business and Productivity Laptops\">Business and Productivity Laptops<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/msi-laptop-brand\/#Gaming_Laptops\" title=\"Gaming Laptops\">Gaming Laptops<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/msi-laptop-brand\/#For_Content_Creators\" title=\"For Content Creators\">For Content Creators<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/msi-laptop-brand\/#Which_MSI_Laptop_Should_You_Go_For\" title=\"Which MSI Laptop Should You Go For?\">Which MSI Laptop Should You Go For?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/msi-laptop-brand\/#Conclusion_-_Are_MSI_Laptops_Any_Good\" title=\"Conclusion \u2014 Are MSI Laptops Any Good?\">Conclusion \u2014 Are MSI Laptops Any Good?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/msi-laptop-brand\/#FAQ\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/msi-laptop-brand\/#Are_MSI_Laptops_Any_Good\" title=\"Are MSI Laptops Any Good?\">Are MSI Laptops Any Good?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/msi-laptop-brand\/#Is_MSI_a_Reputable_Brand\" title=\"Is MSI a Reputable Brand?\">Is MSI a Reputable Brand?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/msi-laptop-brand\/#Which_MSI_Laptop_Should_I_Buy\" title=\"Which MSI Laptop Should I Buy?\">Which MSI Laptop Should I Buy?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/msi-laptop-brand\/#Over_to_You\" title=\"Over to You\">Over to You<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>There are so many laptop manufacturers out there that it\u2019s hard to really understand which one\u2019s worthy of your hard-earned money.<\/p>\n<p>They all have the same <em>vibe<\/em> from a distance, and they all have incredible laptops and mind-blowing specifications, but there\u2019re still very noticeable differences from one brand to another.<\/p>\n<p>So how does <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msi.com\/Laptops\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MSI<\/a> stack up compared to the rest of the competition? <strong>Pretty darn well, all things considered.<\/strong> Many of its laptops are <em>stunning<\/em> and, perhaps most importantly, powerful beyond measure.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21787\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Laptops.jpg\" alt=\"MSI Laptops\" width=\"1842\" height=\"938\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Laptops.jpg 1842w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Laptops-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Laptops-1024x521.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Laptops-768x391.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Laptops-1536x782.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1842px) 100vw, 1842px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21787 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201842%20938%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"MSI Laptops\" width=\"1842\" height=\"938\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201842%20938%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1842w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1842px) 100vw, 1842px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Laptops.jpg 1842w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Laptops-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Laptops-1024x521.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Laptops-768x391.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Laptops-1536x782.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Laptops.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Few are the companies that can imbue their laptops with such immensely capable components and <em>actually<\/em> implement a cooling solution worthy of the name \u2014 this, amongst many other areas, is what MSI excels at.<\/p>\n<p>MSI, unlike most of its competitors, doesn\u2019t have nearly as vast a product stack which, in all fairness, has its benefits.<\/p>\n<p>Not only will you \u2014 the end consumer \u2014 have an easier time in finding the right model for your needs and preferences, but it also makes life easier for MSI as well; <strong>focusing on just a few target demographics (like, say, content creators and gamers) allows a company to channel all of its resources into a singular direction and, in doing so, hone in on what its customers need most.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After all, being a jack of all trades and a master of none isn\u2019t particularly wise, given the current state of the market.<\/p>\n<p>There are so many companies trying their hardest to \u201clure\u201d you in and have you spend your hard-earned money, which is why it\u2019s so important to gravitate toward the <em>right <\/em>brands \u2014 the ones that will <em>actually<\/em> deliver.<\/p>\n<p>Now, let\u2019s get one thing straight: <strong>MSI, much like any other company, is not exempt from quality control issues, bad \u201cbatches,\u201d and shoddy design choices, and subsequently, many bad customer reviews.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No manufacturer is perfect in that regard. Still, the fact that MSI has stood the \u201ctest of time\u201d speaks volumes, as does its status amongst both customers <em>and <\/em>competitors alike.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_MSI\"><\/span>What\u2019s MSI?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Micro-Star International (or MSI, for short) is a Taiwanese multinational technology corporation headquartered in New Taipei City.<\/p>\n<p>It was originally founded in August of 1986 and is well known for its incredibly vast portfolio of products, including laptops, desktop PCs, motherboards, graphics cards, peripherals, and so on.<\/p>\n<p>If you're a gamer \u2014 or have ever assembled a computer the \u201cold-fashioned\u201d way \u2014 you <em>must\u2019ve<\/em> come across these three letters.<\/p>\n<p>Generally speaking, MSI is most known (besides its very popular motherboards and GPUs) for its tremendously powerful gaming laptops (true desktop replacements) and, as of the last few years, sleek-looking ultraportables that marry both stellar performance <em>and<\/em> impressive aesthetics.<\/p>\n<p>As far as brands and manufacturers go, MSI is held in very high regard;<strong> that being said, the quality of its customer service varies from one region to another.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3sa-ZqveD9E\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3sa-ZqveD9E\" class=\" lazyload\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MSI_Laptop_Portfolio_-_Full_Breakdown\"><\/span>MSI Laptop Portfolio \u2014 Full Breakdown<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To help you better understand what MSI has to offer (as far as laptops are concerned, at least), let\u2019s do a deeper dive into its entire product stack:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Business_and_Productivity_Laptops\"><\/span>Business and Productivity Laptops<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As far as \u201cproductivity\u201d laptops go, MSI has its offerings sorted out in three neatly defined families:<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msi.com\/Business-Productivity\/Products#?tag=Summit-Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Summit<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Think of these as MSI\u2019s best and most alluring ultraportables. They're astonishingly light, surprisingly versatile (they come in both regular clamshell designs but also hybrid 2-in-1s), and pretty darn powerful too.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the model, they can be spec'd up with up to a 13th Gen Intel Core CPU and NVIDIA RTX 40 series graphics. That's... quite impressive, all things considered. These aren't meant to replace your desktop PC per se, but will nonetheless deliver exceptional performance.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21788\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21788\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21788\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Stealth-Laptops.jpg\" alt=\"MSI Stealth Laptops\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Stealth-Laptops.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Stealth-Laptops-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Stealth-Laptops-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Stealth-Laptops-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Stealth-Laptops-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Stealth-Laptops-825x464.jpg 825w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Stealth-Laptops-594x335.jpg 594w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Stealth-Laptops-420x236.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21788\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21788 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201280%20720%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"MSI Stealth Laptops\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201280%20720%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Stealth-Laptops.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Stealth-Laptops-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Stealth-Laptops-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Stealth-Laptops-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Stealth-Laptops-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Stealth-Laptops-825x464.jpg 825w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Stealth-Laptops-594x335.jpg 594w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Stealth-Laptops-420x236.jpg 420w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Stealth-Laptops.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-21788\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msi.com\/Business-Productivity\/Summit-E15-A11X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MSI<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msi.com\/Business-Productivity\/Products#?tag=Prestige-Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Prestige<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n<p>The Prestige line of laptops puts even more emphasis on mobility; some models weigh just 990 grams which, frankly speaking, is <em>ludicrously <\/em>light. They're not all that different from the Summit series performance- and I\/O-wise which is definitely a good thing.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the model, you'll get multiple USB-C ports (Thunderbolt 4 with PD charging and video out), full-size HDMI, an audio combo jack (which is no longer a given these days), and even a microSD card reader and a \u201clegacy\u201d USB-A port. All in all, these are exquisite ultraportables that are definitely worth the asking price.<\/p>\n<p>Whether they\u2019re any better than what MSI\u2019s competitors have to offer, however, is up for debate.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21790\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21790\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21790\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Prestige-Laptops.jpg\" alt=\"MSI Prestige Laptops\" width=\"1280\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Prestige-Laptops.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Prestige-Laptops-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Prestige-Laptops-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Prestige-Laptops-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21790\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21790 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201280%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"MSI Prestige Laptops\" width=\"1280\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201280%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Prestige-Laptops.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Prestige-Laptops-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Prestige-Laptops-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Prestige-Laptops-768x480.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Prestige-Laptops.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-21790\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msi.com\/Business-Productivity\/Prestige-16-A12UX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MSI<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msi.com\/Business-Productivity\/Products#?tag=Modern-Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Modern<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Finally, we have the Modern series which, in short, is conceived as an \u201ceveryday\u201d kind of laptop. Not too thin, not too heavy \u2014 just right. These, too, have the latest and greatest CPUs from Intel and AMD but don\u2019t come with nearly as many bells and whistles.<\/p>\n<p>They\u2019re great for regular-type work, browsing the web, and the like. And, perhaps most importantly, they have a stellar port selection so you won\u2019t even need a dongle to get your work done.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21789\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21789\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-21789 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Modern-Laptops-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"MSI Modern Laptops\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Modern-Laptops-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Modern-Laptops-300x134.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Modern-Laptops-1024x457.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Modern-Laptops-768x343.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Modern-Laptops-1536x685.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Modern-Laptops-2048x914.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21789\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-21789 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202560%201142%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"MSI Modern Laptops\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1142\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202560%201142%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Modern-Laptops-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Modern-Laptops-300x134.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Modern-Laptops-1024x457.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Modern-Laptops-768x343.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Modern-Laptops-1536x685.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Modern-Laptops-2048x914.jpg 2048w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Modern-Laptops-scaled.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-21789\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msi.com\/Business-Productivity\/Modern-15-B12HX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MSI<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gaming_Laptops\"><\/span>Gaming Laptops<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As far as gaming laptops go, MSI still has a lot of work to do in order to simplify and streamline its nomenclature.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21791\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21791\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21791\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Gaming-Laptops.jpg\" alt=\"MSI Gaming Laptops\" width=\"1280\" height=\"692\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Gaming-Laptops.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Gaming-Laptops-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Gaming-Laptops-1024x554.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Gaming-Laptops-768x415.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21791\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21791 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201280%20692%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"MSI Gaming Laptops\" width=\"1280\" height=\"692\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201280%20692%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Gaming-Laptops.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Gaming-Laptops-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Gaming-Laptops-1024x554.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Gaming-Laptops-768x415.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Gaming-Laptops.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-21791\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msi.com\/news\/detail\/MSI-Announces-the-All-New-Award-Winning-RTX-40-Series-Laptop-Lineup-141149\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MSI<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>It\u2019s a mess, in all fairness, and, to make things even <em>more<\/em> complicated, not all of these laptops and laptop <em>lines<\/em> have been updated with the latest and greatest components that Intel, AMD, and NVIDIA have to offer.<\/p>\n<p>And so, with that in mind, be extra careful before making any kind of purchasing decision \u2014 lest you end up with a laptop with outdated internals (amongst other things).<\/p>\n<p>Laptops that fall under the <strong>Titan GT<\/strong>, <strong>Stealth<\/strong>, and <strong>Raider GE<\/strong> are MSI\u2019s best and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msi.com\/Laptop\/Raider-GE78-HX-13VX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">most powerful<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>They\u2019re <em>obscenely<\/em> capable and are equipped with the very best and most powerful components money can buy. And, unfortunately, you\u2019ll need <em>a lot<\/em> of money in order to buy them as, depending on the SKU, they can range from two to a whopping <em>five<\/em> thousand dollars.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vector GP<\/strong>, <strong>Crosshair\/Pulse<\/strong>, <strong>Sword\/Katana,<\/strong> and <strong>Cyborg\/Titan GF<\/strong> (in that order) are MSI\u2019s \u201cmid-range\u201d offerings.<\/p>\n<p>They\u2019re still packed with some truly spectacular internals, but they\u2019re not as awe-inspiring in their performance. Depending on the model, these vary quite a lot when it comes to build quality and MSRPs.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, we have the <strong>Delta<\/strong>, <strong>Alpha<\/strong>, and <strong>Bravo<\/strong> lines of laptops, all of which are geared toward gamers on a budget. They\u2019re not necessarily cheap, but they <em>do<\/em> come with pretty impressive internals.<\/p>\n<p>MSI, however, had to cut some corners, which is most often reflected in their build quality (depending on the model) and their displays \u2014 they\u2019re mostly under 300 nits with pretty mediocre color accuracy.<\/p>\n<p>Then again, if they\u2019re high refresh rate (and they are) and have fast response times (which they <em>do<\/em>, in most cases), gamers probably won\u2019t complain much \u2014 if at all.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Content_Creators\"><\/span>For Content Creators<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Last but certainly not least, there are the <strong>CreatorPro<\/strong>, <strong>Creator<\/strong>, and <strong>Workstation<\/strong> lines. These laptops are geared <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/choose-laptop-adobe-creative-cloud\/\">toward creatives<\/a> and industry professionals who need both incredible horsepower <em>and<\/em> a bright, color-accurate display.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21792\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21792\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21792\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Creator-Laptops.jpg\" alt=\"MSI Creator Laptops\" width=\"1280\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Creator-Laptops.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Creator-Laptops-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Creator-Laptops-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Creator-Laptops-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21792\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21792 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201280%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"MSI Creator Laptops\" width=\"1280\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201280%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Creator-Laptops.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Creator-Laptops-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Creator-Laptops-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Creator-Laptops-768x480.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/MSI-Creator-Laptops.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-21792\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msi.com\/news\/detail\/MSI-Announces-the-All-New-Award-Winning-RTX-40-Series-Laptop-Lineup-141149\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MSI<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Most of these options include 16:10, QHD+ (and above) displays that have 100% coverage of the DCI-P3 gamut and a Delta E average of less than two which makes them absolutely incredible for any kind of color-critical work.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21793\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/Color-Gamut.jpg\" alt=\"Color Gamut\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/Color-Gamut.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/Color-Gamut-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/Color-Gamut-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/Color-Gamut-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/Color-Gamut-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21793 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Color Gamut\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/Color-Gamut.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/Color-Gamut-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/Color-Gamut-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/Color-Gamut-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/Color-Gamut-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/02\/Color-Gamut.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>This, when combined with vapor chamber cooling (depending on the model) and humongous batteries makes them a \u201ckiller\u201d option for creatives on the go \u2014 or those who just want to replace their desktop PC in lieu of something <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/laptop-vs-desktop-workstations\/\">more portable<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/j18G48i2Zao\" width=\"860\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"860\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/j18G48i2Zao\" class=\" lazyload\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_MSI_Laptop_Should_You_Go_For\"><\/span>Which MSI Laptop Should You Go For?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>That depends on your needs and preferences.<\/p>\n<p>If you happen to be looking at MSI laptops, that\u2019s most likely for one of two reasons: you either need an incredibly powerful, \u201cgaming-grade\u201d machine that\u2019ll chew through <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-laptops-3d-modeling-rendering\/\">any workload<\/a> you might throw its way or, alternatively, a sleek ultraportable that\u2019ll handle all productivity tasks with aplomb \u2014 <strong>and look good whilst doing it.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We can\u2019t tell you how to best spend your money, but if you go for a spec\u2019d-out MSI gaming laptop \u2014 whether it\u2019s for work or play \u2014 you most certainly won\u2019t be disappointed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Just make sure to buy one from a reputable source (with as long a warranty as possible).<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion_-_Are_MSI_Laptops_Any_Good\"><\/span>Conclusion \u2014 Are MSI Laptops Any Good?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They absolutely are! In fact, MSI makes some of the very best gaming laptops on the market, and its productivity\/business laptops are quite impressive, too.<\/p>\n<p>Whether they\u2019re any better than what Dell, ASUS, HP, and Lenovo have to offer is up for debate, but they\u2019re definitely worthwhile purchases.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Just keep in mind that MSI\u2019s laptops \u2014 much like any other manufacturer\u2019s \u2014 vary in build quality and performance.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You get what you pay for, essentially, and in order to cater to as broad a demographic as possible (budget-wise), MSI has to cut some corners.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes its laptops don\u2019t feel all that premium; other times they come with subpar, relatively dim displays. So, always, make sure to read as many reviews before making any kind of investment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Moreover, do a bit of research into benchmarks as MSI\u2019s laptops aren\u2019t always that competitively priced.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>HP and Lenovo laptops tend to go on tremendously alluring sales every few months which means that MSI, in some cases, can\u2019t always compete as far as the price-to-performance ratio is concerned.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s go over a few potential questions you might have regarding this particular topic:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_MSI_Laptops_Any_Good\"><\/span>Are MSI Laptops Any Good?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Absolutely! MSI has some of the very best and most powerful laptops on the market.<\/p>\n<p>Its product stack isn\u2019t nearly as diverse as, say, that of ASUS or Lenovo, but whatever it might lack in \u201cversatility\u201d it more than makes up for in <em>quality of execution<\/em>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_MSI_a_Reputable_Brand\"><\/span>Is MSI a Reputable Brand?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Without a doubt. It\u2019s no less reputable than most of its competitors. And, in all fairness, you\u2019ll find horror stories online from disgruntled customers no matter which brand you happen to be gravitating towards.<\/p>\n<p><strong>As already mentioned, no company is exempt from bad products.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why you should always buy your hardware from stores that accept returns within a predefined time frame.<\/p>\n<p>That way, if you happen to stumble upon any kind of quality control issue or, even worse, a hardware-related defect, you\u2019ll be able to get your money back in no time.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_MSI_Laptop_Should_I_Buy\"><\/span>Which MSI Laptop Should I Buy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>That depends on your needs and, well, <em>budget<\/em>. MSI has some pretty affordable laptops, but also those that will set you back for thousands of dollars\/euros.<\/p>\n<p>As always, try to find a good balance. If you want something that's thin, and light, but also sufficiently powerful, look at the latest Prestige and Summit models.<\/p>\n<p>If, on the other hand, you need as much power as you can get, we suggest you go with one of MSI\u2019s Raider, Titan, or Stealth models.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Over_to_You\"><\/span>Over to You<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><em><strong>Have you ever used any of MSI\u2019s laptops and, if so, what was that experience like? Let us know in the <a href=\"#comments\">comment<\/a> section down below and, in case you need any help, head over to <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/forum\/\">our forum<\/a> and ask away!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are so many laptop manufacturers out there that it\u2019s hard to really understand which one\u2019s worthy of your hard-earned money. They all have the same vibe from a distance, and they all have incredible laptops and mind-blowing specifications, but there\u2019re still very noticeable differences from one brand to another. 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