MSI Highlights Three Laptops for Back to School 2026

MSI has announced a selection of three laptops as part of its Back to School 2026 promotional campaign, running until 31 August 2026. The lineup covers a range of user needs, from basic everyday productivity to performance-heavy creative work and gaming.

MSI Crosshair A16 HX

The MSI Crosshair A16 HX is designed for users who require higher performance for demanding workloads, technical software, creative tasks, and gaming. According to MSI, the system utilises software tools such as MSI AI Engine and MSI AI Robot to manage performance.

• AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX processor
• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
• 16-inch QHD+ (2560 × 1600) display with 240 Hz refresh rate
• 16 GB RAM and 1 TB SSD
• MSI AI Engine and MSI AI Robot features
• 24-zone RGB backlit keyboard
• Windows 11 Home

MSI Cyborg 15

Aimed at students looking for everyday computing and entry-level gaming, the MSI Cyborg 15 features a semi-transparent chassis design. The laptop weighs 2.1 kg and measures 22.15 mm in thickness.

• Intel Core 7 240H processor
• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
• 15.6-inch Full HD display with 144 Hz refresh rate
• 16 GB RAM and 1 TB SSD
• 2.1 kg weight and 22.15 mm thickness
• Four-zone RGB keyboard with semi-transparent WASD keycaps
• Windows 11 Home

MSI Modern 15

The MSI Modern 15 is built for general daily tasks and mobility. Weighing 1.7 kg with a 19.9 mm profile, it features the MSI AI Engine, which the manufacturer states automatically adjusts performance, cooling, and power consumption depending on system load.

• Intel Core i5-1334U processor
• Intel Iris Xe graphics
• 15.6-inch Full HD (1920 × 1080) display
• 16 GB RAM and 512 GB SSD
• MSI AI Engine support
• USB-C Power Delivery charging
• 1.7 kg weight and 19.9 mm thickness
• Windows 11 Home

Price and availability

All three laptops are available through MSI's Back to School campaign until 31 August 2026. In Sweden, the MSI Crosshair A16 HX is priced at 17,990 SEK, the MSI Cyborg 15 costs 12,392 SEK, and the MSI Modern 15 is priced at 7,490 SEK; no official US pricing has been announced for any of the models.