MSI rolls out new Stealth gaming laptops with Core Ultra Series 3 CPUs

Back at CES, Intel launched its new Core Ultra Series 3 processors, based on the new Panther Lake architecture. MSI has prepared a rollout of new gaming laptops for 2026 with Intel's latest CPUs at the heart of them, alongside RTX 50 series GPUs.

We've already covered the MSI Prestige AI systems for creators, enterprise and mainstream users. Now, our attention turns to gaming with the new MSI Stealth 16 line-up. There are four versions of the Stealth 16 hitting the market – the Stealth 16 AI+ B3WI with an RTX 5080 Laptop GPU and 16GB of GDDR7, the B3WH with an RTX 5070 Ti and 12GB of GDDR7, the B3WG with an RTX 5070 and 8GB of GDDR7 and the B3WF with an RTX 5060 and 8GB of GDDR7. All models use Intel’s Core Ultra Series 3 processors, which retailers such as Currys have already begun preparing customers for through updated buying guidance.

MSI expects the Stealth 16 AI+ to be a headline product for 2026, combining a 16.6mm aluminium chassis with a 90Wh battery, expanded I/O and dual upgradeable memory and SSD slots. The updated Cooler Boost with Intra Flow design allows up to 20W more GPU power than the previous generation, improving performance across gaming and creative workloads.

For those who want as much power as possible without worrying about efficiency, the Raider 16 Max HX is a worthy contender, capable of delivering up to 300W of total system power. Under full load, this laptop can supply 175W to an RTX 5080 or RTX 5090 laptop GPU, and a full 125W to the Core Ultra 200HX CPU to achieve desktop-replacement level performance. This laptop is also pretty easy to upgrade, thanks to a handy quick-access panel on the bottom, giving you direct access to the RAM and SSD without having to disassemble the laptop.

We are still waiting on details for UK availability for MSI's new 2026 gaming laptops, but we will update this page once more information becomes available.

KitGuru Says: Are you thinking about buying a new gaming laptop in 2026? Will you be going for an MSI model? 

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