MSI showed off a bunch of intriguing hardware for professionals at this year’s CES, with a wide range of miniature AI PCs, and an utterly gorgeous OLED monitor. Whether you’re looking to get your boss to fund a new upgrade for work or it’s time to overhaul the home office, the kit MSI has on show at CES 2026 could be what you’re looking for.
Key takeaways
- Mini AI PCs: MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG (Intel Panther Lake) and Cubi NUC TWG (Intel N Series)
- Compact power desktops: Pro Max DP80 AI+ and Pro Max DP150 AI+ with AMD Ryzen AI 300 series + Nvidia RTX options
- Top-tier local AI machine: AI Edge PC based on AMD Strix Halo with 128GB memory
- New pro monitors: PRO MAX 271UPXW12G (QD-OLED + anti-glare) and PRO MAX 271QPHW E14 (1440p/144Hz + glare reduction)
MSI Cubi NUC mini PCs: tiny footprints, big AI performance
Mini PCs continue to trend upward in offices and creator setups. MSI is leaning into that with its latest Cubi NUC systems, which offer impressive performance in a tiny footprint.
Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG: Intel Panther Lake and 180 TOPS
- CPU: Up to Intel® Core™ Ultra 9
- Graphics: Intel Arc
- AI performance: Up to 180 TOPS total (up from 120 TOPS last generation)
Built around Intel’s next-generation Panther Lake mobile CPUs, the Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG targets users who want strong multitasking and better performance-per-watt in a small form factor.Ready for anything, the Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG has up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU with Intel Arc graphics, and an incredible 180 TOPS total AI performance – that’s a significant improvement over the 120 TOPS the last generation could manage, and perfect for accelerating the latest local AI workloads.
Cubi NUC TWG: efficient “always-on” systems for servers and frontline use
Want to go even leaner and lighter? The Cubi NUC TWG demands even less from the outlet but still offers strong performance thanks to Intel’s next-generation Core Processor N Series. Designed to be turned on and left on, these little systems are fantastic as expansive NAS servers, or as a media server for quick-streaming across the network. They’re also excellent options for real-edge systems for powering digital signage, or for running kiosks and small workstations for frontline employees.
MSI Pro Max AI+ PCs: compact desktops with real GPU muscle
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If you’re looking for faster rendering or better performance in CUDA-accelerated professional workloads, MSI’s compact Pro Max DP80 AI+ PCs give you access to an AMD Ryzen AI 300 series CPU and Nvidia RTX graphics in a compact form factor.
Pro Max DP80 AI+: Small but serious
- CPU: AMD Ryzen AI 300 series
- GPU: Nvidia RTX graphics
- Chassis size: Compact 8-liter design
Pro Max DP150 AI+: Bigger and badder
- GPU: Up to RTX 5070
- VRAM: 12GB, useful for many AI and creator workloads
- Memory: Up to 64GB DDR5 for strong multitasking performance
The Pro Max DP150 AI+ PC can fit up to an RTX 5070 for enhanced graphic performance – the 12GB of VRAM isn’t half bad for running large language models, either – and it can come with up to 64GB of DDR5 memory for excellent multi-tasking performance.
MSI AI Edge PC: one of MSI’s most powerful micro workstations for 2026
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- CPU: AMD AI Max+ 395
- Cores/threads: 16 cores / 32 threads
- GPU: Integrated Radeon 8060S
- NPU: XDNA2
- Memory: 128GB high-speed system memory
One of MSI’s most powerful 2026 micro working machines is the AI Edge PC, built around AMD’s excellent Strix Halo platform. It combines the cutting-edge AI Max+ 395 CPU with 16 cores and 32 threads, with an integrated Radeon 8060S GPU and XDNA2 NPU. Most importantly, it packs 128GB of high-speed system memory, making this miniature machine a fantastically-powerful all-in-one AI PC.
MSI PRO MAX monitors: QD-OLED clarity and comfortable for long work sessions
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Whatever you’re working on and however much power you need, you can always make it look better with an MSI PRO MAX monitor.
MSI PRO MAX 271UPXW12G: QD-OLED, anti-glare, low reflection
- QD-OLED panel
- Anti-glare, low-reflection surface (AGLR)
- Reduced eye strain via better diffusion of ambient light
- Strong fit for photo and video editing
- DarkArmor Film for enhanced black levels and panel protection
The PRO MAX 271UPXW12G uses a QD-OLED panel, delivering incredible color, contrast, and brightness. This is a super-accurate display that – with its anti-glare, low-reflection surface (AGLR) – helps reduce eye strain by better diffusing ambient light, making it perfect for photo and video editing over long sessions. DarkArmor Film adds panel protection with 3H scratch resistance, delivering 2.5x greater scratch resistance, and enhances pure blacks by 40% for better contrast.
There’s App Store-based firmware control for macOS, while the M-Color preset mode keeps colors perfectly in sync with Mac computers, making this monitor a fantastic fit for any worker on any platform, on any system. Make your work look and feel better than ever before with a new MSI QD-OLED display.
MSI PRO MAX 271QPHW E14: Affordable 1440p, 144Hz display
- Size: 27-inch
- Resolution: 1440p
- Refresh rate: 144Hz
- Panel feature: Circular Polarizer technology to soften transmission and reduce glare
The MSI PRO MAX 271QPHW E14 is another capable option. An affordable, business-friendly 1440p display that’s also game-ready with a 144Hz refresh rate, this 27-inch monitor uses Circular Polarizer panel technology to soften light transmission, reducing reflection and glare for a more comfortable viewing experience.
Final thoughts
MSI’s CES 2026 professional line-up is focused on three things: compact power, local AI acceleration, and better display quality for long working sessions. From ultra-efficient always-on mini PCs, to GPU-powered compact desktops, to a flagship AI Edge PC with 128GB memory, MSI is building a full ecosystem for modern working – and making sure it all looks great with new PRO MAX QD-OLED displays.
