Updated models of MSI gaming laptops lit up in the Indian market. Three series of notebooks — MSI GP Leopard, MSI Pulse GL and MSI Katana GF will receive 10 different versions of new models. The Leopard series is the most premium with 11th generation Intel Core H-series processors, followed by the Pulse GL series and then the Katana GF series which features Intel i5 and i7 processors.
Specifications
MSI GP Leopard Series
The GP Leopard series includes two models: MSI GP76 Leopard 11UG and MSI GP66 Leopard 11UG. Both models have the same filling, differing in display sizes. The first model features a 17.3-inch FHD display with a whopping 240Hz refresh rate, while the second model features a 15.6-inch FHD display with the same 240Hz refresh rate.
The series is equipped with an 11th generation Intel i7 processor and an 8GB GDDR6 RTX 3070 GPU. The laptops have up to 64GB of expandable RAM and an NVMe M.2 PCIe Gen4 x4 SSD. The laptops have stereo speakers that use Nahimic 3 Audio Enhance technology. In terms of connectivity, there’s an HDMI port, a Gigabit Ethernet port, a mini DisplayPort, USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A ports, and Wi-Fi 6E support.
MSI GP76 Leopard 11UG (17.3″) with Intel Core i7 and RTX 3070 GPU starts at ~$2711 and MSI GP66 Leopard 11UG (15.6″) with the same internals ~$2631
MSI Pulse GL Series
Pulse GL is below the Leopard series and the Pulse GL line also includes two models — MSI Pulse GL76 and MSI Pulse GL66. Like the Leopard series, these two models also have different screen sizes. The Pulse GL76 has a 17.3″ FHD display while the Pulse GL66 has a 15.6″ FHD display.
The main difference between the Leopard series and the Pulse series is the screen refresh rate, connectivity, and PCIe storage capability. The Pulse GL series laptops have a refresh rate of 144Hz, lack a Gigabit Ethernet port, but have other USB ports including Gen1 Type-C, Gen1 Type-A, and a USB 2.0 Type-A port. The momentum is also missing on PCIe Gen4 storage.
The rest of the internal features are the same as the Leopard series.
MSI Pulse GL76 (17.3″) with Intel Core i7 and RTX 3060 starts at ~$1960 and MSI Pulse GL66 (15.6″) with the same internals ~$1879
MSI Katana GF Series
The MSI Katana GF series is in the entry range. Again, there are two models MSI Katana GF76 and MSI Katana GF66 with a screen size of 17.3 inches and 15.6 inches respectively. The screens have a 144Hz refresh rate and FHD resolution.
The Katana GF series features 11th Gen Intel Core i7 and i5 processors with 6/4GB GDDR6 RTX 3060/RTX 3050 GPUs. Other than CPUs and GPUs, the Katana series doesn’t differ much in other parts of the spec.
The MSI Katana GF76 (17.3 inches) and Katana GF66 (15.6 inches) start at ~$1504 and ~$1289 respectively.
As of now, all new items will be available for purchase at MSI stores and other authorized online and offline retailers in India.