CES 2022
L’Oréal Colorsonic reinvents the way we color our hair
Easily apply the color consistently
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The L’Oréal Group has been a habitué of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). This year, the company unveiled its latest beauty-tech innovation in the form of Colorsonic.
It’s a lightweight, handheld device reinventing the way we color our hair. Using cutting-edge technology, the Colorsonic precisely formulate and dispense the right dose of hair color. Through the device’s oscillating nozzle of bristles, the dye is evenly distributed.
How to color your hair
Through easy steps, you can change the way you color your hair. First, you just need to select a hair color out of 40 shades available on Colorsonic. Then, you load the color cartridge to mix it properly.
Afterward, brush the device from roots to ends to keep it consistent. The oscillating nozzle moves 300 times per minute to effectively cover the hair, and an attachment is also included for those with hair longer than their shoulder.
Once you’re done applying the dye evenly, you just need to wait for 30 minutes. Then you can rinse, style, and go. Don’t forget to remove the cartridge from the device and store the remaining color from the kit so you can do easy touch-ups whenever you want.
Commitment to sustainability
L’Oréal’s commitment to sustainability continues with the unveiling of Colorsonic. It uses a recyclable formula cartridge that uses less plastic per application. The Colorsonic also removes the need for single-use gloves with high-performing, protective gloves that can be reused up to 10 times.
And more importantly, the Colorsonic device as well as its color cartridges are shipped in certified recyclable paper mailers.
L’Oréal is aiming to launch the Colorsonic in the United States starting early 2023.
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Accessories
Top Tech of 2022: Honor Magic V, Samsung The Freestyle, BMW iX Flow!
Foldable smartphones and laptops to color-changing cars!
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A new year starts with a new foldable. And for the first time ever, Honor launches their own one. The Honor Magic V has a unique teardrop hinge mechanism system that can survive more folds than ever.
If you’re not into foldable smartphones, then ASUS foldable OLED laptop or Lenovo’s second screen approach might just be for you.
There are other promising tech devices you should watch out for though! From Samsung’s compact projector to BMW’s color-changing car, you honestly don’t want to miss them.
Curious to see and hear about ’em? Head over to our list of top tech to watch out for this 2022.
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Gaming, creator and business laptops manufacturer MSI proudly revealed its new lineup of laptops equipped with the latest 12th Gen Intel H series processors at CES 2022.
The new lineup includes the GS77/66 Stealth, Raider GE76/66, Vector GP76/66, Crosshair 15 (Rainbow Six Extraction Edition), Pulse GL76/66, Sword 17/15, and Katana GF76/66.
New creator laptops are the Creator Z17, Creator Z16P, and Creator Z16
Highest-level performance
The new laptops are all equipped with Intel® Core i7 or above processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 or above, for anyone who’d like to experience Metaverse-compatible performance.
The new GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU brings the flagship 80 Ti class of GPUs to laptops for the first time.
Featuring 16GB of the fastest GDDR6 memory ever shipped in a laptop, the RTX 3080 Ti delivers higher performance than the desktop TITAN RTX.
It is also up to 70 percent faster than RTX 2070 SUPER laptops and can deliver 100 frames per second at 1440p resolution.
Additionally, the new 4th generation of Max-Q Technologies, with CPU Optimizer, Rapid Core Scaling, and Battery Boost 2.0, further enhance efficiency, performance, and battery life.
The new gaming laptop lineup features a significant performance improvement over previous models, including up to 30 to 45 percent increase in CPU performance.
Value-added innovations
MSI also added innovations in thermal solutions: the Phase Change Liquid Metal Pad to better utilize the power of the 12th Gen Intel processors.
MSI’s Creator series is now a bigger family with panels up to 17 inches. The overall CPU performance is improved 45 percent with the new Vapor Chamber Cooler.
MSI has likewise added features for content creators such as touch support for MSI Pen, Calman verified True Pixel Display, and collaboration with DTS for a rich, immersive surround sound experience.
For the complete rundown of specifications for each new laptop model, check the tables below.
Stealth GS
Model Name | Stealth GS77 | Stealth GS66 |
Processor | Up to latest 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900H Processor | |
Operating System | Windows 11 Home
Windows 11 Pro (MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro for business.) |
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Memory | DDR5-4800, 2 slots, up to 64GB | DDR5-4800, 2 slots, up to 64GB |
Display | – 17.3″ UHD (3840×2160), 120 Hz Refresh Rate, 100% Adobe RGB(Typical), IPS-Level panel (Optional)
– 17.3″ QHD (2560×1440), 240 Hz Refresh Rate, 100% DCI-P3(Typical), IPS-Level panel – 17.3″ Full HD (1920×1080), 360 Hz Refresh Rate, IPS-Level panel |
– 15.6″ UHD (3840×2160), 100% Adobe RGB(Typical), IPS-Level panel (Optional)
– 15.6″ QHD (2560×1440), 240 Hz Refresh Rate, 100% DCI-P3(Typical), IPS-Level panel – 15.6″ Full HD (1920×1080), 360 Hz Refresh Rate, IPS-Level panel |
Graphics | Up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3080 Ti Laptop GPU 16GB GDDR6 | |
Keyboard | Per-Key RGB gaming keyboard by SteelSeries | |
Audio | – 2 x 2W Speakers and 4 x 2W Woofers designed by Dynaudio system
– 1 x Audio combo jack – Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer – Hi-Res Audio ready |
– The Duo Wave speaker designed by Dynaudio system(2x 2W speakers)
– 1 x Audio combo jack – Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer – Hi-Res Audio ready |
USB Port | – 1 x Thunderbolt™ 4 / DP/ USB Type-C (w/ PD Charging),
– 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C / DP, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, |
– 1 x Thunderbolt™ 4 / DP/ USB Type-C (w/ PD Charging),
– 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C / DP, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A |
Card Reader | 1 x SD Express Memory Card Reader | |
Video Output | – 1 x Thunderbolt™ 4 / DP/ USB Type-C (w/ PD Charging),
– 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C / DP, 1 x HDMI (8K@ 60Hz / 4K@ 120Hz) |
– 1 x Thunderbolt™ 4 / DP/ USB Type-C (w/ PD Charging),
– 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C / DP, 1 x HDMI (8K@ 60Hz / 4K@ 120Hz) |
Communication | Intel® Killer™ Ethernet E3100G (up to 2.5 GbE)
Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 6E AX1675, Bluetooth v5.2 |
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Webcam / Microphone | IR FHD type (30fps@1080p) / Quadruple Microphone | |
Sensor | Fingerprint Reader / Ambient Light Sensor | Fingerprint Reader |
Battery | 4-Cell, Li-Polymer, 99.9Whr | |
Power Adapter | 240W Slim adapter | |
Dimension | 397.6 (W) x 283.5 (D) x 20.1-20.8 (H) mm | 358.3 (W) x 248 (D) x 18.3 -19.8 (H) mm |
Weight | 2.8 Kg | 2.1 Kg |
* Product specification, functions and appearance may vary by models and differ from country to country. All specifications are subject to change without notice. |
Raider GE
Model Name | Raider GE76 | Raider GE66 |
Processor | Up to latest 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9 Processor | |
Operating System | Windows 11 Home
Windows 11 Pro (MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro for business.) |
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Memory | DDR5-4800, 2 slots, up to 64GB | |
Display | – 17.3″ UHD (3840×2160), 120 Hz Refresh Rate, 100% Adobe RGB(Typical), IPS-Level panel (Optional)
– 17.3″ QHD (2560×1440), 240 Hz Refresh Rate, 100% DCI-P3(Typical), IPS-Level panel – 17.3″ Full HD (1920×1080), 360 Hz Refresh Rate, IPS-Level panel |
– 15.6″ UHD (3840×2160), 100% Adobe RGB(Typical), IPS-Level panel(Optional)
– 15.6” QHD (2560×1440), 240 Hz Refresh Rate, 100% DCI-P3(Typical), IPS-Level panel – 15.6″ Full HD (1920×1080), 360 Hz Refresh Rate, IPS-Level panel |
Graphics | Up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3080 Ti Laptop GPU | |
Keyboard | Per-Key RGB gaming keyboard by SteelSeries | |
Audio | – The Duo Wave Woofers + Speakers designed by Dynaudio system
– (2 x 1W Speakers + 2 x 2W Woofers) – 1 x Audio combo jack – Nahimic 3 Audio Enhance – Hi-Res Audio ready |
– The Duo Wave speakers design by Dynaudio system (2x 2W speakers)
– 1 x Audio combo jack – Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer – Hi-Res Audio ready |
USB Ports | – 1 x Thunderbolt™ 4 / DP/ USB Type-C,
– 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C / DP – 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A |
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Card Reader | – 1 x SD Express Memory Card Reader | |
Video Output | – 1 x Thunderbolt™ 4 / DP/ USB Type-C, 1 x Mini DisplayPort
– 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C / DP – 1 x HDMI (8K@ 60Hz / 4K@ 120Hz) |
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Communication | Intel® Killer™ Ethernet E3100G (up to 2.5 GbE)
Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 6E AX1675, Bluetooth v5.2 |
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Webcam | FHD type (30fps@1080p) | |
Battery | 4-Cell, Li-Polymer, 99.9Whr | |
Power Adapter | 330W(12UHS) / 280W (12UH / 12UGS) | 280W |
Dimension | 397 (W) x 284 (D) x 25.9 (H) mm | 358 (W) x 267 (D) x 23.4 (H) mm |
Weight | 2.9 Kg | 2.38 Kg |
* Product specification, functions and appearance may vary by models and differ from country to country. All specifications are subject to change without notice. |
Vector GP
Model Name | Vector GP76 | Vector GP66 |
Processor | Up to latest 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9 Processor | |
Operating System | Windows 11 Home | |
Memory | DDR4-3200, 2 slots, up to 64GB | |
Display | 17.3″ QHD (2560×1440), 240 Hz Refresh Rate, 100% DCI-P3(Typical), IPS-Level panel | – 15.6″ QHD (2560×1440), 165 Hz Refresh Rate, 100% DCI-P3(Typical), IPS-Level panel
– 15.6″ Full HD (1920×1080), 240 Hz Refresh Rate, IPS-Level panel |
Graphics | Up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3080 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR6 | |
Keyboard | Per-Key RGB gaming keyboard by SteelSeries | |
Audio | – 2 x 2W Stereo Speakers
– 1 x Audio combo jack – Nahimic 3 Audio Enhance – Hi-Res Audio ready |
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USB Ports | – 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C / DP
– 3 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A |
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Video Output | – 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C / DP, 1 x Mini DisplayPort
– 1 x HDMI (8K@60Hz / 4K@120Hz) |
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Communication | Gigabit Ethernet (up to 2.5GbE)
Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 6E AX1675, Bluetooth v5.2 |
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Webcam | HD type (30fps@720p) | |
Battery | 4-Cell, Li-Polymer, 65Whr | |
Power Adapter | Up to 280W | |
Dimension | 397 (W) x 284 (D) x 25.9 (H) mm | 358 (W) x 267 (D) x 23.4 (H) mm |
Weight | 2.9 Kg | 2.38 Kg |
* Product specification, functions and appearance may vary by models and differ from country to country. All specifications are subject to change without notice. |
CROSSHAIR
Model Name | CROSSHAIR 17 | CROSSHAIR 15 |
Processor | Up to latest 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9 Processor | |
Operating System | Windows 11 Home | |
Display | 17.3″ Full HD (1920×1080), 360 Hz Refresh Rate, IPS-Level panel (Optional) | 15.6″ QHD (2560×1440), 165 Hz Refresh Rate, 100% DCI-P3(Typical), IPS-Level panel (Optional) |
Graphics | Up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3070 Ti Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR6 (B12UGSZ) | |
Keyboard | Spectrum Backlight Gaming Keyboard | |
Audio | -2 x 2W Stereo Speakers
– 1 x Audio combo jack – Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer – Hi-Res Audio ready |
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USB Port | – 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C
– 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A – 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A |
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Video Output | 1x HDMI (4K@60Hz) | |
Communication | Gigabit Ethernet
Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201 Bluetooth v5.2 |
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Webcam | HD type (30fps@720p) | |
Battery | 4-Cell, Li-Polymer, 90Whr (B12UGSZ / B12UGZ)
3-Cell, Li-Polymer, 53.5Whr (B12UEZ) |
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Power Adapter | 240W | |
Dimension | 398 (W) x 273 (D) x 27.2 (H) mm | 359 (W) x 259 (D) x 26.9 (H) mm |
Weight | 2.6 Kg | 2.25 Kg |
* Product specification, functions and appearance may vary by models and differ from country to country. All specifications are subject to change without notice. |
Model Name | Crosshair 15 Rainbow Six Extraction Edition |
Processor | Up to latest 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900H Processor |
Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
Memory | DDR4-3200, 2 slots, up to 64GB |
Display | 15.6″ QHD (2560×1440), 165 Hz Refresh Rate, 100% DCI-P3(Typical), IPS-Level panel (Optional) |
Graphics | Up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3070 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR6 |
Keyboard | Spectrum Backlight Gaming Keyboard |
Audio | 2 x 2W Stereo Speakers
1 x Audio combo jack Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer Hi-Res Audio ready |
USB Port | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C
2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A |
Video Output | 1x HDMI (4K@60Hz) |
Communication | Gigabit Ethernet
Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201 Bluetooth v5.2 |
Webcam | HD type (30fps@720p) |
Battery | 4-Cell, Li-Polymer, 90Whr (B12UGZ)
3-Cell, Li-Polymer, 53.5Whr (B12UEZ) |
Power Adapter | 240W |
Dimension | 359 (W) x 259 (D) x 26.9 (H) mm |
Weight | 2.25 Kg |
* Product specification, functions and appearance may vary by models and differ from country to country. All specifications are subject to change without notice. |
Pulse GL
Model Name | Pulse GL76 | Pulse GL66 |
Processor | Up to latest 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900H Processor | |
Operating System | Windows 11 Home | |
Memory | DDR4-3200, 2 slots, up to 64GB | |
Display | 17.3″ Full HD (1920×1080), 360 Hz Refresh Rate, IPS-Level panel (Optional) | 15.6″ QHD (2560×1440), 165 Hz Refresh Rate, 100% DCI-P3(Typical), IPS-Level panel (Optional) |
Graphics | Up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3070 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR6 | |
Keyboard | RGB Backlight Gaming Keyboard | |
Audio | – 2 x 2W Stereo Speakers
– 1 x Audio combo jack – Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer – Hi-Res Audio ready |
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USB Port | – 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C
– 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A – 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A |
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Video Output | 1x HDMI (4K@60Hz) | |
Communication | – Gigabit Ethernet
– Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201 – Bluetooth v5.2 |
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Webcam | – HD type (30fps@720p) | |
Battery | 4-Cell, Li-Polymer, 90Whr (12UGK)
3-Cell, Li-Polymer, 53.5Whr (12UEK) |
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Power Adapter | 240W | 240W |
Dimension | 398 (W) x 273 (D) x 24.2 (H) mm | 359 (W) x 259 (D) x 23.9 (H) mm |
Weight | 2.6 Kg | 2.25 Kg |
* Product specification, functions and appearance may vary by models and differ from country to country. All specifications are subject to change without notice. |
Sword
Model Name | SWORD 15 |
Processor | Up to latest 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-12700H Processor |
Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
Memory | DDR4-3200, 2 slots, up to 64GB |
Display | 15.6″ Full HD (1920×1080), 240 Hz Refresh Rate, IPS-Level panel |
Graphics | Up to latest NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3070 Ti Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR6 |
Keyboard | Blue Backlit Gaming Keyboard |
Audio | – 2 x 2W Stereo Speakers
– 1 x Audio combo jack – Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer – Hi-Res Audio ready |
USB Port | – 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C
– 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A – 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A |
Video Output | 1x HDMI (4K@60Hz) |
Communication | Gigabit Ethernet / Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201 / Bluetooth v5.2 |
Webcam | HD type (30fps@720p) |
Battery | 3-Cell, Li-Polymer, 53.5Whr |
Dimension | 359 (W) x 259 (D) x 24.9 (H) mm |
Weight | 2.25 Kg |
* Product specification, functions and appearance may vary by models and differ from country to country. All specifications are subject to change without notice. |
Model Name | KATANA GF76 | KATANA GF66 |
Processor | Up to latest 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-12700H Processor | |
Operating System | Windows 11 Home | |
Memory | DDR4-3200, 2 slots, up to 64GB | |
Display | 17.3″ Full HD (1920×1080),144 Hz Refresh Rate, IPS-Level panel | – 15.6″ Full HD (1920×1080), 144 Hz Refresh Rate, IPS-Level panel
– 15.6″ Full HD (1920×1080), 240 Hz Refresh Rate, IPS-Level panel |
Graphics | Up to latest NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3070 Ti Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR6 | |
Keyboard | Red Backlit Gaming Keyboard | |
Audio | – 2 x 2W Stereo Speakers
– 1 x Audio combo jack – Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer – Hi-Res Audio ready |
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USB Port |
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Video Output | 1 x HDMI (4K@60Hz) | |
Communication | Gigabit Ethernet / Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201 / Bluetooth v5.2 | |
Webcam | HD type (30fps@720p) | |
Battery | 3-Cell, Li-Polymer, 53.5Whr | |
Power Adapter | 240W (12UGS / 12UG / 12UE) / 180W (12UD / 12UC) | |
Dimension | 398 (W) x 273 (D) x 25.2 (H) mm | 359 (W) x 259 (D) x 24.9 (H) mm |
Weight | 2.6 Kg | 2.25 Kg |
* Product specification, functions and appearance may vary by models and differ from country to country. All specifications are subject to change without notice. |
Creator Z
Model Name | Creator Z17 |
Processor | Up to latest 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900H Processor |
Operating System | Windows 11 Home
Windows 11 Pro (MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro for business.) |
Display | 17″ QHD+ (2560×1600), 16:10, Touchscreen, 165Hz Refresh Rate, 100% DCI-P3(Typical), IPS-Level panel, Support MSI Pen (Optional) |
Graphics | Up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3080 Ti Laptop GPU 16GB GDDR6 |
Memory | DDR5-4800, 2 slots, up to 64GB |
Webcam / Microphone | IR FHD type (30fps@1080p) / Quadruple Microphone |
Keyboard | Per-Key RGB keyboard by SteelSeries |
Sensor | Fingerprint Reader/Ambient Light Sensor |
Communication | Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 6E AX1675, Bluetooth v5.2 |
Audio | 4 × 2W Stereo Speakers by Dynaudio system
1 × Audio combo jack |
I/O Port |
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Battery/Adapter | 4-Cell, Li-Polymer, 90Whr
240W adaptor |
Weight/Dimension | 2.49 kg
382(W) × 260(D) × 19(H) mm |
* Product specification, functions and appearance may vary by models and differ from country to country. All specifications are subject to change without notice. |
Creator Z16
Model Name | Creator Z16P |
Processor | Up to latest 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900H Processor |
Operating System | Windows 11 Home
Windows 11 Pro (MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro for business.) |
Display | 16″ QHD+ (2560×1600), 16:10, Touchscreen, 165Hz Refresh Rate, 100% DCI-P3(Typical), IPS-Level panel, Support MSI Pen (Optional) |
Graphics | Up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3080 Ti Laptop GPU 16GB GDDR6 |
Memory | DDR5-4800, 2 slots, up to 64GB |
Webcam / Microphone | IR FHD type (30fps@1080p) / Quadruple Microphone |
Keyboard | Per-Key RGB keyboard by SteelSeries |
Sensor | Fingerprint Reader/Ambient Light Sensor |
Communication | Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 6E AX1675, Bluetooth v5.2 |
Audio | 4 × 2W Stereo Speakers by Dynaudio system
1 × Audio combo jack |
I/O Port |
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Battery/Adapter | 4-Cell, Li-Polymer, 90Whr
240W adaptor |
Weight/Dimension | 2.39 kg
359(W) × 256(D) × 19(H) mm |
* Product specification, functions and appearance may vary by models and differ from country to country. All specifications are subject to change without notice. |
Model Name | Creator Z16 |
Processor | Up to latest 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-12700H Processor |
Operating System | Windows 11 Home
Windows 11 Pro (MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro for business.) |
Display | 16″ QHD+ (2560×1600), 16:10, Touchscreen, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 100% DCI-P3(Typical), IPS-Level panel (Optional) |
Graphics | Up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3060 Laptop GPU 6GB GDDR6 |
Memory | DDR5-4800, 2 slots, up to 64GB |
Webcam | IR HD type (30fps@720p) |
Input | MiniLED Per-Key RGB keyboard by SteelSeries
Fingerprint Reader |
Communication | Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 6E AX1675, Bluetooth v5.2 |
Audio | 4 × 2W Stereo Speakers by Dynaudio system
1 × Audio combo jack |
I/O Port |
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Battery/Adapter | 4-Cell, Li-Polymer, 90Whr
180W Slim adaptor |
Weight/Dimension | 2.2 kg
359(W) × 256(D) × 15.9(H) mm |
* Product specification, functions and appearance may vary by models and differ from country to country. All specifications are subject to change without notice. |
CES 2022
GadgetMatch Awards: Best of CES 2022
Plenty of new gadgets and tech to be excited about this year and in the future
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It’s not quite the CES 2022 that many envisioned thanks in large part to the surge of the COVID-19 Omicron variant. But, there were still plenty of new gadgets and tech to be excited about this year and in the future.
Here are our picks for the best of the best at CES 2022.
Best Auto Innovation: BMW Color Changing Car
CES continues to be the home of possibly the coolest things ever and this Color Changing Car from BMW might just be one of the coolest.
The BMW iX Flow uses E Ink technology to change how the car’s exterior looks. The car contains millions of microcapsules as thin as a strand of hair. Much like the E Ink you’ll find inside a Kindle, electricity causes the microcapsules to shift between black or white. Mind. Blown.
Best Smart Mask: Razer Zephyr Pro
Speaking of cool, Razer just gave us a smart mask that is not only helpful during the pandemic but is also pretty snazzy.
The Zephyr Pro looks just like the earlier version except for one small detail: speaker grilles around your chin. The mask can amplify your voice for up to 60 decibels at a range of one meter. That said, the mask does not have a voice changer, so if you want to sound like Vader, you’ll have to do it manually.
Best Foldable: ZenBook 17 Fold OLED
ASUS has done it again. The company continues to be a pioneer in innovative PCs — from dual-screen creative devices to 2-in-1 gaming machines. This time, they dabble into foldables with the ZenBook 17 Fold OLED.
It looks like a more refined version of the ThinkPad X1 Fold first showcased by Lenovo. The leaps in tech are massive because of its foldable OLED screen the specs that the Zenbook 17 Fold OLED is packing.
Best Sustainability Effort: Lenovo ThinkPad Z
Lenovo is doubling down on sustainability. This is apparent on both the materials used on the Lenovo ThinkPad Z Series as well as the Yoga 6. Here, they used materials like recycled aluminum available in arctic grey or black and recycled black vegan leather.
This extends to the packaging. The materials are made from 100 percent recyclable and compostable bamboo and sugarcane, and the AC power adapter uses 90 percent Post-Consumer Content (PCC).
If you’re the pessimistic type, it’s easy to look at these efforts as nothing more than a corporate attempt to tick sustainability check box. But, this is still a good example and one that other manufacturers can take a cue from.
Best Gaming Laptop: ROG Flow Z13
Technically, ROG is calling this a tablet more than a laptop. The form factor is more reminiscent of Microsoft’s Surface Pro which they say is a device category on its own. Regardless of how you see it, it’s a thin and light, multi-mode device that has the power to handle AAA gaming.
It’s already pretty darn powerful on its own, but like the ROG Flow X13, it can get even more powerful with the existing ROG XG Mobile GPU or the revamped one with an AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT GPU
Best Dual-Screen Laptop: ThinkBook Plus Gen 3
We’ve seen dual-screens on laptops before but not like this. Instead of just occupying the upper part of the keyboard layout, Lenovo opted to put an 8-inch display to the right side of the keyboard of the ThinkBook Plus Gen 3.
Lenovo believes this is a more mobile solution for anyone who is accustomed to using a second screen or display for their workflow. The screen also supports pen input which should also be useful for some creatives.
It’s an unusual placement for such a massive second screen and we’re excited to put it through the paces ourselves.
Best Business PC: Lenovo ThinkCentre neo
Lenovo is no stranger to providing computer support for large corporations. Their ‘Think’ line of devices is present in plenty of offices worldwide. In 2022, they are doubling down on their corporate efforts with the ThinkCentre neo line.
It’s composed of desktop PCs adorned with not only the necessary hardware for proper performance, but also the necessary software for privacy and security. This means companies can rest easy knowing their most confidential information is safe and secure and is easily accessible across their devices.
Best Product Refresh: ROG Zephyrus Duo 16
We’ve all heard of the saying, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” But ROG doesn’t seem to care for it as they continue to build on some of the best form factors they’ve released in recent years – more specifically, the ROG Zephyrus Duo 16.
This was first showcased in 2020 and this year it’s getting specs-boost and plenty of refinements to make it even better. The 2022 version is a Windows 11 machine powered by an AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX CPU and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti laptop GPU at 150W with Dynamic Boost for high-end horsepower.
There’s also a version featuring ROG’s new Nebula HDR tech for the ultimate HDR gaming and movie-watching experience.
Best Wearable: Garmin vivomove Sport
Garmin has just brought out a hybrid smartwatch that’s perfect for casual users. The vivomove Sport blends fashion and functionality, even for an entry-level device. It fuses technology with an analog look so you can always track your health, fitness, and connections.
More importantly, the vivomove Sport carries Garmin’s in-depth features without breaking the bank. Truly a watch to be enjoyed by casual users getting into an active lifestyle.
Best Smart Home Device: Samsung Freestyle
Samsung knows how to stand out with the launch of its portable projector called The Freestyle. It’s a versatile, lightweight device that lets you play music and project videos any way you want it. You can watch a show on the ceiling or project it onto your walls – you decide your entertainment experience.
Further, it can double as a smart light on your corner since you can attach it to a standard E26 light bulb socket. A fun gadget worth adding into your smart home, if you have the budget for it.
Best Gaming Monitor: Samsung Odyssey Ark
Samsung’s push into the PC gaming space is stronger than ever. Turning heads at CES 2022 is this curved 55-inch, 4K behemoth of a gaming monitor – the Samsung Odyssey Ark.
Other than the usual wide-angle usage, it can go into a new vertical cockpit-style rotating display that provides a new gaming experience and allows portrait or landscape orientation for multi-tasking and multi-window setup.
It sounds and looks insane that we feel a little sorry we didn’t get to try it for ourselves on the CES showfloor.
Best Innovation: John Deere 8R Tractor
The intersection between tech and food production is one that isn’t talked about much. Regardless, John Deere continues to innovate in this space. Their latest – the John Deere 8R Tractor – is one for the books.
The tractor is fully autonomous, has multiple cameras for monitoring and can be controlled using Deere’s John Deere Operations Center Mobile app. Farmers can just drop the tractor onto their fields and configure the tractor with simple swipes. They can then leave the field to focus on other tasks while the tractor works. With the app, farmers can change settings, access the tractor’s cameras, and check the vehicle’s status.
Best Lifestyle Accessory: L’Oréal ColorSonic
Dyeing your hair is fun, but quite tedious as a task. And a horrible experiment can send your hair frizzing and looking hideous. With salons still temporarily closed caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, more people are looking for solutions to dye their hair easily and beautifully.
L’Oréal unveiled the Colorsonic — a lightweight, handheld device dispensing the right dose of hair dye, applied through a nozzle of bristles that evenly distribute the color. It makes dyeing your hair easy in less than an hour. So you can dye your hair, rinse, style, and go.
Best VR Device: Sony PlayStation VR2
It’s been over a year since the release of the PlayStation 5. And while it’s still not widely available for everyone, Sony PlayStation has already announced the VR companion for the said console.
The system will come with new sensory features, enhanced control tracking, and higher visual fidelity. On a more technical side, the PlayStation VR2 will come with eye-tracking features, 4K HDR support, foveated rendering, enhanced field of vision, and more responsive controllers called The Sense.
Best TV: Sony A95K
Sony Bravia has always been one of the leaders in TV technology, but in this year’s CES, it looks like they’re taking a big step forward with the Sony A95K.
It features the XR Backlight Master Drive technology which is powered by Sony’s Cognitive Processor XR that precisely controls backlight for incredible brightness, as well as deep blacks and mid tones for a better and more immersive viewing experience.
The Sony A95K is also perfect for streaming and gaming. It has Netflix Adaptive Calibrated Mode and BRAVIA CORE Calibrated Mode for perfect viewing. It also has Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode making it Perfect for the PS5.
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