MSI PRO MAX Series Launched for Professionals at CES 2026
At the CES 2026, MSI announced a new product line known as PRO MAX, being an evolution of the existing PRO Series hardware. This new ecosystem of desktops, monitors, and PC components is designed primarily for the modern-day breed of professionals who seek high performance with streamlined functionality in a tidy, minimalist kind of workspace.
The PRO MAX Philosophy: Modernity, Acceleration, eXperience
The PRO MAX line draws upon three basic principles to provide a continuous workflow: modernity, acceleration, and eXperience. Modernity embodies the idea with a singular design expression supported by uncluttered visual cues. Acceleration embodies instant and unimpeded feedback from the system. The last one, eXperience, is aimed at intuitive integration between hardware and software.
PRO MAX Desktops and All-in-One PCs
Heavy-duty traditional tower desktops and slender all-in-one PCs were duly noted and presented under the PRO MAX line.
Hardy Copilot+ PCs and Desktops
And then there came the PRO MAX Series Desktops. Hardy Copilot+ PCs designed with silence as the primary consideration, while at the same time carrying out heavy data analysis and AI workloads on professional assignments:
- Form factor: Compact PRO MAX 80 AI+ and the more powerful PRO MAX 150 AI+.
- Processor: Configurable to AMD Ryzen 300 AI processor maximum.
- Graphic: Supports latest GeForce RTX Graphic Cards.
PRO MAX 24 & 27 All-in-one PCs
For users with secured minimum setups, with minimum cable clutter, these AIO are set up with PC built inside the monitor.
- Panel Size: 24-inch and 27-inch in a variety of Black and White.
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 H 255 processor on top.
- Graphics: Integrated AMD Radeon 780M Graphics.
- Connectivity: Support with Wi-Fi 7.
New PRO MAX Professional Monitors
Two new additions were launched in conjunction with new desktops, emphasizing color accuracy and user comfort.
PRO MAX 271UPXW12G (Flagship QD-OLED)
The flagship display for those creative professionals for whom color accuracy and clarity are vital.
- Panel: The 4th Gen 4K (3840x2160) QD-OLED panel, with very high 166 PPI in order to alleviate any form of text fringing.
- Color Reproduction: Professional color accuracy with a Delta-E ≤ 2.
- Panel Protection: MSI DarkArmor Film applied to the surface of the panel which reduces ambient light tinting and improves scratch resistance (3H hardness).
- Comfort: Uniform Luminance functionality for more stabilized and comfortable HDR viewing experience.
- Connectivity: Two USB Type-C ports with 98W charging, KVM for 3 devices, Picture-in-Picture/Picture-by-Picture modes.
PRO MAX 271QPHW E14 (Productivity-Oriented)
This monitor is designed for users spending long hours reading, programming, or document-related tasks.
- Core Technology: SpiraLume allows glare and reflection to be substantially reduced with MSI's circular polarizer panel technology with a softer, paper-like display to alleviate eye strain.
An Integrated Ecosystem: PRO MAX PC Components
For custom builders, MSI introduced a full array of components sharing the PRO MAX clean, rounded-corner design language and silver-white color scheme.
- Motherboard (PRO MAX X870E-A WIFI): Lightning Gen 5, dual 5G plus 2.5G LAN, Wi-Fi 7, and USB 40Gbps. A larger 64 MB BIOS ROM chip to ensure support for future AMD CPUs.
- Power Supply (PRO MAX 1000PL): An 80 PLATINUM PSU, with two 12V-2x6 connectors for next-gen graphics cards.
- Chassis (PRO MAX 030): A PC case with support for a 360mm radiator, a front panel USB 20Gbps Type-C port, and a customizable magnetic 'P' logo.
- Liquid Cooler (PRO MAX M15 360): 360mm AIO liquid cooler with Digi-Display on the cold plate for real-time system status display.
