I chose this laptop because it comes with the Ryzen AI 9 processor. Even without a dedicated GPU, Ryzen AI 9 delivers surprisingly strong graphics performance while remaining power-efficient. Thanks to the absence of a dedicated GPU, the laptop is also lightweight. Overall, it strikes an excellent balance between portability and GPU performance. The aluminum chassis feels solid and gives it a premium look.
I did run into a few issues during the initial setup. Right after the first boot, Windows Update failed. Downloading the Japanese language pack for IME also failed. I was prepared to reinstall the OS from scratch, but when I tried again a few days later, both updates installed without any problems.
In addition, since I usually keep the laptop plugged in at home, I wanted to set the battery charge limit to 60%. However, the preinstalled MSI Center S did not include the Battery menu. I installed MSI Center instead, but it also lacked the Battery menu. After giving up and uninstalling MSI Center, I opened MSI Center S again—and for some reason, the Battery menu suddenly appeared. I’m not sure why, but at least I was able to configure what I needed.
I also use two external monitors. While the system was running, I unplugged the USB-C cable connected to one of the monitors, and the OS froze and would no longer boot. Fortunately, an EC reset solved the issue.
Although the initial setup required some troubleshooting, once everything was configured the laptop has been running smoothly, and I’m very satisfied with it. I hope the next model becomes even lighter.