MSI Laptops: External Display Output Information

Understanding External Display Output

To ensure optimal external display performance, please refer to the tables for the supported output interfaces and their corresponding resolutions and refresh rates.

The left side of the tables indicates the laptop's output interface, while the right side represents the external monitor's interface.

Key Interface Information:

• TBT-HDMI*1: Supports up to 4096x2160 @60Hz.
• TBT-DP: Supports up to 5120x2160 @60Hz.
• TBT-Type C (TB/DP): Supports up to 5120x2160 @60Hz.
• Max Refresh Rate: For TBT-HDMI*1, TBT-DP, and TBT-Type C (TB/DP), the maximum refresh rate is up to 1920x1080 @240Hz.

The display output section details the number of outputs and supported versions for each interface. Note that mDP and Type-C/DP interfaces support DP version 1.4 unless otherwise specified.

Interface Abbreviations:

• DP/mDP: Display Port / mini Display Port
• HDMI: High-Definition Multimedia Interface
• TBT: Thunderbolt
• iGPU/dGPU: Integrated GPU / Dedicated GPU

GPU Switching:

Certain MSI laptop models feature a MUX switch (GPU switching) controllable within MSI Center/MSI Center Pro. This allows users to select between MSHybrid (mixed graphics mode), dGPU (discrete graphics mode), and iGPU (integrated graphics mode) for system operation.

The table below maps display interfaces to their corresponding graphics cards and hardware connections. You can also confirm this in NVIDIA Control Panel under 'Set PhysX Configuration'.

MSI Laptop Series and Display Specifications

This section details the external display capabilities for various MSI laptop series, including the Stealth, Creator, Summit, Prestige, and Venture lines. Each table outlines the laptop model, display card, MUX switch status, display interfaces (iGPU/dGPU), maximum resolution, and maximum refresh rate for external displays.

Stealth Series

The Stealth series, powered by AMD AI 300 series processors, offers various configurations with NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics cards. The tables below detail the external display outputs for different Stealth models.

Stealth Series - 1/6

Note:

• *1: VR devices require the display interface connected to the laptop to be linked to the discrete GPU (dGPU). Display interfaces connected to the dGPU are only supported in MSHybrid graphics mode and Discrete graphics mode.
• *2: Matrix display indicates the maximum number of external displays that can be connected in MSHybrid mode.

Stealth Series - 2/6

Note:

• *1: VR devices require the display interface connected to the laptop to be linked to the discrete GPU (dGPU). Display interfaces connected to the dGPU are only supported in MSHybrid graphics mode and Discrete graphics mode.
• *2: Matrix display indicates the maximum number of external displays that can be connected in MSHybrid mode.

Stealth Series - 3/6

Note:

• *1: VR devices require the display interface connected to the laptop to be linked to the discrete GPU (dGPU). Display interfaces connected to the dGPU are only supported in MSHybrid graphics mode and Discrete graphics mode.
• *2: Matrix display indicates the maximum number of external displays that can be connected in MSHybrid mode.

Stealth Series - 4/6

Note:

• *1: VR devices require the display interface connected to the laptop to be linked to the discrete GPU (dGPU). Display interfaces connected to the dGPU are only supported in MSHybrid graphics mode and Discrete graphics mode.
• *2: Matrix display indicates the maximum number of external displays that can be connected in MSHybrid mode.

Stealth Series - 5/6

Note:

• *1: VR devices require the display interface connected to the laptop to be linked to the discrete GPU (dGPU). Display interfaces connected to the dGPU are only supported in MSHybrid graphics mode and Discrete graphics mode.
• *2: Matrix display indicates the maximum number of external displays that can be connected in MSHybrid mode.

Stealth Series - 6/6

Note:

• *1: VR devices require the display interface connected to the laptop to be linked to the discrete GPU (dGPU). Display interfaces connected to the dGPU are only supported in MSHybrid graphics mode and Discrete graphics mode.
• *2: Matrix display indicates the maximum number of external displays that can be connected in MSHybrid mode.

Creator Series

The Creator series laptops are designed for content creation professionals and offer robust display output capabilities.

Creator Series - 1/2

Note:

• *1: VR devices require the display interface connected to the laptop to be linked to the discrete GPU (dGPU). Display interfaces connected to the dGPU are only supported in MSHybrid graphics mode and Discrete graphics mode.
• *2: Matrix display indicates the maximum number of external displays that can be connected in MSHybrid mode.

Creator Series - 2/2

Note:

• *1: VR devices require the display interface connected to the laptop to be linked to the discrete GPU (dGPU). Display interfaces connected to the dGPU are only supported in MSHybrid graphics mode and Discrete graphics mode.
• *2: Matrix display indicates the maximum number of external displays that can be connected in MSHybrid mode.

Summit Series

The Summit series laptops are designed for business and productivity, offering reliable external display connectivity.

Summit Series - 1/1

Note:

• *1: VR devices require the display interface connected to the laptop to be linked to the discrete GPU (dGPU). Display interfaces connected to the dGPU are only supported in MSHybrid graphics mode and Discrete graphics mode.
• *2: Matrix display indicates the maximum number of external displays that can be connected in MSHybrid mode.

Prestige Series

The Prestige series laptops offer a balance of performance and portability, with versatile external display options.

Prestige Series - 1/1

Note:

• *1: VR devices require the display interface connected to the laptop to be linked to the discrete GPU (dGPU). Display interfaces connected to the dGPU are only supported in MSHybrid graphics mode and Discrete graphics mode.
• *2: Matrix display indicates the maximum number of external displays that can be connected in MSHybrid mode.

Venture Series

The Venture series laptops are designed for a balance of performance and portability, offering versatile external display options.

Venture Series - 1/1

Note:

• *1: VR devices require the display interface connected to the laptop to be linked to the discrete GPU (dGPU). Display interfaces connected to the dGPU are only supported in MSHybrid graphics mode and Discrete graphics mode.
• *2: Matrix display indicates the maximum number of external displays that can be connected in MSHybrid mode.