Intel’s Panther Lake processors are creating quite the buzz as they gear up for their launch at CES 2026. Anticipation is building with retailers in Europe and the US listing laptops powered by these new chips. Among the trailblazing manufacturers is MSI, which is already showcasing its latest offerings featuring the advanced Core Ultra 300 processors. Meanwhile, HP’s OmniBook X Flip has also made an appearance in the US market with a tantalizing price tag.
MSI and HP: Early Adopters of Panther Lake Technology
MSI has wasted no time in preparing its new range of laptops that utilize Intel’s Core Ultra 300 processors. These devices, including models from the X7/X9 series and mainstream non-H series, are now being teased by retailers. Adding to the excitement, HP’s OmniBook X Flip 16-inch laptop is listed at $999 at Walmart, boasting a Core Ultra 7 355 processor, 16 GB of RAM, and 512 GB of storage. Despite this attractive offering, there’s a discrepancy between the expected 2K resolution and the actual 1920x1200p specifications mentioned.
European Retailers Offer a Glimpse of Upcoming Models
In Europe, MSI’s Prestige series is making waves with listings showing initial prices starting at 2294 Euros, approximately US$2692. These models come equipped with the Core Ultra 7 355 processor, 32 GB LPDDR5X memory, and a 1 TB SSD. Another enticing option is a model sporting a 16-inch 2.8K 120 Hz OLED display, listed at 2611 Euros or US$3065.
Another standout is the MSI 9S7, which features the Intel Core Ultra X7 358H, 32 GB of RAM, and a 2 TB SSD. This laptop integrates the Xe3-based Arc B390 iGPU, offering performance on par with the RTX 3050 laptop GPU. It starts at 1643 Euros or US$1928 as seen on the Belgian site 2Compute.
Top-tier Options in the Market
The MSI 16-inch laptop, equipped with the high-end Core Ultra X9 388H processor, 32 GB RAM, 2 TB SSD, and a 2.8K 120 Hz OLED display, is priced at 3006 Euros or US$3528 on the French retailer PC21. Such listings are likely to increase as we approach the official launch, offering a variety of high-performance configurations for gaming enthusiasts.
