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Updated January 12, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 offers a balance of value and performance, being less expensive while providing robust capabilities for general use and light engineering tasks. Its OLED screen and high-resolution display make it an attractive option for media consumption, although for more performance-heavy tasks like 3D modeling, machine learning, or gaming, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, with its more powerful internals, might be a better fit. However, the MSI will be heavier and larger, making it less portable than the ASUS. Furthermore, the choice depends on preference for screen size, as the MSI has a larger display which can be beneficial for productivity, but could also contribute to less battery life compared to the ASUS. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook S 13
- Best in class portability
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
- The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook S 13.
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.1
8.4
13.3in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
365.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook S 13 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 and MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo both have displays with high resolution and brightness, along with panels that render colors accurately, making them ideal for general use and detailed work needed in engineering and design. However, they do not have the high refresh rates critical for smooth rendering in gaming and 3D applications. While both exhibit a wide color gamut necessary for professional design tasks, the MSI Prestige's superior color accuracy makes it better suited for the most color-critical engineering and design work.
Portability
Best in Class
Good
13.3in
SIZE
16.0in
2.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.4in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has best in class portability, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has good portability.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.6
8.6
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
365.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
9.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 and MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo are both very good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.5
6.7
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and ASUS Zenbook S 13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is well-suited for gaming and 3D work thanks to its Intel i7 processor with integrated Iris Xe graphics, although it has a standard screen refresh rate suitable for moderate gaming requirements. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo packs a more specialized Intel Arc GPU and a larger and higher-resolution screen, which offers a better visual experience for gaming and 3D tasks, despite also having a standard screen refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.4
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and ASUS Zenbook S 13 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is well-suited for engineering and design because of its high-resolution OLED screen, offering vibrant colors and clarity, paired with a capable CPU and integrated graphics, making it capable yet lightweight for portability. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo boasts a more powerful CPU and discrete GPU, which translates to higher performance in demanding tasks, alongside a larger high-quality screen, though it is heavier and less portable.
Content Creation
8.5
8.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and ASUS Zenbook S 13 are both very good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
8.3
8.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and ASUS Zenbook S 13 are both very good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Battery
11.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has 11 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has 12 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Build Quality
7.6
7.4
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 and MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,400
$1,349
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has a price of $1,400 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo costs $1,349.
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Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook S 13 | MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $1,349 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | December 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.7'' x 8.5'' x 0.46'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.2 lbs | 3.31 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.66" | 14.11" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.52" | 10.02" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1355U | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11 Hours | 12 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 63 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 365 nits | 362 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.4/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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ASUS Zenbook S 13
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Andreas Osthoff | May 2023
"The Asus Zenbook S 13 is the slimmest OLED ultrabook worldwide struggles with annoying fans. The new Zenbook S 13 leaves us with mixed feelings, particularly since last year's model was so good. Asus has completely reworked the device, making the laptop noticeably slimmer. The result also looks good and the case makes a great impression, particularly also in terms of the stability. The new plasma ceramic surface feels great, and there are no problems with fingerprints. In addition, it now includes some of the known connections such as an HDMI port and a regular USB-A connection, which is a good achievement in such a slim device."
MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
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Mark Anthony Ramirez | December 2023
"The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is meant to be a business-focused laptop, but it ends up being the MacBook challenger PC laptop enthusiasts have longed for. Not only can it meet and, in many cases, surpass the M2-powered MacBooks, but it is also surpassing the baseline M3 MacBooks, which is a giant leap forward for Intel-powered laptops. This isn’t hyperbole; this is what the numbers show."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
About MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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