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Updated March 14, 2024·
If you're looking for high performance in gaming or intensive engineering software, the ASUS ROG Flow X13 offers robust capabilities but at a higher cost and reduced portability. Conversely, the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is more budget-friendly, lightweight, and has a longer battery life, making it well-suited for general use, content creation, and light engineering tasks. If portability and price are priorities, and your tasks aren't overly demanding, the MSI may be the better choice. Otherwise, for the best performance in resource-intensive applications, the ASUS is worth the extra investment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X13
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo
- The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has no clear advantages over the ASUS ROG Flow X13.
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8
6.8
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 stands out with a stronger GPU and higher screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth and visually demanding gaming and 3D applications. The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, while having a decent CPU and screen quality, falls short in gaming and 3D performance due to its less powerful GPU and lower refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
8.5
8.0
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 and MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo are both very good for engineering and design, though the ASUS ROG Flow X13 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 comes with a more powerful GPU suited for demanding engineering simulations and design work, along with a high-quality display that benefits visual tasks, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, equipped with capable CPU and RAM, also supports engineering tasks but with a greater emphasis on portability and a quieter operating environment. Although both have good keyboards and speakers, the tradeoff lies in the ASUS's superior performance for graphics-intensive applications at the cost of some portability when compared to the sleeker MSI Prestige.
Screen Quality
8.4
8.2
13.4in
SIZE
13.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo for gaming and AI, and software development.
When considering a laptop for general use, a display with a clear resolution and ample brightness enhances everyday tasks such as browsing, document editing, and video streaming; the ASUS ROG Flow X13 and MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo both excel in these areas. For engineering and design professionals, accurate color representation is crucial, and both laptops offer displays with wide color gamuts, catering to detailed work that requires precise color accuracy. However, for gaming or 3D rendering, a high refresh rate is essential for smooth motion and responsiveness; unfortunately, both the ASUS and MSI models may fall short in providing the fluid experience that demanding games and 3D applications require.
Build Quality
8.5
7.4
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good build quality, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,587
$1,280
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a price of $2,587 and the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo costs $1,280.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.1
8.0
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
511.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 and MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo are both very good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13, with its powerful CPU and ample RAM, excels in tasks that demand high performance, and its high-quality screen enhances the viewing experience; however, its gaming-oriented design might affect its portability and battery life compared to more business-focused laptops. The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, on the other hand, offers a balance between performance and portability, making it a strong contender for users needing a laptop with good CPU performance, screen quality, and battery life for general use, while also taking into account factors like a comfortable keyboard and quiet operation.
Content Creation
8.2
8.1
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 and MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo 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
8.0
7.9
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X13 to be very good for software development, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is good.
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
8.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has 8 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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
13.4in
SIZE
13.0in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 and MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Flow X13 | MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,587 | $1,280 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | February 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.8'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 11.8'' x 8.3'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.87 lbs | 3.53 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.77" | 11.77" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.35" | 8.27" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 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 | 8 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 73 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 13" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 511 nits | 415 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.8/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
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 | N/A | 4 | |
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Sebastian Bade | February 2021
"The Asus ROG Flow X13 is not an off-the-shelf convertible. This quickly becomes clear when you take a closer look at the technical specs. The AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS is a state-of-the-art SoC with 8 cores and 16 threads, which also makes the 2-in-1 interesting as a work device. With 32 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD, gamers are also well taken care of. The dedicated Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q fits well into the overall concept and ensures a solid 3D performance. With the eGPU dock, which is equipped with a GeForce RTX 3080, the small convertible transforms into a full-fledged desktop replacement in terms of performance."
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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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