The ASUS ROG Flow X13 stands out for its high-performance components, making it well-suited for intensive tasks like gaming, 3D modeling, or machine learning. It also features a 2-in-1 design allowing it to function as both a laptop and a tablet, which adds versatility but increases the price. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is more budget-friendly and still offers robust performance with a focus on creativity and productivity, featuring an OLED screen for vivid colors, making it ideal for tasks like photo editing or multimedia work. It is also heavier and larger, which affects portability. Ultimately, if high performance and versatility in different modes are the top priorities and cost is not a barrier, the ASUS ROG Flow X13 is a strong choice. Otherwise, for those looking for a balance of performance, visual quality, and a lower price point, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is a compelling option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X13
Good for gaming and AI
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
Very good battery life
Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.7/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Screen Quality
8.4/10
8.4/10
13.4in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 and MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo both have screens with resolutions and brightness levels that make them appealing for general use, providing clear and vivid visuals for everyday tasks. However, for engineering and design, the MSI stands out with a display offering better coverage of professional color gamuts, rendering it more accurate for color-sensitive work. On the other hand, for gaming and 3D applications where a high refresh rate is key for smooth action, both laptops may fall short as they prioritize resolution and color accuracy over faster screen refresh capabilities.
Battery
8.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has 8 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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
13.4in
SIZE
16.0in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good portability, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.4/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good build quality, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,500
$1,349
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a price of $2,500 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo costs $1,349.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and ASUS ROG Flow X13 are both very good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is appreciated for general use due to its powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, high screen brightness and color accuracy for excellent visual quality, 2-in-1 versatility, and very good portability and battery life.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
8.4/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 and MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is equipped with a powerful AMD Ryzen CPU, an Nvidia RTX GPU, and a high refresh rate IPS screen, making it excellent for engineering and design tasks that require strong processing and graphics capabilities. Meanwhile, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo offers an Intel CPU, Intel Arc GPU, and a high-resolution OLED screen, doubling the RAM, which is ideal for tasks needing vivid screen quality and extensive multitasking, but may not match the gaming-grade graphics performance of the ASUS.
Content Creation
8.2/10
8.6/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and ASUS ROG Flow X13 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
8.0/10
8.5/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and ASUS ROG Flow X13 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow X13 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo compare to other laptops
"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."
"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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