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The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is geared more towards gaming, with a higher refresh rate display and dedicated gaming graphics. However, it's heavier and bulkier than the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, which has a higher quality OLED display with greater resolution, a more lightweight and portable design, and it also offers better battery life. The MSI has more RAM which means better multitasking and is equipped with newer processor technology. If portability, display quality, and better multitasking are your priorities and you're okay with a higher price, go with the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo. If you prefer gaming performance and are looking to save some money, the ASUS might be the better option for you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15
- Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.7
8.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
284.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 is good.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo offers a significantly better experience for general use because it boasts a superior OLED screen with higher resolution, which presents a more vibrant and detailed visual experience, along with double the RAM for smoother multitasking. Whereas the ASUS ROG Strix G15, even with its competent Ryzen CPU and ample RAM, falls behind on screen quality and portability, due to a standard IPS panel with lower resolution and a heavier build, although it carries a more game-oriented GPU and design.
Engineering and Design
7.6
8.4
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 is good.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is preferred for engineering and design tasks over the ASUS ROG Strix G15 due to its more powerful CPU, double the RAM, and a GPU that supports advanced AI workloads, paired with an OLED screen offering higher resolution and color accuracy. While the ASUS has a competent CPU and GPU setup that can handle engineering software, its lower screen quality and half the RAM capacity make it less suited for multitasking and high-end design work compared to the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo.
Content Creation
7.7
8.6
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for content creation, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 is good.
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
7.2
8.5
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for software development, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 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.
Screen Quality
7.1
8.4
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
284.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix G15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize sharp text and vivid images for everyday tasks like browsing or watching videos, both the ASUS and MSI laptops offer displays with good resolution and brightness, making them suitable for general use. For engineering and design work that demands color accuracy, the MSI Prestige stands out with its excellent coverage of professional color gamuts, ensuring your designs will look consistent across different devices. However, for gaming or working with 3D content, neither is ideal due to their poor refresh rates, meaning you won't get the smooth visuals that these applications often require.
Battery
5.5 Hours
12.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has 5.5 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
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and ASUS ROG Strix G15 both have good portability, though the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,249
$1,349
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
$2,000
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has a price of $1,249 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo costs $1,349.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
7.0
6.7
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix G15 to be 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.
Build Quality
7.8
7.4
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G15 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Strix G15 | MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,249 | $1,349 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | December 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.92'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.63 lbs | 3.31 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 14.11" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.2" | 10.02" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 12 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 284 nits | 362 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | No Webcam | 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 | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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ASUS ROG Strix G15
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Marius Schell | February 2021
"The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is a successful high-performance 15-inch laptop. The Asus ROG Strix impresses with an elaborate design and fast hardware. The latter can unleash its potential well in the large 15-inch case and achieve a decent performance boost compared to the previous generation. Especially the stunning 300 Hz display as well as the RTX 3070 and its generous TDP give gamers their money's worth. Asus didn't neglect seemingly small details, either, such as the keyboard and the maintenance options. The ROG Strix G15 offers a lot of pure performance and excellent workmanship in a 15-inch format, but connectivity leaves something to be desired."
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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