If you prioritize higher performance for tasks like gaming or engineering software, and a larger base storage capacity, you may lean towards the ASUS ROG Strix G16 with its dedicated Nvidia graphics card, although it has a thicker and slightly heavier build which might affect portability. However, if screen quality is important to you for tasks like photo/video editing or you prefer a laptop with a higher resolution OLED display, in addition to wanting a more lightweight and slimmer design for convenience in mobility, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo could be the better choice despite its typically higher price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16
Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
Very good for general use
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.7/10
8.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
291.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16's adequate CPU and RAM handle everyday tasks well, but its portability and battery life are compromised by its heavier build and shorter battery life, making it less ideal for on-the-go use compared to the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, which boasts a higher-quality screen, double the storage, and significantly better portability due to lighter weight and longer battery life, enabling superior general use performance.
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
6.7/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1200
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 Strix G16 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is well-regarded for gaming and 3D applications due to its Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and high screen refresh rate of 165, making it suitable for fast-paced visuals and rendering. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, with an Intel Arc 8-Cores GPU and a premium OLED screen, offers quality graphics at a lower refresh rate of 60, but it excels in screen quality and may be preferable for tasks where color accuracy and resolution are priorities over refresh rate.
Content Creation
7.9/10
8.6/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1200
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 G16 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
7.7/10
8.5/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
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 G16 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
7.5/10
8.4/10
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
291.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 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.
For general use, a laptop with a high-resolution, bright panel like the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is ideal, which explains its very good screen quality; however, for gaming and 3D applications, a high refresh rate is crucial for smooth visuals, which neither the ASUS ROG Strix G16 nor the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo offer, resulting in poor screen quality in this aspect. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo excels in color accuracy for engineering and design due to its coverage of color gamuts such as DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, making it excellent for tasks that require precise color representation. Meanwhile, the ASUS ROG Strix G16 also performs well with good color accuracy but doesn't match the higher color gamut coverage the MSI provides, which is essential for professional design work.
Battery
9.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has 9 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
Fair
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and ASUS ROG Strix G16 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 boasts a high-performance CPU and dedicated graphics card, making it great for demanding tasks in engineering and design; its IPS screen offers good color accuracy and a high refresh rate suitable for smooth visuals. Meanwhile, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, with twice the RAM and a high-resolution OLED screen that offers superior color accuracy and contrast, is also excellent for engineering and design, while being significantly lighter and therefore more portable.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.4/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 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
$1,374
$1,349
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a price of $1,374 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo costs $1,349.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G16 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo compare to other laptops
"With the mobile Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080, the Asus ROG Stix G16 hits the sweet spot between performance and cooling. The G16 also does not have to shy away from direct comparison with its supposedly stronger family member, the ROG Strix Scar 18 with its RTX 4090, as most benchmarks of the two laptops are very close to each other. Moreover, the G16 should be significantly cheaper. Depending on the supplier, the price difference here could be almost US$ 2,000. In the 2023 model series, Asus has significantly leveled out the differences between the two high-end lines."
"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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