The ASUS ROG Strix G17 is designed for high-intensity tasks like gaming, with a focus on performance and a larger screen size, making it less portable. Its battery life may not be as long due to the powerful hardware. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo offers a high-resolution OLED display, more memory, and a more compact build for enhanced portability and potentially better battery life. It's better suited for tasks like photo and video editing due to its display quality but may not perform as well in demanding games or engineering simulations as the ASUS. Choose the ASUS for maximum performance and gaming, or the MSI for superior display quality, portability, and general productivity tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G17
Very good for gaming and AI
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
Very good for general use
Very good for software development
Good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
8.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
320.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
3.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix G17 is good.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is rated higher in general use than the ASUS ROG Strix G17 due to its superior RAM capacity, high-resolution OLED screen, lighter weight for better portability, and significantly longer battery life, despite both having similar storage and powerful processors. Additionally, the Prestige has received better evaluations for speaker and keyboard quality, which are key aspects of user experience, while the Strix G17 boasts a higher refresh rate screen and robust heat management, which might be more appealing to gamers but less critical for general use.
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
6.7/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
240Hz
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 G17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 stands out for gaming and 3D applications due to its high refresh rate screen and powerful Nvidia RTX GPU, which supports advanced features like hardware ray tracing and DLSS for smoother and more realistic gameplay. In comparison, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo also offers good performance for gaming and 3D with its Intel Arc GPU and high-resolution OLED screen, but its lower screen refresh rate may not be as fluid for fast-paced gaming scenarios.
Software Development
7.7/10
8.5/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for software development, while the ASUS ROG Strix G17 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
8.4/10
8.4/10
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
320.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 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 Strix G17 offers a vibrant display with high resolution and brightness suitable for everyday tasks, and its extensive color gamut benefits professionals in engineering and design, but its lower refresh rate reduces the smoothness needed for optimal gaming and 3D experiences. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo excels with exceptional color accuracy and wide color gamuts, making it ideal for detail-oriented work in engineering and design, and its high-resolution, bright screen makes for a pleasant general use experience, yet like the ASUS, it falls short for gaming and 3D due to a refresh rate that isn't as high as dedicated gaming laptops. Therefore, both laptops cater well to professional and casual use but aren't the best fit for gaming or 3D modeling, where fluidity of motion is key.
Battery
3.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has 3 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
Poor
Good
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
1.2in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G17 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 and MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17, with a high-performance AMD Ryzen CPU, NVIDIA GPU, and an IPS screen, excels in CPU-intensive engineering tasks and graphic design, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo offers twice the RAM, a capable Intel Core Ultra CPU, and a high-resolution OLED screen, ideal for detailed visual work but with less gaming-oriented GPU performance. The Strix G17 provides a larger screen and higher refresh rates for smoother visuals, whereas the Prestige 16 AI Evo, being lighter and with more RAM, caters to portability and multitasking needs, despite a lesser battery capacity and fewer gaming-specific features.
Content Creation
8.3/10
8.6/10
9.8/10
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 Strix G17 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.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.4/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 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
$1,391
$1,349
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a price of $1,391 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo costs $1,349.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G17 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo compare to other laptops
"The Asus ROG Strix G17 is an attractive but unbalanced gaming laptop. Its potent AMD Ryzen 9 processor excels in 1080p gaming, but playing at 1440p leaves the middling GeForce RTX 4060 GPU shouldering most of the burden. The display is exceptionally colorful, which is handy for content creators, but since this is a gaming laptop it would be better served with improved HDR capabilities. If battery life isn't a priority, the Strix G17 could serve as a designer by day and a gamer by night."
"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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