If you require high performance for gaming or intensive tasks and don't mind a heavier laptop with more limited battery life, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 would be suitable. On the other hand, if you prioritize a lighter, more portable device with better battery life for general use, content creation, or business applications and can accept slightly less powerful graphics, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo could be a better choice. Keep in mind the ASUS ROG may command a higher price due to its gaming-oriented features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
Very good for general use
Very good for software development
Very good overall display quality
Good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.8/10
8.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
283.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
8.3/10
6.7/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is very 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.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.6/10
9.2/10
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 and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 are both very good for content creation, though the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is somewhat better.
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
7.4/10
8.5/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for software development, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 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
7.9/10
8.4/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 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 Scar 15 may offer vibrant colors and sharp images for everyday tasks and detailed engineering work, but its slower refresh rate makes it less suitable for the fast-paced visuals required in gaming and 3D applications. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo provides superior color accuracy and a wider color range for professional tasks such as photo editing and CAD design, beneficial for those working in engineering and design fields, yet it also falls short for gaming due to a lower refresh rate. General users will appreciate the high resolution and brightness common to both laptops, ensuring clear and vivid displays for typical use such as browsing and video streaming.
Battery
5.5 Hours
12.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 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
Fair
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,000
$1,349
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has a price of $2,000 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo costs $1,349.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo are both well-equipped for engineering and design tasks thanks to their powerful CPUs, ample RAM, and high-quality GPUs which are crucial for intensive computing tasks and graphics rendering. While the ASUS caters to those prioritizing gaming with a higher refresh rate display and dedicated features like DLSS and ray tracing, the MSI Prestige offers a sharper and more vivid screen with its higher resolution and OLED technology, alongside substantial battery life, making it suitable for professionals seeking a balance between performance and display quality with better portability and lower operating noise.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.4/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 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 Scar 15 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo compare to other laptops
"Asus continues to refine the ROG Strix Scar lineup with new upgrades. The Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 offers almost everything you would expect from a gaming laptop at this price. The build quality is great, connectivity options are decent, and there is enough scope for internal upgrades as well. Asus reverts to membrane switches for the keyboard — though not as "clickety" as the opto-mechanical ones we saw with last year's model, they still make for a decent typing and gaming experience. The lack of biometrics in any form is a downer."
"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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