The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 offers high performance for gaming and resource-heavy tasks but comes at a higher cost and is less portable due to its size and weight, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is more budget-friendly, offers greater portability with a smaller form factor and lighter weight, and is suitable for everyday tasks and light professional work, but won't handle intensive gaming or engineering software as effectively. Consider how you prioritize performance for demanding applications against the need for mobility and cost when making your choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo
Very good for general use
Very good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
6.8/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 boasts a high-performance GPU and a fast screen refresh rate that enhance gaming and 3D experiences, making it very good for those tasks. The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, while offering decent screen quality and a capable CPU, doesn't quite match the ASUS's graphics and refresh capabilities, making it only fair for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.6/10
8.0/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo are both very good for engineering and design, though the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17, with its high-end CPU, ample RAM, and powerful GPU, offers robust performance and excellent screen quality for demanding engineering tasks and design work, but it's less portable and might have louder operating noise. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, while also equipped with a good CPU and sufficient RAM for engineering applications, prioritizes portability, with a more compact form factor, quieter operation, and a high-quality keyboard, making it a better choice for users who need to carry their laptop around frequently.
Screen Quality
8.1/10
8.2/10
17.3in
SIZE
13.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
292.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, where sharpness, brightness, and clear visuals matter, both laptops offer panels with high resolution and sufficient brightness, making text and images crisp and easy to view. In engineering and design, professionals need accurate color representation; both laptops cover a wide color spectrum, providing the fidelity required for these tasks. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fluid motion is crucial, neither laptop has a high enough refresh rate to provide the smoothest experience, which can be a downside for those who prioritize gaming performance.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has 8 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
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
13.0in
6.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.4/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has very good build quality, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,499
$1,280
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a price of $2,499 and the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo costs $1,280.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo to be very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17, equipped with a powerful CPU and ample RAM, excels in processor-intensive tasks and offers a high-quality screen, making it ideal for gaming or engineering work, but it is less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to ultraportables. The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, on the other hand, provides a great balance of a good CPU, sufficient RAM, and excellent screen quality, along with a lightweight design and longer battery life, making it more suitable for those who prioritize portability and battery life over top-tier CPU performance.
Content Creation
8.2/10
8.1/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo 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
7.5/10
7.9/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 are both 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 Strix Scar 17 and the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo compare to other laptops
"Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 laptop review: liquid metal 7 nm AMD Zen 3 is stunning. The raw performance increase is absolutely bonkers if you're upgrading from a laptop on Coffee Lake-H or older. The 45 W Ryzen 9 5900HX is neck-to-neck with the thicker, heavier, and hotter Schenker Ultra 17 running on a desktop-class Core i9-11900K despite their wide TDP differences. The performance-per-watt advantages can make Intel Rocket Lake feel like a last generation platform at times. As for the chassis itself, it's a huge light show with RGB LEDs on almost all sides of the system."
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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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