When choosing between the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, consider your primary use for the laptop. The ASUS has a Ryzen processor and RTX graphics, making it better suited for gaming and graphically intensive tasks. However, its larger size and weight make it less portable. On the other hand, the MSI has an OLED screen with higher resolution, ideal for creative work with its better color accuracy. It's also more lightweight, making it easier to carry around. If you're more into productivity and portability, MSI could be your choice; if gaming performance is paramount, ASUS is the way to go. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A17
Very good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
Very good for software development
Very good overall display quality
Good portability
Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
8.0/10
8.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
253.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 are both very good for general use, though the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is somewhat better.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17, with its powerful AMD CPU and Nvidia GPU, larger screen, and robust build, excels in performance-intensive tasks but is less portable due to its size and weight. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo offers a superior OLED screen, more RAM for multitasking, a more portable design, and longer battery life, making it ideal for on-the-go productivity and high-quality media consumption.
Gaming and AI
8.1/10
6.7/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is considered very good for gaming and 3D due to its high-performance Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a high refresh rate screen offering smooth visuals, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, though good for gaming and 3D, offers a lower gaming performance Intel Arc 8-Cores GPU and a lower refresh rate screen, but excels in screen quality with its OLED display.
Software Development
7.7/10
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
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for software development, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 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
6.8/10
8.4/10
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
253.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo boasts a higher resolution and brighter display, which enhances clarity and readability for general use, and its superior color accuracy benefits professional engineering and design tasks. The ASUS TUF Gaming A17, while capable for general activities, falls behind in display vibrancy and precision that are crucial for color-sensitive engineering work. However, both laptops have screens with lower refresh rates, resulting in less fluid visuals in gaming and 3D applications, where a high refresh rate is crucial for smooth motion.
Battery
10.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has 10 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
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,552
$1,399
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a price of $1,552 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo costs $1,399.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is equipped with an AMD Ryzen 9 processor and an Nvidia RTX GPU, which provide high performance for engineering software, and a large 17.3-inch IPS display which is good for design tasks though less portable due to its size and weight. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, on the other hand, offers a higher RAM capacity crucial for multitasking in engineering tasks, a superior OLED screen with higher resolution for precise design work, and greater portability due to its lighter weight and more compact size.
Content Creation
8.1/10
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 TUF Gaming A17 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
7.2/10
7.4/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 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 TUF Gaming A17 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo compare to other laptops
"There is one big question that needs an answer. Is the TUF Gaming A17 FA707 a better purchase than the ROG Strix G17 G713R (2022)? Well, it depends. Undoubtedly, the Strix is the more premium product. Arguably the biggest advantage it has over its TUF fellow is in regards to the display. ASUS TUF Gaming A17 A707’s IPS panel has a Full HD resolution, comfortable viewing angles, and a very good contrast ratio."
"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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