For tasks such as gaming or graphics-intensive applications, the ASUS TUF Gaming F15, with its Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics card, provides sturdy performance, but it comes with a heftier build and reduced battery life. If you value portability and battery longevity, as well as crisp visuals for tasks like photo editing and design work, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo with its OLED screen, lighter weight, and higher resolution may suit you better. The MSI also features a larger screen and more system memory, which is advantageous for multitasking and professional workloads, whereas the ASUS might be more suited for gaming due to the higher refresh rate display. Both are similarly priced, so your choice should hinge on your primary use case and whether mobility or high-performance gaming graphics are a priority. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming F15
Very 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
Very good battery life
Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
8.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
257.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for general use, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 offers solid performance with a high-capacity battery and a good display, making it well-suited for general use, though the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo surpasses it with superior screen quality, double the RAM for smoother multitasking, and a significantly longer battery life, enhancing its overall user experience for daily tasks.
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
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
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 boasts a high-end Nvidia RTX GPU and a 144Hz screen refresh rate, ideal for smooth and fast-paced gaming and 3D applications. Meanwhile, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo comes with an Intel Arc GPU and an OLED screen featuring a 60Hz refresh rate, prioritizing screen quality and vivid visuals, which can still cater to gaming and 3D tasks, but with a different balance of performance and display characteristics.
Content Creation
7.7/10
8.6/10
9.1/10
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 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 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
7.3/10
8.5/10
9.1/10
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 F15 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
6.9/10
8.4/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
257.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, a laptop like the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 with a decent resolution and brightness offers a comfortable viewing experience for everyday tasks like web browsing and video streaming, despite its panel type not being top-tier. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo excels in engineering and design work due to its wider color gamut coverage, which ensures that colors are reproduced more accurately and vividly, a crucial factor for professionals in those fields. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D applications as they lack high refresh rates, which are vital for smooth motion and a responsive experience in fast-paced visuals.
Battery
5.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has 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
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 both have good portability, though the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 are both very good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.4/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,399
$1,349
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has a price of $1,399 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo costs $1,349.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo compare to other laptops
"Aside from all the chassis updates, the new TUF Gaming is most notable for its much higher TGP target of 140 W compared to only 95 W on the previous generation. PC makers everywhere are using the same GeForce GPUs this year since Nvidia has yet to launch the successor to the mobile RTX 3000 series. The more demanding processors of the new TUF Gaming has directly impacted battery life and the size of the AC adapter. Don't expect runtimes to be longer than on the previous generation under most conditions and be prepared to carry around an even larger AC adapter than before."
"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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