When choosing between the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 and the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, consider that the ASUS is better suited for gaming and intensive tasks due to its larger screen and more robust hardware, but it's heavier and has shorter battery life, which affects portability. The MSI, on the other hand, is more portable, has longer battery life, and is ideal for business professionals needing a sleek design and good performance for everyday productivity tasks, yet it may not handle demanding games or heavy software as well as the ASUS. Choose based on whether performance or portability and battery life is your priority. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming F17
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has no clear advantages over the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo.
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo
Very good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.1/10
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
264.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is very good for general use, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is good.
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, with its high-quality screen, lightweight design, and long battery life, excels in providing a superior balance for general use, whereas the ASUS TUF Gaming F17, though offering strong CPU performance and ample RAM, is heavier and typically has a shorter battery life, making it less ideal for on-the-go users who prioritize portability and all-day use. The TUF's strengths lie in gaming and performance-demanding tasks, but for users whose main concerns are everyday tasks, media consumption, and mobility, the Prestige 14 AI Evo is more fitting.
Engineering and Design
6.9/10
7.8/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17, equipped with a high-performance CPU, ample RAM, and a robust GPU, delivers power for demanding engineering software and tasks, while its larger screen enhances visual details for design work, but it tends to be less portable. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo offers a balance between performance and portability, making it a viable choice for engineering and design professionals who need mobility without severely compromising on CPU, RAM, and screen quality, though its smaller size may affect the immersive experience.
Content Creation
7.1/10
8.0/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is very good for content creation, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 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
6.7/10
7.7/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is good for software development, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
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
7.8/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
264.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering screen quality for general use, both the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 and MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo provide clear and bright displays with suitable resolution and panel type for daily tasks such as browsing and video streaming. For engineering and design work that requires accurate color representation, the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo stands out with its higher color gamut coverage, ensuring more precise and vibrant colors. However, for activities like gaming and 3D applications where motion clarity is key, neither laptop is ideal due to their lower refresh rates, although they may still offer acceptable resolution and panel types for less demanding users.
Battery
4.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 14 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
Fair
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has very good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,000
$1,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has a price of $1,000 and the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo costs $1,300.
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has a strong GPU and a high screen refresh rate, making it well-suited for gaming and 3D applications, while the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, with a less powerful GPU and lower screen refresh rate, offers decent performance but may not handle graphically intense tasks as smoothly. However, the MSI's advantage lies in its superior CPU and screen quality, which can enhance general use and 3D applications that are more reliant on overall system speed and color accuracy.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.4/10
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 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 F17 and the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo compare to other laptops
"One of the Asus TUF Gaming F17’s highlights is without a doubt its excellent gaming performance. The fact that Asus configured the RTX 3060 GPU for its specified maximum of 140 W is became immediately noticeable in our benchmarks. For a 17-inch notebook the F17 also offers a very long battery life, which makes it somewhat portable. On the flip side is the display. It may be saved by its good overall contrast ratio, but its overall brightness is simply too low, and its response times are too slow for a gaming device. The F17’s successor needs to improve upon this."
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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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