For a balance of performance and portability with a stunning OLED display, the ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED is a strong choice, especially if you value a high refresh rate and color accuracy for creative work. It's also slightly more affordable and has a number pad, which is great for productivity. However, it's larger and heavier than the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, which offers similar performance in a more compact form factor, making it ideal for those who prioritize mobility. The MSI also has a higher maximum brightness and a more robust port selection, including Thunderbolt 4. If you're frequently on the move and need a durable, lightweight laptop with excellent battery life and connectivity options, the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo could be the better fit. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED
Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.6/10
8.2/10
16.0in
SIZE
13.0in
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo for general use, and engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Cost
$999
$1,280
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED has a price of $999 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 Vivobook S 16 OLED 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
6.7/10
6.8/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo and ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED are both only fair for gaming and AI.
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.
Engineering and Design
7.9/10
8.0/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo to be very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED is good.
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.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.1/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo and ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED 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
7.8/10
7.9/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo and ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED 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.
Battery
9.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED has 9 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
Very Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
13.0in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo and ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.4/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED and MSI Prestige 13 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 Vivobook S 16 OLED and the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED
MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo
GENERAL
Price
Price
$999
$1,280
Release Date
Release Date
February 1, 2024
February 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
Overall Dimensions
13.9'' x 9.7'' x 0.63''
11.8'' x 8.3'' x 0.67''
Weight
Weight
3.31 lbs
3.53 lbs
Width
Width
13.92"
11.77"
Depth
Depth
9.72"
8.27"
INTERNAL
Processor
Processor
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
RAM
RAM
8 GB
16 GB
DDR Memory Version
DDR Memory Version
5
5
RAM Slots
RAM Slots
2
0
Storage
Storage
512 GB
1024 GB
Storage Slots
Storage Slots
1
1
Graphics
Graphics
Arc 8-Cores
Arc 8-Cores
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus
No
No
GPU Type
GPU Type
Integrated
Integrated
Supports DLSS
Supports DLSS
No
No
Supports Ray Tracing
Supports Ray Tracing
No
No
BATTERY
Battery Life
Battery Life
9 Hours
8 Hours
Battery Capacity
Battery Capacity
75 Wh
73 Wh
SCREEN
Diagonal Size
Diagonal Size
16"
13"
Display Technology
Display Technology
OLED
IPS
Resolution
Resolution
3200 x 2000
2880 x 1800
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
120Hz
144Hz
Display Brightness
Display Brightness
600 nits
415 nits
Screen Aspect Ratio
Screen Aspect Ratio
16:10
16:10
Pixel Density
Pixel Density
235.85 PPI
261.25 PPI
Contrast
Contrast
Unknown
1802: 1
Display Response Time
Display Response Time
0.2 ms
59.6 ms
DCI-P3
DCI-P3
100 %
79 %
sRGB
sRGB
100 %
99 %
Adobe RGB
Adobe RGB
75.3 %
77 %
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS
Build Quality Score
Build Quality Score
7.4/10
7.4/10
Portability Score
Portability Score
8.1/10
8.6/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
Gaming Laptop Appearance
No
No
Premium Business Laptop
Premium Business Laptop
Yes
No
Fan Noise Score
Fan Noise Score
8/10
7.5/10
Facial Recognition
Facial Recognition
Yes
Yes
Upper Side Temp (Max)
Upper Side Temp (Max)
38.6°C
46.1°C
Lower Side Temp (Max)
Lower Side Temp (Max)
42.9°C
58.1°C
Palm Rest Temp (Max)
Palm Rest Temp (Max)
25.1°C
36.1°C
Keyboard Lighting Color
Keyboard Lighting Color
RGB
White
Warranty Period
Warranty Period
1 year
1 year
HARDWARE FEATURES
Keyboard Quality Score
Keyboard Quality Score
7/10
7.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
Speaker Quality Score
8/10
7/10
Webcam
Webcam
1080p
1080p
Fingerprint Reader
Fingerprint Reader
No
Yes
Backlit Keyboard
Backlit Keyboard
Yes
Yes
Number Pad
Number Pad
Yes
No
CONNECTIVITY
USB Type-A
USB Type-A
1
1
USB-C ports
USB-C ports
2
2
USB-C Charging
USB-C Charging
Yes
Yes
Display Outputs
Display Outputs
1
3
Thunderbolt Version
Thunderbolt Version
4
4
Thunderbolt Ports
Thunderbolt Ports
2
2
DisplayPorts
DisplayPorts
0
0
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
1
1
Ethernet
Ethernet
No
No
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth Version
5.2
5.2
WiFi Version
WiFi Version
6E
6E
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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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