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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook 13 offers an OLED screen with high color accuracy and contrast, excellent for visual tasks, and it is also slightly lighter, making it more portable. It runs on an AMD Ryzen 7 5700U which is competent for general use and light engineering tasks. The battery life is substantial, promoting extended use without charging. The MSI Prestige 14, however, provides more RAM for multitasking and potentially better performance for intensive engineering tasks due to its Intel i5-1240P processor. It has a traditional IPS display and is slightly heavier, which might reduce portability over long periods. Both offer similar storage capacity. Choose the ASUS for visual tasks and portability or the MSI for potentially better multitasking and engineering performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 13
- Good overall display quality
- Excellent portability
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 14
- The MSI Prestige 14 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook 13.
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.8
6.9
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
378.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 14 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook 13 boasts a high-resolution display with excellent brightness and image quality, making it ideal for general purposes and detail-oriented work in engineering and design due to its superior color accuracy. The MSI Prestige 14, while offering a good quality display suitable for most daily tasks and professional design work, doesn't match the Zenbook's level of detail and vibrancy. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D applications as they lack the high refresh rates necessary for smooth motion and fast-paced visuals that gamers and 3D creators typically need.
Cost
$890
$1,040
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has a price of $890 and the MSI Prestige 14 costs $1,040.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.4
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
378.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
9.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.8/10
The MSI Prestige 14 and ASUS Zenbook 13 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook 13 offers a balance of performance and portability with its AMD Ryzen processor and OLED screen, it has a long battery life and is lightweight, making it suitable for general use. Meanwhile, the MSI Prestige 14, with a slightly larger screen and an Intel processor, also supports general use by offering more RAM for multitasking and a solid build quality, although it is a bit heavier and has a shorter battery life compared to the ASUS Zenbook 13.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.2
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.3/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 14 and ASUS Zenbook 13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook 13 with an AMD Ryzen 7 5700U Vega 8 GPU and MSI Prestige 14 with an Intel i5-1240P Iris Xe GPU are only fair for gaming and 3D because their integrated graphics chips are less powerful than dedicated gaming GPUs, and both have standard 60Hz screen refresh rates which don't provide the smooth experience that higher rates offer for fast-paced games. However, the ASUS model has an OLED display with superior contrast and color range, which can enhance visual quality despite its lower brightness compared to the MSI's IPS screen.
Engineering and Design
7.1
7.1
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 13 and MSI Prestige 14 are both 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.
Content Creation
7.6
7.5
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook 13 and MSI Prestige 14 are both 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
7.3
7.3
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 14 and ASUS Zenbook 13 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
8.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has 9 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 14 has 8.5 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
Excellent
Very Good
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
2.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.8 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.6in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook 13 to have excellent portability, while the MSI Prestige 14 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The ASUS Zenbook 13 and MSI Prestige 14 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 Zenbook 13 and the MSI Prestige 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook 13 | MSI Prestige 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$890 | $1,040 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2021 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8'' x 0.55'' | 12.6'' x 8.6'' x 0.63'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.55 lbs | 2.84 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.97" | 12.56" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.99" | 8.62" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5700U | Intel i5-1240P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 67 Wh | 53.8 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 378 nits | 313 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.4/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
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 | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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ASUS Zenbook 13
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Sebastian Bade | May 2021
"The Asus ZenBook 13 is a compact 13-inch laptop with a fast Ryzen 7 5800U and OLED display. The subnotebook is also light and the modern design is convincing. The selection of high-quality materials make the device not only light, but also very stable. In addition, the visuals and haptics of the device offers a high-quality impression. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800U is a very good fit for the ZenBook 13, ensuring a high performance in the test. However, in terms of the 3D performance, we also notice that the Vega architecture is beginning to hit its limits."
MSI Prestige 14
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Collin Probst | September 2022
"The MSI Prestige 14” is excellent for productivity and business use cases, but it is not ideal for creators or visual content editors. The Prestige was able to power through days of email, spreadsheets, and text documents without breaking a sweat and was a joy to use. The additional ports were a breath of fresh air, as most laptops seem to be moving towards just Thunderbolt ports. The security options made signing in effortless, with two quick, more secure, and faster options than even the most complex alphanumeric passcode."
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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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