When choosing between the ASUS Zenbook 13 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, consider your needs and preferences. The ASUS Zenbook 13 is more affordable and offers good performance for general use, thanks to its AMD Ryzen 7 processor and sufficient memory. It's lighter and more compact, which makes it more portable and suitable for everyday tasks or light business use. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, while usually more expensive, packs a more powerful Intel Core Ultra processor, a larger screen with higher resolution, and significantly more memory, making it better suited for intensive engineering tasks, 3D work, machine learning, and gaming. The MSI's larger size and weight reduce portability but increase workspace and visual clarity, and its battery is larger, which may contribute to longer use on a charge, especially for demanding software. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 13
Excellent portability
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
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
7.4/10
8.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
378.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
9.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 is good.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo offers a more powerful CPU, more RAM, and a higher resolution screen which contribute to its very good rating for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook 13, with less RAM and a less powerful CPU, still delivers good quality for general use due to its portability and OLED screen that offers vibrant colors and strong contrast. However, the longer battery life and lighter weight of the ASUS may appeal more to those who need to carry their laptop around frequently.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
6.7/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.3/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and ASUS Zenbook 13 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is somewhat better.
The ASUS Zenbook 13, with its integrated AMD graphics, has less powerful graphical capabilities compared to MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, which is equipped with a dedicated Intel Arc GPU better suited for gaming and 3D applications. Both share the same screen refresh rate, yet the MSI's superior GPU offers enhanced performance for graphically intensive tasks, confirming its suitability for gaming and 3D work over the Zenbook.
Engineering and Design
7.1/10
8.4/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 is good.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo outshines the ASUS Zenbook 13 in engineering and design use with a more powerful CPU, more RAM for multitasking and larger projects, as well as a higher resolution screen for greater detail, which are very important factors. While the Zenbook 13 offers a lighter, more compact form factor making it more portable, and has an excellent display quality, the Prestige 16's GPU capabilities and superior screen make it better suited for resource-intensive tasks that are characteristic of most engineering and design applications.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.6/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 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
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.0 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 Zenbook 13 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
7.8/10
8.4/10
13.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
378.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook 13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS Zenbook 13 and MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo both have screens that offer clear images and good brightness levels, making them visually appealing for everyday tasks such as browsing and video streaming. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo stands out for engineering and design due to its wider color gamuts, rendering more accurate colors which are crucial for professionals who need precision in their visual work. However, both laptops lack high refresh rates, which are vital for smooth visuals in Gaming and 3D applications, leading to a less optimal experience in those areas.
Battery
9.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has 9 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
Excellent
Good
13.3in
SIZE
16.0in
2.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has excellent portability, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$890
$1,399
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has a price of $890 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo costs $1,399.
"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."
"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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