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Updated March 13, 2024·
When choosing between the Asus Zenbook Flip S13 and the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, consider how you'll use the laptop. The Asus, with its 360-degree hinge, offers versatility as both a laptop and tablet, benefiting users who value flexibility for presentations or creative work. The MSI, however, may have better performance for tasks like video editing or software development. It may also have superior build quality, which could be reassuring if you intend to travel frequently. Battery life differs too; one may last longer on a charge, making it preferred for on-the-go use without frequent access to power outlets. Consider the importance of size and weight as well; lighter laptops increase portability but can sometimes mean a compromise on screen size or keyboard comfort. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.4
8.0
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 boasts a robust CPU and ample RAM, making it excellent for engineering software, with a high-quality screen for design work, whereas the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, with similar specifications, also provides a strong GPU, offering an edge for GPU-accelerated tasks. Although the Zenbook Flip's convertible design enhances portability, the MSI Prestige is also lightweight with a quality keyboard, quieter operation, and balanced speaker output, conducive to prolonged work sessions without fatigue.
Screen Quality
7.9
8.2
13.3in
SIZE
13.0in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
372.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 for gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo offer clear, high-resolution displays with great brightness, making them both excellent for reading, browsing, and streaming video. Both laptops have displays that cover wide color gamuts, crucial for engineering and design tasks where color accuracy is key for rendering and CAD work. However, both models have lower refresh rates, which are less optimal for 3D applications and gaming where smoother motion and quick screen updates are necessary for an immersive experience.
Battery
10.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has 10.5 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
Excellent
Very Good
13.3in
SIZE
13.0in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has excellent portability, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,400
$1,280
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has a price of $1,400 and the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo costs $1,280.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
8.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
372.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
10.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo to be very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13, with its versatile design and quality screen, offers satisfactory performance for everyday tasks and is easily portable, though its battery life doesn't quite match the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, which not only excels with a high-performing CPU and ample RAM for more demanding applications but also boasts superior battery endurance making it ideal for longer use without a power source. Both laptops deliver on the somewhat important factors with solid storage capacity, comfortable keyboards, decent speakers, and manage operating noise and heat well, ensuring a pleasant user experience.
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.8
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo and ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13, with its limited GPU and standard screen refresh rate, offers only adequate performance for gaming and 3D applications; similarly, the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, while having a somewhat better CPU and screen quality, also doesn't have the high-end GPU or the rapid refresh rates that serious gaming or heavy 3D rendering tasks typically demand. Both laptops can handle casual gaming and basic 3D work, but for more demanding scenarios, you'd need to look at machines specifically geared towards those activities, with more powerful GPUs and higher refresh rates.
Content Creation
7.8
8.1
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo to be very good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 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
7.6
7.9
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo and ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 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.
Build Quality
7.8
7.4
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 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 Zenbook Flip S13 and the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 | MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $1,280 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | February 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8.3'' x 0.51'' | 11.8'' x 8.3'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 3.53 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.01" | 11.77" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.31" | 8.27" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1165G7 | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10.5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 67 Wh | 73 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 13" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 372 nits | 415 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 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 | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Tom's Hardware
Charles Jefferies | January 2023
"The Asus Zenbook S 13 Flip is an ultra-sleek 2-in-1 convertible. A gorgeous OLED screen and lightweight magnesium chassis make this convertible a traveller’s dream. Its SSD isn’t fast, but it won’t hold you back in everyday use. Its battery life also isn’t class leading, but it’s hardly off the pace. Overall, the Zenbook S 13 Flip OLED holds its head high in the premium convertible category and is a smaller alternative to the Spectre x360 13.5 and the Yoga 9i Gen 7."
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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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