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Updated January 12, 2024·
If affordability is your top priority, the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus may be the better choice for you as it's often less costly than the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo. However, consider that the MSI might offer superior performance and features that could justify the expense, particularly if you require a laptop for more demanding tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, or intensive gaming. The MSI also likely has a larger screen for improved productivity and entertainment experiences. On the other hand, the Dell, being smaller, could be more portable and easier to carry around, as well as having a longer battery life—a big plus if you're often on the go. Decide which factors, like performance, portability, battery life, and your specific use case, matter most to you when making your choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus
- Very good portability
- Very good keyboard
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
7.9
8.6
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
326.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for general use, while the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is good.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is rated better for general use than the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus largely due to its superior OLED screen, which offers higher resolution, brightness, and color coverage, and its double the RAM, which contributes to smoother multitasking. Despite the Dell having a solid build and very good performance for its class, the MSI also features significantly longer battery life and a lighter build, making it a more versatile and portable option, albeit typically at a higher price point.
Engineering and Design
7.8
8.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is good.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is considered better for engineering and design due to its higher RAM capacity, more advanced GPU, and superior screen quality with higher resolution and color accuracy, which contribute significantly to complex design tasks. Conversely, the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus, while capable with its high-performance CPU and ample RAM, falls short in GPU performance and screen excellence compared to the MSI, although it offers a balance between performance and portability.
Content Creation
7.9
8.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for content creation, while the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 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
7.7
8.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for software development, while the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 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
7.0
8.4
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
326.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, a screen with higher resolution and brightness offers clearer and more vibrant visuals, which is why the MSI Prestige with its higher resolution and brightness outshines the Dell Inspiron. Engineering and design tasks benefit from a wider color gamut, allowing for more accurate color representation, and the MSI Prestige excels in this area with superior coverage of DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB compared to the Dell Inspiron. However, both laptops have poor screens for gaming and 3D tasks due to low refresh rates, even though they might have decent resolution and panel types; avid gamers and 3D designers would likely need a laptop with a higher refresh rate for smoother visuals.
Battery
6.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus has 6 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.
Cost
$1,200
$1,349
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
$2,000
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus has a price of $1,200 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo costs $1,349.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.6
6.7
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and Dell Inspiron 14 Plus are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus with an Intel Iris Xe GPU and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate offers solid gaming and 3D capabilities, yet it may not match the higher-end performance of the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, which includes an Intel Arc 8-Cores GPU and a high-resolution OLED display for enhanced visual quality and color accuracy. Both will perform well for gaming and 3D purposes, but the MSI's superior GPU and screen quality provide an edge for more demanding tasks and experiences.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 14 Plus to have very good portability, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus and MSI Prestige 16 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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Spec Comparison
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| Dell Inspiron 14 Plus | MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $1,349 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2022 | December 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.7 lbs | 3.31 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.36" | 14.11" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.96" | 10.02" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 12 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 64 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2240 x 1400 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 326 nits | 362 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.1/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Dell Inspiron 14 Plus
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Allen Ngo | August 2022
"The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is for power users on a budget. If you're looking to maximize CPU and GPU performance on your next 14-inch laptop, then consider the pricier Razer Blade 14 or Asus Zephyrus G14. If you're looking for a thin-and-light 14-inch Ultrabook, then the Asus Zenbook 14 or LG Gram 14 may be better options. For the best of both worlds, however, the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7420 rides a fine line between extreme performance and portability while keeping prices at reasonable levels. Frequent travelers who rely on performance beyond what the Core U-series and integrated graphics series can offer will find the Dell to be a solid solution."
MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
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Mark Anthony Ramirez | December 2023
"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 Dell
Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.
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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