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Updated March 13, 2024·
If you're looking for higher performance and a more premium build, you might lean towards the Dell XPS 13 Plus even though it's more expensive. On the other hand, if cost is a primary concern and you still need a machine that is capable for a range of tasks with decent battery life, the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo can offer a good balance at a lower price point. The XPS often boasts better display quality and a sleek design but may come with less flexibility in terms of ports compared to the MSI. If portability is a priority, both options are lightweight but always check the specific weight if that is crucial for you. Consider what your main activities will be; if they're more intensive, the Dell's typically superior performance might justify its cost. For general use and if you're budget-conscious, the MSI should suffice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell XPS 13 Plus
- Very good for software development
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo
- The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has no clear advantages over the Dell XPS 13 Plus.
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.4
8.2
13.4in
SIZE
13.0in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
374.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has a better screen for gaming and AI.
When evaluating laptops for general use, the screen quality of the Dell XPS 13 Plus is impressive due to its high resolution and brightness, which make for a crisp and vivid display, but for gaming and 3D applications, its lower refresh rate can hinder the experience, as fast-moving visuals may not appear as smooth. The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo also offers a very good screen for general use and engineering, boasting similar resolution and brightness while also delivering wide color gamuts, ensuring accurate color representation needed for design tasks. However, like the Dell, it falls short for gaming and 3D work, as it also has a refresh rate that may not keep up with the speed and fluidity required by those activities.
Battery
10.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has 10 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
13.4in
SIZE
13.0in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has excellent portability, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.4
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has very good build quality, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,849
$1,280
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has a price of $1,849 and the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo costs $1,280.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.4
8.0
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
374.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
9.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Dell XPS 13 Plus and MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo are both very good for general use.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus offers a balance of a powerful CPU and ample RAM, making it responsive for everyday tasks, accompanied by a high-quality screen and long battery life, all in a light and compact design ideal for portability. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo also provides a great CPU and sufficient RAM, delivering similar performance for general use, with the addition of professional aesthetics and effective heat management, yet with a slightly less focus on portability due to its form factor.
Gaming and AI
6.4
6.8
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo and Dell XPS 13 Plus are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus offers a more powerful GPU suitable for the demands of gaming and 3D rendering, along with a higher screen refresh rate which provides smoother visuals important for these activities. While the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has a quality screen and capable CPU, its less powerful GPU and lower refresh rate make it less ideal for high-end gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.0
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell XPS 13 Plus and MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo are both very good for engineering and design.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus boasts a higher-end CPU and GPU configuration, which translates to faster processing and better handling of graphics-intensive tasks, making it more suitable for demanding engineering and design work, whereas the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, while also quite capable, has slightly less powerful components. Both have high-quality screens and ample RAM, but the XPS has the edge in raw performance; meanwhile, the Prestige 13 is lighter, making it more portable and also has a quieter operating noise, which could be beneficial in shared working environments.
Content Creation
8.3
8.1
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell XPS 13 Plus and MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo 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
8.3
7.9
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell XPS 13 Plus to be very good for software development, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo 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.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell XPS 13 Plus | MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,849 | $1,280 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | February 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | 11.8'' x 8.3'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.71 lbs | 3.53 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.63" | 11.77" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.84" | 8.27" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1280P | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 55 Wh | 73 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 13" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 374 nits | 415 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.2/10 | 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 | 8.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Andreas Osthoff | July 2022
"The XPS 13 Plus is powerful, but has its drawbacks. Dell did not only update the processor generation, but also decided to offer two completely different models from now on. The XPS 13 Plus gets the faster Intel Alder Lake-P chips, and the Core i7-1260P in our review unit offers good performance figures. However, the device once again shows the problems of the current Intel CPUs, because the high performance requires a lot of power. This affects the battery runtime as well as temperatures, so the new model (even with the Optimized power profile) is louder than the older model."
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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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