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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Dell XPS 13 Plus offers a balance of higher portability and robust performance with a premium OLED display, suitable for productivity and media consumption; it's more expensive, but compensates with a leaner form factor making it ideal for travel. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, while slightly larger and heavier, provides doubled storage space and potentially better graphics performance with its dedicated GPU, making it a good fit for tasks like video editing and light gaming. Balancing these factors, if your work involves more graphics-intensive applications and storage is a priority, the MSI could be the better value, otherwise, the sleekness and portability of the Dell might appeal more to those prioritizing a lightweight machine for general use and media viewing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell XPS 13 Plus
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
- The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has no clear advantages over the Dell XPS 13 Plus.
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.4
8.4
13.4in
SIZE
16.0in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
374.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has a better screen than the Dell XPS 13 Plus for software development.
For general use, both the Dell XPS 13 Plus and MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo offer screens with high resolution and brightness, ensuring crisp and clear visuals for daily tasks like browsing and video streaming. With wide color spectrums covering DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, these laptops are suitable for engineering and design professionals who require accurate color representation for detailed work. However, for 3D applications and gaming, the lower refresh rates on these screens may lead to less fluid motion and slower response times compared to models designed specifically for gaming with higher refresh rates.
Battery
10.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has 10 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
13.4in
SIZE
16.0in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has excellent portability, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has 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 16 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
$1,349
$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 16 AI Evo costs $1,349.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.4
8.6
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
374.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
9.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and Dell XPS 13 Plus are both very good for general use.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus and MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo are both commended for general use due to their solid performance from their CPUs, ample RAM for multitasking, and high-resolution OLED touchscreens with excellent color coverage, ensuring sharp and vibrant visuals. While the XPS is more compact and slightly lighter, making it easier to carry, the Prestige offers a larger screen, more storage space, and a bit longer battery life, which may make it preferable for prolonged work sessions without access to power.
Gaming and AI
6.4
6.7
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and Dell XPS 13 Plus are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is equipped with an Intel Iris Xe GPU, which can handle gaming and 3D workloads to a certain extent, but the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo comes with Intel Arc graphics, offering more dedicated GPU power for these tasks, giving it an edge for gaming and 3D applications. Both have high-quality OLED screens with the same resolution and refresh rates, but the advanced GPU in the MSI makes it better suited for demanding visual tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.4
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and Dell XPS 13 Plus are both very good for engineering and design.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is favored in engineering and design for its high-quality OLED touch screen with a high resolution and color accuracy, backed by strong CPU performance and a significant amount of RAM, making multitasking and running complex applications smooth. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo additionally offers a dedicated GPU suitable for demanding engineering software, a larger high-resolution OLED screen for detailed design work, and a bigger battery, but it is heavier and larger, which affects portability.
Content Creation
8.3
8.6
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and Dell XPS 13 Plus 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
8.5
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and Dell XPS 13 Plus are both very 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.
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How the Dell XPS 13 Plus and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell XPS 13 Plus | MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,849 | $1,349 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | December 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.71 lbs | 3.31 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.63" | 14.11" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.84" | 10.02" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1280P | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 32 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 | 12 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 55 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 374 nits | 362 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.2/10 | 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 | 8.8/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
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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Dell XPS 13 Plus
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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."
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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