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Updated March 13, 2024· Prices updated 24 hours ago
When considering the HP Spectre x360 versus the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, think about your priorities. If a touch screen and a convertible design are important for flexibility in use, the HP Spectre is a better fit as it can double as a tablet. However, if raw computing power is your main concern, especially for tasks like video editing or software development, the MSI Prestige typically offers more robust performance. Note that with increased performance, the MSI may sacrifice some battery life. The HP Spectre x360 is known for a balance of performance and energy efficiency, possibly extending its use on a single charge, which is ideal for travel or long meetings. On the other hand, the MSI is built with more demanding applications in mind, but might not last as long without a power source. Always remember that a more powerful laptop can be heavier, which could make the Spectre more appealing if you value a lighter device for portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Spectre x360
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo
- Very good portability
Key differences
Software Development
8.3
7.7
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Spectre x360 is very good for software development, while the MSI Prestige 14 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.
Screen Quality
7.6
7.8
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
406.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
The HP Spectre x360 has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The HP Spectre x360 boasts a higher resolution and brighter display, making it superb for everyday tasks and professional design work where clarity and vividness are crucial. Its color coverage satisfies the needs of engineering and design professionals demanding accuracy in color-critical applications. However, its lower refresh rate detracts from the immersive experience needed in gaming and 3D rendering, where smooth motion and rapid screen updates are essential.
Battery
11.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The HP Spectre x360 has 11 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 14 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
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has very good portability, while the HP Spectre x360 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.4
The HP Spectre x360 has very good build quality, while the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,000
$1,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The HP Spectre x360 has a price of $1,000 and the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo costs $1,300.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
8.0
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
406.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Spectre x360 and MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo are both very good for general use.
The HP Spectre x360 offers a balance with a high-quality screen, ample RAM, and a powerful CPU that ensures smooth multitasking for everyday tasks, along with a lightweight design and long battery life, making it highly portable and convenient for users on the go. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, while also featuring a great screen, robust CPU, and sufficient memory for general use, emphasizes performance suited for more demanding applications and creative work, but this may come with a tradeoff in terms of increased operating noise and potentially shorter battery life due to its more intensive hardware.
Gaming and AI
6.6
6.8
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo and HP Spectre x360 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The HP Spectre x360 has a more powerful GPU and higher screen refresh rate, making it better suited for gaming and 3D applications where these factors are very important. Meanwhile, the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, while having a decent CPU and screen quality, falls short in graphics performance and refresh rate, making it less ideal for those tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.0
7.8
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Spectre x360 to be very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is good.
The HP Spectre x360 shines in CPU and GPU performance as well as having a high-quality screen, making it well-suited for demanding engineering tasks and design work, while also including ample RAM for multitasking efficiently. Conversely, the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo offers a balance between performance with a focus on portability, quieter operation, and a satisfying keyboard, which could benefit users frequently on the move or in shared work environments.
Content Creation
8.2
8.0
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Spectre x360 and MSI Prestige 14 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.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Spectre x360 | MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $1,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | February 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.78'' | 12.3'' x 7.5'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.74 lbs | 3.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 12.3" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.66" | 7.46" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | 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 | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3072 x 1920 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 406 nits | 415 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 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 | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 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 | 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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Eric Grevstad | August 2022
"As we said, Lenovo's Yoga 9i is a tough competitor to the Spectre with an equally admirable OLED display. We're sad that neither of them has an HDMI port nor a niche or slot to hold the stylus, though the HP wins points for its bundled mini docking station and magnetically attached pen. Your choice will come down to screen shape—and in our eyes, just as seeing an OLED screen spoils you for an IPS panel, enjoying a tall 3:2 display spoils you for a more conventional view. The HP Spectre x360 13.5 is our new favorite 2-in-1."
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About HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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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