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Updated January 12, 2024·
As your sales manager, I'd like to guide you through the decision between the Lenovo Yoga 6 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo. If budget is a key concern, and you are looking for something that is more cost-effective, the Lenovo Yoga 6 generally offers a good balance of features for its price. However, if you require higher performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, although more expensive, may provide better processing power and graphics capabilities, which could justify the additional cost. The Yoga 6 might offer more portability and possibly longer battery life, making it better for on-the-go use and general computing tasks. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige's superior performance is coupled with a potential increase in weight and size, and possibly a shorter battery life due to its more powerful hardware. Therefore, your choice should heavily depend on what you prioritize: affordability and portability with the Lenovo Yoga 6, or performance and advanced features with the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga 6
- Very good portability
- Excellent battery life
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
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.6
8.6
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
271.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
12.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 is good.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo outshines the Lenovo Yoga 6 in general use due to its higher-resolution OLED screen, which provides better image clarity and color, more powerful CPU and GPU for faster processing, double the RAM for smoother multitasking, and larger battery capacity for longer usage. While both are quite portable and have good battery life, the Yoga 6's advantage lies in its 2-in-1 convertible design allowing tablet functionality, which the Prestige 16 AI Evo lacks, but the Prestige compensates with a larger screen, making it better for productivity, though slightly less portable due to its larger size and weight.
Gaming and AI
6.1
6.7
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1200
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 Lenovo Yoga 6 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is somewhat better.
The Lenovo Yoga 6 is considered fair for gaming and 3D due to its integrated AMD graphics, which are less powerful than dedicated gaming GPUs, and its standard 60 Hz screen refresh rate that can handle casual gaming but not high-end gaming smoothly.
Engineering and Design
7.0
8.4
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.6/10
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 Lenovo Yoga 6 is good.
The Lenovo Yoga 6, with its capable AMD Ryzen CPU and integrated Vega graphics, is suitable for engineering and design, particularly due to its high-quality touchscreen IPS display and solid build, but it falls short of the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo which boasts a more powerful Intel Core CPU and dedicated Intel Arc graphics, complemented by an OLED screen with higher resolution and color accuracy for more demanding engineering and design tasks. While the Yoga is lighter and offers the flexibility of a 2-in-1 convertible, the Prestige's superior hardware specifications make it better suited for more intensive work, albeit at the cost of slightly less portability.
Content Creation
7.6
8.6
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1200
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 Lenovo Yoga 6 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
7.4
8.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for software development, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 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
6.7
8.4
13.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has a better screen than the Lenovo Yoga 6 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo Yoga 6's screen provides sufficient clarity and brightness for everyday tasks like browsing and document editing, but its resolution might not be high enough for detailed engineering work, and it lacks the high refresh rate needed for smooth 3D graphics and gaming. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, on the other hand, stands out with higher resolution and superior color reproduction, making it ideal for color-sensitive engineering and design work, but like the Yoga, it falls short for gaming and 3D work due to a lower refresh rate. Both laptops could benefit general users and professionals in design, but serious gamers and those working extensively with 3D graphics should consider alternatives with faster screen refresh rates.
Portability
Very Good
Good
13.3in
SIZE
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has very good portability, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,045
$1,349
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has a price of $1,045 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo costs $1,349.
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Key similarities
Battery
12.5 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has 12.5 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The Lenovo Yoga 6 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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| Lenovo Yoga 6 | MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,045 | $1,349 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | December 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8.6'' x 0.72'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.01 lbs | 3.31 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.97" | 14.11" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.58" | 10.02" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 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 | 12.5 Hours | 12 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 271 nits | 362 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 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 | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 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 | 2 | 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 | N/A | 4 | |
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Mario Petzold | March 2023
"The AMD R7-7730U in the Lenovo Yoga 6 13 provides a suitable answer to the limited cooling capabilities of a convertible - especially in tablet mode. It draws high computing power from a comparatively limited power supply so that less heat has to be dissipated at the same time."
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 Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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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