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Updated March 14, 2024·
When choosing between the LG Ultra 13 and the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, consider that the LG is more budget-friendly and typically offers longer battery life, making it suitable for everyday tasks and increased portability. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige, while more expensive, provides superior performance for demanding software and tasks like 3D work, machine learning, or gaming; however, this may come at the cost of reduced battery life and slightly less portability due to its larger size and increased power consumption. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG Ultra 13
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo
- Very good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.2
8.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is very good for general use, while the LG Ultra 13 is good.
The LG Ultra 13 offers a balance of portability and battery life with a good screen, making it suitable for everyday tasks, while the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, with a stronger CPU and more RAM, delivers smoother performance for more demanding applications and multitasking, though it may carry a slight tradeoff in battery life and weight. Both laptops provide quality keyboards and ample storage, but if top-notch screen clarity, higher processing power, and better multitasking are priorities, the MSI stands out, despite possibly being noisier and slightly less portable than the LG.
Gaming and AI
6.1
6.8
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
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 LG Ultra 13 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is somewhat better.
The LG Ultra 13, while having a decent CPU and screen quality for general use, may lack a high-performance GPU and the high screen refresh rate typically needed for smooth and responsive gaming and 3D applications. The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, although it comes with a better CPU and potentially improved screen quality, might also fall short for gaming and 3D tasks if its GPU and screen refresh rate aren't up to par with dedicated gaming laptops.
Engineering and Design
6.6
7.8
4.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is good for engineering and design, while the LG Ultra 13 is only fair.
The LG Ultra 13, while lightweight and easily portable, may fall short in engineering tasks due to its less powerful CPU and GPU compared to MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, which boasts better processing power and a high-quality screen essential for design work. Additionally, the MSI has more RAM, which allows for smoother multitasking and running complex software, but it may produce more operating noise and be less portable than the LG.
Content Creation
7.2
8.0
4.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is very good for content creation, while the LG Ultra 13 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
7.2
7.7
4.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo and LG Ultra 13 are both good for software development, though the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is somewhat better.
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
6.9
7.8
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has a better screen than the LG Ultra 13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The LG Ultra 13 and MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo have screens with high resolution and brightness, making them crisp and easily viewable, which is ideal for general computing tasks like browsing and document editing. Both models also offer wide color gamuts, ensuring accurate color representation needed for professional engineering and design work. However, their lower refresh rates could make them less suitable for gaming and 3D applications, which typically benefit from smoother visuals that higher refresh rates can provide.
Battery
10.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The LG Ultra 13 has 10 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
Excellent
Very Good
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
2.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The LG Ultra 13 has excellent portability, while the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$529
$1,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The LG Ultra 13 has a price of $529 and the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo costs $1,300.
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Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The LG Ultra 13 and MSI Prestige 14 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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How the LG Ultra 13 and the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG Ultra 13 | MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$529 | $1,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2021 | February 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.1'' x 8.1'' x 0.6'' | 12.3'' x 7.5'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.16 lbs | 3.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.08" | 12.3" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.14" | 7.46" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 4700U | 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 | 256 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 51 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 415 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
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 | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Joshua Goldman | April 2017
"The 13.3-inch LG Gram is a fine fit if you need to travel as light as possible for as long as possible without spending a fortune to do it. It might not be particularly sturdy or have an eye-catching design and its webcam is less than ideal, but with its sharp touch display, comfortable backlit keyboard, responsive touchpad and a fingerprint reader for extra security, the Gram makes a respectible everyday laptop for business or school work."
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About LG
LG is a South Korean conglomerate company. While LG is mainly known for various products outside of technology, LG also develops laptops. Within the laptop industry, they are known for their thin-and-light Gram series, as well as their value-oriented Ultra series. LG laptops offer very thin and light laptops with phenomenal battery life, 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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