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Updated March 13, 2024·
If you prioritize power for tasks like video editing or 3D rendering, the Creator Z16P provides better performance but at a higher cost and with less portability. On the other hand, the Prestige 13 AI Evo offers greater ease of carrying around and typically longer battery life, making it suitable for everyday use and light productivity tasks, all at a lower price point. Choose the Creator if performance is critical, and the Prestige if you value portability and battery life for general use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Creator Z16P
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo
- Very good for general use
- Very good for content creation
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.6
6.8
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Creator Z16P is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is only fair.
The MSI Creator Z16P offers a high-performance GPU and a screen with a fast refresh rate which is essential for smooth gameplay and handling complex 3D tasks, factors that gamers and professionals in 3D fields particularly value. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, while still having a decent CPU and good screen quality, doesn’t match the graphical capabilities and refresh rate of the Z16P, making it less suitable for demanding gaming and 3D applications.
Screen Quality
8.3
8.2
16.0in
SIZE
13.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
394.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
The MSI Creator Z16P has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the MSI Creator Z16P and the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo provide clear and vibrant displays with ample resolution and brightness, making them suitable for everyday tasks like browsing, watching videos, and document editing. For engineering and design, their high color accuracy covering wide color gamuts assures that professionals see precise colors for tasks such as graphic design and photo editing. However, their lower refresh rates are less ideal for 3D and gaming, where smoother motion and faster screen updates are critical for an immersive experience.
Battery
5.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The MSI Creator Z16P has 5 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
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
13.0in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has very good portability, while the MSI Creator Z16P has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.0
7.4
The MSI Creator Z16P 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.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
8.0
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
394.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo to be very good for general use, while the MSI Creator Z16P is good.
The MSI Creator Z16P, with a robust CPU and ample RAM, offers high performance suitable for demanding tasks and has a superior screen quality for vivid visuals, but it is less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo. The Prestige 13 AI Evo, while still delivering respectable performance and screen quality for general use, stands out for its lightweight design and longer battery life, making it more suitable for users who prioritize mobility and all-day use.
Engineering and Design
8.3
8.0
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Creator Z16P and MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo are both very good for engineering and design.
The MSI Creator Z16P, with its higher-end CPU, larger RAM, and more powerful GPU, offers superior performance for engineering and design tasks, alongside a high-quality screen that professionals would need for precise work. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, while still capable for engineering and design with good CPU, RAM, and screen, offers greater portability and a quieter operation, which may be appealing for those frequently on the move or working in shared spaces.
Content Creation
7.9
8.1
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo to be very good for content creation, while the MSI Creator Z16P 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
7.6
7.9
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo and MSI Creator Z16P are both 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.
Cost
$1,300
$1,280
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
$2,000
The MSI Creator Z16P has a price of $1,300 and the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo costs $1,280.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Creator Z16P | MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $1,280 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2023 | February 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.75'' | 11.8'' x 8.3'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.27 lbs | 3.53 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.13" | 11.77" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.18" | 8.27" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-12900H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 73 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 13" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 394 nits | 415 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.2/10 | 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 | 7.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | 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 | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Mario Petzold | June 2022
"There's almost nothing left to be desired with the MSI Z16P. The creator laptop offers enormous performance resources for image editing, video editing, rendering, and more. All this is presented on a precalibrated, adequately sized, and high-resolution display. Its color space, refresh rate, and panel technology are also perfectly suited for a device that specializes in video reproduction and editing."
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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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