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Updated March 13, 2024·
When selecting a laptop, consider that the MSI Cyborg 15 offers a better price and is likely more suited for gaming or intensive tasks due to its robust hardware, whereas the Prestige 13 AI Evo, typically being more expensive, is designed for professionals and offers better portability and battery life for on-the-go use. If your work involves resource-heavy applications or you're an avid gamer, the Cyborg 15 may serve you well, despite being bulkier and having a shorter battery life. Conversely, if mobility and battery are priorities and your tasks are less demanding, the Prestige might be the better fit despite the higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Cyborg 15
- Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.3
8.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
234.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
7.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is very good for general use, while the MSI Cyborg 15 is good.
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, with its superior CPU and RAM, delivers better performance for demanding tasks, and its high screen quality is a boon for detail-oriented work; meanwhile, its enhanced battery life and lighter design make it exceptionally portable. In contrast, while the MSI Cyborg 15 offers a solid choice for everyday activities, it's a tad bulkier and has a shorter battery life, which might make it less suitable for on-the-go users who also require the higher performance and longer usage times provided by the Prestige 13 AI Evo.
Content Creation
7.5
8.1
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is very good for content creation, while the MSI Cyborg 15 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
7.9
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo and MSI Cyborg 15 are both good for software development, though the MSI Prestige 13 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
6.8
8.2
15.6in
SIZE
13.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
234.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has a better screen than the MSI Cyborg 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo provides a crisper, brighter display with higher resolution, which enhances everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming, while the Cyborg 15's display is less vibrant. In engineering and design, the Prestige 13 AI Evo's screen covers a broader range of colors, crucial for accurately rendering designs and photos, but the Cyborg 15's coverage is less comprehensive, affecting color-sensitive work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops have lower refresh rates, which means less fluid motion and responsiveness, with the Cyborg 15's panel type and resolution providing no particular advantage in these areas.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
13.0in
4.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has very good portability, while the MSI Cyborg 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.7
7.4
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has good build quality, while the MSI Cyborg 15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,100
$1,280
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The MSI Cyborg 15 has a price of $1,100 and the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo costs $1,280.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
7.2
6.8
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Cyborg 15 to be good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is only fair.
The MSI Cyborg 15 offers a more powerful GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth gaming and effective 3D rendering, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, although still capable, has a less powerful GPU and lower refresh rate, making it less optimal for those tasks despite its adequate CPU and screen quality. Therefore, for dedicated gamers and those heavily into 3D work, the Cyborg 15 is the better fit, while the Prestige 13 AI Evo is more suited for general usage and less demanding creative tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.5
8.0
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo to be very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Cyborg 15 is good.
The MSI Cyborg 15, with its powerful CPU, ample RAM, and dedicated GPU, excels in handling demanding engineering software and visual tasks, along with offering a high-quality screen for detailed work, but it's less portable and might be louder under load. The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, while still providing strong CPU performance and sufficient RAM for engineering applications, prioritizes portability and has a better keyboard and speakers, though it may fall short for intensive graphical tasks due to its less powerful GPU.
Battery
7.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The MSI Cyborg 15 has 7.5 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.
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How the MSI Cyborg 15 and the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Cyborg 15 | MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $1,280 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | February 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.9'' x 0.9'' | 11.8'' x 8.3'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.37 lbs | 3.53 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.15" | 11.77" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.86" | 8.27" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12650H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7.5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 53.5 Wh | 73 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 13" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 234 nits | 415 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.3/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | 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 | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Sascha Mölck | April 2023
"The focus of the MSI Cyborg 15 lies on a compromise of performance, mobility, and power consumption. Due to the reduced performance settings, the CPU and GPU perform below their capabilities. Nonetheless, their computing power is still sufficient for FHD gaming at high to maximum settings even then. The power consumption, which is low for a gaming laptop, can be translated into a good battery life. Realistic values of 7 to 8 h are still possible, despite the relatively small battery capacity of 53.5 Wh. Unfortunately the USB-C port doesn't offer any support for Power Delivery, which would be a sensible feature in the case of the Cyborg."
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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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