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Cyborg 15 AI
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Prestige 16
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Advantages of the MSI Cyborg 15 AI
  • Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16
  • 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 overall build quality
  • Very good speakers

Key differences

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General Use

7.8
Cyborg 15 AI
Prestige 16
8.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
234.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
7.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The MSI Prestige 16 is very good for general use, while the MSI Cyborg 15 AI is good.

Gaming and AI

7.4
Cyborg 15 AI
Prestige 16
6.7
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Cyborg 15 AI is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 16 is only fair.

Content Creation

7.8
Cyborg 15 AI
Prestige 16
8.3
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 16 is very good for content creation, while the MSI Cyborg 15 AI is good.

Software Development

7.5
Cyborg 15 AI
Prestige 16
8.1
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 16 is very good for software development, while the MSI Cyborg 15 AI is good.

Screen Quality

6.8
Cyborg 15 AI
Prestige 16
8.3
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
234.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 16 has a better screen than the MSI Cyborg 15 AI for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.

Build Quality

6.7
Cyborg 15 AI
Prestige 16
7.4
The MSI Prestige 16 has good build quality, while the MSI Cyborg 15 AI has only fair build quality.

Cost

$1,299
Cyborg 15 AI
Prestige 16
$1,611
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

The MSI Cyborg 15 AI has a price of $1,299 and the MSI Prestige 16 costs $1,611.
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Key similarities

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Engineering and Design

7.9
Cyborg 15 AI
Prestige 16
8.2
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 16 to be very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Cyborg 15 AI is good.

Battery

7.5 Hours
Cyborg 15 AI
Prestige 16
7.5 Hours
The MSI Cyborg 15 AI has 7.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 16 has 7.5 hours of battery life.

Portability

Good
Cyborg 15 AI
Prestige 16
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.3 lbs
WEIGHT
4.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Prestige 16 and MSI Cyborg 15 AI both have good portability.
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How the MSI Cyborg 15 AI and the MSI Prestige 16 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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MSI Cyborg 15 AIMSI Prestige 16
MSI Cyborg 15 AIMSI Prestige 16

GENERAL

Price
$1,299
$1,611
Release Date
March 1, 2024January 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
14.2'' x 9.9'' x 0.9''14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.66''
Weight
4.37 lbs4.2 lbs
Width
14.15"14.09"
Depth
9.86"10.18"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel Core Ultra 7 155HIntel i7-13700H
RAM
16 GB32 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
20
Storage
1024 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
7.5 Hours7.5 Hours
Battery Capacity
53.5 Wh82 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
15.6"16"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1920 x 10802560 x 1600
Refresh Rate
144Hz165Hz
Display Brightness
234 nits400 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
6.8/107.4/10
Portability Score
7.3/107.7/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
6.5/107/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7/107.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
6.8/108.8/10
Webcam
720p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
NoYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
22
USB-C ports
12
USB-C Charging
NoYes
Display Outputs
23
Thunderbolt Version
N/A4

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Paul Antill | June 2023
"The MSI Prestige 16 Evo: 2023's best value 16” thin & light laptop with i7-13700H. One of the top choices for professionals and students seeking a high-performance, portable computing solution in 2023. While the MSI Prestige 16 Evo A13M may not boast the most striking design compared to some other 16" options, its relatively "safe" styling lends itself well to professional and educational environments. Significantly, it doesn't compromise on essential features like port selection or cooling performance, ensuring seamless connectivity and efficient thermal management. The 16 Evo A13M offers an excellent combination of performance, portability, and functionality, making it a compelling choice for professionals and students alike."

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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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