If you're looking for a laptop that excels in heavy-duty tasks like 3D modeling, machine learning, or gaming, investing in the MSI GE66 Raider would be beneficial despite its higher price and heft, as it offers superior performance for these intensive applications, but note that its portability and battery life could be compromised. Conversely, if your focus is on general usage with an emphasis on mobility and longer battery life, and you're looking to save money, the lighter and more compact MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is a more suitable choice, although it may not handle demanding tasks as well. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI GE66 Raider
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good overall build quality
Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo
Very good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.6/10
6.8/10
9.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is only fair.
The MSI GE66 Raider is equipped with a high-end GPU and a high refresh rate screen, making it well-suited for gaming and 3D tasks that require smooth graphics and fast rendering. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, with a less powerful GPU and a lower refresh rate, is adequate for lighter gaming and 3D tasks but won't perform as seamlessly in demanding scenarios.
Engineering and Design
9.1/10
8.0/10
9.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
9.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI GE66 Raider is excellent for engineering and design, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is very good.
The MSI GE66 Raider, with its powerful CPU, ample RAM, and high-end GPU, excels in demanding tasks such as engineering and design, complemented by a superior screen quality for detailed visuals; however, this comes at the cost of portability and potentially increased operating noise. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo offers a balance between performance and portability, with a quality CPU and RAM for engineering tasks on a smaller scale and a lightweight design that sacrifices top-tier GPU and screen size.
Screen Quality
8.2/10
8.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.0in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
347.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
The MSI GE66 Raider has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo for engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use, both the MSI GE66 Raider and the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo offer crisp visuals and bright displays, which make them suitable for activities like browsing, watching videos, and document editing. Engineers and designers would appreciate their wide color gamuts, ensuring accurate color representation for tasks like photo editing or CAD work. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D applications due to lower refresh rates, which could lead to less smooth visuals in fast-paced games or when rendering motion in 3D models.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The MSI GE66 Raider has 6 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
Fair
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
13.0in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has very good portability, while the MSI GE66 Raider has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.4/10
The MSI GE66 Raider 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.
Cost
$3,199
$1,280
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The MSI GE66 Raider has a price of $3,199 and the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo costs $1,280.
The MSI GE66 Raider and MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo are both very good for general use.
The MSI GE66 Raider, with robust CPU and RAM, excels in handling intensive tasks and gaming, offering a high-quality screen, but it is bulkier with a shorter battery life, which can be a compromise if you need portability. The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, on the other hand, provides a balance between performance and portability with a long-lasting battery, making it suitable for on-the-go users with general use demands while still offering good screen quality, though it might not handle extreme workloads as effectively as the Raider.
Content Creation
8.4/10
8.1/10
9.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI GE66 Raider and MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo are both very good for content creation.
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
8.4/10
7.9/10
9.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI GE66 Raider to be very good for software development, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo 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.
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How the MSI GE66 Raider and the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo compare to other laptops
"The MSI Raider GE66 12UHS notebook passes with flying colors. The GE66 is a high-end notebook with strong performance. The keyboard and trackpad are still very good and score well with precise inputs as well as high build quality. Thanks to a new liquid metal cooling solution, the Intel Core i9 12900HK brings a performance increase of around 50 percent over the predecessor's Intel Core i9 10980HK. The installed graphics card in our device delivers up to 30 percent higher frame rates than the RTX 2070 Super in the MSI GE66 10SFS."
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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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