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Updated March 13, 2024·
If you prioritize gaming or graphic-intensive tasks, the GF65 Thin will serve you well with its higher performance at the cost of reduced battery life and bulkier design. On the other hand, if your needs lean towards general use, with a focus on portability and longer battery life for productivity on the go, the Prestige 13 AI Evo is better despite being slightly more expensive. Keep in mind, the Prestige might not handle demanding tasks as smoothly as the GF65 Thin. Choose based on whether maximum performance or sleek design and mobility is more important to you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI GF65 Thin
- The MSI GF65 Thin has no clear advantages over the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo.
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
- Good speakers
Key differences
General Use
6.5
8.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
262.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is very good for general use, while the MSI GF65 Thin is only fair.
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo offers a balance of powerful CPU, ample RAM, and high-quality screen, combined with greater portability and longer battery life, making it a strong choice for general use where mobility and long usage times are prioritized. In contrast, while the MSI GF65 Thin provides good CPU and RAM for general tasks, its bulkier design and shorter battery life make it less ideal for on-the-go use despite possibly having advantages like better heat management for extended sessions.
Engineering and Design
6.7
8.0
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
6.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI GF65 Thin is only fair.
The MSI GF65 Thin, with its powerful CPU and GPU, excels in running engineering software and 3D design programs, while its high-quality screen displays vibrant and accurate visuals; however, it may not be as quiet and portable as other options. The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo offers a balance with good processing power and portability, making it suitable for engineering tasks on the go, though it has a less powerful GPU compared to the GF65 Thin, it still maintains a quality screen and better portability, at the expense of gaming performance.
Content Creation
6.8
8.1
4.6/10
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 GF65 Thin is only fair.
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
6.3
7.9
4.6/10
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 is good for software development, while the MSI GF65 Thin is only fair.
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
262.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has a better screen than the MSI GF65 Thin for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The MSI GF65 Thin, with its fair screen quality, would suffice for basic tasks and engineering work but might lack the vibrant colors and wide color gamuts professional designers seek. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo boasts a display with higher resolution and brightness, providing crisper visuals and better color accuracy which is beneficial for detail-oriented tasks in engineering and design. However, both laptops aren't suitable for Gaming and 3D as they lack high refresh rates, which are crucial for a smooth visual experience in fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
4.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The MSI GF65 Thin has 4.5 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
15.6in
SIZE
13.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has very good portability, while the MSI GF65 Thin 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 GF65 Thin 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 GF65 Thin 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
6.8
6.8
6.1/10
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
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo and MSI GF65 Thin are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The MSI GF65 Thin, with a high refresh rate display and a powerful GPU, excels in gaming and 3D tasks, ensuring smooth visuals and better graphics handling. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, while offering a commendable screen quality and a capable CPU, is not focused on the extreme graphical fidelity required by some of the latest games and 3D applications, but still performs well enough for casual gaming and less demanding 3D work.
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How the MSI GF65 Thin and the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI GF65 Thin | MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $1,280 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2021 | February 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.85'' | 11.8'' x 8.3'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.1 lbs | 3.53 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.13" | 11.77" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.99" | 8.27" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-10500H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4.5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 51 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 | 262 nits | 415 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 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 | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 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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Allen Ngo | March 2021
"The MSI GF65 Thin offers a GeForce RTX 3060 on a budget. The MSI GF65 is a relatively inexpensive RTX 3060 laptop and, perhaps not coincidentally, it also comes with a slower-than-average RTX 3060 GPU. Other laptops we've tested thus far with the same GPU are about 10 to 15 percent faster. CPU performance is also slightly slower than average unless if users decide to enable Cooler Boost mode. Colors, black-white response times, Thunderbolt, and DisplayPort are either average or completely omitted. Gamers who want to maximize performance-per-dollar without sacrificing RAM or SSD upgradeability will find the lightweight MSI GF65 attractive."
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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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