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Updated March 13, 2024·
If you prioritize gaming or tasks that require a larger screen and stronger graphics, the MSI Katana 17 offers you more power and a dedicated graphics unit, but it is larger and heavier, affecting its portability. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is more suited for everyday use and business applications where portability and battery life are important; it has a smaller, lighter design with integrated graphics, which is less optimized for gaming but better for carrying around and longer use on a single charge. Choose based on whether performance or portability aligns better with your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Katana 17
- Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo
- Very good for general use
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.9
6.8
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Katana 17 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is only fair.
The MSI Katana 17 boasts a more powerful GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth gaming and 3D rendering performance, whereas the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, while offering decent CPU and screen quality, doesn't match the gaming-grade specifications of the Katana. This makes the Katana 17 a superior choice for someone prioritizing gaming and 3D tasks, even though the Prestige may be adequate for less demanding games and applications.
Screen Quality
6.9
8.2
17.3in
SIZE
13.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
256.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has a better screen than the MSI Katana 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When evaluating laptops for general use, the Prestige 13 AI Evo's high-resolution and bright display provides crisp and vivid visuals, whereas the Katana 17, while offering a larger screen, has less emphasis on these qualities. For engineering and design tasks where color accuracy is key, the Prestige shines again with its wide color gamut coverage, essential for precise color work, compared to the Katana's fair performance in this area. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both lack the ideal high refresh rates, but the Katana's size could be slightly more immersive despite its lower screen quality metrics.
Battery
3.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The MSI Katana 17 has 3 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
17.3in
SIZE
13.0in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has very good portability, while the MSI Katana 17 has only fair portability.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
8.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
256.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
3.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.2/10
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 Katana 17 is good.
The MSI Katana 17, with its larger screen and ample performance due to an efficient CPU and sufficient RAM, is well-suited for general use that may include multitasking and media consumption, but it's less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to smaller laptops. Meanwhile, the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo offers a balance between performance, with a high-quality CPU and plenty of RAM, and portability, thanks to its smaller size and longer battery life, making it also a great option for general use, especially for those on the go.
Engineering and Design
8.4
8.0
8.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Katana 17 and MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo are both very good for engineering and design.
The MSI Katana 17, typically equipped with powerful CPUs, ample RAM, and dedicated GPUs, excels in handling resource-intensive engineering software, while its larger screen delivers better visual clarity for design work. The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, while still capable for engineering tasks due to quality CPU and RAM, is more portable with a smaller form factor but may compromise on GPU performance and screen real estate, making it less optimal for heavy design work but better suited for on-the-go professionals.
Content Creation
7.8
8.1
8.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
32.0 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 Katana 17 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
7.5
7.9
8.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo and MSI Katana 17 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.
Build Quality
7.2
7.4
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo and MSI Katana 17 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,367
$1,280
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The MSI Katana 17 has a price of $1,367 and the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo costs $1,280.
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Spec Comparison
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| MSI Katana 17 | MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,367 | $1,280 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | February 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 10.8'' x 0.99'' | 11.8'' x 8.3'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 3.53 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.67" | 11.77" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.75" | 8.27" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13620H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 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 | 3 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 53.5 Wh | 73 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 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 | 256 nits | 415 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.2/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 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 | 3 | 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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Benjamin Herzig | February 2023
"The MSI Katana 17 B13V laptop impressed us in its main area of competency - gaming. The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 ensures high-performance levels which can compete with the previous generation's RTX 3070 Ti. In addition to the speedy GPU, the MSI comes with a 144 Hz display as well as an RGB keyboard and provides a very good typing experience. Despite the power at hand, the laptop remains comparatively cool."
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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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