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Updated March 13, 2024·
If you prioritize a larger screen and gaming or graphic-intensive tasks, the MSI Katana 17 would be a better choice due to its likely more powerful graphics capability. However, it may be heavier and offer less battery life, which can affect portability. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is expected to be more portable with a smaller screen and potentially better battery life, ideal for on-the-go use and general productivity, but it might not handle demanding tasks as well as the Katana 17. Consider what you value more: performance for demanding applications or the convenience of portability and longer battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Katana 17
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo
- Very good for general use
- Very good for content creation
- 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
1920 x 1200
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 14 AI Evo is only fair.
The MSI Katana 17 packs a more powerful GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, essential for smooth gaming and 3D performance; these factors make it very good for such tasks. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, while having a decent CPU and screen quality, doesn't match the Katana's gaming-specific hardware, rendering it only fair for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.4
7.8
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 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is good.
The MSI Katana 17 likely offers higher CPU and GPU performance, essential for demanding engineering software and tasks, as well as a larger screen, which improves visibility for detailed work but sacrifices portability due to its size. The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, while more compact and portable, may have slightly lower performance, but still maintains sufficient CPU, RAM, and screen quality for engineering tasks, with the added benefits of a higher quality keyboard and potentially quieter operation.
Screen Quality
6.9
7.8
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
256.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 14 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.
For general use, the MSI Katana 17 and Prestige 14 both offer crisp images and wide viewing angles due to their resolution and panel type, but the Prestige 14 may have an edge in brightness and clarity which enhances the viewing experience. When it comes to engineering and design, the Prestige 14 stands out as it likely covers a wider range of color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, essential for color-critical work. However, for gaming and 3D work, where a high refresh rate ensures smoother visuals and better responsiveness, both laptops fall short, with the Katana 17's larger screen not compensating for the lack of a high refresh rate that neither model offers.
Battery
3.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The MSI Katana 17 has 3 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 14 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
14.0in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 14 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
1920 x 1200
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 14 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 high-quality CPU and RAM, excels in providing an immersive experience for general use, although it's less portable and could have shorter battery life. The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo offers a more portable option with sufficient CPU and RAM for everyday tasks, decent screen quality, and longer battery life, making it a balanced choice for on-the-go users.
Content Creation
7.8
8.0
8.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 14 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
7.7
8.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 14 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 14 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
$1,300
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The MSI Katana 17 has a price of $1,367 and the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo costs $1,300.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Katana 17 | MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,367 | $1,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | February 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 10.8'' x 0.99'' | 12.3'' x 7.5'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 3.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.67" | 12.3" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.75" | 7.46" | |
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 | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
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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