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Updated January 12, 2024·
If your priority is gaming or graphically intensive tasks, the MSI Katana 17 with its Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card will perform better. However, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, with its Intel Arc graphics and OLED screen, offers a more color-accurate display suitable for creative work. The Katana 17 is larger with a bigger screen, which could be better for immersive experiences but makes it less portable. The Prestige 16 AI Evo is lighter and more compact, easier to carry around for daily use or travel. Both feature similar storage and memory, but their strengths cater to different needs—gaming and multimedia for the Katana 17 and portability and creative work for the Prestige 16 AI Evo. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Katana 17
- Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.9
8.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
256.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
3.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for general use, while the MSI Katana 17 is good.
The MSI Katana 17, with a high-performance CPU and ample RAM, offers a larger screen for an enhanced viewing experience making it suitable for general use, though it is less portable and has shorter battery life. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, while equally capable in terms of CPU and RAM, boasts superior screen quality with its high-resolution OLED display and is more portable with a longer battery life, making it a top choice for users who value visual fidelity and mobility.
Gaming and AI
7.9
6.7
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Katana 17 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Content Creation
7.8
8.6
8.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is 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
8.5
8.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for software development, while the MSI Katana 17 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.
Screen Quality
6.9
8.4
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
256.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 16 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.
The Katana 17 offers sufficient resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and browsing, but falls short in color accuracy, making it less than ideal for engineering or design work where precise color representation is crucial. The Prestige 16 AI Evo excels in both resolution and a wide color gamut, ensuring that designers and engineers see accurate colors and sharp details, but its lower refresh rate doesn't support the smooth visuals demanded by high-end gaming or 3D applications. Gamers and 3D modelers may find the refresh rate of both laptops unsatisfactory, as a higher rate is needed for fluid motion and fast-paced graphics.
Battery
3.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The MSI Katana 17 has 3 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has 12 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
Good
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has good portability, while the MSI Katana 17 has only fair portability.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
8.4
8.4
8.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and MSI Katana 17 are both very good for engineering and design.
The MSI Katana 17 offers strong performance for engineering and design tasks with its higher-end GPU and a capable CPU, along with sufficient RAM, making it suitable for graphics-intensive applications, but it has a standard IPS screen with lower resolution.
Build Quality
7.2
7.4
The MSI Prestige 16 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
$1,349
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The MSI Katana 17 has a price of $1,367 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo costs $1,349.
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Spec Comparison
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| MSI Katana 17 | MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,367 | $1,349 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | December 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 10.8'' x 0.99'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 3.31 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.67" | 14.11" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.75" | 10.02" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13620H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 32 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 | 12 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 53.5 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 256 nits | 362 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
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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MSI Katana 17
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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."
MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
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Mark Anthony Ramirez | December 2023
"The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is meant to be a business-focused laptop, but it ends up being the MacBook challenger PC laptop enthusiasts have longed for. Not only can it meet and, in many cases, surpass the M2-powered MacBooks, but it is also surpassing the baseline M3 MacBooks, which is a giant leap forward for Intel-powered laptops. This isn’t hyperbole; this is what the numbers show."
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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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