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Updated January 12, 2024·
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo offers top-tier performance and features like a high-resolution OLED screen, more storage, and a more powerful processor, making it well-suited for intensive tasks like video editing and 3D rendering. It has a larger screen size, which is better for productivity but also makes it less portable than the MSI Modern 14. If you prioritize battery life and portability and your tasks are more general, the MSI Modern 14 is considerably more affordable and provides adequate performance for everyday use. Remember, with the MSI Modern 14, you will compromise on screen quality, storage, and processing power. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Modern 14
- Very good portability
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.2
8.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
311.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for general use, while the MSI Modern 14 is good.
The MSI Modern 14, while offering commendable performance with its decent processor and RAM, sufficient for everyday tasks, has a standard screen and moderate battery life, making it a solid choice for general use with an emphasis on portability.
Gaming and AI
6.0
6.7
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and MSI Modern 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is somewhat better.
The MSI Modern 14 is less optimal for gaming and 3D tasks due to its integrated AMD Ryzen 5 7530U Vega 7 graphics, which are less powerful compared to dedicated GPUs, and an IPS screen with a standard refresh rate and moderate color coverage. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, on the other hand, offers a more capable Intel Arc 8-Cores GPU and a higher-resolution OLED display that delivers richer colors, making it better suited for gaming and visually intensive tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.6
8.4
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Modern 14 is only fair.
The MSI Modern 14 is fair for engineering and design because it has moderate processing power and memory, and its screen is standard quality, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for such tasks, as it boasts a more powerful processor, double the memory, superior graphics capabilities, and a higher quality display which better supports design precision and color accuracy; however, the Prestige is slightly less portable and has a good but not excellent portability rating.
Content Creation
7.2
8.6
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for content creation, while the MSI Modern 14 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
7.1
8.5
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for software development, while the MSI Modern 14 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
6.4
8.4
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
311.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has a better screen than the MSI Modern 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The MSI Modern 14 offers adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks, but its panel type and lower color gamut coverage may not provide the vibrancy professionals need for engineering and design. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo boasts a higher-quality display with superior brightness and resolution, and its wider color gamut coverage makes it ideal for detailed graphics work, enhancing precision for engineering and design applications. However, both laptops lack high refresh rates, which is essential for smooth visuals in gaming and 3D applications, leading to a suboptimal experience in those areas despite their other qualities.
Battery
6.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The MSI Modern 14 has 6 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
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Modern 14 has very good portability, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$525
$1,349
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The MSI Modern 14 has a price of $525 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo costs $1,349.
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Build Quality
7.0
7.4
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and MSI Modern 14 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the MSI Modern 14 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Modern 14 | MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$525 | $1,349 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | December 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.7'' x 0.63'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.08 lbs | 3.31 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.68" | 14.11" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.74" | 10.02" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 12 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 39 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 311 nits | 362 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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MSI Modern 14
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Alexander Tozzi, Ryan Lim, and John Peroramas | October 2023
"The MSI Modern 14 is okay for school use. It's very compact, so it's easy to carry around. It has a sharp display, a spacious keyboard, and a reasonably large touchpad. Its Intel 13th Gen CPU and integrated graphics can handle general productivity tasks like text processing and web browsing; however, don't expect to do anything intensive like 3D modeling or physics simulations. Unfortunately, the battery lasts less than five hours of light use, and the display doesn't get bright enough to combat glare."
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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