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Updated March 13, 2024·
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo offers more portability and is easier on the wallet, making it suitable for everyday tasks and on-the-go use, but if you're involved in demanding activities like gaming, 3D work, or machine learning, the MSI Raider GE66 would be a better fit despite its higher price because it delivers superior performance and has a more robust cooling system, though it sacrifices battery life and portability due to its larger size and power requirements. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo
- Very good portability
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE66
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.8
8.5
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI Raider GE66 is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is only fair.
The MSI Raider GE66 has a more powerful GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth and visually stunning gaming and 3D experiences. Whereas the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, with a less capable GPU and lower screen refresh rate, offers moderate performance, making it less suited for demanding gaming and 3D tasks, but still adequate for general use and lighter graphics work.
Engineering and Design
8.0
8.9
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE66 and MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo are both very good for engineering and design, though the MSI Raider GE66 is somewhat better.
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo offers a balance of performance and portability, making it suitable for on-the-go engineering and design tasks, while its screen quality and keyboard provide a comfortable user experience. The MSI Raider GE66 boasts a more powerful CPU, RAM, and GPU setup that excels in demanding engineering software, with a superior screen for detailed work, but it comes with added weight and typically louder operating noise, making it less convenient for travel.
Screen Quality
8.2
8.4
13.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
415.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE66 has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo for gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo offers high resolution and brightness suitable for everyday tasks and detailed work in engineering, complemented by a panel type delivering crisp visuals. Its color reproduction is accurate enough for most design applications, however, it lacks the high refresh rate critical for smooth rendering in 3D gaming. In contrast, the MSI Raider GE66, while also providing vibrant colors and sharp detail for general use and professional design, falls short for gaming due to a refresh rate that doesn't match the standard desired by gamers for fluid motion.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE66 has 6 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
Fair
13.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has very good portability, while the MSI Raider GE66 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The MSI Raider GE66 has very good build quality, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,280
$2,499
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has a price of $1,280 and the MSI Raider GE66 costs $2,499.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
8.3
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
415.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The MSI Raider GE66 and MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo are both very good for general use.
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo offers a balance of portability and performance with a high-quality screen and long battery life, making it ideal for everyday tasks and mobility, while the MSI Raider GE66 provides more power for demanding applications with its superior CPU and RAM, sacrificing some portability and battery life, making it better suited for performance-intensive tasks rather than on-the-go use. Despite the tradeoffs, both laptops have screens that render sharp visuals, ample storage, comfortable keyboards, quality speakers, but may vary in operating noise and heat management with the Raider likely running louder and hotter due to its more powerful components.
Content Creation
8.1
8.3
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE66 and MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo are both very good for content creation.
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
7.9
8.0
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE66 to be very good for software development, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo 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.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo | MSI Raider GE66 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,280 | $2,499 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2024 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.8'' x 8.3'' x 0.67'' | 14.1'' x 10.5'' x 0.92'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.53 lbs | 5.25 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.77" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.27" | 10.51" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 73 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 415 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 6.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 4 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Patrick Schüdzig | June 2022
"The MSI Raider GE66 12UHS notebook passes with flying colors. The GE66 is a high-end notebook with strong performance. The keyboard and trackpad are still very good and score well with precise inputs as well as high build quality. Thanks to a new liquid metal cooling solution, the Intel Core i9 12900HK brings a performance increase of around 50 percent over the predecessor's Intel Core i9 10980HK. The installed graphics card in our device delivers up to 30 percent higher frame rates than the RTX 2070 Super in the MSI GE66 10SFS."
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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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