The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo often has a longer battery life and is more portable, making it suitable for on-the-go use and general productivity tasks, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio typically offers stronger performance for gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering software due to its higher-end graphics capabilities, but at the expense of heavier weight and shorter battery life. Choose the Prestige if mobility and battery are priorities, or the Stealth if you need more power for demanding applications and can handle less portability. Give Feedback
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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
Advantages of the MSI Stealth 14 Studio
Good for gaming and AI
Best in class speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.8/10
7.8/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.1/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is only fair.
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio has a more powerful GPU, which is crucial for gaming and 3D applications, and also generally offers a higher screen refresh rate for smoother visuals during gameplay. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, while having a decent GPU, is not as robust in this department, and its screen refresh rate is lower, making it less ideal for demanding graphics tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.0/10
8.5/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo are both very good for engineering and design, though the MSI Stealth 14 Studio is somewhat better.
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo offers a balance of CPU and RAM efficiency suitable for engineering tasks with a high-quality screen, but its GPU may lag behind in more graphic-intensive projects, whereas the MSI Stealth 14 Studio provides a more robust GPU performance, making it superior for demanding engineering and design applications. Despite its higher capability, the Stealth 14 Studio is less portable than the Prestige 13 AI Evo and might have a louder operating noise, which could be a disadvantage for some users.
Software Development
7.9/10
7.4/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo and MSI Stealth 14 Studio are both good for software development, though the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is somewhat better.
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
8.2/10
7.6/10
13.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
415.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has a better screen than the MSI Stealth 14 Studio for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo boasts a high-resolution display with striking brightness and panel technology that provides clear and vivid images, making it an excellent choice for everyday tasks and professional design work where accurate color representation is crucial. However, its lower refresh rate detracts from the smooth visuals that gamers and those working with 3D graphics typically seek. In contrast, the MSI Stealth 14 Studio offers similar benefits for general use and design, due to its good resolution and capable color accuracy, but like the Prestige, its refresh rate falls short for gaming and 3D-intensive applications where fluid motion and rapid screen updates are key.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth 14 Studio has 5 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
13.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has very good portability, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,280
$1,100
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has a price of $1,280 and the MSI Stealth 14 Studio costs $1,100.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo to be very good for general use, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio is good.
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo offers a balance between performance, with its capable CPU and ample RAM, and portability with a high-quality screen, lightweight design, and long battery life, making it excellent for everyday tasks and on-the-go use. In comparison, the MSI Stealth 14 Studio, while also good for general use, leans towards users needing more power for demanding applications thanks to its higher-tier CPU and graphics capabilities but sacrifices some battery life and is heavier, which might not be ideal for those prioritizing mobility.
Content Creation
8.1/10
7.9/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 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 Stealth 14 Studio 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.6/10
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo 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 Prestige 13 AI Evo and the MSI Stealth 14 Studio compare to other laptops
"You'll find a versatility in the MSI Stealth 14 Studio that isn’t matched by many content-creator laptops we've tested of late. The small frame allows you to (potentially) work from anywhere with an outlet and, if noise isn’t a concern, run your most demanding of programs, thanks to some powerful hardware inside. The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is an attractive and powerful option if you want a portable laptop to be the center of your content work setup."
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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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