The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is more affordable and offers good performance for everyday use and light productivity tasks, while being more portable due to its smaller size. The MSI Stealth GS66, on the other hand, is designed for gamers and professionals who need high performance for tasks like 3D modeling, video editing, or intensive engineering software, but it is more expensive and less portable due to its larger size and increased weight. Consider the Stealth GS66 if high-end gaming or resource-intensive applications are a priority and you're okay with a heavier laptop. 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 portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Stealth GS66
Good for gaming and AI
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.8/10
7.8/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS66 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is only fair.
The MSI Stealth GS66 has a more powerful GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth gameplay and rendering 3D graphics efficiently, making it a better choice for gaming and 3D applications. While the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo offers a decent CPU and good screen quality, it falls short in GPU performance and screen refresh rate, which are more critical for these tasks.
Screen Quality
8.2/10
8.1/10
13.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
415.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has a better screen than the MSI Stealth GS66 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the MSI Stealth GS66 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use, the screen on the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo boasts higher resolution and brightness, providing sharper images and better visibility in various lighting conditions, while the MSI Stealth GS66 offers ample resolution and sufficient brightness for comfortable everyday viewing. Designers and engineers will appreciate the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo's wider color gamuts ensuring more accurate color representation for professional work, whereas the MSI Stealth GS66 delivers acceptable color fidelity but may not satisfy those needing the highest color precision. Gamers and 3D creators, however, will find both the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo and the MSI Stealth GS66 fall short with their lower refresh rates, leading to less smooth visuals and potentially less immersive experiences when high frame rates are crucial.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth GS66 has 5.5 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
15.6in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has very good portability, while the MSI Stealth GS66 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.0/10
The MSI Stealth GS66 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
$1,999
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has a price of $1,280 and the MSI Stealth GS66 costs $1,999.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo to be very good for general use, while the MSI Stealth GS66 is good.
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, with its efficient CPU and generous RAM, offers a smooth experience for everyday tasks, and its high-quality screen, lightweight design, and long battery life make it ideal for on-the-go users. Meanwhile, the MSI Stealth GS66, also featuring a capable CPU and ample RAM, caters to those who need more power for demanding applications but is a bit less portable and has shorter battery life, though it compensates with better heat management and performance for more intensive tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.0/10
8.2/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Stealth GS66 and MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo are both very good for engineering and design.
The MSI Stealth GS66, with a more robust CPU, GPU, and extra RAM, handles demanding engineering software better and offers superior screen quality for detailed design work, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, being lighter and having a high-quality keyboard, is easier to carry around and comfortable for typing, albeit with some trade-off in raw performance and screen real estate. Although the Prestige 13 is more portable and quieter, the Stealth GS66 is designed for more intensive tasks and delivers better gaming or 3D rendering capabilities, making it a preferable option for users with high-performance needs.
Content Creation
8.1/10
7.7/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
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 GS66 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
7.9/10
7.5/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo and MSI Stealth GS66 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.
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How the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo and the MSI Stealth GS66 compare to other laptops
"The MSI Stealth GS66 is powerful enough for QHD. The Core i7-12700H and the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti found in the 12UGS model that we tested run all modern games smoothly in the native QHD resolution. The 15-inch display is very fast with its 240 Hz refresh rate, and it also offers a great color space (almost 100% DCI-P3) on top of that, which should please gamers as well as content creators, although we would have still wished for a higher brightness. Case, input devices, and connectivity (Thunderbolt 4) are at a good level. However, among other things, the GS66 loses points due to the high temperature development in 3D mode and its poor webcam."
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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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