If you prioritize portability and save money, the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is suitable for everyday tasks and light workloads. However, if your work involves gaming, 3D modeling, or other resource-intensive applications and you're prepared to invest more, the MSI Stealth GS77 offers higher performance and a larger screen but is heavier and may have a shorter battery life. Consider how you'll use the laptop—in professional settings where power and screen real estate are crucial, the Stealth GS77 stands out; for casual use and travel, the Prestige 13 AI Evo may be the smarter choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo
Very good portability
Advantages of the MSI Stealth GS77
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.8/10
7.9/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is only fair.
The MSI Stealth GS77 comes with a more powerful GPU and higher screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth gaming and 3D rendering, making it a preferred choice for those activities. While the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has decent capabilities, its less advanced GPU and lower refresh rate may not handle demanding games and 3D tasks as effectively.
Engineering and Design
8.0/10
8.7/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Stealth GS77 and MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo are both very good for engineering and design, though the MSI Stealth GS77 is somewhat better.
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, while more portable and with a quality keyboard and speakers, may lag behind the MSI Stealth GS77 in CPU, RAM, and GPU power, crucial for demanding engineering and design tasks, as well as having an inferior screen quality that is essential for precise visual work. Despite being less portable and potentially noisier, the Stealth GS77's superior hardware and display make it a stronger performer in engineering and design applications.
Screen Quality
8.2/10
8.3/10
13.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
415.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The MSI Stealth GS77 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 a high-resolution display and bright panel, making it ideal for tasks like browsing, watching videos, and document editing, which are common in general use scenarios. For engineering and design, its accurate color representation across various color spectrums, such as DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, ensures that professionals can work with a true-to-life palette, crucial for detailed design work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, its lower refresh rate compared to gaming-specific laptops could lead to less fluid visuals, which is a key factor for an immersive gaming experience.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth GS77 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
17.3in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has very good portability, while the MSI Stealth GS77 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.0/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 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 Stealth GS77 costs $2,499.
The MSI Stealth GS77 and MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo are both very good for general use.
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo excels in portability and battery life, making it ideal for general use with its high-quality screen and sufficient CPU and RAM for everyday tasks. The MSI Stealth GS77, while also excellent for general use, offers a more powerful CPU and greater RAM for demanding applications, but it is less portable and has a shorter battery life, making it better suited for users who prioritize performance over mobility.
Content Creation
8.1/10
8.3/10
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 Stealth GS77 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
7.9/10
8.1/10
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
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Stealth GS77 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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How the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo and the MSI Stealth GS77 compare to other laptops
"The MSI Stealth GS77 is better than the GS76... mostly. The GS77 is a few steps forward and a few steps back from the GS76. Improvements are numerous including the stronger and more rigid skeleton, higher resolution webcam, larger clickpad, easier serviceability, relatively similar battery runtimes, newer display options, and higher performance at about the same TDP and TGP levels as before. CPU performance is better than expected even when compared to other laptops with Core i7 or Core i9 processors. The newer model feels more substantial than the outgoing one for higher quality impressions as well."
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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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