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Updated March 21, 2024·
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo offers a more budget-friendly option and is easier to carry around, making it suitable for everyday tasks and light work. On the other hand, the MSI Titan 18 HX, being pricier, delivers superior performance ideal for demanding applications like gaming, 3D modeling, machine learning, and engineering software. You sacrifice portability and battery life with the Titan due to its larger size and more power-hungry components. Assess your primary needs: if portability and cost are key, go for the Prestige; if you need top-end performance for specialized tasks, the Titan is the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Titan 18 HX
- Best in class for engineering and design
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Excellent for content creation
- Excellent overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.0
8.8
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
415.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
401.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.0/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX and MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo are both very good for general use, though the MSI Titan 18 HX is somewhat better.
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo offers a balance of CPU power, RAM, and high-quality screen, packed in a lightweight and portable design with long battery life, making it optimal for daily productivity and on-the-go use. In contrast, the MSI Titan 18 HX, while also providing strong CPU and RAM performance, is designed with a larger screen and robust heat management for more demanding tasks, yet its heft and shorter battery life make it less portable, ideally suited for those who need a high-performance machine that's primarily stationary.
Gaming and AI
6.8
9.4
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX is excellent for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is only fair.
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, while capable for light gaming with its moderate graphics card, falls short for more demanding 3D applications and immersive gaming experiences due to its lower screen refresh rate; in contrast, the MSI Titan 18 HX packs a high-end graphics card and a higher refresh rate display, making it far superior for intense gaming sessions and detailed 3D work, even if it's less portable and more expensive. Despite both having quality screens and processors, the Titan's components are top-tier, justifying its place as a high-performance choice at a premium.
Engineering and Design
8.0
9.9
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
128.0 GB
The MSI Titan 18 HX is best in class for engineering and design, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is very good.
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo offers a balance of solid CPU performance and ample RAM for engineering tasks, with added benefits of portability and high screen quality; however, its GPU may limit the most demanding visual workloads. In contrast, the MSI Titan 18 HX boasts a more powerful GPU suited for intensive design applications, has a larger high-quality display, and includes enhanced CPU and RAM capabilities, but its size and weight reduce its ease of transport, and it may operate louder due to increased power demands.
Content Creation
8.1
9.0
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
128.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Titan 18 HX is excellent for content creation, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is very 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
8.9
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
128.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX is 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.
Screen Quality
8.2
9.2
13.0in
SIZE
18.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
415.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
401.0 nits
The MSI Titan 18 HX has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When deciding between the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo and the MSI Titan 18 HX for general use, consider that while both offer sharp images and bright displays, the Titan's larger screen provides a more immersive viewing experience. If your work involves engineering or design, the MSI Titan stands out with its wider color gamuts, ensuring more accurate color representation essential for professional-grade graphics work. However, for gaming or 3D applications, neither of these laptops are ideal due to their lower refresh rates, which means less fluid motion and slower response times during fast-paced scenes.
Battery
8.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI Titan 18 HX has 4 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
Poor
13.0in
SIZE
18.0in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
7.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.2in
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has very good portability, while the MSI Titan 18 HX has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The MSI Titan 18 HX 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
$4,949
$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 Titan 18 HX costs $4,949.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo | MSI Titan 18 HX |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,280 | $4,949 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2024 | February 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.8'' x 8.3'' x 0.67'' | 15.9'' x 12.1'' x 1.26'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.53 lbs | 7.93 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.77" | 15.9" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.27" | 12.08" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel i9-14900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 128 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 4 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 4096 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 73 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13" | 18" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 415 nits | 401 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 5.1/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 10/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Allen Ngo | January 2024
"With no new Nvidia GPU this year for laptops, MSI had to refresh everything surrounding the graphics card to make up for it. Users are getting a new 18-inch chassis design, new 14th gen Intel HX CPU, new AC adapter, larger keys, and a new 120 Hz HDR1000 mini-LED 4K display to accompany the high price tag. Most of these changes are a step up from last year's GT77, but users are ultimately getting the same gaming performance out of both models."
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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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