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Updated March 13, 2024·
For general use and everyday tasks, such as browsing, office work, and streaming, the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo would be the more affordable and portable option with solid performance and longer battery life. However, if your needs involve high-end gaming, 3D rendering, or intensive engineering software, the MSI Titan GT77 offers superior performance with more powerful components, though at a higher cost and with less portability due to its size and shorter battery life. Choose the Titan if performance is critical and you're not concerned about portability or price. 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 GT77
- Best in class for engineering and design
- Best in class for gaming and AI
- Excellent for software development
- Excellent for content creation
- Best in class overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.0
8.9
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
415.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 and MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo are both very good for general use, though the MSI Titan GT77 is somewhat better.
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, with its balance of a strong CPU, ample RAM, and high-quality screen, strikes the right chord for general use while being lightweight and offering a long battery life, making it easy to carry and use on the go. On the other hand, the MSI Titan GT77 boasts similar CPU and RAM capabilities with exceptional screen quality, but it's less portable and has a shorter battery life, which can limit its mobility, though it compensates with ample storage and superior keyboard and speaker quality for a more stationary, immersive experience.
Gaming and AI
6.8
10.0
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is only fair.
The MSI Titan GT77 comes with a more powerful graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate, which provides smoother visuals and better performance for gaming and 3D applications, making it optimal for those activities. In comparison, the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has a less capable graphics card and lower refresh rate, which, while still adequate for some gaming and 3D tasks, won't deliver the same level of fluidity and detail as the Titan.
Engineering and Design
8.0
10.0
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for engineering and design, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is very good.
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, being lighter and more compact, offers decent CPU, RAM, and screen quality for engineering tasks with the added benefit of being easier to carry, but might not handle intensive workloads as smoothly as its bulkier counterpart. The MSI Titan GT77, on the other hand, packs a more powerful CPU and GPU and boasts a top-tier RAM and screen, providing unparalleled performance for demanding engineering and design projects at the expense of portability and potentially more operating noise.
Content Creation
8.1
9.1
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Titan GT77 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
9.1
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent 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
9.7
13.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
415.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
The MSI Titan GT77 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.
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo offers a sharp and bright display which benefits everyday activities and detailed engineering work, but its lower refresh rate can hinder the smooth visuals crucial for immersive gaming and fluid 3D rendering. Meanwhile, the MSI Titan GT77's screen excels in general use and professional design tasks due to its superior brightness, resolution, and color accuracy, covering a wider range of colors for precise work. However, like the Prestige, the Titan GT77's lower refresh rates may not support an optimal gaming or 3D experience where higher frame rates are essential for seamless motion.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI Titan GT77 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
Poor
13.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
7.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has very good portability, while the MSI Titan GT77 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The MSI Titan GT77 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
$6,975
$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 GT77 costs $6,975.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo | MSI Titan GT77 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,280 | $6,975 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2024 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.8'' x 8.3'' x 0.67'' | 15.6'' x 13'' x 0.91'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.53 lbs | 7.28 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.77" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.27" | 12.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel i9-13980HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 4 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 73 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 415 nits | 602 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 5.6/10 | |
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 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 10/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
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 | 4 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Andreas Osthoff | February 2023
"The MSI Titan GT77 HX 13V is the utimate gaming laptop with RTX 4090 & Core i9-13950HX. The new MSI Titan GT77 will most likely only reach a very small group of users due to the high price, but it is still an impressive showcase of what is possible. The high-end gamer combines the best components you can currently get in almost every regard and it is a very good overall package, which does not have to hide behind full-fledged desktop systems."
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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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