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Updated March 13, 2024·
If you prioritize a balance between performance and cost, the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo can be a smart choice, especially for general use and mobile productivity with its lighter build and typically lower price. On the other hand, if your work requires more graphical power for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the Razer Blade 14, despite its higher cost, offers superior performance but with less battery life and a heavier form factor, making it less ideal for frequent travel. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo
- The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has no clear advantages over the Razer Blade 14 (2023).
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14 (2023)
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.8
8.4
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is only fair.
The Razer Blade 14, with its high-end GPU and fast screen refresh rate, excels in gaming and 3D tasks, providing smooth visuals and detailed graphics performance. While the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is respectable, its lower-tier GPU and standard refresh rate make it less suited for the high demands of modern gaming and intensive 3D modeling.
Engineering and Design
8.0
8.7
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) and MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo are both very good for engineering and design, though the Razer Blade 14 (2023) is somewhat better.
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, with its high-quality CPU and RAM, offers sufficient power for engineering tasks, but the Razer Blade 14’s superior GPU enhances performance for more demanding design and 3D applications, justifying its higher price. While both laptops have good screens and are fairly portable, the Razer Blade 14 stands out with a slight edge in screen quality for detailed work, although it may offer a noisier and bulkier experience compared to the more compact and quieter MSI Prestige.
Screen Quality
8.2
8.9
13.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
415.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
560.0 nits
The Razer Blade 14 has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, both the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo and Razer Blade 14 offer sharp, bright displays with great color accuracy, ensuring that everyday activities like browsing and video streaming are visually pleasing. In the realm of engineering and design, their wide color gamuts deliver precise color representation, crucial for professional photo editing and graphic design. However, gamers and 3D users may find the lower refresh rates on these machines less suitable for their needs, which demand smooth motion and fast response times for an optimal experience.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has 8 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 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
Very Good
13.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo and Razer Blade 14 (2023) both have very good portability, though the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) 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
$2,400
$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 Razer Blade 14 (2023) costs $2,400.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
8.1
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
415.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
560.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) and MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo are both very good for general use.
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, with its high-quality CPU and ample RAM, ensures smooth performance for everyday tasks, while its superior battery life and lightweight design make it highly portable. In contrast, the Razer Blade 14, also equipped with a powerful CPU and sufficient RAM, offers excellent screen quality for a vivid display, though it trades off some battery life and portability for the enhanced gaming and 3D performance.
Content Creation
8.1
8.2
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) 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
7.9
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) and MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo 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 Razer Blade 14 (2023) compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo | Razer Blade 14 (2023) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,280 | $2,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2024 | June 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.8'' x 8.3'' x 0.67'' | 12.2'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.53 lbs | 4.05 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.77" | 12.23" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.27" | 8.97" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 73 Wh | 68.1 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 415 nits | 560 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
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 | N/A | |
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Allen Ngo | May 2022
"After making a huge splash with the original 2021 model, it's expected that the 2022 refresh would be more of a minor update to an already impressive machine. It adds a higher resolution webcam (720p to 1080p), faster CPU (Ryzen 9 5900HX to Ryzen 9 6900HX), faster GPU (RTX 3070/3080 to 3070/3080 Ti), faster RAM (DDR4-3200 to DDR5-4800), faster M.2 SSD support (PCIe3 x4 to PCIe4 x4), newer WLAN module (Killer AX1690i to Qualcomm WCN685x), and a MUX switch for the new integrated Radeon 680M GPU. It's indubitably an upgrade especially in terms of single-thread processor performance."
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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.
About Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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