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Updated March 13, 2024·
When choosing between the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo and the Razer Blade 15, consider that the MSI is more budget-friendly and offers good performance for everyday tasks while being lightweight and easy to carry around. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 15, despite its higher price point, delivers superior performance for gaming, 3D rendering, and intensive engineering software, has a larger screen but is less portable due to its weight and size. If long battery life and portability are key for you, the MSI is a practical choice, but if you need top-tier performance for demanding applications, the Razer is a worthwhile investment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo
- Very good for general use
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 15
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.8
8.0
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is only fair.
The Razer Blade 15, with its higher-end GPU and faster screen refresh rate, excels in gaming and 3D applications, providing smooth visuals and responsive gameplay. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, while capable, has a less powerful GPU and a slower refresh rate, leading to less optimal performance in these areas.
Engineering and Design
8.0
8.5
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 15 and MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo are both very good for engineering and design, though the Razer Blade 15 is somewhat better.
The Razer Blade 15, with its more powerful CPU and GPU, excels in engineering and design tasks, enabling smoother performance with demanding software, and its high-quality screen displays crisp and accurate visuals, but it's heavier and can be noisier under load. While the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is lighter, making it more portable, and has a good keyboard and speakers, its less potent hardware may not handle intensive tasks as efficiently as the Razer, although it will typically run quieter.
Screen Quality
8.2
8.2
13.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
415.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has a better screen than the Razer Blade 15 for general use, while the Razer Blade 15 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use, the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo and Razer Blade 15 provide clear, bright displays with high resolution, making text sharp and colors vibrant, ideal for browsing, document work, and video streaming. When it comes to engineering and design, both laptops offer displays with wide color gamuts, ensuring accurate color representation which is crucial for precision work in graphic design and photo editing. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their screens fall short due to lower refresh rates, which can result in less smooth visuals and might affect the fluidity of fast-paced action or rendering tasks.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has 8 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 15 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
Good
13.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has very good portability, while the Razer Blade 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The Razer Blade 15 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
$2,500
$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 15 costs $2,500.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
7.9
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
415.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo to be very good for general use, while the Razer Blade 15 is good.
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo offers a balance of solid CPU performance, ample RAM, and a high-quality screen, while being lightweight and having long battery life, making it suitable for on-the-go users who need efficiency for everyday tasks. In contrast, the Razer Blade 15, while still good for general use, leans towards users requiring more intensive performance with a focus on gaming or creative work, but this comes with reduced portability and shorter battery life, though it compensates with robust storage, a comfortable keyboard, and effective heat management.
Content Creation
8.1
8.0
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo and Razer Blade 15 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
7.7
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo and Razer Blade 15 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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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo | Razer Blade 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,280 | $2,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2024 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.8'' x 8.3'' x 0.67'' | 14'' x 9.3'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.53 lbs | 4.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.77" | 13.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.27" | 9.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel i7-12800H | |
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 | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 73 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 415 nits | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 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 | March 2022
"The 2022 Blade 15 offers roughly 15 to 25 percent faster graphics performance and 20 percent faster CPU performance over last year's Core i7-11800H and RTX 3080 model. Thankfully, the system doesn't need to run noticeably louder or warmer to achieve faster results, but both power consumption and battery life take a hit. The higher consumption in particular appears to be a trend amongst many 12th gen Core laptops including the Schenker Uniwill Technology GM7AG8P or MSI Vector GP66 when compared to their previous generation counterparts. We're also glad to not see below-average CPU performance which was the case for the 10th gen Core i7-10875H model."
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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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