When considering the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo and the MSI Prestige 15, note that the Prestige 14 AI Evo offers a more compact and lighter design, which can be wonderful for portability. However, this often comes at a higher price and might have a slightly shorter battery life due to its smaller size. On the other hand, the Prestige 15, while typically less expensive, provides a larger screen and potentially better cooling, which is beneficial for longer work sessions and can cater to intensive tasks with less thermal throttling. If your work involves graphic design or video editing, the larger display of the Prestige 15 could be advantageous. However, if you frequently travel and need to carry your laptop around, the Prestige 14 AI Evo's portability could outweigh the cost and battery considerations. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo
Very good for general use
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good portability
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 15
Very good speakers
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.8/10
7.2/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo and MSI Prestige 15 are both good for engineering and design, though the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is somewhat better.
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, with its high-quality CPU, GPU, and ample RAM, offers a compact and portable choice with a punch for engineering tasks, albeit with a smaller screen. Meanwhile, the MSI Prestige 15 steps up with not only top-notch performance specs including a superior screen which is ideal for design work, but also a larger form factor that marginally reduces portability.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.5/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is very good for content creation, while the MSI Prestige 15 is 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
7.7/10
7.2/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo and MSI Prestige 15 are both good for software development, though the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is somewhat better.
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
7.8/10
6.8/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
415.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
298.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo and Prestige 15 boast high-quality displays with resolution and brightness well-suited for general tasks, making text and images sharp and easy to view. Their panels cover a wide range of colors, essential for engineering and design professionals who need precise color accuracy for their work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, where a high refresh rate is crucial to ensure smooth motion, both laptops fall short, as they prioritize resolution and color reproduction over the faster screen updates that gamers seek.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has very good portability, while the MSI Prestige 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,300
$1,044
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has a price of $1,300 and the MSI Prestige 15 costs $1,044.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo to be very good for general use, while the MSI Prestige 15 is good.
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, with its more compact size and lighter weight, offers better portability and typically longer battery life, making it ideal for on-the-go usage, while its high-quality screen, CPU, and sufficient RAM handle everyday tasks with ease. The MSI Prestige 15, although slightly less portable due to its larger size, provides a larger screen which, along with a similar caliber CPU and RAM, is beneficial for multitasking and content viewing; it also has good storage, keyboard, speaker quality, and manages operating noise and heat well, though these factors are secondary to the core specifications.
Gaming and AI
6.8/10
6.3/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo and MSI Prestige 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo and Prestige 15 both offer decent GPU performance for lighter gaming and 3D tasks, but they may not handle more demanding games at high settings due to their focus on portable productivity rather than high-end gaming specs. While both laptops offer good screen quality and capable CPUs, their screen refresh rates are typically lower than those found in dedicated gaming laptops, making them less ideal for fast-paced games where higher refresh rates are beneficial.
Battery
8.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 15 has 7.5 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.4/10
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo and MSI Prestige 15 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo and the MSI Prestige 15 compare to other laptops
"The MSI Prestige 15 offers a dazzling 4K image quality, and solid performance. The MSI Prestige 15 appears to consistently implement the guiding principle of throttling the solid and efficient hardware to such an extent that content creation succeeds perfectly. Performance-hungry tasks, on the other hand, are slowed down a little by the reduced power consumption. Conversely, this means that the case remains relatively cool and the dual fan subdued. The battery life also benefits somewhat. So the losses aren't really dramatic because full performance is still available for short bursts."
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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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