When choosing between the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo and the MSI Raider GE77Hx, consider that the Prestige is more budget-friendly, lightweight, and suited for business or general use with decent battery life; in contrast, the Raider prioritizes top-notch performance for activities like gaming or engineering software, though at the expense of heavier weight and possibly reduced battery life, making it less convenient for on-the-go use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE77Hx
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.8/10
8.7/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is only fair.
The MSI Raider GE77Hx, with its superior GPU and high screen refresh rate, excels in gaming and 3D tasks, providing smooth and visually detailed experiences. While the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, with a less powerful GPU and lower refresh rate, offers respectable performance but can't match the graphical intensity or fluid motion ideal for high-end gaming or intricate 3D work.
Engineering and Design
7.8/10
8.8/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is good.
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, with its decent CPU, ample RAM, and high-quality screen is suitable for engineering tasks, offering better portability and less operating noise, but the MSI Raider GE77Hx, with a more powerful CPU, GPU, and additional RAM, excels for more intensive engineering and design work, albeit at the cost of being bulkier and potentially louder. While both laptops have quality keyboards and speakers, the Raider's superior performance capabilities make it better suited for demanding engineering applications and graphics-heavy tasks.
Screen Quality
7.8/10
8.4/10
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
415.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE77Hx has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
For general use, a laptop like the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo offers a balance of resolution and brightness, ensuring crisp and clear visuals for daily tasks, though the MSI Raider GE77Hx steps up with even better brightness and sharpness. Engineers and designers would appreciate the wide color gamut coverage in both laptops, which are essential for accurate color work; the Raider just edges out with slightly superior color fidelity. However, when it comes to 3D applications which demand high refresh rates for smooth animation and rendering, both fall short, as they prioritize resolution and color accuracy over refresh speed.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE77Hx has 5.5 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
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has very good portability, while the MSI Raider GE77Hx has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx has very good build quality, while the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,300
$1,999
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has a price of $1,300 and the MSI Raider GE77Hx costs $1,999.
The MSI Raider GE77Hx and MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo are both very good for general use.
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo prioritizes portability and battery life alongside sufficient CPU and RAM for multitasking, making it ideal for on-the-go users who need a reliable and efficient machine for everyday tasks. The MSI Raider GE77Hx, with its superior screen quality and robust CPU and RAM, is tailored for high-performance needs such as gaming and heavy applications, though it sacrifices some portability and battery life for that power.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.2/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE77Hx and MSI Prestige 14 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
7.7/10
7.9/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx and MSI Prestige 14 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 14 AI Evo and the MSI Raider GE77Hx compare to other laptops
"The MSI Raider GE77 offers a lot of power for a lot of money. The main components consist of a Core i9-12900HX CPU, a GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP, 16 GB VRAM), and 64 GB of RAM, which makes for a high overall performance level. The GeForce GPU in particular scores some of the highest scores we have seen from this chip. Both the CPU and the GPU are able to run at continuously high clock speeds. The relatively high heat and noise emissions match our expectations for this device class. With approximately 5.5 to 6.5 hours, the battery life is good for a powerful 4K laptop."
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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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