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Updated March 13, 2024·
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is more budget-friendly and suitable for general use, offering decent performance in a more compact and lightweight form, making it easier to carry around. On the other hand, the MSI Stealth 17 is geared towards more demanding tasks like gaming, 3D modeling, and engineering software, thanks to its larger screen and more powerful hardware, but this also means it's heavier and may have shorter battery life, making it less portable. If your work involves intensive applications or you prioritize gaming, and you don't mind the extra cost and weight, the Stealth 17 is a strong choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Stealth 17
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good overall display quality
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.0
8.7
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
415.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The MSI Stealth 17 and MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo are both very good for general use, though the MSI Stealth 17 is somewhat better.
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, with its efficient CPU and ample RAM, delivers smooth performance ideal for day-to-day tasks, and its high-quality screen, long battery life, and lightweight design make it exceptionally portable. The MSI Stealth 17 also offers a potent CPU and plenty of RAM for reliable general use, alongside a larger screen for enhanced viewing, yet it trades some portability and battery efficiency due to its bigger size and focus on higher performance.
Gaming and AI
6.8
9.1
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
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
8.0/10
The MSI Stealth 17 is excellent for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is only fair.
The MSI Stealth 17 is equipped with a stronger graphics processing unit (GPU) and a higher screen refresh rate, which are very important for smooth and visually detailed gaming and 3D rendering experiences. Meanwhile, the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, while still capable, has a less powerful GPU and lower refresh rate, making it less suited for those high-demand tasks, despite its competent CPU and screen quality.
Engineering and Design
7.8
9.4
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
The MSI Stealth 17 is excellent for engineering and design, while the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is good.
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, with its capable CPU, ample RAM, and high-quality screen, is suited for engineering and design tasks, but the MSI Stealth 17's superior CPU, larger RAM, and advanced GPU make it excellent for more demanding engineering software and provides smoother graphics. While the Stealth 17 offers more power for intensive tasks, the Prestige 14 benefits from greater portability and lower operating noise, making it a more convenient option for on-the-go use.
Content Creation
8.0
8.8
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth 17 and MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo are both very good for content creation, though the MSI Stealth 17 is somewhat better.
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
8.5
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Stealth 17 is very good for software development, while the MSI Prestige 14 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
7.8
8.6
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
415.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The MSI Stealth 17 has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, where clarity, resolution, and brightness are key factors, both the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo and the MSI Stealth 17 offer crisp visuals, with the Stealth providing a brighter and sharper display suited for a variety of environments. With engineering and design work demanding high color accuracy, both laptops have displays covering a wide range of colors, but the Stealth likely offers a greater color fidelity, which professionals might prefer for precise color work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is crucial, both models fall short due to their lower refresh rates, which are not optimal for the fast-paced, fluid visuals gamers and 3D designers seek.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth 17 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
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has very good portability, while the MSI Stealth 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,300
$3,899
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has a price of $1,300 and the MSI Stealth 17 costs $3,899.
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Build Quality
7.4
7.8
The MSI Stealth 17 and MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo 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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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo | MSI Stealth 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $3,899 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2024 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 7.5'' x 0.7'' | 15.7'' x 11.2'' x 0.79'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.7 lbs | 6.17 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.3" | 15.65" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.46" | 11.16" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel i9-13900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 415 nits | 384 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
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 | 4 | |
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Mario Petzold | April 2023
"The MSI Stealth 17 Studio is a laptop with a quiet RTX 4080 for almost every occasion. The MSI Stealth 17 Studio is equally capable of high-level media processing and playing current games. It remains pleasantly quiet, even if a few percentage points of power have had to be sacrificed in the process. But, it is not quite perfect: To some extent, the Stealth 17 is well thought out. It packs tons of graphics power and high-end components in a slim case. The laptop's cooling system can be set such that, noise-wise, it doesn't even reach low volume. However, small flaws cloud otherwise exceptionally positive impressions."
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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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