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Updated March 22, 2024·
If you prioritize savings and need a laptop for everyday tasks like web browsing, document editing, and casual entertainment, the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo can be a good fit due to its lower price and reasonable capabilities for general use. However, if your work involves resource-intensive activities such as high-end gaming, 3D modeling, video editing, or engineering software, investing in the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio provides better performance, though it comes at a higher cost and is less portable due to its larger size and potentially shorter battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo
- Very good portability
Advantages of the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.8
8.9
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is only fair.
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has a less powerful graphics card and a lower screen refresh rate, making it adequate for casual gaming and 3D tasks but not optimal for demanding scenarios. In contrast, the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is equipped with a higher-end graphics card and a superior screen refresh rate, which together provide a smoother and more immersive gaming and 3D experience.
Engineering and Design
7.8
9.1
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is excellent for engineering and design, while the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is good.
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, while offering solid CPU and RAM for engineering tasks, falls behind the Stealth 18 AI Studio which has a higher-end GPU and better screen quality essential for demanding engineering and design work. Although the Prestige 14 is more portable and quieter, which might appeal to some, professionals who prioritize performance and visuals will find the Stealth 18's superior hardware more beneficial, despite being bulkier and potentially noisier.
Screen Quality
7.8
8.4
14.0in
SIZE
18.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
415.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio 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.
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo offers a balance of resolution, brightness, and panel type suitable for general tasks and detail-oriented work like engineering and design, but it lacks a high refresh rate which is crucial for smooth visuals in gaming and 3D applications. Similarly, the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio provides a sharp and bright display with a wide color gamut, enhancing precision in creative tasks, yet its refresh rate may not be adequate for the fluid motion expected in gaming and 3D environments. Both laptops prioritize color accuracy and visual fidelity over gaming-centric features like faster screen refresh, making them more aligned with professional work than entertainment or gaming.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio 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
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
18.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has very good portability, while the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.0
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio 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
$2,900
$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 18 AI Studio costs $2,900.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
8.4
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
415.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio and MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo are both very good for general use.
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, with its efficient CPU and ample RAM, delivers smooth performance for everyday tasks, while its high-quality screen, lightweight design, and long battery life make it excellent for on-the-go use. On the other hand, the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio, also equipped with a powerful CPU and plenty of RAM, offers a larger screen with superior quality, ideal for detailed visual work, but its larger size and shorter battery life make it less portable.
Content Creation
8.0
8.5
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio 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
8.2
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio to be 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.
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How the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo and the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo | MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $2,900 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2024 | March 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 7.5'' x 0.7'' | 15.8'' x 11.4'' x 0.94'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.7 lbs | 6.15 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.3" | 15.75" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.46" | 11.4" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 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 | 90 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 18" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 415 nits | 305 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 6/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
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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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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