If you're looking for a balance between cost and reasonable performance for everyday tasks and some light professional work, the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo may be the way to go; it's more affordable and easier to carry around. However, if your activities include resource-intensive applications like advanced gaming, 3D modeling, or video editing, investing in the MSI Stealth GS77 would be wise, as it offers superior power and a more robust build, despite being pricier and 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 GS77
Very good for engineering and design
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
6.8/10
7.9/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is only fair.
The MSI Stealth GS77, with its stronger GPU and higher screen refresh rate, excels in gaming and 3D tasks, offering smoother visuals and faster rendering. While the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is serviceable, its less powerful GPU and lower refresh rate mean it won't handle these tasks as effectively, though it remains adequate for less demanding applications.
Engineering and Design
7.8/10
8.7/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Stealth GS77 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is good.
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, while portable with decent keyboard and speaker quality, may have limitations in screen size and power when compared to the MSI Stealth GS77, which boasts higher performance through better CPU, RAM, GPU, and a larger, higher-quality screen, making it more suitable for demanding engineering tasks despite being less portable and potentially noisier under load.
Screen Quality
7.8/10
8.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
415.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The MSI Stealth GS77 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 has a display that provides crisp images and vibrant colors suitable for everyday tasks and professional design work, thanks to its high resolution and wide color coverage, but its lower refresh rate is less ideal for gaming where smoother motion is key. Conversely, the MSI Stealth GS77 offers similar benefits with its excellent resolution and color accuracy for both general and engineering use, ensuring that details are sharp and colors are true-to-life. However, despite its larger screen which is beneficial for immersive experiences and multitasking, its refresh rate is not optimized for the fast-paced action in gaming and 3D applications.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth GS77 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
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 GS77 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.0/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 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
$2,499
$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 GS77 costs $2,499.
The MSI Stealth GS77 and MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo are both very good for general use.
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo offers a balance of performance with its solid CPU and sufficient RAM, making it suitable for various tasks while also providing portability and long-lasting battery life for daily mobility. Conversely, the MSI Stealth GS77, with its high-quality screen and robust CPU, is well-suited for more demanding applications and multitasking, though it trades off some portability and battery life for these enhancements.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.3/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth GS77 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
8.1/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Stealth GS77 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 GS77 compare to other laptops
"The MSI Stealth GS77 is better than the GS76... mostly. The GS77 is a few steps forward and a few steps back from the GS76. Improvements are numerous including the stronger and more rigid skeleton, higher resolution webcam, larger clickpad, easier serviceability, relatively similar battery runtimes, newer display options, and higher performance at about the same TDP and TGP levels as before. CPU performance is better than expected even when compared to other laptops with Core i7 or Core i9 processors. The newer model feels more substantial than the outgoing one for higher quality impressions as well."
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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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