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Updated March 13, 2024·
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is a more budget-friendly choice, offering decent performance for everyday tasks and lighter workloads while being very portable due to its smaller size and lighter weight, alongside longer battery life. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 18, while more expensive, provides high-end performance suitable for demanding activities like gaming, 3D modeling, and intensive engineering applications, but it's less portable due to its larger size and often shorter battery life. Select the MSI for affordability and mobility, or the Razer if top performance and handling heavier tasks are your priority. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 18
- 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
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.0
8.5
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
415.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.1/10
The Razer Blade 18 and MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo are both very good for general use, though the Razer Blade 18 is somewhat better.
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, with its powerful CPU and ample RAM, ensures smooth multitasking and allows for a crisp display, while its lightweight design and long battery life make it ideal for on-the-go use. The Razer Blade 18 also delivers strong performance with a high-quality screen, but its larger size reduces portability, although it excels in heat management and has superior speakers, making it a better fit for users with a stationary setup who also enjoy media consumption.
Gaming and AI
6.8
8.9
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
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
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is only fair.
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, while capable, has a less powerful GPU and lower screen refresh rate which are crucial for gaming and 3D applications; the Razer Blade 18, on the other hand, offers a high-end GPU and superior screen refresh rate, greatly enhancing gaming and 3D performance, but expect it to be pricier and less portable. Although both laptops have quality screens and CPUs, these factors are secondary to the GPU and screen refresh rate when considering excellence in gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.8
9.3
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 18 is excellent for engineering and design, while the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is good.
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo offers a balance of decent computing power and mobility suitable for on-the-go engineers and designers, but with tradeoffs in screen size and graphics performance when compared to larger options. The Razer Blade 18, with its powerful CPU, RAM, and high-end GPU, alongside a superior screen, excels in demanding engineering and design tasks, though it is less portable and might be louder under heavy workload.
Content Creation
8.0
8.6
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 18 and MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo are both very good for content creation, though the Razer Blade 18 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
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 18 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
8.9
14.0in
SIZE
18.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
415.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
The Razer Blade 18 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 and brightness, making it well-suited for general tasks and suitable for detailed engineering and design work where color accuracy matters. However, its screen lags in refresh rate, which is crucial for smooth visuals in gaming and 3D applications. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 18 provides excellent resolution and color representation for both general use and professional design work, but just like the MSI, it falls short for gaming and 3D due to a less optimal refresh rate.
Battery
8.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has 8 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 18 has 4 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
6.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has very good portability, while the Razer Blade 18 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The Razer Blade 18 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
$10
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has a price of $1,300 and the Razer Blade 18 costs $10.
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How the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo and the Razer Blade 18 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo | Razer Blade 18 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $10 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2024 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 7.5'' x 0.7'' | 15.7'' x 10.8'' x 0.86'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.7 lbs | 6.68 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.3" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.46" | 10.8" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel i9-13950HX | |
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 | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 91.7 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 | 524 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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 | 7.3/10 | |
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 | 1440p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 3 | |
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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Matthew Buzzi | March 2023
"Razer made a powerful laptop in the Blade 18, showing off a beautiful and fast display and the same high-quality build we’ve come to expect from this product line. It’s also quite expensive, which is hardly a surprise, but bears repeating even in this price range. It’s pricier than the Scar 18 despite an inferior GPU and half the storage, so you really have to want the Blade 18’s design to justify the cost."
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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.
About Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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