Choosing between the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo and the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 depends on your priorities. The MSI offers a high-performance Intel Core Ultra 7 processor and an Intel Arc GPU, which is excellent for engineering tasks and decent for gaming, but it's less portable due to its size and weight. Its 144Hz refresh rate is a plus for smooth visuals, and the keyboard quality is very good, making it suitable for long typing sessions.
On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 features a vibrant OLED display with a higher resolution, touchscreen capability, and superior color accuracy, which is ideal for visual tasks and media consumption. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor provides good general performance and efficiency, contributing to a longer battery life. It's also more portable and has a very good webcam and speaker quality. However, its GPU is less powerful than the MSI's, making it less suitable for intensive gaming or heavy graphics work.
If you need a laptop for demanding engineering software or gaming, the MSI is the better choice despite its bulk. But if you prioritize portability, battery life, and an exceptional display for general use or content consumption, the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 is the way to go. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has no clear advantages over the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16.
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good overall display quality
Very good battery life
Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.8/10
8.7/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
415.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 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.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has 8 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 has 10 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.
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 and MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo are both very good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.8/10
6.7/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo and Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
7.8/10
8.2/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 to be very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.5/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 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
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.4in
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 and MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.6/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 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.
Cost
$1,300
$1,350
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has a price of $1,300 and the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 costs $1,350.
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How the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo and the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16
GENERAL
Price
Price
$1,300
$1,350
Release Date
Release Date
February 1, 2024
May 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
Overall Dimensions
12.3'' x 7.5'' x 0.7''
14'' x 9.9'' x 0.48''
Weight
Weight
3.7 lbs
3.42 lbs
Width
Width
12.3"
13.99"
Depth
Depth
7.46"
9.86"
INTERNAL
Processor
Processor
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E84
RAM
RAM
16 GB
16 GB
DDR Memory Version
DDR Memory Version
5
5
RAM Slots
RAM Slots
0
0
Storage
Storage
1024 GB
1024 GB
Storage Slots
Storage Slots
1
1
Graphics
Graphics
Arc 8-Cores
Adreno 750
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus
No
No
GPU Type
GPU Type
Integrated
Integrated
Supports DLSS
Supports DLSS
No
No
Supports Ray Tracing
Supports Ray Tracing
No
No
BATTERY
Battery Life
Battery Life
8 Hours
10 Hours
Battery Capacity
Battery Capacity
90 Wh
61.8 Wh
SCREEN
Diagonal Size
Diagonal Size
14"
16"
Display Technology
Display Technology
IPS
OLED
Resolution
Resolution
1920 x 1200
2880 x 1800
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
144Hz
120Hz
Display Brightness
Display Brightness
415 nits
400 nits
Screen Aspect Ratio
Screen Aspect Ratio
16:10
16:10
Pixel Density
Pixel Density
161.73 PPI
212.26 PPI
Contrast
Contrast
1802: 1
1000000: 1
Display Response Time
Display Response Time
59.6 ms
1 ms
DCI-P3
DCI-P3
79 %
120 %
sRGB
sRGB
99 %
100 %
Adobe RGB
Adobe RGB
77 %
100 %
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS
Build Quality Score
Build Quality Score
7.4/10
7.6/10
Portability Score
Portability Score
8.6/10
8.6/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
Gaming Laptop Appearance
No
No
Premium Business Laptop
Premium Business Laptop
No
No
Fan Noise Score
Fan Noise Score
7.5/10
7.8/10
Facial Recognition
Facial Recognition
Yes
No
Upper Side Temp (Max)
Upper Side Temp (Max)
46.1°C
41.6°C
Lower Side Temp (Max)
Lower Side Temp (Max)
58.1°C
45°C
Palm Rest Temp (Max)
Palm Rest Temp (Max)
36.1°C
30.2°C
Keyboard Lighting Color
Keyboard Lighting Color
White
White
Warranty Period
Warranty Period
1 year
1 year
HARDWARE FEATURES
Keyboard Quality Score
Keyboard Quality Score
7.5/10
7.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
Speaker Quality Score
7/10
8.8/10
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
1
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
Thunderbolt Ports
Thunderbolt Ports
2
2
DisplayPorts
DisplayPorts
0
0
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
1
1
Ethernet
Ethernet
No
No
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth Version
5.2
5.3
WiFi Version
WiFi Version
6E
7
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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 Samsung
Samsung Electronics is one of the largest technology corporation by revenue. Based in South Korea, they are very well known for their wide range of phones, tablets, TVs and appliances. Their main line of laptops is the Galaxy Book series, launched in 2017. This range includes 2-in-1 convertible devices and standard notebooks, with a focus on portability and value for money.
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