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Updated March 14, 2024·
If you need a laptop with strong performance for tasks like video editing or design, consider the MSI Prestige, as it typically offers more powerful hardware suited for those activities. However, if your priority is a lighter and more compact laptop for everyday use and travel, the Lenovo ThinkBook is a better pick due to its slim design and lower weight. Keep in mind that the Prestige often has a shorter battery life than the ThinkBook, which may not be ideal for long periods away from power outlets. Balance your need for performance against portability and battery life when making your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo
- Very good for general use
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x
- Very good overall display quality
- Excellent portability
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.8
8.2
14.0in
SIZE
13.5in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
415.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo for general use, and engineering and design.
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo offers a balanced display with sufficient resolution and brightness for daily tasks and design work, but its limited refresh rate reduces its appeal for gaming and 3D applications. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x excels with higher resolution and brightness, making it superior for detailed engineering work and general use due to better color accuracy and clarity. However, like the MSI, the Lenovo's screen falls short for gaming and 3D content creation due to its lower refresh rate, which doesn't match the fluidity required by these applications.
Portability
Very Good
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
13.5in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has excellent portability, while the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has very good portability.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
7.9
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
415.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is good.
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo offers a powerful CPU and ample RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking and responsiveness for various applications, along with a high-quality screen that benefits visual tasks, but its battery life and portability may make it less ideal for on-the-go users compared to the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, which strikes a balance with very good battery life and light design for mobility, though it may have slightly less raw power for demanding software. Both laptops include decent storage, keyboard, and speakers, while maintaining low operating noise and heat, making them both solid choices for everyday tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.8
6.6
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, with its dedicated GPU, provides better graphics performance suitable for gaming and 3D work, albeit with limitations, compared to the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, which may have an integrated GPU that doesn't fare as well with demanding graphics tasks. While both laptops have decent CPUs and screen quality, the MSI's GPU and refresh rate offer a clearer advantage for these specific activities.
Engineering and Design
7.8
7.9
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo are both good for engineering and design.
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo offers a high-performing CPU, ample RAM, and dedicated GPU, making it suitable for demanding engineering software and design work, and its high-resolution screen ensures crisp visuals. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, while also equipped with a robust CPU and sufficient RAM for engineering tasks, is more portable and has a quality keyboard, but it lacks a dedicated GPU, which can limit its performance on graphics-intensive applications.
Content Creation
8.0
8.0
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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
7.9
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo are both good for software development.
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.
Battery
8.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has 8 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.6
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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
$1,399
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has a price of $1,300 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x costs $1,399.
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How the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo | Lenovo ThinkBook 13x |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $1,399 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2024 | January 30, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 7.5'' x 0.7'' | 11.6'' x 8.1'' x 0.5'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.7 lbs | 2.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.3" | 11.6" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.46" | 8.1" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 74 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 13.5" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2880 x 1920 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 415 nits | 500 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 9.4/10 | |
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 | 8.4/10 | |
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 | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 3 | |
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.
About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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