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Updated January 10, 2024·
Consider the following when choosing between the MSI Prestige 14 and the MSI Prestige 15: The Prestige 14 is usually less expensive and more portable, making it a good option if budget and ease of carrying are priorities. However, the Prestige 15 comes with a dedicated graphics card (Nvidia GTX 1650 Max-Q) which is better for tasks like video editing, 3D rendering, or gaming. It also has a larger screen and a bigger battery, which could lead to longer battery life but makes it heavier and less portable. If you engage in performance-intensive work and prefer a bigger display, the Prestige 15 may be the better option, despite its higher price and weight. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Prestige 14
- Very good portability
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 15
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.9
6.8
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
313.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
298.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 14 and the MSI Prestige 15 have similar screen quality.
The MSI Prestige 14 and 15 laptops have high-resolution displays with vibrant colors and good brightness, which are appreciated for everyday tasks and offer clarity and detail for professional design work. Their displays cover a broad range of colors, making them suitable for tasks in engineering and design where accurate color representation is crucial. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rate of these screens may not deliver the fluid visuals that enhance the gaming experience, where fast-paced action benefits from higher refresh rates.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 14 has very good portability, while the MSI Prestige 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
313.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
298.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The MSI Prestige 14 and MSI Prestige 15 are both good for general use.
The MSI Prestige 14 offers a balance of performance with its fast CPU and sufficient RAM, a high-resolution IPS screen for clear images, and a compact, lightweight design that enhances portability—while still maintaining reasonable battery life for daily tasks. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 15, with similar CPU and RAM specifications, boasts an even better screen quality due to a larger display, a more powerful dedicated graphics card which is suitable for more intensive applications, and a significantly larger battery, albeit at the expense of increased weight and size, which makes it less portable.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.3
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Prestige 15 and MSI Prestige 14 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
7.1
7.2
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 15 and MSI Prestige 14 are both good for engineering and design.
The MSI Prestige 14 is well-suited for engineering and design because it combines a capable Intel i5 processor with integrated graphics, sufficient RAM, and a high-quality IPS display, all in a lightweight and compact form, making it highly portable. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 15, while also offering solid CPU and RAM, includes a more powerful dedicated GPU, which translates to better performance for GPU-intensive tasks, a larger screen, but at the expense of increased weight and less portable design.
Content Creation
7.5
7.5
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 14 and MSI Prestige 15 are both 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
7.3
7.2
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 14 and MSI Prestige 15 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
8.5 Hours
7.5 Hours
The MSI Prestige 14 has 8.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 15 has 7.5 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
7.4
The MSI Prestige 14 and MSI Prestige 15 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,040
$1,044
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The MSI Prestige 14 has a price of $1,040 and the MSI Prestige 15 costs $1,044.
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How the MSI Prestige 14 and the MSI Prestige 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Prestige 14 | MSI Prestige 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,040 | $1,044 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.6'' x 8.6'' x 0.63'' | 14.1'' x 9.2'' x 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.84 lbs | 3.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.56" | 14.05" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.62" | 9.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1240P | Intel i5-1240P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8.5 Hours | 7.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 53.8 Wh | 82 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 313 nits | 298 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
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 | 720p | 720p | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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MSI Prestige 14
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Collin Probst | September 2022
"The MSI Prestige 14” is excellent for productivity and business use cases, but it is not ideal for creators or visual content editors. The Prestige was able to power through days of email, spreadsheets, and text documents without breaking a sweat and was a joy to use. The additional ports were a breath of fresh air, as most laptops seem to be moving towards just Thunderbolt ports. The security options made signing in effortless, with two quick, more secure, and faster options than even the most complex alphanumeric passcode."
MSI Prestige 15
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Mario Petzold | December 2022
"The MSI Prestige 15 offers a dazzling 4K image quality, and solid performance. The MSI Prestige 15 appears to consistently implement the guiding principle of throttling the solid and efficient hardware to such an extent that content creation succeeds perfectly. Performance-hungry tasks, on the other hand, are slowed down a little by the reduced power consumption. Conversely, this means that the case remains relatively cool and the dual fan subdued. The battery life also benefits somewhat. So the losses aren't really dramatic because full performance is still available for short bursts."
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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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