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Updated January 12, 2024·
The MSI Prestige 14 offers a lower price, making it a budget-friendly option while still providing good performance with decent processing power for day-to-day tasks and some more demanding applications. It's lighter and has a smaller screen size, which makes it more portable, but it comes with less storage and RAM than the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, which may limit its ability to handle intensive multitasking and storage-intensive work. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo offers more power with better performance capabilities, larger and higher resolution OLED screen, more RAM, and double the storage, which is advantageous for demanding tasks such as video editing, 3D rendering, and machine learning. However, these upgrades come at a higher cost and the device is slightly heavier, which may impact portability. Ultimately, if budget and portability are significant concerns, the MSI Prestige 14 could be a suitable choice; however, if you require higher performance for more intensive tasks and can manage a higher cost, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo would be more appropriate. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Prestige 14
- Very good portability
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.5
8.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
313.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for general use, while the MSI Prestige 14 is good.
The MSI Prestige 14 provides ample performance for general use with its decent CPU and RAM, good portability due to its lighter weight and smaller screen size, plus satisfactory battery life. Meanwhile, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo offers higher performance through its more powerful CPU and double the RAM, better screen quality with a larger, higher resolution OLED display, but is less portable and offers longer battery life, positioning it for those who need more power and better visuals on the go.
Engineering and Design
7.1
8.4
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Prestige 14 is good.
The MSI Prestige 14 with an Intel i5 processor, integrated Iris Xe graphics, and a Full HD IPS screen caters well to engineering and design tasks, but the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo outperforms it with a more powerful Intel Core Ultra processor, dedicated Intel Arc graphics, and a higher-resolution OLED screen, providing enhanced performance and superior visual clarity for more demanding engineering applications. While the Prestige 14 is lighter and slightly more portable, the Prestige 16 AI Evo offers better screen quality and higher processing power, which are very important for professional engineering and design work, at the expense of being slightly heavier and less portable.
Content Creation
7.5
8.6
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for content creation, while the MSI Prestige 14 is good.
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
8.5
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for software development, while the MSI Prestige 14 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
6.9
8.4
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
313.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering general use, the Prestige 14 offers a suitable screen with decent clarity and brightness, but the Prestige 16 AI Evo steps up with a sharper and brighter display, enhancing readability and media viewing. For engineering and design, the Prestige 16 AI Evo's superior color range captures subtle nuances vital for professional work, while the Prestige 14, although good, doesn't quite compare in color accuracy and broadness. In contrast, neither is ideal for gaming and 3D, as they both lack high refresh rates, although the resolution and panel quality are serviceable for casual and non-competitive gameplay.
Battery
8.5 Hours
12.0 Hours
The MSI Prestige 14 has 8.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has 12 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
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 14 has very good portability, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,040
$1,399
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The MSI Prestige 14 has a price of $1,040 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo costs $1,399.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.7
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
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 16 AI Evo 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The MSI Prestige 14 and MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the MSI Prestige 14 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| MSI Prestige 14 | MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,040 | $1,399 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | December 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.6'' x 8.6'' x 0.63'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.84 lbs | 3.31 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.56" | 14.11" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.62" | 10.02" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1240P | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8.5 Hours | 12 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 53.8 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 313 nits | 362 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 | 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 | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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 16 AI Evo
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Mark Anthony Ramirez | December 2023
"The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is meant to be a business-focused laptop, but it ends up being the MacBook challenger PC laptop enthusiasts have longed for. Not only can it meet and, in many cases, surpass the M2-powered MacBooks, but it is also surpassing the baseline M3 MacBooks, which is a giant leap forward for Intel-powered laptops. This isn’t hyperbole; this is what the numbers show."
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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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