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Updated March 22, 2024·
Considering your preferences, if you are looking for a more budget-friendly option that offers good performance for everyday tasks, the MSI Prestige 14 may be right for you. However, if you engage in more demanding activities such as 3D rendering, machine learning, or high-end gaming and are willing to invest more, the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio offers superior performance that can better handle such intensive tasks. Keep in mind, with increased performance often comes reduced battery life and higher weight, making it less portable than the MSI Prestige 14. Choose the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio for power and the Prestige 14 for a balance of affordability and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Prestige 14
- Very good portability
Advantages of the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.5
8.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
313.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is very good for general use, while the MSI Prestige 14 is good.
The MSI Prestige 14 offers a balance between portability and performance with a capable CPU and RAM for everyday tasks, a high-quality screen, and decent battery life, making it suitable for general use. Meanwhile, the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio, with its more powerful CPU and larger RAM, excels in demanding tasks and has a superior screen, but it is less portable and has shorter battery life, though it remains an excellent choice for general use with the added advantage for more intensive applications.
Gaming and AI
6.2
8.9
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 14 is only fair.
The MSI Prestige 14, while having a capable GPU and satisfactory screen quality, doesn't match the high-end GPU and superior screen refresh rate of the MSI Stealth 15M, limiting its gaming and 3D performance. The Stealth's more advanced GPU and faster refresh rate, alongside a robust CPU, make it a better-suited laptop for demanding gaming and 3D tasks, even though both have quality displays and competent processors.
Engineering and Design
7.1
9.1
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is excellent for engineering and design, while the MSI Prestige 14 is good.
The MSI Prestige 14, with its adequate CPU, RAM, and GPU, handles engineering software decently and offers a high-quality screen, but the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio's superior CPU, increased RAM, and more powerful GPU make it excellent for more demanding engineering applications, delivering smoother performance and better visuals. While the Prestige 14 is more portable, the Stealth 18 AI Studio's larger size accommodates its enhanced capabilities, though both have good keyboards and speakers, and manage operating noise well.
Content Creation
7.5
8.5
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio 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
8.2
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio 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
18.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
313.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The MSI Prestige 14 offers a display with decent resolution and brightness, making it suitable for everyday tasks and professional design work, where color accuracy is critical. The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio, with higher overall screen quality, excels in both everyday use and tasks requiring precise color representation, like engineering and design, due to its superior color gamut coverage. However, both models fall short for gaming and 3D purposes, as their displays do not prioritize high refresh rates, which are essential for a smooth visual experience in fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
8.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The MSI Prestige 14 has 8.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio has 6 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
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The MSI Prestige 14 has very good portability, while the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.0
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio has very good build quality, while the MSI Prestige 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,040
$2,900
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The MSI Prestige 14 has a price of $1,040 and the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio costs $2,900.
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How the MSI Prestige 14 and the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Prestige 14 | MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,040 | $2,900 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | March 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.6'' x 8.6'' x 0.63'' | 15.8'' x 11.4'' x 0.94'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.84 lbs | 6.15 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.56" | 15.75" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.62" | 11.4" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1240P | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8.5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 53.8 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 18" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 313 nits | 305 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.8/10 | 6/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 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 | 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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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."
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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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