The MSI Prestige 16, with its more portable design, longer battery life, and lower price, is suited for business and general use, featuring a high-resolution IPS screen and plenty of RAM for multitasking. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE67Hx is a gaming-oriented laptop with a high-performance graphics card and an OLED screen for superior color and fast motion clarity, making it suitable for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering tasks, but at a higher price and weight, with lower battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16
Very good for software development
Good portability
Good battery life
Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE67Hx
Very good for gaming and AI
Excellent overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
8.7/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 16 is only fair.
The MSI Prestige 16 is equipped with a solid GPU suitable for gaming and 3D applications and has a high screen refresh rate, which is advantageous for smoother visuals in games; however, the MSI Raider GE67Hx comes with a higher-tier GPU which is more powerful for gaming and 3D tasks and boasts an even higher screen refresh rate, leading to more fluid and responsive gameplay.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
8.9/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and MSI Prestige 16 are both very good for engineering and design, though the MSI Raider GE67Hx is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
8.3/10
9.1/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 16 has a better screen than the MSI Raider GE67Hx for software development, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
When considering general use, the MSI Prestige 16's high resolution and brightness ensure clear and vivid display, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx surpasses it by providing not only these features but perhaps a more well-tuned balance of clarity and color. For engineering and design tasks, both laptops have exceptional color accuracy and range, satisfying the need for precise color representation, but the Prestige may have a slight advantage in screen real estate. However, for gaming and 3D applications, despite their excellent color and resolution, both laptops fall short due to lower refresh rates, which may affect the smoothness and responsiveness required for fast-paced and immersive graphics experiences.
Battery
7.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The MSI Prestige 16 has 7.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE67Hx has 5.5 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.
Portability
Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The MSI Prestige 16 has good portability, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has very good build quality, while the MSI Prestige 16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,611
$2,349
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The MSI Prestige 16 has a price of $1,611 and the MSI Raider GE67Hx costs $2,349.
The MSI Prestige 16 and MSI Raider GE67Hx are both very good for general use.
The MSI Prestige 16 offers a balanced combination of a high-performance CPU, substantial RAM, an IPS screen known for color accuracy, and a lightweight design enhancing portability and battery life, making it very good for general use. In contrast, the MSI Raider GE67Hx, while also having a high-grade CPU and a superior OLED screen, targets a different audience with its focus on gaming-level graphics and thus trades some portability and battery life for raw performance and a screen optimized for fast refresh rates.
Content Creation
8.3/10
8.3/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Prestige 16 and MSI Raider GE67Hx 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
8.1/10
7.9/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 16 to be very good for software development, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx 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.
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How the MSI Prestige 16 and the MSI Raider GE67Hx compare to other laptops
"The MSI Prestige 16 Evo: 2023's best value 16” thin & light laptop with i7-13700H. One of the top choices for professionals and students seeking a high-performance, portable computing solution in 2023. While the MSI Prestige 16 Evo A13M may not boast the most striking design compared to some other 16" options, its relatively "safe" styling lends itself well to professional and educational environments. Significantly, it doesn't compromise on essential features like port selection or cooling performance, ensuring seamless connectivity and efficient thermal management. The 16 Evo A13M offers an excellent combination of performance, portability, and functionality, making it a compelling choice for professionals and students alike."
"If you've wanted to dip your toes into PC gaming but can't let go of your console roots, the MSI Raider GE67 HX stakes out an attractive middle ground between the speed and versatility of PC gaming and the comfort and ease of a console. If you can overlook its noisy fans and chintzy touchpad, the Raider provides a powerhouse entertainment experience with an OLED screen that tops most household TVs. It's not cheap, but this gaming machine is more than the sum of its parts."
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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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