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Updated January 10, 2024·

If you require higher graphics performance for tasks such as gaming, 3D modeling, or machine learning, the Razer Blade 17 with its more powerful GPU will serve you better. The MSI Prestige 16, while more affordable, has an integrated GPU which is suited for general use and lighter engineering tasks. The Razer Blade 17 also offers a larger screen with higher resolution but is heavier, making it less portable. The MSI is lighter and offers good general performance with a decent battery life, making it a better choice for portability and battery efficiency. Both have a similar storage capacity and amount of RAM, making them capable in multitasking and demanding applications. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16
  • Good portability
  • Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 17
  • Excellent for engineering and design
  • Very good for gaming and AI
  • Very good overall build quality
  • Excellent speakers
  • Excellent keyboard

Key differences

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Gaming and AI

6.7
Prestige 16
Blade 17
8.6
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 16 is only fair.

Engineering and Design

8.2
Prestige 16
Blade 17
9.1
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 17 is excellent for engineering and design, while the MSI Prestige 16 is very good.

Screen Quality

8.3
Prestige 16
Blade 17
8.6
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
The Razer Blade 17 has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 16 for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.

Battery

7.5 Hours
Prestige 16
Blade 17
5.5 Hours
The MSI Prestige 16 has 7.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 17 has 5.5 hours of battery life.

Portability

Good
Prestige 16
Blade 17
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
6.0 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 16 has good portability, while the Razer Blade 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

7.4
Prestige 16
Blade 17
8.5
The Razer Blade 17 has very good build quality, while the MSI Prestige 16 has good build quality.

Cost

$1,611
Prestige 16
Blade 17
$4,300
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$1,500

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$3,000

$3,500

$4,000

The MSI Prestige 16 has a price of $1,611 and the Razer Blade 17 costs $4,300.
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Key similarities

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General Use

8.4
Prestige 16
Blade 17
8.5
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
7.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Razer Blade 17 and MSI Prestige 16 are both very good for general use.

Content Creation

8.3
Prestige 16
Blade 17
8.5
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 17 and MSI Prestige 16 are both very good for content creation.

Software Development

8.1
Prestige 16
Blade 17
8.5
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 17 and MSI Prestige 16 are both very good for software development.

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How the MSI Prestige 16 and the Razer Blade 17 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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MSI Prestige 16Razer Blade 17
MSI Prestige 16Razer Blade 17

GENERAL

Price
$1,611
$4,300
Release Date
January 1, 2023February 1, 2022
Overall Dimensions
14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.66''15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.78''
Weight
4.2 lbs6.06 lbs
Width
14.09"15.55"
Depth
10.18"10.24"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i7-13700HIntel i9-12900H
RAM
32 GB32 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
02
Storage
1024 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
7.5 Hours5.5 Hours
Battery Capacity
82 Wh82 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
16"17.3"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
2560 x 16003840 x 2160
Refresh Rate
165Hz144Hz
Display Brightness
400 nits486 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.4/108.5/10
Portability Score
7.7/106.8/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoYes
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7/107.3/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7.5/109/10
Speaker Quality Score
8.8/109.1/10
Webcam
1080p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
YesNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
23
USB-C ports
22
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
33
Thunderbolt Version
44

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MSI Prestige 16

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Paul Antill | June 2023
"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."

Razer Blade 17

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Sascha Mölck | July 2022
"Our test configuration of the Blade 17 targets gamers and creative professionals. A Core i9-12900H processor, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP after the BIOS update, 16 GB of VRAM), and 32 GB of working memory equip the laptop for video processing, rending, and 4k gaming at the highest level. In addition, a fast PCIe-4 SSD (1 TB) ensures short load and storage times. With the Blade 17 (Early 2022), Razer delivers a successful and powerful work device for creative professionals. But this also has its price."

Get a great deal on the MSI Prestige 16 or the Razer Blade 17

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 Razer

Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.

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