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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize a lightweight and sleek design for carrying around easily, along with savings, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo may suit you well, but it won't match the gaming and high-performance capabilities of the MSI Raider GE66, which is built for intensive tasks such as gaming and content creation. The Raider could offer a more immersive experience with a potentially better screen and sound system, but it will be heavier and may have a shorter battery life compared to the Prestige, making it less convenient for travel. The choice depends on whether your primary use will be for demanding applications or for everyday tasks and mobility. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
- Good portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE66
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7
8.5
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
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 GE66 is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is only fair.
The MSI Raider GE66, equipped with a Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a high screen refresh rate, is ideal for demanding gaming and 3D tasks, whereas the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, while still good in these areas with its Intel Arc graphics and OLED screen for excellent color and contrast, lacks that high refresh rate which is crucial for smooth gameplay.
Screen Quality
8.4
8.4
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
362.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has a better screen than the MSI Raider GE66 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the MSI Raider GE66 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use, the Prestige 16 AI Evo's superior resolution and brightness offer crisp visuals and comfortable viewing, while the Raider GE66 provides similar benefits though it may be slightly less vibrant. In engineering and design tasks, the Prestige's wider color gamuts ensure more accurate color representation which is critical for detailed work, outshining the Raider GE66's capable but less extensive color range. However, for Gaming and 3D applications, the Raider GE66's higher refresh rate is more suited to fast-paced visuals, despite its resolution and panel type being sufficient, the Prestige falls short here, offering a less smooth experience.
Battery
12.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has 12 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE66 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
Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has good portability, while the MSI Raider GE66 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The MSI Raider GE66 has very good build quality, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,349
$2,499
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has a price of $1,349 and the MSI Raider GE66 costs $2,499.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.6
8.3
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
362.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and MSI Raider GE66 are both very good for general use.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo offers a balance of power and convenience with its high-resolution OLED screen, significant RAM and processing capacity ensuring smooth multitasking, all packed in a thin and light form with respectable battery life ideal for mobility.
Engineering and Design
8.4
8.9
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE66 and MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo are both very good for engineering and design.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo offers excellent screen quality with OLED technology and is lightweight, making it suitable for professionals who need portability along with performance for engineering and design tasks. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE66, with its powerful Nvidia RTX GPU and a high-refresh-rate display, provides a more robust graphics experience for engineering applications that benefit from better visualization and processing power, but it sacrifices some portability due to its greater weight.
Content Creation
8.6
8.3
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and MSI Raider GE66 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
8.5
8.0
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and MSI Raider GE66 are both very 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.
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Spec Comparison
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| MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo | MSI Raider GE66 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,349 | $2,499 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | December 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.75'' | 14.1'' x 10.5'' x 0.92'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.31 lbs | 5.25 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.11" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.02" | 10.51" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 362 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 4 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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."
MSI Raider GE66
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Patrick Schüdzig | June 2022
"The MSI Raider GE66 12UHS notebook passes with flying colors. The GE66 is a high-end notebook with strong performance. The keyboard and trackpad are still very good and score well with precise inputs as well as high build quality. Thanks to a new liquid metal cooling solution, the Intel Core i9 12900HK brings a performance increase of around 50 percent over the predecessor's Intel Core i9 10980HK. The installed graphics card in our device delivers up to 30 percent higher frame rates than the RTX 2070 Super in the MSI GE66 10SFS."
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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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