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Updated January 12, 2024·
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, being less expensive, offers you a midrange option with a high-resolution OLED screen for vibrant colors and sharp images, plus a decent battery life suitable for everyday tasks and some creative work, thanks to its fairly powerful processor and graphics. However, it's heavier and may not be as portable as the Prestige 16 AI Evo. Consider the Raider GE77Hx if you need peak performance for gaming or demanding tasks and don't mind the added weight and higher cost. If you prefer a balance between cost, performance, and portability for general use and some creative projects, the Prestige 16 AI Evo could be a better fit. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
- Very good for software development
- Good portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE77Hx
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.6
8.0
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
362.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and MSI Raider GE77Hx are both very good for general use, though the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is somewhat better.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo offers an OLED screen with high color accuracy and resolution, making it ideal for general use, while also being lighter and boasting a longer battery life for greater portability. Conversely, the MSI Raider GE77Hx, with its larger screen and superior cooling system, is able to handle more demanding tasks but is heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable despite its excellent performance capabilities.
Gaming and AI
6.7
8.7
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
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is only fair.
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.
Software Development
8.5
7.9
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for software development, while the MSI Raider GE77Hx 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
8.4
8.4
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
362.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has a better screen than the MSI Raider GE77Hx for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the MSI Raider GE77Hx has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use, the MSI Prestige's excellent resolution and brightness make for a crisp, clear display, but the MSI Raider matches this with similar specifications favoring a vibrant and sharp screen. In engineering and design tasks, the MSI Prestige excels with its wider color gamut coverage, ensuring more precise color representation, while the Raider also provides commendable accuracy but not to the same extent. However, for gaming and 3D applications, neither laptop is ideal due to their lower refresh rates, which could lead to less fluid motion and responsiveness during fast-paced action.
Battery
12.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has 12 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE77Hx 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
Poor
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has good portability, while the MSI Raider GE77Hx has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The MSI Raider GE77Hx 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
$1,399
$2,140
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has a price of $1,399 and the MSI Raider GE77Hx costs $2,140.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
8.4
8.8
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE77Hx and MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo are both very good for engineering and design.
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.
Content Creation
8.6
8.2
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and MSI Raider GE77Hx 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.
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How the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and the MSI Raider GE77Hx compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo | MSI Raider GE77Hx |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,399 | $2,140 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | December 1, 2023 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.75'' | 15.6'' x 11.2'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.31 lbs | 6.39 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.11" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.02" | 11.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel i7-12800HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 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 | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 17.3" | |
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 | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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 | Yes | |
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 | 3 | |
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 GE77Hx
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Sascha Mölck | July 2022
"The MSI Raider GE77 offers a lot of power for a lot of money. The main components consist of a Core i9-12900HX CPU, a GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP, 16 GB VRAM), and 64 GB of RAM, which makes for a high overall performance level. The GeForce GPU in particular scores some of the highest scores we have seen from this chip. Both the CPU and the GPU are able to run at continuously high clock speeds. The relatively high heat and noise emissions match our expectations for this device class. With approximately 5.5 to 6.5 hours, the battery life is good for a powerful 4K laptop."
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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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