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Updated January 12, 2024·
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo offers a midrange price point, making it more affordable and ideal for those on a budget. It provides ample storage and memory, a high-resolution OLED screen, and is powered by an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor with an Intel Arc graphics card, suitable for general use and light creative work, but it may not be the best for demanding games or heavy 3D rendering. The lighter weight and smaller size also enhance portability. In contrast, the MSI Stealth 17 comes with a higher price tag, substantially more storage and memory, and a powerful Intel i9 processor teamed with an Nvidia RTX 4090 graphics card, which excels in gaming, engineering tasks, and intensive 3D or machine learning workloads. It also has a larger high-refresh-rate screen for smoother visuals, but it sacrifices some portability due to its size and weight, and you may experience shorter battery life with the more powerful hardware. If affordability and portability are key considerations, the Prestige could be a better choice, whereas the Stealth is tailored for users needing top-tier performance and who are less concerned about cost and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
- Good portability
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Stealth 17
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7
9.1
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
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
8.0/10
The MSI Stealth 17 is excellent for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is only fair.
The MSI Stealth 17 with its Nvidia RTX 4090 GPU exceeds the performance for gaming and 3D applications compared to the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, which comes with an Intel Arc 8-Cores GPU, and also provides a higher screen refresh rate which is crucial for a smoother visual experience in gaming and high-framerate content. Furthermore, the MSI Stealth 17's CPU is a higher-end model, which complements its superior GPU performance and screen quality, enhancing its suitability for the most demanding tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.4
9.4
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
32.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
The MSI Stealth 17 is excellent for engineering and design, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, equipped with an Intel Core Ultra processor and Intel Arc GPU, is designed for professional tasks, offering a high-quality OLED screen with excellent color coverage but less graphical power compared to the MSI Stealth 17, which boasts a more robust Intel i9 processor and Nvidia RTX 4090 GPU, resulting in superior performance for demanding engineering and design work though at the cost of being less portable and louder operating noise.
Screen Quality
8.4
8.6
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
362.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has a better screen than the MSI Stealth 17 for general use, and engineering and design, while the MSI Stealth 17 has a better screen for gaming and AI, and software development.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo boasts a display with high resolution and brightness, making it suitable for activities like browsing and video streaming, which is why it's great for general use. For engineering and design tasks, this laptop offers a wide color gamut, ensuring accurate color representation necessary for precision work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, its lower refresh rate may lead to less fluid motion, making it less ideal for those fast-paced activities.
Battery
12.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has 12 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth 17 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
17.3in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has good portability, while the MSI Stealth 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,349
$3,899
$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 Stealth 17 costs $3,899.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.6
8.7
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
362.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The MSI Stealth 17 and MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo are both very good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Content Creation
8.6
8.8
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
32.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth 17 and MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo 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
8.5
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Stealth 17 and MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.8
The MSI Stealth 17 and MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and the MSI Stealth 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo | MSI Stealth 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,349 | $3,899 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | December 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.75'' | 15.7'' x 11.2'' x 0.79'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.31 lbs | 6.17 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.11" | 15.65" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.02" | 11.16" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel i9-13900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 2048 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 | 384 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | 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 | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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."
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Mario Petzold | April 2023
"The MSI Stealth 17 Studio is a laptop with a quiet RTX 4080 for almost every occasion. The MSI Stealth 17 Studio is equally capable of high-level media processing and playing current games. It remains pleasantly quiet, even if a few percentage points of power have had to be sacrificed in the process. But, it is not quite perfect: To some extent, the Stealth 17 is well thought out. It packs tons of graphics power and high-end components in a slim case. The laptop's cooling system can be set such that, noise-wise, it doesn't even reach low volume. However, small flaws cloud otherwise exceptionally positive impressions."
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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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