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Updated January 12, 2024·
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo offers you more memory and a pristine OLED display with a higher resolution, which can be great for tasks that demand lots of screen space and high-quality visuals, such as graphic design or video editing. It's lighter and has a unique aspect ratio which may benefit productivity tasks. However, the MSI Stealth GS66, despite being typically more expensive, provides a more gaming-focused experience with a high-refresh-rate screen and a graphics card designed for gaming, making it better suited for gaming and VR. It's also built with a sturdier frame, potentially making it more durable for heavy traveling. So, if your work involves intensive graphics or engineering software, you may find the Prestige AI Evo more suitable, while for gaming or VR, the Stealth GS66 is the better pick, provided you're okay with the additional cost and less portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Stealth GS66
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.6
7.7
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
362.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for general use, while the MSI Stealth GS66 is good.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is rated higher for general use than the MSI Stealth GS66 due to its superior screen quality with an OLED display and higher resolution, as well as a significantly longer battery life which also enhances its portability. Though the Stealth GS66 has a high refresh rate and good performance with a dedicated gaming GPU, it is heavier and has a notably shorter battery life, making it less optimal for users who prioritize screen quality and longer unplugged usage.
Gaming and AI
6.7
7.8
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS66 is 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.
Content Creation
8.6
7.7
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for content creation, while the MSI Stealth GS66 is good.
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
7.5
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for software development, while the MSI Stealth GS66 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
8.1
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
362.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has a better screen than the MSI Stealth GS66 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the MSI Stealth GS66 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use, a laptop like the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo with its high resolution and brightness, along with a superior panel type, offers clear and vivid visuals, making everyday tasks pleasant to the eye. In engineering and design, color accuracy is critical for detail-oriented work, and the MSI Prestige's wide color gamut support means it can display a broader range of colors precisely, which is less of a strength for the MSI Stealth GS66. However, for gaming and 3D applications that demand fluid motion, the MSI Stealth’s higher refresh rate provides smoother transitions and better responsiveness, a feature not prioritized on the MSI Prestige, which may result in less desirable gaming and 3D rendering experiences.
Battery
12.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has 12 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth GS66 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.
Build Quality
7.4
8.0
The MSI Stealth GS66 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
$1,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has a price of $1,399 and the MSI Stealth GS66 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
8.4
8.2
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and MSI Stealth GS66 are both very good for engineering and design.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo boasts a higher resolution OLED screen and more powerful Intel Arc GPU, combined with ample RAM, making it highly suitable for engineering and design tasks that demand precision and high-quality visuals. The MSI Stealth GS66, while also offering a substantial amount of RAM and a capable Nvidia RTX GPU for demanding tasks, emphasizes gaming features, including a higher refresh rate display, but has a lower screen resolution compared to the Prestige 16 AI Evo.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and MSI Stealth GS66 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Spec Comparison
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| MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo | MSI Stealth GS66 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,399 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | December 1, 2023 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.75'' | 14.2'' x 9.7'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.31 lbs | 4.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.11" | 14.17" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.02" | 9.65" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 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" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 362 nits | 280 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
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."
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Florian Glaser | February 2022
"The MSI Stealth GS66 is powerful enough for QHD. The Core i7-12700H and the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti found in the 12UGS model that we tested run all modern games smoothly in the native QHD resolution. The 15-inch display is very fast with its 240 Hz refresh rate, and it also offers a great color space (almost 100% DCI-P3) on top of that, which should please gamers as well as content creators, although we would have still wished for a higher brightness. Case, input devices, and connectivity (Thunderbolt 4) are at a good level. However, among other things, the GS66 loses points due to the high temperature development in 3D mode and its poor webcam."
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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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