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Updated January 12, 2024·
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo might suit you if you're looking for good performance at a more affordable price, with great portability and a high-resolution OLED screen for crisp visuals. However, it may not be as powerful as the MSI Stealth GS77 for heavy tasks like gaming or intensive 3D/machine learning tasks. The Stealth GS77, although more expensive, offers a superior graphics card with the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti, a larger screen with a faster refresh rate ideal for gaming, and additional features such as RGB keyboard lighting. It's also heavier, which might impact portability. Choose the Prestige 16 AI Evo for balanced portability and cost, or the Stealth GS77 for high-end performance at a premium price with less emphasis on 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 GS77
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7
7.9
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 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.
Screen Quality
8.4
8.3
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
362.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has a better screen than the MSI Stealth GS77 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the MSI Stealth GS77 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
If you're focused on general tasks, the Prestige 16 AI Evo's and Stealth GS77's high-resolution and bright displays will provide clarity and comfort for everyday activities. For engineering and design work, where color accuracy is crucial, the Prestige 16 AI Evo offers superior color range, making it preferable for professionals in those fields. However, if your primary interest is gaming or 3D work, neither laptop's display refresh rate is ideal, which can result in less fluid motion and responsiveness during fast-paced visuals.
Battery
12.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has 12 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth GS77 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
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 GS77 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.0
The MSI Stealth GS77 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
$2,499
$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 $1,399 and the MSI Stealth GS77 costs $2,499.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.6
8.4
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
362.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and MSI Stealth GS77 are both very good for general use.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo shines with its lightweight design and long battery life, making it highly portable and suitable for on-the-go use, while also providing a rich OLED screen experience for media consumption and general tasks. On the other hand, the MSI Stealth GS77 offers a larger screen and higher-performance graphics, which makes it better suited for demanding applications and gaming, but this comes at the cost of decreased battery life and portability due to its heavier weight.
Engineering and Design
8.4
8.7
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Stealth GS77 and MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo are both very good for engineering and design.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, with its high-performance CPU, ample RAM, and quality GPU, ensures smooth running of demanding engineering software and offers a high-quality screen for precise design work, while being less bulky than the MSI Stealth GS77, which also excels in CPU and GPU horsepower for complex tasks, although it trades off a bit of portability for a larger screen and improved heat management that may benefit prolonged intensive workloads. Both laptops have a solid build which contributes to a good typing experience, clear speaker output, and maintain lower operating noise levels, adding to user comfort during long sessions.
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 Stealth GS77 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
8.1
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
8.5/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and MSI Stealth GS77 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 Stealth GS77 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,399 | $2,499 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | December 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
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 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" | 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 | 305 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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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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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Allen Ngo | April 2022
"The MSI Stealth GS77 is better than the GS76... mostly. The GS77 is a few steps forward and a few steps back from the GS76. Improvements are numerous including the stronger and more rigid skeleton, higher resolution webcam, larger clickpad, easier serviceability, relatively similar battery runtimes, newer display options, and higher performance at about the same TDP and TGP levels as before. CPU performance is better than expected even when compared to other laptops with Core i7 or Core i9 processors. The newer model feels more substantial than the outgoing one for higher quality impressions as well."
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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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