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Updated March 21, 2024·

When choosing between the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and the MSI Titan 18 HX, consider that the Prestige is more affordable and offers greater portability, making it suitable for everyday use and light to moderate creative work. In contrast, the Titan demands a higher investment but rewards users with top-tier performance for demanding tasks like gaming, 3D modeling, and video editing; however, its size and weight reduce its ease of transport. If budget is a concern and your activities don't require the highest specs, the Prestige is a smart pick, while the Titan excels in power-intensive environments at the cost of portability and price. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
  • Good portability
  • Very good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Titan 18 HX
  • Best in class for engineering and design
  • Excellent for gaming and AI
  • Excellent for content creation
  • Excellent overall display quality
  • Very good overall build quality
  • Excellent speakers
  • Best in class keyboard

Key differences

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Gaming and AI

6.7
Prestige 16 AI Evo
Titan 18 HX
9.4
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX is excellent for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is only fair.

Engineering and Design

8.4
Prestige 16 AI Evo
Titan 18 HX
9.9
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
128.0 GB
The MSI Titan 18 HX is best in class for engineering and design, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good.

Screen Quality

8.4
Prestige 16 AI Evo
Titan 18 HX
9.2
16.0in
SIZE
18.0in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
362.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
401.0 nits
The MSI Titan 18 HX has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.

Battery

12.0 Hours
Prestige 16 AI Evo
Titan 18 HX
4.0 Hours
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has 12 hours of battery life. The MSI Titan 18 HX has 4 hours of battery life.

Portability

Good
Prestige 16 AI Evo
Titan 18 HX
Poor
16.0in
SIZE
18.0in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
7.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.2in
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has good portability, while the MSI Titan 18 HX has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

7.4
Prestige 16 AI Evo
Titan 18 HX
8.5
The MSI Titan 18 HX has very good build quality, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has good build quality.

Cost

$1,399
Prestige 16 AI Evo
Titan 18 HX
$4,800
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$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 Titan 18 HX costs $4,800.
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Key similarities

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General Use

8.6
Prestige 16 AI Evo
Titan 18 HX
8.8
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
362.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
401.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.0/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX and MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo are both very good for general use.

Content Creation

8.6
Prestige 16 AI Evo
Titan 18 HX
9.0
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
32.0 GB
RAM
128.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Titan 18 HX to be excellent for content creation, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good.

Software Development

8.5
Prestige 16 AI Evo
Titan 18 HX
8.9
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
128.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX and MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo are both very good for software development.

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How the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and the MSI Titan 18 HX compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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MSI Prestige 16 AI EvoMSI Titan 18 HX
MSI Prestige 16 AI EvoMSI Titan 18 HX

GENERAL

Price
$1,399
$4,800
Release Date
December 1, 2023February 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
14.1'' x 10'' x 0.75''15.9'' x 12.1'' x 1.26''
Weight
3.31 lbs7.93 lbs
Width
14.11"15.9"
Depth
10.02"12.08"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel Core Ultra 7 155HIntel i9-14900HX
RAM
32 GB128 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
04
Storage
1024 GB4096 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
12 Hours4 Hours
Battery Capacity
99.9 Wh99.9 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
16"18"
Display Technology
OLEDMini LED
Resolution
3840 x 24003840 x 2400
Refresh Rate
60Hz120Hz
Display Brightness
362 nits401 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.4/108.5/10
Portability Score
7.8/105.1/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoYes
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7/107/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7.5/1010/10
Speaker Quality Score
8.8/109.1/10
Webcam
1080p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
YesYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
13
USB-C ports
22
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
33
Thunderbolt Version
44

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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 Titan 18 HX

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Allen Ngo | January 2024
"With no new Nvidia GPU this year for laptops, MSI had to refresh everything surrounding the graphics card to make up for it. Users are getting a new 18-inch chassis design, new 14th gen Intel HX CPU, new AC adapter, larger keys, and a new 120 Hz HDR1000 mini-LED 4K display to accompany the high price tag. Most of these changes are a step up from last year's GT77, but users are ultimately getting the same gaming performance out of both models."

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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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