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Updated January 12, 2024·
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is more affordable and offers solid performance for general use and portability with a high-resolution OLED display, making it suitable for on-the-go professionals and content creators who may not require intensive graphical capabilities. On the other hand, the MSI Titan GT77 is a high-end laptop with top-tier graphics and processing power suited for 3D modelling, machine learning, gaming, and engineering tasks, but it's significantly more expensive and less portable due to its larger size and weight. If budget and portability are priorities, the Prestige could serve you well, but for ultimate performance in demanding tasks, the Titan would be the better choice, despite its price and heft. 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 GT77
- Best in class for engineering and design
- Best in class for gaming and AI
- Excellent for software development
- Excellent for content creation
- Best in class overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7
10.0
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is only fair.
The MSI Titan GT77 surpasses the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo for gaming and 3D applications primarily due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU and higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz, compared to the MSI Prestige's Intel Arc GPU and 60Hz refresh rate. While both have high-quality screens and capable CPUs, the superior graphics unit and smoother visuals on the Titan GT77 make it the best choice for the most demanding gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.4
10.0
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for engineering and design, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good.
The MSI Titan GT77 stands out for engineering and design thanks to its more robust Intel i9 processor, double the amount of RAM, and a higher-end Nvidia GPU compared to the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo's Intel Core 7 processor, less RAM, and Intel Arc GPU, making it better suited for the most demanding tasks.
Content Creation
8.6
9.1
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
32.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent for content creation, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very 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
9.1
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent for software development, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very 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
9.7
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
362.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
The MSI Titan GT77 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.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo offers a balance of resolution, brightness, and panel type suitable for everyday tasks, but its moderate refresh rate and color gamut coverage may not satisfy the demands of high-end design work or provide the smooth visuals desired in fast-paced gaming. In contrast, the MSI Titan GT77 boasts exceptional resolution and brightness, with wide color coverage that makes it ideal for precision in engineering and design, but like the Prestige, it falls short in gaming due to its limited refresh rate. While both laptops deliver strong general use and professional performance, neither is optimal for gaming where high refresh rates are crucial for fluid motion.
Battery
12.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has 12 hours of battery life. The MSI Titan GT77 has 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
7.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has good portability, while the MSI Titan GT77 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The MSI Titan GT77 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
$1,349
$6,975
$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 Titan GT77 costs $6,975.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.6
8.9
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
362.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 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.
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How the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and the MSI Titan GT77 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo | MSI Titan GT77 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,349 | $6,975 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | December 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.75'' | 15.6'' x 13'' x 0.91'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.31 lbs | 7.28 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.11" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.02" | 12.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel i9-13980HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 4 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12 Hours | 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 | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 362 nits | 602 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 10/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
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 | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 4 | |
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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Andreas Osthoff | February 2023
"The MSI Titan GT77 HX 13V is the utimate gaming laptop with RTX 4090 & Core i9-13950HX. The new MSI Titan GT77 will most likely only reach a very small group of users due to the high price, but it is still an impressive showcase of what is possible. The high-end gamer combines the best components you can currently get in almost every regard and it is a very good overall package, which does not have to hide behind full-fledged desktop systems."
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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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