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Updated January 12, 2024·
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo offers robust performance suitable for engineering, 3D work, machine learning, and gaming, thanks to its powerful processor, high-quality graphics, ample storage, and large memory. It also has a high-resolution OLED screen, making it excellent for color-critical work but less portable and with a battery life that might be inadequate for all-day use without a power source. On the other hand, the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is more budget-friendly and portable, with longer battery life, making it ideal for basic tasks like web browsing, document editing, and video streaming, but it's not suitable for intensive tasks due to its less powerful processor, basic graphics, limited storage, and memory. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14"
- Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.6
5.7
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
362.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for general use, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
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.
Gaming and AI
6.7
5.5
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is only fair for gaming and AI, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is equipped with a high-performance Intel Arc GPU and a high-quality OLED screen, making it suitable for gaming and 3D applications, whereas the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has a basic Intel UHD Graphics GPU and an IPS screen, which are not designed for intensive graphics work, resulting in a poor gaming and 3D performance.
Engineering and Design
8.4
5.5
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for engineering and design, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo comes with higher RAM, a more powerful Intel Core processor, a dedicated Intel Arc GPU, and higher screen quality which is crucial for engineering and design tasks, whereas the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has significantly lower RAM, a basic Intel Celeron processor, integrated graphics, and a lower quality screen, making it less suitable for such demanding work. While the MSI model is less portable and has a louder operating noise, it compensates with superior keyboard and speaker quality, factors that are less crucial for engineering and design but may contribute to a better overall user experience.
Content Creation
8.6
5.9
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for content creation, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
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
5.9
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
32.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
4.6/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for software development, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" is poor.
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
5.8
16.0in
SIZE
14.1in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
362.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has a better screen than the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo features a high-resolution display with vibrant colors and is bright enough for various lighting conditions, which is ideal for general computing tasks. For those into engineering and design work, it also covers a wider range of colors, making it excellent for tasks that require color accuracy. However, the refresh rate isn't high enough for smooth gaming and 3D rendering, which can be a drawback for gamers and professionals working with motion graphics.
Battery
12.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has 12 hours of battery life. The Packard Bell Cloudbook 14 has 7 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
5.1
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has good build quality, while the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,399
$350
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has a price of $1,399 and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" costs $350.
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Key similarities
Portability
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.1in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" to have very good portability, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and the Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo | Packard Bell Cloudbook 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,399 | $350 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | December 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.75'' | 14.8'' x 9.6'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.31 lbs | 2.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.11" | 14.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.02" | 9.56" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Celeron N4020 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 4 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 128 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 38 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14.1" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 362 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 4.6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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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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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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