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Updated January 12, 2024·
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo offers a larger, high-resolution OLED screen ideal for creative tasks, more RAM which benefits multitasking, and a slightly lighter build for portability, all at a lower price point. However, the Razer Blade 14's higher refresh rate makes it a better choice for gaming; it also includes a more powerful GPU suitable for demanding 3D applications or machine learning tasks. The Razer's compact size might make it less comfortable for long working hours. Your decision should be guided by whether your priority is creative work and portability at a better price or gaming and intensive tasks in a more compact package. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
- Very good for software development
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7
7.9
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is only fair.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, equipped with an Intel Arc GPU, is suitable for gaming and 3D applications at standard screen refresh rates, while the Razer Blade 14's Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and higher screen refresh rate make it more apt for high-performance gaming and 3D scenarios with smoother visual rendering. Both laptops feature quality screens and capable CPUs, but prioritizing the higher screen refresh rate and stronger GPU in the Razer Blade 14 may be worth it for those seeking the best possible gaming experience.
Software Development
8.5
7.9
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for software development, while the Razer Blade 14 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
8.0
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
362.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has a better screen than the Razer Blade 14 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the Razer Blade 14 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo's display offers crisp images and vibrant colors due to its high resolution and brightness, making it suitable for tasks like browsing and watching videos. Engineering and design professionals would appreciate the Prestige's wide color gamuts, ensuring accurate color representation essential for precision work. However, for gaming and 3D rendering, its lower refresh rate may lead to less fluid motion compared to displays optimized for these activities, which is why the Razer Blade 14, even with similar qualities, also does not excel in gaming due to a refresh rate that doesn't match gaming-specific models.
Battery
12.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has 12 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 has 9.5 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
8.5
The Razer Blade 14 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
$1,965
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has a price of $1,349 and the Razer Blade 14 costs $1,965.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.6
8.1
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
362.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and Razer Blade 14 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.
Engineering and Design
8.4
8.4
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and Razer Blade 14 are both very good for engineering and design.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo offers a superior screen quality with its OLED display, higher resolution, and excellent color coverage, making it ideal for precise engineering and design work, and it has more RAM for complex multitasking, but it's slightly heavier which affects portability. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 14, while also featuring a high-quality screen and substantial color accuracy, delivers potent GPU performance with its Nvidia RTX series, and it's more portable due to its smaller size and lighter weight, catering well to engineering applications that require graphics-intensive processing.
Content Creation
8.6
8.1
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and Razer Blade 14 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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 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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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo | Razer Blade 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,349 | $1,965 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | December 1, 2023 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.75'' | 12.6'' x 8.7'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.31 lbs | 3.92 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.11" | 12.59" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.02" | 8.66" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 62 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 362 nits | 328 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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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 | May 2022
"After making a huge splash with the original 2021 model, it's expected that the 2022 refresh would be more of a minor update to an already impressive machine. It adds a higher resolution webcam (720p to 1080p), faster CPU (Ryzen 9 5900HX to Ryzen 9 6900HX), faster GPU (RTX 3070/3080 to 3070/3080 Ti), faster RAM (DDR4-3200 to DDR5-4800), faster M.2 SSD support (PCIe3 x4 to PCIe4 x4), newer WLAN module (Killer AX1690i to Qualcomm WCN685x), and a MUX switch for the new integrated Radeon 680M GPU. It's indubitably an upgrade especially in terms of single-thread processor performance."
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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.
About Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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