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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize affordability and still want solid performance for a variety of tasks, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo could be a suitable choice. However, if you require top-end performance for gaming, 3D rendering, or intensive engineering software, the Razer Blade 17 may be a better fit despite its higher price. The Razer Blade typically offers more powerful graphics hardware suitable for demanding applications. Keep in mind, a larger laptop like the Razer Blade may be less portable than the MSI, which is lighter and more compact. When it comes to battery life, larger laptops often have more room for a bigger battery, but high-performance components may drain it faster. Consider how you'll use the laptop; if you're often on the go, the lighter MSI with potential for better battery life may be more practical. However, if your work demands the extra power and you don't mind the additional weight, the Razer Blade 17 could be worth the investment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
- Good portability
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 17
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7
8.6
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
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
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is only fair.
The Razer Blade 17 offers a more powerful Nvidia RTX graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate, providing smoother visuals and better performance for gaming and 3D applications, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has a capable but less powerful Intel Arc GPU and standard screen refresh rate, which may not handle gaming as well but is still adequate for some 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.4
9.1
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 17 is excellent for engineering and design, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good.
The Razer Blade 17 excels in engineering and design use because it features a high-end Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU, which outperforms the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo's Intel Arc 8-Cores GPU, and it has a superior Intel i9 processor compared to the Prestige's Intel Core Ultra 7. Although the MSI Prestige offers great screen quality with its OLED display and is lighter for portability, the Razer Blade 17 provides a larger IPS screen, more powerful performance for demanding tasks, and has excellent keyboard quality, but it is heavier and has a shorter battery life.
Screen Quality
8.4
8.6
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
362.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has a better screen than the Razer Blade 17 for engineering and design, while the Razer Blade 17 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use, the MSI Prestige and the Razer Blade likely offer clear, bright displays with high resolution, making them suitable for tasks like browsing and video streaming. In engineering and design work, both laptops’ excellent screen quality could stem from covering a wide range of color gamuts, allowing for accurate color representation crucial for professional photo and video editing. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops may fall short in refresh rates, which are paramount for smooth motion rendering, while their superior resolution and panel types do not compensate for the lack of fluidity in fast-paced scenes.
Battery
12.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has 12 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 17 has 5.5 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
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
6.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has good portability, while the Razer Blade 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The Razer Blade 17 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
$4,300
$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 Razer Blade 17 costs $4,300.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.6
8.5
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
362.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and Razer Blade 17 are both very good for general use.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo offers a balance with its OLED screen, ample battery life, and lightweight build, ideal for users needing portability alongside performance for everyday tasks. In contrast, the Razer Blade 17 excels with a more powerful GPU and larger screen, making it better for demanding applications but with a tradeoff in lower battery life and greater weight, affecting its portability.
Content Creation
8.6
8.5
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and Razer Blade 17 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
8.5
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and Razer Blade 17 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
 |  | |
| MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo | Razer Blade 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,349 | $4,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | December 1, 2023 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.75'' | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.31 lbs | 6.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.11" | 15.55" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.02" | 10.24" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel i9-12900H | |
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 | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 82 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 362 nits | 486 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
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."
Razer Blade 17
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Sascha Mölck | July 2022
"Our test configuration of the Blade 17 targets gamers and creative professionals. A Core i9-12900H processor, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP after the BIOS update, 16 GB of VRAM), and 32 GB of working memory equip the laptop for video processing, rending, and 4k gaming at the highest level. In addition, a fast PCIe-4 SSD (1 TB) ensures short load and storage times. With the Blade 17 (Early 2022), Razer delivers a successful and powerful work device for creative professionals. But this also has its price."
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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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