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Updated January 12, 2024·
If budget is a primary concern, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo might be a more cost-effective choice. However, if you are seeking top-tier performance for demanding tasks like 3D work, machine learning, or gaming, the Razer Blade 18 typically offers more robust hardware which can handle these tasks with greater ease. Remember, with the Razer you are likely to get a larger screen and potentially higher quality build, but this also means it will be less portable compared to the smaller and lighter MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo. The MSI might also offer longer battery life due to its potentially less power-intensive components, making it a better option for on-the-go use. Consider what your priority is—saving money and gaining portability, or investing in higher performance for specialized tasks. 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 18
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7
8.9
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is only fair.
The Razer Blade 18 offers exceptional gaming and 3D capabilities with its high-performance Nvidia RTX GPU and a high 240Hz screen refresh rate, which is significantly better for fast-paced gaming compared to the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo's Intel Arc GPU and 60Hz screen refresh rate. However, the MSI laptop carries an OLED screen, providing superior visual quality for tasks where color fidelity and contrast ratio are crucial, despite its lower refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
8.4
9.3
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 18 is excellent for engineering and design, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Screen Quality
8.4
8.9
16.0in
SIZE
18.0in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
362.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has a better screen than the Razer Blade 18 for engineering and design, while the Razer Blade 18 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo's screen is crisp and vibrant for everyday tasks due to its high resolution and bright display, but for gaming and 3D applications, its slower refresh rate may not provide as fluid an experience as dedicated gaming laptops. The Razer Blade 18 also excels in resolution and brightness for general and professional use, offering accurate color representation crucial for engineering and design work. However, like the MSI, the Razer Blade's refresh rate may leave gamers wanting more responsiveness in fast-paced gaming scenarios.
Battery
12.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has 12 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 18 has 4 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
18.0in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
6.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has good portability, while the Razer Blade 18 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The Razer Blade 18 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
$10
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has a price of $1,349 and the Razer Blade 18 costs $10.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.6
8.5
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
362.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.1/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and Razer Blade 18 are both very good for general use.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is ideal for general use due to its high-quality OLED screen, ample RAM, powerful CPU, and a balance between portability with a relatively lightweight design and decent battery life. Comparatively, the Razer Blade 18 offers similar RAM and an even more robust CPU suitable for demanding tasks, with the trade-off being less portability due to its larger screen and heavier build, paired with shorter battery life.
Content Creation
8.6
8.6
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 18 and MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo 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
9.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and Razer Blade 18 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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How the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and the Razer Blade 18 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo | Razer Blade 18 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,349 | $10 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | December 1, 2023 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.75'' | 15.7'' x 10.8'' x 0.86'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.31 lbs | 6.68 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.11" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.02" | 10.8" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel i9-13950HX | |
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 | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 91.7 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 18" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 362 nits | 524 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 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 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1440p | |
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 18
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Matthew Buzzi | March 2023
"Razer made a powerful laptop in the Blade 18, showing off a beautiful and fast display and the same high-quality build we’ve come to expect from this product line. It’s also quite expensive, which is hardly a surprise, but bears repeating even in this price range. It’s pricier than the Scar 18 despite an inferior GPU and half the storage, so you really have to want the Blade 18’s design to justify the cost."
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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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