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Prestige 16 AI Evo
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Updated January 12, 2024·

The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, with a high-resolution OLED screen and more memory and storage, better suits intensive tasks such as 3D design or video editing. With the latest Windows version and a larger screen, it's ideal for productivity but less portable due to its larger size and weight. The Razer Book 13 is more compact and lighter, making it easier to carry for daily commuting, and has a high-quality IPS screen with a more moderate resolution which is suitable for general use or writing tasks. Weigh these factors against your need for portability or high performance for demanding applications. 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
  • Very good speakers
Advantages of the Razer Book 13
  • Very good overall build quality
  • Excellent portability
  • Excellent battery life
  • Very good keyboard

Key differences

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General Use

8.6
Prestige 16 AI Evo
Book 13
7.6
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
362.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
14.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for general use, while the Razer Book 13 is good.

Engineering and Design

8.4
Prestige 16 AI Evo
Book 13
7.1
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for engineering and design, while the Razer Book 13 is good.

Content Creation

8.6
Prestige 16 AI Evo
Book 13
7.6
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for content creation, while the Razer Book 13 is good.

Software Development

8.5
Prestige 16 AI Evo
Book 13
7.5
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for software development, while the Razer Book 13 is good.

Screen Quality

8.4
Prestige 16 AI Evo
Book 13
7.3
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
362.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has a better screen than the Razer Book 13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.

Battery

12.0 Hours
Prestige 16 AI Evo
Book 13
14.0 Hours
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has 12 hours of battery life. The Razer Book 13 has 14 hours of battery life.

Portability

Good
Prestige 16 AI Evo
Book 13
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
13.4in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Book 13 has excellent portability, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

7.4
Prestige 16 AI Evo
Book 13
8.5
The Razer Book 13 has very good build quality, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has good build quality.
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Key similarities

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Gaming and AI

6.7
Prestige 16 AI Evo
Book 13
6.2
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and Razer Book 13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.

Cost

$1,349
Prestige 16 AI Evo
Book 13
$1,389
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has a price of $1,349 and the Razer Book 13 costs $1,389.

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How the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and the Razer Book 13 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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MSI Prestige 16 AI EvoRazer Book 13
MSI Prestige 16 AI EvoRazer Book 13

GENERAL

Price
$1,349
$1,389
Release Date
December 1, 2023April 1, 2021
Overall Dimensions
14.1'' x 10'' x 0.75''11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6''
Weight
3.31 lbs3.09 lbs
Width
14.11"11.64"
Depth
10.02"7.81"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel Core Ultra 7 155HIntel i7-1165G7
RAM
32 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
54
RAM Slots
00
Storage
1024 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
12 Hours14 Hours
Battery Capacity
99.9 Wh55 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
16"13.4"
Display Technology
OLEDIPS
Resolution
3840 x 24001920 x 1200
Refresh Rate
60Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
362 nits507 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.4/108.5/10
Portability Score
7.8/109.1/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7/108/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7.5/108/10
Speaker Quality Score
8.8/107/10
Webcam
1080p720p
Fingerprint Reader
YesNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
11
USB-C ports
22
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
33
Thunderbolt Version
44

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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 Book 13

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Allen Ngo | December 2020
"The Razer Book is like an XPS 13, but faster. The Book 13 combines the design philosophy and performance of a Blade Stealth with the 16:10 display of a Dell XPS 13 for an impressive piece of hardware. Office users who want something more stylish than the typical Dell, HP or Lenovo will certainly find themselves drawn to this Razer subnotebook. If your priorities are to have the best-looking and fastest 13-inch laptop in the office over auxiliary features, however, then the Book 13 proudly fulfills that niche."

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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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