MSI Prestige 13 AI+ Evo A2VM review – Stunning OLED, Long Battery Life, and More
The MSI Prestige 13 AI+ Evo A2VM is not just a Copilot+ PC for AI tasks. Despite its super light chassis, this small device is a multipurpose machine that is suitable even for entry-level gaming. Lunar Lake CPU is hidden under the hood alongside the potent Intel Arc Graphics 140V which scored 62FPS in Gears 5 on Medium details. The connectivity is the latest and greatest Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4 and you also get a pair of Thunderbolt 4 ports. Considering the processor platform and the size of this laptop, perhaps you already guessed that the upgradability is as limited as it gets.
The default display for this MSI series is a 1200p unit. If you want to enjoy even crisper image quality, you can get the optional 2.8K (2880×1800) OLED (just like we did). We can hint that the latter boasts impressive color coverage.
The premium chassis houses many features like a fingerprint reader (option), IR Web camera, dTPM 2.0 chip, and a backlit keyboard. Depending on the processor model you get an NPU unit with up to 48 TOPS.
You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/msi-prestige-13-ai-evo-a2vx/
Contents
Specs, Drivers, What’s in the box
MSI Prestige 13 AI+ Evo (A2VMx) - Specs
- HDD/SSD
- up to 4000GB SSD
- M.2 Slot
- 1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 See photo
- RAM
- up to 32GB
- OS
- Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 Home
- Body material
- Aluminum, Magnesium alloy
- Dimensions
- 299 x 210 x 16.9 mm (11.77" x 8.27" x 0.67")
- Weight
- 0.99 kg (2.2 lbs)
- Ports and connectivity
- 1x USB Type-A
- 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
- 2x USB Type-C
- 4.0, Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
- HDMI
- 2.1
- Card reader
- microSD (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
- Ethernet LAN
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 7
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- Audio jack
- 3.5mm Combo Jack
- Features
- Fingerprint reader
- Web camera
- IR 5MP type(30fps@1944p) with 3D Noise Reduction+ (3DNR+)
- Backlit keyboard
- Microphone
- 3x Spatial Array Microphones
- Speakers
- 2x 2W Stereo Speakers, Nahimic 3D Audio
- Optical drive
- Security Lock slot
- Kensington Lock
All MSI Prestige 13 AI+ Evo (A2VMx) configurations
Drivers
All drivers and utilities for this notebook can be found here: https://www.msi.com/Business-Productivity/Prestige-13-AI-plus-Evo-A2VMX/support
What’s in the box?
The glossy box is sturdy and offers good protection for the expensive machine. The package also contains some paperwork and a 65W or 100W Type-C charger.
Design and construction
The look of the Prestige 13 AI+ Evo A2VM is modern and stealthy thanks to the Stellar Gray finish. The magnesium-aluminum chassis is solid which applies to the lid and the base. Alright, there is a bit of flex below the keyboard but this only happens when you apply pressure on purpose in this section.
You can open the laptop with one hand. This 13-incher is definitely great for people who are on to go because of the 0.99 kg weight and the 16.9 mm profile.
The bottom and side bezels around the OLED display of our notebook are thin.
The upper bezel is thicker than the others. The 5MP (1944p@30FPS) IR Web camera for Windows Hello is placed underneath the slight protrusion on top of the lid. 3D Noise Reduction+ technology is for enhancing the video call quality.
The device can lay almost fully flat on your desk which is great for sharing some on-screen info with people around you.
The backlit keyboard has big keycaps with long travel and not the best feedback. The Power button has a built-in fingerprint reader which is an optional feature. The Arrows seem too small, especially for people with big hands. Thanks to a lever design of the lid, the chassis’s rear is lifted when the lid opens past 90 degrees. In this case, more fresh air reaches the cooling. However, in this position, the lid wobbles during typing.
The touchpad is big, smooth, and pretty accurate.
We can spot three ventilation grills, four rubber feet, two speaker cutouts, and a battery reset hole on the bottom of the laptop. The heat is guided through a vent on the back. It aims at the lower display bezel which means that part of the heat during heavy CPU loads will reach the screen as well.
Ports
On the left, you get an HDMI 2.1 for up to 8K@60Hz / 4K@120Hz external displays, a pair of 40 Gbps Thunderbolt 4s with DisplayPort and Power Delivery 3.0, and an Audio combo jack. The right side houses a 5 Gbps USB Type-A 3.2 (Gen. 1) port, a Lock slot, and a Micro SD Card reader.
Display and Sound Quality, Get our Profiles
| MSI Prestige 13 AI+ Evo A2VMG | ATNA33AA07-0 (SDC41A8) |
| Diagonal | 13.3 inches (33.8 cm) |
| Panel Type | OLED |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1800 pixels |
| Max Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 |
| Pixel Density | 255 PPI |
| ‘Retina’ Distance | Greater than or equal to 34 cm |
Viewing Angles
Viewing angles are good. We take photos from different angles to evaluate the quality.
Also, a video with locked focus and exposure.
Color Coverage
The whole “sail-shaped” map below (Fig. 1) consists of all the colors we can see, while the black crooked line shows all the colors from real-world scenes and nature around us.
Then, we’ve drawn some of the most important and interesting color spaces, compared to the colors the panel of MSI Prestige 13 AI+ Evo can show:
Standard/For Web: sRGB – widely used color space for most consumer devices, ideal for Web design and development
For Print: AdobeRGB – used in professional photo editing, graphic design, and print
For Photographers/Video Editors: DCI-P3 – used in high-end film production, post-production, and digital cinema
Premium HDR: Rec.2020 – the widest consumer ITU color standard, covering a massive 75.8% of the visible spectrum, a benchmark for premium HDR content
MSI Prestige 13 AI+ Evo: the yellow dashed triangle (– – – – – –) represents the range of colors this monitor can display.
In our tests, we calculated the total color coverage of the monitor at 100% of the sRGB color gamut and 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut.
(Fig.1) MSI Prestige 13 AI+ Evo covers 100% of the DCI-P3 gamut
Brightness and Contrast
The maximum brightness in HDR mode is 618 cd/m² at 8% white fill and 424 cd/m² on a full white screen.
The maximum brightness in SDR mode is 397 cd/m² in the center of the screen and 395 cd/m² averaged across the surface with a maximum deviation of 2%.
The Correlated Color Temperature (CCT) on a white screen at maximum brightness is 6460K.
The contrast ratio of OLED panels is excellent because the pixels turn off completely when displaying black.
Uniformity: Luminance, Contrast, and Color Deviation
The figure below shows the results from our uniformity test across different sections of the screen. It’s measured at 181 nits (Windows slider = 62%) — a brightness level we consider typical for standard working conditions.
DeltaE values below 4.0 are acceptable for regular users. For those working with colors, screens with DeltaE values no higher than 2.0 are recommended.
Color Accuracy
Let’s check the difference between real colors and those you’ll see on the MSI Prestige 13 AI+ Evo. We measure that distance in DeltaE – the higher the number, the more different they look.
Values below 4.0 are acceptable for regular users, while values below 2.0 are suitable for color-sensitive work. A value below 1.0 means the difference is indistinguishable to the naked eye.
For the next graph, we’ve selected 24 common colors, including dark/light skin, blue sky, green grass, etc.
Before our calibration of the MSI Prestige 13 AI+ Evo, the Average color accuracy was 1.8 dE (Fig. 2), and with our Design and Gaming profile, it lowered to 1.4 dE (Fig. 3).
(Fig. 2) MSI Prestige 13 AI+ Evo in its factory condition
(Fig. 3) MSI Prestige 13 AI+ Evo with our display profile
Comparison in the Display P3 color space.
Health Impact: PWM (Screen flickering)
Some use PWM to regulate their brightness, which means that instead of reducing the light intensity, they pulse or flicker. Our brain merges the image, so it appears darker, but this strains both it and our vision, especially when the frequency of the pulses is low. You can read more about that in our dedicated article on PWM.
In the graph below, you see the intensity of light at different brightness levels—on the vertical axis is the brightness of the emitted light, and on the horizontal axis—time.
The luminance of the MSI Prestige 13 AI+ Evo display is PWM controlled up to about 105 cd/m2. When the brightness is higher, we observe ripples of limited amplitude. Therefore, we consider the display to be sufficiently comfortable for vision in the considered aspect.
Health Impact: Blue light emissions
Installing our Health-Guard profile reduces harmful Blue Light emissions while keeping the colors of the screen perceptually accurate.
If you’re not familiar with the Blue light, the TL;DR version is – emissions that negatively affect your eyes, skin, and your whole body. You can find more information about that in our dedicated article on Blue Light.
Health Impact: Screen Reflectance
Glossy-coated displays can cause eye fatigue in high ambient light conditions due to reflections. We measure the level of screen reflection with the display turned off, at a 60° angle.
The reflectance of the MSI Prestige 13 AI+ Evo’s screen is 158 GU.
High Gloss: >70 GU
Medium Gloss: 30 – 70 GU
Low Gloss: <30 GU
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Since our profiles are tailored for each individual display model, this article and its respective profile package are meant for MSI Prestige 13 AI+ Evo configurations with ATNA33AA07-0 (SDC41A8), 2880 x 1800, OLED panel.
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Design and Office
The Design and Office profile makes display colors as close to real as possible.Ideal not only for professionals but also for everyday users, it meets sRGB standards (D65 white point, sRGB gamma) with minimal DeltaE for precise color reproduction on your panel.
Gaming and Movies
Have you ever watched a movie where, during dark scenes, you can barely see anything? Many displays fail to distinguish dark tones properly. Our Gaming and Movies profile enhances low-light performance, like HDR tech, using a gamma curve tailored to human perception — ideal for gamers seeking faster reactions and clearer visuals.
Health-Guard
Our Health-Guard profile protects your eyes by eliminating PWM flickering, reducing strain and fatigue, and minimizing harmful Blue light exposure that can disrupt sleep and health. It uses software dimming and a gamma curve tailored to human perception for comfort and safety during screen use.
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Sound
The sound of the MSI Prestige 13 AI+ Evo is of relatively good quality. In the subjective listening of a sound file, the low, middle and high frequencies have slight deviations in purity.
Performance: CPU, GPU, Storage
All benchmarks and tests were conducted with the “Extreme Performance” profile activated in the MSI Center S. Also, the “Performance mode” is applied in the BIOS in the “User Scenario” section. In addition, the “Best performance” preset is activated in the Windows “Power & Battery” menu.
CPU options
At the time of writing this review, this laptop can be found with Intel Core Ultra 7 258V or Core Ultra 9 288V.
The device that we bought is equipped with a 258V chip.
Here, we evaluate the CPU's performance using a real-world 3D rendering task, assessing its ability to handle complex computations and rendering workloads efficiently.
Results are from the Cinebench 2024 Multi-Core test (higher is better)
Single-core performance ensures smooth operation and responsiveness in operating systems, providing a better user experience.
Results are from the Geekbench 6 Single-Core test (higher is better)
Multi-core performance is essential for handling complex and demanding tasks, such as Video editing, CAD, and Scientific simulations.
Results are from the Geekbench 6 Multi-Core test (higher is better)
GPU options
The integrated Intel Arc Graphics 140V is for graphics tasks.
The results are from 3DMark Time Spy (Graphics). Higher is better.
The results are from 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Unlimited. Higher is better.
Gaming tests
| Counter-Strike 2 | HD 1080p, Low (Check settings) | HD 1080p, Medium (Check settings) | HD 1080p, Very High (Check settings) |
| Average FPS | 198 FPS | 141 FPS | 55 FPS |
| Gears 5 | Full HD, Low (Check settings) | Full HD, Medium (Check settings) | Full HD, High (Check settings) | Full HD, Ultra (Check settings) |
| Average FPS | 93 FPS | 62 FPS | 44 FPS | 33 FPS |
Storage performance
Our device has a 1TB Micron 2500 MTFDKBA1T0QG. Its benchmark speeds are good and the NVMe drive doesn’t get too hot.
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Temperatures and comfort, Battery Life
Max CPU load
In this test we use 100% on the CPU cores, monitoring their frequencies and chip temperature. The first column shows a computer’s reaction to a short load (2-10 seconds), the second column simulates a serious task (between 15 and 30 seconds), and the third column is a good indicator of how good the laptop is for long loads such as video rendering.
Average P-core frequency; Average LP E-core frequency; CPU temp.; Package Power
| Intel Core Ultra 7 258V (17W Base Power) | 0:02 – 0:10 sec | 0:15 – 0:30 sec | 10:00 – 15:00 min |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSI Prestige 13 AI+ Evo A2VM | 3.23 GHz @ 3.67 GHz @ 66°C @ 37W | 3.16 GHz @ 3.68 GHz @ 80°C @ 37W | 2.74 GHz @ 3.21 GHz @ 79°C @ 28W |
| Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 (Gen 9, 15ILL9) | 3.13 GHz @ 3.63 GHz @ 65°C @ 37W | 3.09 GHz @ 3.59 GHz @ 79°C @ 37W | 2.82 GHz @ 3.31 GHz @ 71°C @ 30W |
| ASUS Zenbook S 14 UX5406 | 2.70 GHz @ 3.35 GHz @ 95°C @ 35W | 2.26 GHz @ 3.03 GHz @ 96°C @ 29W | 2.02 GHz @ 2.83 GHz @ 96°C @ 25W |
Intel mentions a 2.00 GHz base clock for the P and LP-E cores of the Core Ultra 7 258V. For a 13-incher with a single fan cooling, the MSI Prestige 13 is doing a respectable job even in long stress where the frequencies of the performance and efficient cores hit 2.74 GHz / 3.21 GHz. That’s a better result than the bigger Zenbook S 14 UX5406 and near the frequencies of the 15-inch Yoga Slim 7.
Gaming comfort
The MSI Center S features a revamped design. The access to the fan modes is faster. The Cooler Boost function is still here, ramping the fans to their maximum speed of 6000 RPM if you want to cool the internals faster than usual. Still, there is no option for a custom fan curve. In “Extreme Performance” mode, the fan noise is moderate. The whole main body feels warm, but not hot.
The fan speed in idle is around 2200 RPM no matter if you choose the “Extreme Performance” or “ECO-Silent” mode.
Idle “ECO-Silent”
Idle “Extreme Performance”There is almost no difference in clock speed during heavy CPU actress between the “Extreme Performance” preset and the “Balanced” one. The latter offers less noise since the fan speed is ~ 1000 RPM lower.
“Extreme Performance”
“Balanced”This is the main menu of the BIOS.
Battery
Now, we conduct the battery tests with the Windows Best Power Efficiency setting turned on, screen brightness adjusted to 180 nits and all other programs turned off except for the one we are testing the notebook with. This laptop’s 75Wh battery lasts for around 17 hours of video playback. Оur test was conducted with the “Energy Saver” preset activated in the Windows “Power & Battery” menu and the “ECO-Silent” mode applied in the MSI Center S app. The “Balance” mode should be selected in the BIOS in the “User Scenario” section.
Brightness: 180 nits; Display Mode: SDR
Time to Full Discharge: Higher is Better
Disassembly, Upgrade options, and Maintenance
To open this ultra-light gadget, you have to undo seven Phillips-head screws. Pop the two areas behind the hinges with a lever tool. Then, pry the top edges and the rear. When that is done, pop the sides and the front with a thin plastic tool.
Here’s how the bottom panel looks on the inside.
This machine relies on a 75Wh battery. To remove it, pop the front of the connector, and push it slightly towards the SSD. After that, undo the pair of Phillips-head screws that fix the battery to the chassis.
The capacity is enough for around 17 hours of video playback.
Just like most of the Copilot+ PCs, the memory here is soldered. On the bright side, you can order this machine with up to 32GB of LPDDR5x-8533 MHz RAM in dual-channel mode. In terms of storage, there is just a single M.2 slot that fits 2280 Gen 4 SSDs. We found a thermal pad below the NVMe.
The Wi-Fi 7 card isn’t upgradable.
The cooling seems modest. It has a decently sized fan, a heat pipe, one heat sink, and a heat spreader.
Verdict
If you are looking for a new portable machine with modern hardware, the MSI Prestige 13 AI+ Evo A2VM can give you all that. The Lunar Lake platform is a smart choice for the MSI Prestige 13, given its focus on efficiency. The CPU performance is more than enough for day-to-day or office tasks. The NPU is great for anyone who’s into AI productivity, and the Intel Arc Graphics 140V lets you squeeze in some CS2 at Low to Medium settings during the lunch break. This reminds us that the Core Ultra 7 258V inside our laptop maintains a 2.74 GHz / 3.21 GHz P and LP-E core clock in long loads which is a respectable result.
The 2880x1800p OLED panel (ATNA33AA07-0 (SDC41A8)) boasts an infinite contact ratio and full sRGB and DCI-P3 coverage alongside very good color accuracy when our “Design and Office” profile is applied. The max brightness in SDR mode nears 400 nits. The downside of this panel is the PWM usage.
The Prestige 13 AI+ is an impressively light machine that impresses premium build quality, very long battery life, capable hardware, and modern connectivity.
You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/msi-prestige-13-ai-evo-a2vx/
Pros
- Good overall performance for a tiny 13-inch machine
- Up to 32GB LPDDR5x
- Infinite contrast ratio + wide viewing angles (SDC41A8)
- 100% DCI-P3 coverage + accurate color with our “Design and Office” profile (SDC41A8)
- ~ 400 nits of max brightness in SDR and 618 nits in HDR mode (SDC41A8)
- 2880x1800p resolution (SDC41A8)
- Relatively good keyboard
- Smooth and accurate touchpad
- Solid magnesium-aluminum chassis
- The Core Ultra 7 258V maintains a 2.74 GHz / 3.21 GHz P and LP-E core clock in long loads
- The MSI Center offers plenty of customizations
- 2x Thunderbolt 4s
- MicroSD Card reader
- 5MP IR Web camera
- Fingerprint reader (option)
- dTPM 2.0, fTPM 2.0, Lock Slot, privacy shutter
- The fan isn’t too intrusive in “Extreme Performance” mode
- Fast SSD (Micron 2500 MTFDKBA1T0QG)
- 75Wh battery that lasts for around 17 hours of videos on a single charge
- Intel Evo-certified laptop
- Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4
- Light and thin (0.99 kg / 16.9 mm)
- Great iGPU performance
- The “Balanced” preset offers almost the same clocks as the “Extreme Performance” mode but the noise is lower with the former
Cons
- Pricey
- Limited upgradability
- The lid wobbles during typing
- PWM usage (SDC41A8)
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