MSI Prestige 16 AI Studio B1V review – The On-the-Go Powerhouse
Thin business devices aren’t exactly a rare find these days. MSI Prestige 16 AI Studio B1V could be a dream come true for professionals who travel a lot and need a compact big-screen machine with punchy hardware. Inside, you’ll find Intel Meteor Lake-H CPU options, and yes, they include an NPU for all your AI productivity needs. The notebook is offered with NVIDIA Ada Lovelace dGPUs but since the profile is thin, the TGPs are limited to just 55W. The compact design has a couple of trade-offs, including soldered memory and a non-upgradable Wi-Fi 7 card.
You get a choice of two high-res displays. The base one is a 1600p IPS model and you can opt for the optional 3840×2400 OLED (just like we did). We can hint that the latter is pretty good which is somehow expected.
The security also looks fine. You can rely on an IR Web camera with a privacy shutter, a Lock slot, a dTPM 2.0 chip, and a fingerprint reader. The Intel Evo certification is here to boost the battery life and overall snappiness. This reminds us that MSI has fitted a hefty 99.9Wh battery under the bonnet.
You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/msi-prestige-16-ai-studio-b1vx/
Contents
Specs, Drivers, What’s in the box
MSI Prestige 16 AI Studio (B1Vx) - 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 Home, Windows 11 Pro, DOS, Windows 11
- Battery
- 99.9Wh, 4-cell
- Body material
- Aluminum, Magnesium alloy
- Dimensions
- 358.4 x 254.4 x 16.85 - 18.95 mm (14.11" x 10.02" x 0.66")
- Weight
- 1.60 kg (3.5 lbs)
- Ports and connectivity
- 2x USB Type-A
- 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
- 1x USB Type-C
- 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
- 1x USB Type-C
- Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
- HDMI
- 2.1 (8K@60Hz / 4K@120Hz)
- Card reader
- SD (SD, SDHC, SDXC)
- Ethernet LAN
- 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
- Wi-Fi
- 802.11be
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- Audio jack
- 3.5mm Combo Jack
- Features
- Fingerprint reader
- optional
- Web camera
- FHD IR with privacy shutter and Ultrasonic Human Presence Detection, fixed focus
- Backlit keyboard
- Microphone
- 3x Spatial Array Microphone with AI Noise Cancellation Pro
- Speakers
- 2x 2W Stereo Speakers, DTS Audio Processing
- Optical drive
- Security Lock slot
- Kensington Lock
All MSI Prestige 16 AI Studio (B1Vx) configurations
Drivers
All drivers and utilities for this notebook can be found here: https://www.msi.com/Business-Productivity/Prestige-16-AI-Studio-B1VX/support
What’s in the box?
The sturdy box houses the laptop itself, a bit of paperwork, and a compact 140W Type-C adapter.
Design and construction
The Prestige 16 AI Studio B1V looks clean and modern. The magnesium-aluminum chassis is rigid. This applies to both the main body and the lid. MSI claims that the Stellar Gray finish is fingerprint-proof. Well, after a day of usage, some smudges are visible here and there but nothing extreme.
The lid opens easily with one hand. The notebook is pretty compact given the 16-inch form factor. It stops the scales at 1.60 kilos and the profile thickness is 16.85 – 18.95 mm.
Aside from the thick “chin” that houses the MSI logo, the other three bezels are thin.
The 1080p@30FPS Web camera on top supports HDR and 3D Noise Reduction+ (3DNR+). The IR unit supports Windows Hello and incorporates Tobii Aware technology, which is a useful feature, especially in office environments. This clever extra blurs the display when you step away and obscures on-screen information from prying eyes.
The max angle of opening almost reaches the 180-degree mark – great for content sharing in the office!
The keyboard is almost perfect. Its only downside is the small Arrows. The rest is pretty good including an even white backlight, large keycaps with long travel, a NumPad, and an AI shortcut. The fingerprint reader is built into the Power button in the top right corner.
The touchpad is huge! It’s also very smooth and accurate. We will moan a bit about the noisy-ish clicks.
A big ventilation grill, six rubber feet, and two speaker cutouts can be seen on the bottom of the laptop. The heat is being exhausted through three vents – two on the back and one on the left. The lower part of the lid stays almost on top of the rear exhausts so not much heat reaches the screen during heavy loads unless the lid is widely open.
Ports
There is just a Kensington Lock slot on the left. The majority of the connectors are on the back – an HDMI 2.1 for up to 8K@60Hz / 4K@120Hz external displays, a 10 Gbps USB Type-A 3.2 (Gen. 2) port with an optional Power Share function, 10 Gbps USB Type-C 3.2 (Gen. 2) port with PowerDelivery 3.0 (up to 100W), and a 40 Gbps Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 port with a up to 140W PowerDelivery 3.1 extra. On the right, you get a LAN, an SD (XC/HC) Card Reader, and an Audio combo jack.
Both Type-Cs come with DisplayPort functionality.
Display and Sound Quality, Get our Profiles
| MSI Prestige 16 AI Studio B1V | ATNA60YV09-0 (SDC4191) |
| Diagonal | 16.0 inches (40.6 cm) |
| Panel Type | OLED |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2400 pixels |
| Max Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 |
| Pixel Density | 283 PPI |
| ‘Retina’ Distance | Greater than or equal to 31 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 16 AI Studio B1V 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 16 AI Studio B1V: 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 16 AI Studio B1V covers 100% of the DCI-P3 gamut
Brightness and Contrast
The maximum brightness in HDR mode is 619 cd/m² at 8% white fill and 432 cd/m² on a full white screen.
The maximum brightness in SDR mode is 392 cd/m² in the center of the screen and 388 cd/m² averaged across the surface with a maximum deviation of 3%.
The Correlated Color Temperature (CCT) on a white screen at maximum brightness is 6320K.
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 183 nits (Windows slider = 64%) — 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 16 AI Studio B1V. 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 16 AI Studio B1V, the Average color accuracy was 2.4 dE (Fig. 2), and with our Design and Gaming profile, it lowered to 1.6 dE (Fig. 3).
(Fig. 2) MSI Prestige 16 AI Studio B1V in its factory condition
(Fig. 3) MSI Prestige 16 AI Studio B1V 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 16 AI Studio B1V 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 16 AI Studio’s screen is 152 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 16 AI Studio B1V configurations with ATNA60YV09-0 (SDC4191), 3840 x 2400, OLED panel.
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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.
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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.
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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 16 AI Studio B1V 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. 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 155H or Intel Core Ultra 9 185H.
The device that we bought is equipped with a 185H 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
You have a choice of three 55W dGPUs – RTX 4050, RTX 4060, and RTX 4070.
Our machine is equipped with an RTX 4070.
The results are from 3DMark Time Spy (Graphics). Higher is better.
The results are from 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Unlimited. Higher is better.
MSI Prestige 16 AI Studio (B1Vx) GPU variants
Here you can see an approximate comparison between the GPUs that can be found in the MSI Prestige 16 AI Studio (B1Vx) models on the market. This way you can decide for yourself which MSI Prestige 16 AI Studio (B1Vx) model is the best bang for your buck.
Note: The chart shows the cheapest different GPU configurations so you should check what the other specifications of these laptops are by clicking on the laptop’s name / GPU.
The results are from 3DMark Time Spy (Graphics). Higher is better.
Results are from the 3DMark: Wild Life (Graphics) benchmark (higher the score, the better)
Gaming tests
| Metro Exodus | Full HD, Low (Check settings) | Full HD, High (Check settings) | Full HD, Extreme (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average FPS | 191 fps | 80 fps | 26 fps |
| Borderlands 3 | Full HD, V.Low (Check settings) | Full HD, Medium (Check settings) | Full HD, High (Check settings) | Full HD, Badass (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average FPS | 166 fps | 130 fps | 95 fps | 75 fps |
| Far Cry 6 | Full HD, Low (Check settings) | Full HD, High (Check settings) | Full HD, Ultra (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average FPS | 137 fps | 108 fps | 93 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 | 214 fps | 158 fps | 134 fps | 109 fps |
The gaming performance seems normal, despite the modest 55W TGP of the RTX 4070.
Storage performance
Our device has a 1TB SAMSUNG MZVL81T0HELB-00BTW (PM9C1). This decently snappy Gen 4 SSD reached 67°C during benchmarking.
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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 E-core frequency; Average LP E-core frequency; CPU temp.; Package Power
| Intel Core Ultra 9 185H (45W Base Power) | 0:02 – 0:10 sec | 0:15 – 0:30 sec | 10:00 – 15:00 min |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSI Prestige 16 AI Studio B1V | 3.20 GHz @ 2.56 GHz @ 1.48 GHz @ 63°C @ 50W | 3.50 GHz @ 2.82 GHz @ 1.88 GHz @ 74°C @ 75W | 2.64 GHz @ 2.20 GHz @ 1.48 GHz @ 75°C @ 46W |
| Lenovo Thinkbook 13x Gen 4 | 2.72 GHz @ 2.25 GHz @ 1.48 GHz @ 75°C @ 57W | 2.80 GHz @ 2.37 GHz @ 1.59 GHz @ 91°C @ 60W | 2.34 GHz @ 2.06 GHz @ 1.32 GHz @ 79°C @ 42W |
| Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Gen 9 (16″) | 3.71 GHz @ 3.00 GHz @ 1.93 GHz @ 76°C @ 108W | 4.03 GHz @ 3.25 GHz @ 2.06 GHz @ 92°C @ 115W | 3.52 GHz @ 2.88 GHz @ 1.82 GHz @ 82°C @ 80W |
| Alienware x16 R2 | 3.99 GHz @ 3.29 GHz @ 2.49 GHz @ 83°C @ 149W | 3.79 GHz @ 3.29 GHz @ 2.49 GHz @ 88°C @ 145W | 3.44 GHz @ 3.29 GHz @ 2.49 GHz @ 92°C @ 124W |
| MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio A1V | 3.60 GHz @ 2.99 GHz @ 1.85 GHz @ 71°C @ 90W | 3.56 GHz @ 2.98 GHz @ 1.85 GHz @ 78°C @ 90W | 3.16 GHz @ 2.69 GHz @ 1.67 GHz @ 86°C @ 72W |
| Acer Predator Triton Neo 16 (PTN16-51) | 3.43 GHz @ 2.87 GHz @ 1.85 GHz @ 71°C @ 83W | 3.54 GHz @ 2.95 GHz @ 1.90 GHz @ 81°C @ 85W | 3.29 GHz @ 2.70 GHz @ 1.79 GHz @ 82°C @ 70W |
| Alienware m16 R2 | 3.94 GHz @ 3.29 GHz @ 2.02 GHz @ 85°C @ 115W | 3.42 GHz @ 3.29 GHz @ 2.40 GHz @ 93°C @ 110W | 3.45 GHz @ 2.92 GHz @ 1.84 GHz @ 85°C @ 78W |
| MSI Stealth 14 AI Studio A1V | 3.76 GHz @ 3.00 GHz @ 1.92 GHz @ 74°C @ 95W | 3.74 GHz @ 2.97 GHz @ 1.91 GHz @ 80°C @ 95W | 3.62 GHz @ 2.88 GHz @ 1.85 GHz @ 92°C @ 90W |
| ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED (N6506) “Full-speed fan mode” | 3.79 GHz @ 3.25 GHz @ 2.16 GHz @ 91°C @ 114W | 3.16 GHz @ 2.85 GHz @ 2.49 GHz @ 95°C @ 86W | 3.26 GHz @ 2.57 GHz @ 1.70 GHz @ 73°C @ 65W |
| ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED (N6506) “Performance fan mode” | 3.74 GHz @ 3.08 GHz @ 1.88 GHz @ 82°C @ 114W | 3.47 GHz @ 3.22 GHz @ 2.41 GHz @ 94°C @ 106W | 3.02 GHz @ 2.35 GHz @ 1.59 GHz @ 72°C @ 60W |
| ASUS Zenbook DUO (UX8406) | 3.13 GHz @ 2.54 GHz @ 1.68 GHz @ 78°C @ 64W | 2.55 GHz @ 2.25 GHz @ 1.39 GHz @ 90°C @ 53W | 2.09 GHz @ 1.88 GHz @ 1.00 GHz @ 78°C @ 35W |
Despite the thin profile, the Core Ultra 9 185H boosts to 3.50 GHz / 2.82 GHz for the P and E cores in medium loads. In long stress, the frequencies hit 2.64 GHz / 2.20 GHz which is still an adequate result.
Real-life gaming
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 | GPU frequency/ Core temp (after 2 min) | GPU frequency/ Core temp (after 30 min) |
|---|---|---|
| MSI Prestige 16 AI Studio B1V | 1661 MHz @ 72°C @ 54W | 1660 MHz @ 77°C @ 54W |
| HP OMEN 17 (17-db0000) | 2426 MHz @ 71°C @ 119W | 2408 MHz @ 73°C @ 120W |
| Acer Nitro 17 (AN17-42) | 2625 MHz @ 70°C @ 126W | 2625 MHz @ 72°C @ 126W |
| ASUS TUF Gaming A16 FA608 | 2580 MHz @ 82°C @ 132W | 2580 MHz @ 79°C @ 129W |
| ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814 “Turbo” preset | 2550 MHz @ 74°C @ 132W | 2550 MHz @ 75°C @ 132W |
| ASUS ROG Strix G18 G814 “Performance” preset | 2384 MHz @ 73°C @ 119W | 2377 MHz @ 75°C @ 119W |
| ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GA605 | 2277 MHz @ 79°C @ 105W | 2258 MHz @ 82°C @ 105W |
| ASUS ProArt P16 (H7606) | 2284 MHz @ 74°C @ 105W | 2270 MHz @ 76°C @ 105W |
| HP OMEN Transcend 16 (16-u0000) | 2490 MHz @ 83°C @ 130W | 2280 MHz @ 83°C @ 109W |
| Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 (PHN14-51) | 2595 MHz @ 79°C @ 124W | 2514 MHz @ 84°C @ 124W |
| Acer Predator Triton Neo 16 (PTN16-51) | 2383 MHz @ 73°C @ 110W | 2363 MHz @ 78°C @ 110W |
| Acer Nitro 16 (AN16-42) | 2640 MHz @ 70°C @ 125W | 2640 MHz @ 72°C @ 125W |
| Alienware m16 R2 | 2440 MHz @ 78°C @ 120W | 2427 MHz @ 84°C @ 119W |
| MSI Stealth 14 AI Studio A1V | 2048 MHz @ 78°C @ 90W | 1981 MHz @ 85°C @ 89W |
| Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16-72) | 2535 MHz @ 80°C @ 139W | 2503 MHz @ 86°C @ 139W |
| MSI Sword 16 HX B14V | 2373 MHz @ 73°C @ 115W | 2372 MHz @ 73°C @ 115W |
| MSI Sword 17 HX B14V | 2395 MHz @ 73°C @ 114W | 2388 MHz @ 75°C @ 114W |
| Alienware m18 R2 | 2550 MHz @ 68°C @ 132W | 2550 MHz @ 72°C @ 133W |
| Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (16″, Gen 9) | 2580 MHz @ 81°C @ 130W | 2580 MHz @ 86°C @ 132W |
| Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 (PHN18-71) | 2610 MHz @ 77°C @ 131W | 2610 MHz @ 82°C @ 134W |
| Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (16″, Gen 9) | 2535 MHz @ 74°C @ 129W | 2535 MHz @ 75°C @ 130W |
| Acer Nitro 17 (AN17-41) “Turbo” preset | 2535 MHz @ 66°C @ 121W | 2535 MHz @ 67°C @ 122W |
| Acer Nitro 17 (AN17-41) “Performance” preset | 2475 MHz @ 72°C @ 123W | 2475 MHz @ 73°C @ 123W |
The GeForce RTX 4070 maintains a 1660 MHz core clock in long gaming sessions. That sounds perfectly fine given the limited GPU power limit.
Gaming comfort
As always, the MSI Center gives you plenty of control to tune the laptop power including four performance presets, an AI mode, and a custom fan curve.
In idle, when the “Extreme Performance” preset is turned on, the fan speed is around 2000 RPM and ~ 6000 RPM when the Cooler Boost function is applied.
Idle Fan speed
“Cooler Boost” OnDuring heavy CPU loads in “Extreme Performance” mode, the fan speed is around 3400 RPM. In this case, the noise is slightly above the average but nothing intrusive. Keep in mind that the clock speeds fluctuate wildly.
When the “Extreme Performance” mode is applied, the TGP is around 55W and it’s 10W down if you choose the “Balanced” preset.
“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 99.9Wh battery lasts for around 10 hours of video playback. Оur test was conducted with the “Battery Saver” preset activated in the Windows “Power & Battery” menu and the “Super Battery” mode applied in the MSI Center. 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 gain access to the internals of this thin notebook, you have to undo 8 Phillips-head screws. To pop the rear, insert a thin plastic tool around the USB Type-A connector and carefully pop the plate step by step until the internal clips are released.
Then, pry the sides and the front.
Here’s how the bottom panel looks on the inside.
This device has a large 99.9Wh battery. To take it out, pull the connector towards the unit and undo the 4 Phillips-head screws that secure the battery to the chassis.
The capacity is enough for around 10 hours of video playback.
This is a thin laptop and that’s why it’s not a surprise that the memory is soldered. On the flip side, you get up to 32GB of LPDDR5-6400MHz RAM in dual-channel mode which is plenty. The Wi-Fi 7 card on the right is also soldered. The storage upgradability is limited to just one M.2 slot compatible with 2280 Gen 4 SSDs. The preinstalled NVMe is covered with foil. There is a small yet thick thermal pad underneath the SSD.
The Cooler Boost 3 thermal system comprises a pair of fans, one heat pipe shared between the CPU and GPU, and one more for each chip. We can also see three heat sinks and two sizable heat spreaders.
Verdict
Despite being a thin 16-inch device, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Studio B1V offers a lot of power and features. It has a huge battery, capable cooling, a modern port selection, and great input devices. All that is fitted into an elegant and solid magnesium-aluminum body. The overall performance is good while the noise is kept as low as possible. Of course, the 30 mm gaming machines offer more power but most of them are at least 1 kilo heavier. The real-life gaming performance of the Prestige 16 AI Studio is good, despite the modest 55W TGP of the GeForce RTX 4070.
The optional 2400p OLED screen (ATNA60YV09-0 (SDC4191)) is suitable for content creation. It sports an infinite contrast ratio, full DCI-P3 coverage, and ~ 400 nits of max brightness in SDR mode. While viewing HDR content, the peak brightness is 619 nits.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Studio B1V is a great choice for wealthy users who are constantly on the go. It boasts powerful hardware, a modern port selection, good battery life, and a superb display.
You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/msi-prestige-16-ai-studio-b1vx/
Pros
- Good overall performance for a light 16-incher
- Up to 32GB LPDDR5
- Infinite contrast ratio + wide viewing angles (SDC4191)
- 100% DCI-P3 coverage + accurate color with our “Design and Office” profile (SDC4191)
- ~ 400 nits of max brightness in SDR and 619 nits in HDR mode (SDC4191)
- 3840×2400 resolution (SDC4191)
- Comfortable backlit keyboard
- Huge touchpad that is also smooth and accurate
- Solid magnesium-aluminum chassis
- The Core Ultra 9 185H maintains a 3.50 GHz / 2.82 P and E core clock in medium loads
- The MSI Center offers plenty of customizations
- 1x 10 Gbps Type-C + Thunderbolt 4+ 1x 10 Gbps Type-A port
- SD Card Reader
- Pretty big thermal system given the low weight of the laptop
- 1080p IR Web camera with privacy shutter
- Fingerprint reader, dTPM 2.0 chip, Lock Slot + Tobii Aware tech
- The fans aren’t intrusive in “Extreme Performance” mode
- Snappy SSD (1TB Samsung PM9C1)
- Pretty compact 140W Type-C adapter
- 99.9Wh battery that lasts for around 10 hours of videos on a single charge
- Intel Evo-certified laptop
- Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth v5.4
- Light (1.60 kg)
Cons
- Expensive
- Just three USB ports
- Limited upgradability
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I tell you one thing, every reviewer never thought of, for some mysterious reason.
Never buy AMD or Intel CPU if they charge extra hundreds of dollars for 100 megaherz more. Core 9=Core 7 in this model. Ryzen 9=Ryzen 7 in previous review. Consumers must know about anti-consumer practices.