MSI Prestige 13 AI+ Evo

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Date Published: 24 Sep 2024

Intel Core Ultra 7 258V
Intel Arc Graphics 140V
13.3”, 2.8K (2880 x 1800), OLED
2000GB SSD
32GB RAM
0.99 kg (2.2 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

8.0 Portability Excellent

10.0 Display EXCEPTIONAL

6.5 For Work Good

5.7 For Gaming Average

Specs Review Display For Work For Gaming

MSI Prestige 13 AI+ Evo

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Review

MSI Prestige 13 AI+ Evo in-depth review

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 (2880x1800) OLED (just like we did). We can hint that the latter boasts im[...]

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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)

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Step 1: Opening the MSI Prestige 13 AI+ Evo A2VMPower off the laptop and place it on a stable, static-free surface. Undo the seven Phillips-head screws securing the bottom plate. Using a lever tool, pop the two areas behind the hinges to create an initial gap. Pry the top edges and the rear of the bottom panel with a thin plastic tool. Finish by prying the sides and the front, then carefully lift the bottom plate away from the chassis.More info: The bottom panel design keeps internal components secure and minimizes flex, which is important for an ultra-light lap[...]

DISPLAY: 13.3-inch, 2880x1800, OLED

Name
ATNA33AA07-0 (SDC41A8)

Diagonal
13.3"

Pixel density
255.36 ppi

Brightness
397 cd/m²

sRGB
100%

PWM frequency
242 Hz

Panel Type
OLED

Resolution
2880x1800

Becomes "Retina" from
14 inches (34 cm)

Contrast
infinite

dE Color Checker
1.8 1.4

PWM Rating
10.0: (safe)

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