•  Date Published: 24 Sep 2024
    • Intel Core Ultra 7 258V
    • Intel Arc Graphics 140V
    • 13.3”, 2.8K (2880 x 1800), OLED
    • 1000GB SSD
    • 32GB RAM
    • 0.99 kg (2.2 lbs)
    7.4
    TOTAL SCORE
    8.0 Portability Excellent
    10.0 Display EXCEPTIONAL
    6.5 For Work Good
    5.7 For Gaming Average

    Review

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    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[...]

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    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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