MSI Prestige 16 Evo vs MSI Stealth 17 Studio Comparison

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MSI Prestige 16 Evo vs MSI Stealth 17 Studio Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Prestige 16 Evo and Stealth 17 Studio, two laptops by MSI. MSI Prestige 16 Evo was introduced to market in January 2023 and MSI Stealth 17 Studio was launched in January 2023. Both Prestige 16 Evo and Stealth 17 Studio were launched within the same month so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and available technology level.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of MSI Prestige 16 Evo and MSI Stealth 17 Studio before getting into our more detailed comparison.

MSI Prestige 16 Evo Key Specs

Launched in January 2023
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 13500H
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
8GB Ram
358 x 258.55 x 16.85 mm (14.09 x 10.18 x 0.66 inches)
Weight: 1.9 kg (4.19 lbs)

MSI Stealth 17 Studio Key Specs

Launched in January 2023
17.3" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i7 13700H
GPU: GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile 6GB
16GB Ram
397.6 x 283.5 x 20.1-20.8 mm (15.65 x 11.16 x 0.79-0.82 inches)
Weight: 2.8 kg (6.17 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Prestige 16 Evo and Stealth 17 Studio compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose MSI Prestige 16 Evo over MSI Stealth 17 Studio

Weight	1.90 kg vs 2.80 kg	0.9 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~80.2% vs ~73.2%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	6.7 mm vs 7.3 mm	0.6 mm thinner bezels
Screen PPI	189 ppi vs 127 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Opening Angle	180° vs 130°	More flexible screen
Screen Resolution	2560 x 1600 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen

Reasons to choose MSI Stealth 17 Studio over MSI Prestige 16 Evo

Display Size	17.3 inches vs 16 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Refresh Rate	360 Hz vs 165 Hz	Smoother media experience
GPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	8.6 TFLOPS vs 1.41 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	More RAM Options
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	Better HDMI connectivity
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 2.0	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No

Common Strengths of MSI Stealth 17 Studio and MSI Prestige 16 Evo

Launch Dates	January 2023 vs January 2023	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6E vs v6E	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs Yes	Easy Login with Fingerprint Sensor
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.0 vs 1x HDMI 2.0	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Built-in SD Card Reader	Yes vs Yes	Read & Write SD Cards
Numeric Pad	Yes vs Yes	Fast way to input numbers
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of MSI Stealth 17 Studio and MSI Prestige 16 Evo

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability

MSI Prestige 16 Evo vs MSI Stealth 17 Studio: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the MSI Prestige 16 Evo and the MSI Stealth 17 Studio.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.9 kg (4.19 lbs)	2.8 kg (6.17 lbs)
Surface Area	926 cm2 (143.4 inches2)	1127 cm2 (174.7 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~80.2%	~73.2%
Side Bezel Thickness	~6.7 mm	~7.3 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.12 kg/inch	0.16 kg/inch
	0.264 lbs/inch	0.352 lbs/inch
Colors	Silver	Black
Cover Opening Angle	180Â°	130Â°

Comparison of the MSI Prestige 16 Evo and the MSI Stealth 17 Studio External Dimensions

Weight

Prestige 16 Evo weighs 1.9 kg (4.19 lbs), whereas the Stealth 17 Studio weighs 2.8 kg (6.17 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

MSI Prestige 16 Evo 1.90 kg

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 2.07 kg

MSI Stealth 17 Studio 2.80 kg

Avg: larger than 17.0" 2.74 kg

Thickness Comparison

MSI Prestige 16 Evo 16.85 mm

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 20.35 mm

MSI Stealth 17 Studio 20.80 mm

Avg: larger than 17.0" 24.26 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the MSI Prestige 16 Evo is 0.12 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the MSI Stealth 17 Studio is 0.16 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

MSI Prestige 16 Evo vs MSI Stealth 17 Studio: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i5 13500H Intel Core i7 13700H Intel Core i7 1360P	Intel Core i7 13700H Intel Core i9 13900H
Base Frequency	2.6 GHz	2.4 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.7 GHz	5 GHz
Number of Cores	12	14
Number of Threads	16	20
L3 Cache	18 MB	24 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (96EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1730	1904
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	11090	13394
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1816	1882
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	14071	16430

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the MSI Prestige 16 Evo and MSI Stealth 17 Studio.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 13500H

Laptops with: Intel Core i7 13700H

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)	GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile 12GB GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile 16GB
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz	1455 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1100 MHz	1755 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	15 W	50 W
Type	Integrated	Dedicated
FLOPS	1,408 GFLOPS	8.986 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	6 GB
Memory Type	System Shared	GDDR6
Memory Bus	System Shared	96 bit
Memory Speed	System Shared	2000 MHz 16 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	640	2560
TMUs	40	80
ROPs	20	48

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. MSI Prestige 16 Evo has a FLOPS value of 1.41 TFLOPS whereas the MSI Stealth 17 Studio ' has a FLOPS value of 8.6 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the MSI Stealth 17 Studio may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 32GB	16GB 32GB 64GB
Memory Bus	2x4 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	4800 MHz	5200 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5	DDR5
Upgradable	No	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

The Stealth 17 Studio provides a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, which allows for smoother multitasking and improved performance in memory-demanding tasks compared to the Prestige 16 Evo's RAM capacity of 8 GB.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	MSI Prestige 16 Evo	MSI Stealth 17 Studio
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	82 Wh	99.9 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Right, Bottom
Charge Power	100 W	240 W

On the other hand, the Stealth 17 Studio features a higher battery capacity of 100 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Prestige 16 Evo's 82 Wh.

Battery Comparison

MSI Prestige 16 Evo 82 Wh

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 74.15 Wh

MSI Stealth 17 Studio 100 Wh

Avg: larger than 17.0" 76.88 Wh

STORAGE
The Stealth 17 Studio offers a larger max storage capacity of 2 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the Prestige 16 Evo's storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	2
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

MSI Prestige 16 Evo vs MSI Stealth 17 Studio: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the MSI Prestige 16 Evo and MSI Stealth 17 Studio since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Prestige 16 Evo has a display size of 16.0".On the other hand, Stealth 17 Studio has a larger17.3" display.The total usable screen area of the Prestige 16 Evo is 742cm² / 115inch² whereas the Stealth 17 Studio's total usable screen area is 825cm² / 128inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Prestige 16 Evo features a higher pixel density with 189 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

MSI Prestige 16 Evo 189 PPI

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 169 PPI

MSI Stealth 17 Studio 127 PPI

Avg: larger than 17.0" 141 PPI

Refresh Rate
The Stealth 17 Studio offers a higher refresh rate of 360 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

MSI Prestige 16 Evo vs MSI Stealth 17 Studio Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both laptops offer the same Wi-Fi standard (v6E), ensuring fast and reliable wireless connections.

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Prestige 16 Evo and Stealth 17 Studio feature 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Prestige 16 Evo and Stealth 17 Studio feature 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Both Prestige 16 Evo and Stealth 17 Studio are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Both Prestige 16 Evo and Stealth 17 Studio feature an HDMI port. Prestige 16 Evo offers 1x HDMI 2.0, while Stealth 17 Studio offers 1x HDMI 2.1.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Both Prestige 16 Evo and Stealth 17 Studio come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both Prestige 16 Evo and Stealth 17 Studio are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6E	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.3	v5.3
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.0	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	Yes
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	Yes
SD CardReader	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	No	Yes