MSI Prestige A16 AI+ vs MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo C1M Comparison

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MSI Prestige A16 AI+ vs MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo C1M Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Prestige A16 AI+ and Prestige 14 AI Evo C1M, two laptops by MSI. MSI Prestige A16 AI+ was introduced to market in September 2024 and MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo C1M was launched in January 2024. There is only 8 months difference between Prestige A16 AI+ and Prestige 14 AI Evo C1M so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Prestige A16 AI+ and Prestige 14 AI Evo C1M are members of MSI's Prestige series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

MSI Prestige Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
MSI Prestige A16 AI+	September 2024	16.0"	358 x 258.55 x 16.9-17.35 mm	1.9 kg (4.19 lbs)
MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo C1M	January 2024	14.0"	313.4 x 246.5 x 18.95 mm	1.7 kg (3.75 lbs)
MSI Prestige 16 Evo	January 2023	16.0"	358 x 258.55 x 16.85 mm	1.9 kg (4.19 lbs)
MSI Prestige 14 Evo 12th Gen	March 2022	14.0"	319 x 219 x 15.9 mm	1.29 kg (2.84 lbs)
MSI Prestige 15 12th Gen	March 2022	15.6"	356.8 x 233.7 x 18.9 mm	1.69 kg (3.73 lbs)
MSI Prestige 14 2021 11th Gen	January 2021	14.0"	319 x 219 x 15.9 mm	1.29 kg (2.84 lbs)
MSI Prestige 15 2021 11th Gen	January 2021	15.6"	357 x 234 x 17 mm	1.69 kg (3.73 lbs)
MSI Prestige 15 A11X 2021	January 2021	15.6"	356.8 x 233.7 x 16.9-18.9 mm	1.65 kg (3.64 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of MSI Prestige A16 AI+ and MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo C1M before getting into our more detailed comparison.

MSI Prestige A16 AI+ Key Specs

Launched in September 2024
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen AI 9 365
GPU: Radeon 880M
8GB Ram
358 x 258.55 x 16.9-17.35 mm (14.09 x 10.18 x 0.67-0.68 inches)
Weight: 1.9 kg (4.19 lbs)

MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo C1M Key Specs

Launched in January 2024
14.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
GPU: Intel Arc iGPU (7-Cores)
16GB Ram
313.4 x 246.5 x 18.95 mm (12.34 x 9.7 x 0.75 inches)
Weight: 1.7 kg (3.75 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Prestige A16 AI+ and Prestige 14 AI Evo C1M compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose MSI Prestige A16 AI+ over MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo C1M

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~80.2% vs ~73.6%	Larger screen area ratio
Display Size	16 inches vs 14 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Refresh Rate	165 Hz vs 144 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen PPI	189 ppi vs 162 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	2560 x 1600 pixels vs 1920 x 1200 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
DCI-P3 Color Gamut	100% vs 67.7%	Wider DCI-P3 Color Gamut
CPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 7 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 5 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	4.5 TFLOPS vs 3.9 TFLOPS	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-A Ports	2x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 3.2	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No

Reasons to choose MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo C1M over MSI Prestige A16 AI+

Weight	1.70 kg vs 1.90 kg	0.2 kg lighter
Side Bezel Thickness	5.9 mm vs 6.7 mm	0.8 mm thinner bezels
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	More RAM Options
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45

Common Strengths of MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo C1M and MSI Prestige A16 AI+

Launch Dates	September 2024 vs January 2024	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
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
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 2.1 vs 1x HDMI 2.1	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo C1M and MSI Prestige A16 AI+

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability

MSI Prestige A16 AI+ vs MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo C1M: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the MSI Prestige A16 AI+ and the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo C1M.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.9 kg (4.19 lbs)	1.7 kg (3.75 lbs)
Surface Area	926 cm2 (143.4 inches2)	773 cm2 (119.7 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~80.2%	~73.6%
Side Bezel Thickness	~6.7 mm	~5.9 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.12 kg/inch	0.12 kg/inch
	0.264 lbs/inch	0.264 lbs/inch
Colors	Silver	Gray
Cover Opening Angle	180Â°	180Â°

Comparison of the MSI Prestige A16 AI+ and the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo C1M External Dimensions

Weight

Prestige A16 AI+ weighs 1.9 kg (4.19 lbs), whereas the Prestige 14 AI Evo C1M weighs 1.7 kg (3.75 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 A16 AI+ 1.90 kg

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 2.07 kg

MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo C1M 1.70 kg

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 1.42 kg

Thickness Comparison

MSI Prestige A16 AI+ 17.35 mm

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 20.35 mm

MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo C1M 18.95 mm

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 17.12 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 A16 AI+ is 0.12 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo C1M is 0.12 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 A16 AI+ vs MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo C1M: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	AMD Ryzen AI 9 365	Intel Core Ultra 5 125H Intel Core Ultra 7 155H Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
Base Frequency	2.0 GHz	1.2 GHz
Turbo Frequency	5 GHz	4.5 GHz
Number of Cores	10 (4P + 6E)	Arc Graphics (7-
Number of Threads	20	18
L3 Cache	24 MB	18 MB
Integrated GPU	AMD Radeon 880M	Arc Graphics (7-Cores)
CPU Fabrication Process	4 nm	7 nm

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 A16 AI+ and MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo C1M.

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

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen AI 9 365

Laptops with: Intel Core Ultra 5 125H

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Radeon 880M	Intel Arc iGPU (7-Cores)
Base Clock Frequency	800 MHz	300 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	2900 MHz	2200 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	15 W	28 W
Type	Integrated	Integrated
FLOPS	4.5 TFLOPS	3.9 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	LPDDR5X	DDR5
Memory Speed	7.5 Gbps	5.6 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	768	896
TMUs	48	56
ROPs	32	24

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 A16 AI+ has a FLOPS value of 4.5 TFLOPS whereas the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo C1M ' has a FLOPS value of 3.9 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the MSI Prestige A16 AI+ may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 32GB	16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	2x4 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	7500 MHz	5600 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5X	DDR5
Upgradable	No	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

The Prestige 14 AI Evo C1M provides a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, which allows for smoother multitasking and improved performance in memory-demanding tasks compared to the Prestige A16 AI+'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 A16 AI+	MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo C1M
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.	✔ Good performance.
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	90 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Right
Charge Power	100 W	100 W

On the other hand, the Prestige 14 AI Evo C1M features a higher battery capacity of 90 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Prestige A16 AI+'s 82 Wh.

Battery Comparison

MSI Prestige A16 AI+ 82 Wh

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 74.15 Wh

MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo C1M 90 Wh

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 55.79 Wh

STORAGE
The Prestige 14 AI Evo C1M offers a larger max storage capacity of 2 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the Prestige A16 AI+'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 A16 AI+ vs MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo C1M: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the MSI Prestige A16 AI+ and MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo C1M 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 A16 AI+ has a display size of 16.0".On the other hand, Prestige 14 AI Evo C1M has a smaller 14.0" display.The total usable screen area of the Prestige A16 AI+ is 742cm² / 115inch² whereas the Prestige 14 AI Evo C1M's total usable screen area is 568cm² / 88inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Prestige A16 AI+ features a higher pixel density with 189 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

MSI Prestige A16 AI+ 189 PPI

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 169 PPI

MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo C1M 162 PPI

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 173 PPI

Refresh Rate
The Prestige A16 AI+ offers a higher refresh rate of 165 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Brightness
Both Prestige A16 AI+ and Prestige 14 AI Evo C1M offer the same maximum brightness of 400 nits (cd/m²).

Brightness Comparison

MSI Prestige A16 AI+ 400 nits

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 413 nits

MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo C1M 400 nits

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 383 nits

MSI Prestige A16 AI+ vs MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo C1M Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both Prestige A16 AI+ and Prestige 14 AI Evo C1M support the latest Wi-Fi standard v7.

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 A16 AI+ and Prestige 14 AI Evo C1M have USB-A ports. Prestige A16 AI+ has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Prestige 14 AI Evo C1M has 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Prestige A16 AI+ and Prestige 14 AI Evo C1M 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 A16 AI+ and Prestige 14 AI Evo C1M are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Both Prestige A16 AI+ and Prestige 14 AI Evo C1M feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors.

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
Prestige A16 AI+ is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Prestige 14 AI Evo C1M does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Prestige A16 AI+ and Prestige 14 AI Evo C1M 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)	v7	v7
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.4	v5.4
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	1x 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 2.1	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	No
Proprietary Charging Port	No	No