MSI Prestige 14vsRazer Blade Pro 17

We compare these two popular phones to help you decide which one fits your needs and budget better.

MSI
MSI Prestige 14
Prestige 14

Quick Stats

The MSI Prestige 14's performance falls short of expectations due to mediocre CPU and GPU capabilities overall.
The MSI Prestige 14's premium build quality is its standout feature, offering excellent durability and aesthetics overall.
The MSI Prestige 14's display is perfect for everyday tasks with sufficient resolution and color accuracy.
The MSI Prestige 14 features impressive specs, including Intel i7 CPU and Nvidia GeForce RTX GPU.
Razer
Razer Blade Pro 17
Blade Pro 17

Quick Stats

The Razer Blade Pro 17's performance is largely hindered by high graphics demands, impacting battery life and frame rates.
The Razer Blade Pro 17 boasts exceptional build quality, making it a solid choice for productivity and creative work.
The Razer Blade Pro 17's display is a letdown due to weak brightness and limited viewing distance usability.
The Razer Blade Pro 17 boasts a sleek design with advanced features like a Core i7 processor and RTX GPU.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
MSI Prestige 14
Winner
#71
Razer Blade Pro 17
#76
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
MSI Prestige 14
#375
Razer Blade Pro 17
#228
Winner
Display
MSI Prestige 14
#291
Winner
Razer Blade Pro 17
#323
Performance
MSI Prestige 14
#359
Razer Blade Pro 17
#171
Winner
Build
MSI Prestige 14
#339
Winner
Razer Blade Pro 17
#861
Features
MSI Prestige 14
#132
Winner
Razer Blade Pro 17
#153

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
MSI MSI Prestige 14
Razer Razer Blade Pro 17
up to 32GB
up to 64GB
up to 4000GB SSD
up to 8000GB SSD
Intel Core i9-13900H
Intel Core i7-10875H
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Max-Q

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

MSI Prestige 14

Strengths

The webcam is clear and has good quality.
This laptop falls into category number two, balance Middle Ground laptop that has a dedicated graphics card hard for me to do occasional renderings in
It would be great for graphic design and video editing as long as it's not color critical due to the display
The performance series CPU is doing some leg work and v-ray shows significantly better results than 9th gen i7 in desktop or 11th gen i7 in a laptop
This laptop would be excellent for Revit, with many tasks being CPU bound
It has a good display size of 14 inches which is quite appealing to those who find the 13 inch too small and 15 too big
MSI's website has had it on sale for 11.99 dollars for quite some time now
The MSRP of this laptop is 1499 US Dollars, making it a reasonable purchase

Weaknesses

The RTX 3050 GPU struggles to keep up with other GPUs if the laptop was equipped with more vram or better GPUs like 3060
The display size, while good, may be too small for some users and too big for others
The battery life is only around 4 hours, which may not be enough for heavy users
The CPU-bound renderings in V-ray show significantly slower results than desktops with the same CPU
The GPU performance in benchmarks like Enscape shows it struggling to keep up with other laptops or better GPUs
Having a dedicated graphics card makes occasional renderings possible, but not frequent ones
It may be considered too weak for users who frequently do renderings or heavy GPU work

Razer Blade Pro 17

Strengths

The Razer Blade Pro 17 has ample internal horsepower for photo and video editing.
It has excellent connectivity options including Thunderbolt 3, Ethernet, HDMI, and a full-size SD card reader.
There's a large display option available, which is a nice feature compared to the MacBook Pro.
The machine can handle workloads that a short time ago were only possible on a large desktop workstation with NVIDIA Studio drivers.
It's capable of gaming at 120Hz albeit probably with the resolution turned down if you're playing AAA titles.
The GPU hit a maximum temperature of just 68 degrees while gaming, which is very comfortable even for a desktop graphics card.
Razer's thermal engineers came through with good cooling performance, maintaining an average CPU frequency of 3.1 GHz and keeping temperatures below 80 degrees Celsius.
It's more like a Swiss Army knife - you can game at 120Hz or get some real work done at 4K depending on your needs.

Weaknesses

The machine costs $3700, which is quite expensive compared to other laptops in the market.
The display resolution might be too high for gaming purposes, leading to potential performance issues.
The fans can get noisy while cooling the system during intense usage.
The current year still hasn't settled on 1440p as the standard resolution for gaming laptops despite it being a sweet spot for many users.
Many laptop makers prioritize buzzword-y specs over actual user needs, resulting in unnecessary features like high resolutions that may not be beneficial for all users.
You might need to compromise on resolution or performance while gaming at 120Hz due to hardware limitations.
The machine is designed more for showcasing tech capabilities rather than catering specifically to gamers' needs.
It's a shame that laptop makers are prioritizing movie-related technologies (like 4K) over the actual gaming community's preferences, resulting in unnecessary features like high resolutions.
Read Full Reviews

MSI Prestige 14

In this review, we'll delve into the performance and features of the MSI Prestige 14, a laptop designed for creators. With an Intel i7-1260P CPU, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 GPU, and 16GB of DDR4 RAM, it's geared towards those who need a balance between power and portability. We'll put its capabilities to the test with various tasks, including rendering, video editing, and graphic design, to see if it lives up to its promise as a reliable creative workhorse.

Razer Blade Pro 17

The elusive perfect laptop. We've all been there - convinced that the latest and greatest specs will revolutionize our productivity and gaming experiences. But when reality sets in, we're often left with buyer's remorse. I'm guilty of this myself, particularly with the Razer Blade Pro 17, which boasts a 4K display and 120Hz refresh rate. As someone who initially thought these features were essential, I now question whether they truly make a difference - and at what cost.

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