MSI Prestige 13 AI+: 13.3" 2.8K OLED, Intel Ultra 7 258V, 32GB LPDDR5, 1TB SSD, Win 11 Pro $999

zhamilton05

Jul 10, 2025 11:51 AM

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Jul 10, 2025 11:51 AM

zhamilton05Jul 10, 2025 11:51 AM

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That's a bummer MSI put just a 60hz screen in this. But overall, a very nice deal on a petite powerhouse.

susko

Jul 10, 2025 03:04 PM

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Jul 10, 2025 03:04 PM

suskoJul 10, 2025 03:04 PM

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cheap trackpad and speakers, and overall durability is questionable. but the series 2 chip should solve the overheating issues. and it's 2.2lbs! just fyi after a bit of research.

edit: ordered, fingers crossed on build quality. we'll see

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miotch

Jul 10, 2025 06:03 PM

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miotchJul 10, 2025 06:03 PM

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Was curious about these "Arc" integrated laptop GPUs and they don't seem like a huge improvement over the previous integrated Intel GPUs (Iris Xe and whatnot). I mean, yeah, they're like twice as fast but...that was a low baseline for Iris.

For reference, this particular model (Arc 140V) seems to slot somewhere below a 1050ti, performance wise.

So I just don't want anyone to be fooled that this might be anywhere near the performance of any of the discrete Intel Arc desktop GPUs (A580/B580/etc).

susko

Jul 10, 2025 11:56 PM

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Jul 10, 2025 11:56 PM

suskoJul 10, 2025 11:56 PM

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anything else comparable at this price point in a 13.3 inch? xps 13 is 1500 for similar specs but also a better build. anything else?

zhamilton05

Jul 11, 2025 07:24 PM

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Jul 11, 2025 07:24 PM

zhamilton05Jul 11, 2025 07:24 PM

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Quote from miotch

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Was curious about these "Arc" integrated laptop GPUs and they don't seem like a huge improvement over the previous integrated Intel GPUs (Iris Xe and whatnot). I mean, yeah, they're like twice as fast but...that was a low baseline for Iris.

For reference, this particular model (Arc 140V) seems to slot somewhere below a 1050ti, performance wise.

Some implementations of the 256V/258V chips can get up to like 4,400 in Time Spy, I've read. For reference, that's very close to the low-powered 3050 ti in the XPS 9510 & 9520. Those Dells aren't powerhouse machines either, but they're a good comparison because they could handle some moderate gaming. I saw someone run CyberPunk 2077 on a new 256V laptop and it was getting almost 60 FPS at Med. 1200p! On a thin-&-light laptop with no dedicated GPU, that's surreal.

Last edited by zhamilton05 July 11, 2025 at 12:27 PM.

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zaxbysauce

Jul 16, 2025 01:13 PM

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zaxbysauceJul 16, 2025 01:13 PM

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I've had one of these for about 4-5 months now. Screen is excellent, battery life is stellar (I have a Core 1 series Framework and an 8840hs Thinkpad I'm comparing this to as well), it is easily on the level of a Macbook Air. As for build quality, it is very good but not on the level of a Macbook or Thinkpad. But you do have to realize how amazingly light it is. It is the lightest laptop I've ever held at anything close to this size. So light, that it changes the way you think about its build quality. Your brain just can't comprehend how it can be so light, and so you are thinking well of course it isn't milled aluminum or magnesium alloy for the shell.

All told I'd give it a 9/10. I also tried the Summit 2 in 1 with the exact same specs but better build quality. That came at the cost of it being noticeably heavier. Given I take my Thinkpad for longer trips or serious VM work with its 128gb of RAM, I would much rather have this in my bag for quick trips and vacays.

Forgot to mention that the performance is great. The RAM limitation is the only thing I notice vs the 8840hs in VM work or development. The 140v is faster than the 780m in every game I've tried, in some of them it is the difference between playable and unplayable. Cash Cleaner Simulator for instance runs like ass on the 780m but the 140v handles it so well I can barely tell I'm playing on an iGPU. Similar story in The Precinct. I do run the panel in 1920x1200 all the time though so the resolution matches the Lenovo. I can't tell the difference between 1200p at 100% scaling and the native 2.8k res at like 150% since Windows 11 is so bad at scaling.

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susko

Jul 17, 2025 01:10 AM

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suskoJul 17, 2025 01:10 AM

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I've been using it for a few days now. The build quality / sharp corners / general keyboard and trackpad feel are all sub-par. I think they can keep it this light but also tighten up the empty feeling space in the chassis and deck lid, it's like there's nothing solid feeling underneath when you press on anything. And it feels like if you stressed it physically in any way you'd break it. I'll keep it for a few more days, also have galaxy book5 pro coming in to compare. So far the thinkpad X9 is my favorite in this smaller lighter notebook category, but the MSI's weight is hard to overlook, and the screen and performance / battery life is excellent.

susko

Jul 18, 2025 02:30 PM

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Jul 18, 2025 02:30 PM

suskoJul 18, 2025 02:30 PM

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Returning, but also didn't realize there's a 15% restocking fee. Didn't read the fine print

Product Description:	Take your productivity to the next level with the stellar gray 13.3" MSI Prestige 13 EVO AI+ Laptop. Featuring a rich OLED display and an Intel Core Ultra 7 258V 8-Core Series 2 processor, this elegant, lightweight Intel Evo certified laptop enhances content creation and communication with artificial intelligence.
Product SKU:	1851619
133_2880_x_1800_oled_display:	Integrated Intel Arc Graphics
22_ghz_intel_core_ultra_7_258v_8-core:	32GB LPDDR5x RAM \| 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD
aspect_ratio:	16:10
audio_io:	1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone/Microphone Input/Output
battery_chemistry:	Lithium-Ion Polymer (LiPo)
bluetooth:	5.4
box_dimensions_lxwxh:	18.6 x 12.1 x 3.8"
built-in_microphones:	Yes
built-in_speakers:	Yes: 2x 2 W
capacity:	4-Cell: 75 Wh
cellular_support:	No
certifications:	ENERGY STAR, EPEAT
color_gamut:	100% DCI-P3
cpu:	8-Core: 2.2 to 4.8 GHz Performance (4 Cores)2.2 to 3.7 GHz Low Power Efficiency (4 Cores)
dedicated_ai_cores:	Yes
dimensions:	11.77 x 8.27 x 0.67" / 298.96 x 210.06 x 17.02 mm
display_io:	1x HDMI 2.1
display_size:	13.3"
gps:	No
gpu:	Intel Arc Graphics
graphics_type:	Integrated
inputsoutputs:	2x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4) / Supports Video Alt Mode and Power Delivery1x USB-A 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1
installed_ram:	32 GB
keyboard:	Built-In Chiclet-Style Keyboard with Backlight
l3_cache:	12 MB
mediamemory_card_slot:	Single Slot: microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
native_resolution:	2880 x 1800
network_io:	No
operating_system:	Windows 11 Pro
package_weight:	5.57 lb
panel_type:	OLED
pointing_device:	TouchPad
power_supply:	65 W with USB-C
processor:	Intel Core Ultra 7 258V
ram_configuration_capacity:	Onboard/Not Upgradeable
ram_type:	8533 MT/s LPDDR5x SO-DIMM
refresh_rate:	60 Hz
security:	Dedicated Hardware TPM Security Chip, Facial Recognition, Webcam Blocker
total_installed_storage:	1 TB
touchscreen:	No
vpro_support:	No
webcam:	User-Facing: 5 MP
weight:	2.18 lb / 0.99 kg
wi-fi:	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)

MSI Prestige 13 AI+: 13.3" 2.8K OLED, Intel Ultra 7 258V, 32GB LPDDR5, 1TB SSD, Win 11 Pro $999

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