MSI Prestige 14 AI review: A creator's dream for those on the go

A new generation of laptops is upon us...

MSI Prestige 14 AI
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Our Verdict

The MSI Prestige 14 AI is a very impressive laptop, given the price. It's an affordable option for creatives and students who want a portable option that still packs a reasonable punch. It can't be relied upon for more-demanding applications but it's a definite winner in the midrange. The AI tools are nice to have, although I wouldn't buy it for those alone.

For

  • Super affordable
  • Portable
  • WiFi 7

Against

  • Lacks design flair
  • Needs more power for professionals

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It seems that every other laptop that comes across my desk at the moment has AI in the name. At times this makes sense, as is the case with the Acer Swift 14 AI but at other times it appears to be no more than just a marketing gimmick.

I was keen to see which side of the fence the MSI Prestige 14 AI landed. Would it be one of the best AI laptops or just a poor attempt to grab market share? It's fair to say that creatives are increasingly making use of AI in their workflows and so there is definitely a market for hardware that drives it.

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Specs as tested
CPUIntel Core Ultra 9 processor with Intel AI Boost (NPU)
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
MemoryDDR5-5600 Max 32GB
Screen size14-inch
Resolution2.8K (2880x1800px)
Refresh rate144Hz
Storage1TB PCIe4 SSD
ConnectivityUSB 3.2 Type-A x 1, Thunderbolt 4 x 2, HDMI 2.1 x 1, 3.5 mm jack x 1, Ethernet
Dimensions313.4 x 246.5 x 18.95mm
Weight1.7 kg
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MSI Prestige 14 AI : Benchmark scoring
Geekbench 6:CPU single-core: 1650CPU multi-core: 7621
Row 1 - Cell 0 GPU OpenCL: 22092Row 1 - Cell 2
Cinebench 2024:CPU single-core: 73CPU multi-core: 535
Handbrake:5m 47sRow 3 - Cell 2
Blender:Monster: 48.29Junkshop: 33.60Classroom: 24.06Row 4 - Cell 2
ASUS Zenbook S 13

ASUS Zenbook S 13

Super lightweight, super good-looking and a super-performer, this is a hybrid worker's dream and a fantastic student laptop too.

Macbook Air M2 (2022)

Macbook Air M2 (2022)

The lightweight MacBook is still a great laptop, and will handle slightly heavier workloads than the MSI if the visual performance of the latter doesn't cut it for you.

HP Omen Transcend 14

HP Omen Transcend 14

This is for the all-out gamers who want better battery life than in previous-gen gaming laptops. Mind you, it works real nice for creative pursuits too.

The Verdict
8

out of 10

MSI Prestige 14 AI

The MSI Prestige 14 AI is a very impressive laptop, given the price. It's an affordable option for creatives and students who want a portable option that still packs a reasonable punch. It can't be relied upon for more-demanding applications but it's a definite winner in the midrange. The AI tools are nice to have, although I wouldn't buy it for those alone.

Paul Hatton
Writer

Paul is a digital expert. In the 20 years since he graduated with a first-class honours degree in Computer Science, Paul has been actively involved in a variety of different tech and creative industries that make him the go-to guy for reviews, opinion pieces, and featured articles. With a particular love of all things visual, including photography, videography, and 3D visualisation Paul is never far from a camera or other piece of tech that gets his creative juices going. You'll also find his writing in other places, including Creative Bloq, Digital Camera World, and 3D World Magazine.