MSI Prestige 13.3" PRE13EVOA2088 Stellar Gray 2025
ASUS Zenbook S 14" UX5406SA-PH79T Scandinavian White 2024
What Buyers Say
MSI Prestige 13.3" PRE13EVOA2088 Stellar Gray 2025
The MSI Prestige 13 AI+ Ukiyo-e Edition is widely praised as a stunning piece of art that also delivers exceptional performance. Users love the handcrafted Hokusai-inspired lid, vibrant OLED display, and lightweight design, though some note the glossy screen and fingerprint-prone surfaces as minor drawbacks. Overall, it's seen as a premium, powerful machine ideal for creative professionals and those who value aesthetics.
Pros
- Stunning handcrafted lid design
- Vibrant OLED display
- Lightweight and portable
- Excellent performance
- Long battery life
Cons
- Glossy screen causes glare
- Fingerprint magnet on lid and keys
- Mediocre speakers with weak bass
- Non-upgradeable RAM
- Squishy lid top
ASUS Zenbook S 14" UX5406SA-PH79T Scandinavian White 2024
The ASUS Zenbook S14 is widely praised for its stunning OLED display, excellent battery life, and lightweight premium build. Many users highlight the fast performance of the Intel Lunar Lake processor and the sleek Ceraluminum design. However, several reviews mention persistent audio distortion, a rattling trackpad, and quality control issues, along with poor post-warranty customer service from both ASUS and Best Buy. Despite these drawbacks, the majority of users find it a top-tier ultrabook for productivity and light gaming.
Pros
- Stunning OLED display
- Excellent battery life
- Lightweight and premium build
- Fast performance with Intel Lunar Lake
- Sleek Ceraluminum design
Cons
- Persistent audio distortion
- Rattling trackpad
- Quality control issues
- Poor post-warranty customer service
- Limited USB-C ports on one side
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Prestige 13.3" PRE13EVOA2088 | ASUS Zenbook S 14" UX5406SA-PH79T | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | —★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz★ | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 12 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Arc Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.3" | 14" |
| Resolution | 2880 px | 2880 px |
| Panel | OLED | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 400 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100 percent sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 x 2 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | — |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.99 kg★ | 1.20 kg |
| Battery | — | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
MSI Prestige 13.3" PRE13EVOA2088 Stellar Gray 2025
- Strong portability (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong screen (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
ASUS Zenbook S 14" UX5406SA-PH79T Scandinavian White 2024
- Strong screen (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong ram (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong portability (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
Verdict
Scores 79 overall, wins 3 of 8 usage categories and 3 of 30 specs.