MSI Prestige 13" A1MG-029US Stellar Gray 2024

A stunningly light 13-inch OLED laptop that's perfect for work and terrible for games. Buy it for the screen and portability, not the graphics.

What surprised us most is how capable the integrated Intel Arc Graphics are for anything outside of gaming. The new Core Ultra 7 155H chews through browser tabs, Office apps, and photo edits without breaking a sweat, and the NPU inside means AI features in Windows 11 Pro actually feel snappy. But let's be real, that GPU score is in the 19th percentile for a reason. You can forget about playing modern AAA titles at anything above a slideshow. The 16GB of RAM is solid for multitasking, though we wish it wasn't soldered on, as it sits right in the middle of the pack.

The Prestige 13 goes head-to-head with the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro and the Apple MacBook Pro M5. The Samsung offers a very similar OLED experience and lightweight build, but the MSI pulls ahead slightly in raw port selection with its HDMI 2.1 port. The MacBook Pro M5 is the elephant in the room. It will absolutely demolish the MSI in graphics performance and battery life, but you'll pay a premium for it and be locked into macOS. If you need Windows and the absolute lightest laptop possible, the MSI is the better pick. For sheer power, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 is in a different universe, but it's also heavier and built for gaming.

Pricing on this model is a complete mess, with a spread from $1204 all the way up to an absurd $236505 from some third-party sellers. Ignore the crazy numbers. At the low end around $1200, this is a solid deal for a sub-1kg laptop with a best-in-class OLED screen and a brand-new Intel chip. Just make sure you're buying from a reputable store and not getting scalped.

The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is a featherweight champion for anyone who lives on the go. The one thing you need to know is that this laptop packs a stunning OLED screen and a seriously efficient new Intel chip into a chassis that barely tips the scales at a kilogram. It's built for boardrooms, coffee shops, and cross-country flights, not gaming sessions. If you need a Windows ultraportable that looks sharp and lasts all day, this is a top contender.

If you're looking for a machine that can handle gaming or heavy 3D rendering, this isn't it. Go get an ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 instead. You'll trade some weight for a massive leap in GPU power. Also, if you need 32GB of RAM, skip this and look at a ThinkPad or a MacBook Pro that lets you configure more memory.

The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is a purpose-built machine that nails its mission. It's a gorgeous, ultra-light Windows laptop with a screen that makes everything look better and a processor that handles real work with ease. It's not a gaming machine, and it's not a budget laptop. But if you're a professional who values portability and screen quality above all else, this is one of the best options on the market right now.