MSI Prestige 13.3" PRE13EVOA2088 Stellar Gray 2025
ASUS ROG Zephyrus M 15.6" GU502GU-XH74-BL Glacier Blue
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 ROG Zephyrus M 15.6" GU502GU-XH74-BL Glacier Blue
The ROG Zephyrus M is a capable gaming laptop with a 240Hz display and upgradeable M.2 storage and RAM, but it suffers from a poor value proposition due to its 1660 Ti GPU at a high price point and missing features like a webcam and Thunderbolt support. Some users also note the build quality is mixed, with only selected metal parts. Overall, sentiment is polarized between those who appreciate its performance and upgradability and those who criticize the cost-to-performance ratio.
Pros
- 240Hz display
- expandable M.2 storage
- upgradeable RAM
- lightweight at 4.39 lbs
- USB-C charging
Cons
- no webcam
- no Thunderbolt support
- expensive for 1660 Ti GPU
- mixed build quality (only some metal parts)
- limited VR compatibility
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Prestige 13.3" PRE13EVOA2088 | ASUS ROG Zephyrus M 15.6" GU502GU-XH74-BL | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V★ | Intel Core i7 9750H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8★ | 6 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 2.6 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 12 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Arc Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | 6 GB |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.3" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 2880 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | OLED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 x 2 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1 x HDMI 2.0b |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0★ |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000 | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.99 kg★ | 2.09 kg |
| Battery | — | 76 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 10 Pro |
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 ROG Zephyrus M 15.6" GU502GU-XH74-BL Glacier Blue
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong screen (77th percentile)
- Strong gpu (73rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
- Below average cpu (27th percentile)
- Below average ram (27th percentile)
- Below average portability (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 79 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 30 specs.