MSI Prestige 13.3" PRE13EVOA2088 Stellar Gray 2025
HP EliteBook 14" 840 G8 Silver 2021
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
HP EliteBook 14" 840 G8 Silver 2021
The HP EliteBook 840 G8 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from users. Reviewers highlight its excellent battery life, lightweight design, and smooth performance for both students and professionals. The laptop is praised for being ready to use out of the box with easy setup and a bright, clear screen. Overall, it is considered a great value for the price.
Pros
- Excellent battery life
- Lightweight and portable design
- Smooth performance for multitasking
- Bright and clear display
- Easy setup out of the box
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Prestige 13.3" PRE13EVOA2088 | HP EliteBook 14" 840 G8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V★ | Intel Core i5 1145G |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 2.6 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB★ | 8 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Arc Graphics★ | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.3" | 14" |
| Resolution | 2880 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | OLED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 4★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 x 2 | Thunderbolt 3 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1 x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | WiFi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | — |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000 | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.99 kg★ | 1.47 kg |
| Battery | — | 53 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 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 (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
HP EliteBook 14" 840 G8 Silver 2021
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong port selection (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong portability (77th percentile)
- Below average cpu (23rd percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Pricing
MSI Prestige 13.3" PRE13EVOA2088 Stellar Gray 2025
No current pricing available
HP EliteBook 14" 840 G8 Silver 2021
Verdict
Scores 77 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 28 specs.
