MSI Prestige 13.3" PRE13EVOA2088 Stellar Gray 2025
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 15.6" G533QS-DS94 Black 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
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 15.6" G533QS-DS94 Black 2021
The ASUS gaming laptop receives mostly positive feedback for its powerful performance, vibrant display, and good value for money. Users praise its ability to run demanding games smoothly and appreciate the customizable RGB keyboard. However, there are significant concerns about poor packaging leading to potential damage, with one unit arriving dead on arrival and another experiencing boot failures. A few users also note the lack of a webcam and occasional software crashes.
Pros
- Powerful gaming performance
- Vibrant and colorful display
- Good value for money
- Customizable RGB keyboard
- Sturdy build quality
Cons
- Poor packaging causing potential damage
- No built-in webcam
- Occasional software crashes
- Fan can be loud in quiet environments
- No MUX switch (NVIDIA Optimus issue)
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Prestige 13.3" PRE13EVOA2088 | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 15.6" G533QS-DS94 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 3.3 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 16 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Arc Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB★ |
| 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 | 300 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 72% NTSC, 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 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1★ |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000 | 1 x RJ-45 (1Gbps) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.99 kg★ | 2.30 kg |
| Battery | — | 90 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 10 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 ROG Strix SCAR 15 15.6" G533QS-DS94 Black 2021
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gpu (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong screen (79th percentile)
- Below average portability (29th percentile)
Pricing
MSI Prestige 13.3" PRE13EVOA2088 Stellar Gray 2025 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 78 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 30 specs.
