MSI Prestige 13.3" PRE13EVOA2088 Stellar Gray 2025
LG gram 17" 17Z90TL-H.AUB8U3 Obsidian Black 2025
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
LG gram 17" 17Z90TL-H.AUB8U3 Obsidian Black 2025
The LG Gram 17-inch is widely praised for its incredibly light weight (around 3.2 lbs) and large, sharp display, making it a top choice for portability without sacrificing screen real estate. Users highlight strong performance from the Intel Ultra 9 processor and integrated Arc graphics, excellent battery life, and a good selection of ports including Thunderbolt 4. Some drawbacks include a 60Hz refresh rate that feels dated, limited upgradability with soldered RAM, and a keyboard layout that may take adjustment for some.
Pros
- Extremely lightweight for a 17-inch laptop
- Large, sharp anti-glare display
- Strong performance with Intel Ultra 9
- Excellent battery life
- Good port selection including Thunderbolt 4
Cons
- 60Hz refresh rate feels outdated
- Soldered RAM limits upgradability
- Keyboard layout may require adjustment
- No SD card slot
- Limited BIOS options
Scores
Specifications
| MSI Prestige 13.3" PRE13EVOA2088 | LG gram 17" 17Z90TL-H.AUB8U3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Core Ultra 9 288V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz | 3.3 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 | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.3" | 17" |
| Resolution | 2880 px★ | 2560 px |
| Panel | OLED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 320 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 99% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 x 2 | Thunderbolt 4 x 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.99 kg★ | 1.46 kg |
| Battery | — | 77 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
LG gram 17" 17Z90TL-H.AUB8U3 Obsidian Black 2025
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong ram (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong screen (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average portability (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average reliability (10th percentile)10th %ile
Pricing
MSI Prestige 13.3" PRE13EVOA2088 Stellar Gray 2025 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 79 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 3 of 30 specs.
