MSI Prestige 13.3" A1MG-029US 2024, Core Ultra 7 155H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Stellar Gray

A stunning OLED ultraportable that weighs less than a bag of coffee beans. Just don't expect it to play games.

The Core Ultra 7-155H surprised us. It sits in the 76th percentile for CPU performance, which is solid for a 13-inch ultraportable. Multitasking with 20 browser tabs, a video call, and a few Office apps open feels effortless. The 16GB of LPDDR5 is fine for most productivity work, though it's not upgradeable, so what you buy is what you get. The real star is the 2880x1800 OLED panel. At the 93rd percentile for screen quality, it's one of the best displays you'll find in this form factor. Deep blacks, vivid colors, and 100% DCI-P3 coverage make everything look premium. The 60Hz refresh rate is fine for work but feels a bit dated if you're used to smoother displays.

The MacBook Pro M4 Pro is the obvious elephant in the room. It crushes the Prestige in GPU performance and overall polish, but it's heavier and costs significantly more. The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro is a closer rival, with a similar OLED display and ultraportable focus, though the MSI's Wi-Fi 7 and Thunderbolt support give it a connectivity edge. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 and Lenovo Legion Pro 7i are gaming machines, completely different beasts. If you want to play games, get one of those. If you want a work laptop that disappears into your bag, the Prestige 13 is the pick.

At $1,299 USD, this is a fair price for what you get. You're paying for the OLED screen, the lightweight build, and the modern connectivity. It's not cheap, but it's not overpriced either. If you need a Windows ultraportable with a killer display and all-day battery, this earns its keep. If you're hoping for any kind of gaming or heavy creative work, your money is better spent elsewhere.

The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is a featherweight productivity machine that punches way above its class in portability. At 0.99kg with a 13.3-inch OLED display, this thing is built for people who actually carry their laptop everywhere. The Intel Core Ultra 7-155H handles real work without breaking a sweat, and that screen is genuinely stunning. But don't expect to game on it. The integrated Arc Graphics lands in the 14th percentile for GPU performance, which is a polite way of saying it's not built for that.

If you're looking for any kind of gaming performance or heavy GPU work, this isn't it. The integrated Arc Graphics are a weak spot, and you'll be frustrated. Go get an ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 or a Lenovo Legion Pro 7i instead. Also, if you need more than 16GB of RAM, skip this one since it's soldered and can't be upgraded.

The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is a fantastic ultraportable for students, business travelers, and anyone who values portability and screen quality above all else. It's not a gaming laptop, and it's not trying to be. For productivity on the go, it's one of the best Windows options in this size class. Buy it for the OLED screen and the 0.99kg weight, and you won't be disappointed.