MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) vs. MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) and MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

fast intel evo platform

high-resolution display

efficient thermal management

good battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

average speaker quality

higher price point

MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

fast intel evo platform

high-resolution display

efficient thermal management

good battery life

limited graphics power

fewer port options

higher price point

no dedicated GPU

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) and MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
81 % - Design
86 % - Display
75 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
84 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) vs. MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.9 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.59 cm 29.9 cm x 21 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.29 kg 990 g
Case Material - Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Carbon grey Stellar grey
DISPLAY MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 13.3"
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features IPS-level IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1280P / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1360P
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 12-core
Cache 24 MB 18 MB
Platform Technology Intel Evo Intel Evo
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
STORAGE MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello IR camera, Windows Hello
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards Digital Theater Systems (DTS) -
Audio Features Output: Hi-Res Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i -
BATTERY MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Technology 4-cell 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 52 Wh 75 Wh
INPUT MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (white)
Features White LED backlight White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI (4K support)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included Tobii Aware, MSI Center Pro Tobii Aware, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Included Accessories - Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Features MIL-STD-810G tested MIL-STD-810G tested
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - on-site Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number 043UK 038UK
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